Amazing Selling Machine Evolution (ASM13) Review: Will it Work For Me?

My biggest success online so far has been the Amazon FBA business that I helped start with a partner.

We started selling a line of fitness related products on Amazon in the beginning of 2016.

With some hard work (and luck), we managed to hit the $1 million revenue mark by the end of that year.

And in 2020, the business had its first $1 million a month in sales, despite a global pandemic going on.

It’s not just us who are having success with Amazon FBA. There are many, many sellers who are making a killing selling physical products on Amazon.

But conversely, there’s just as many who fail as well.

There are a LOT of steps just to get your product listed on Amazon. And even more steps after that to sell enough to become profitable.

If you search around, you will find that there’s some decent content out there on how to start an Amazon FBA business.

But for many of you, it’s a big hassle to sift through all the good info and the bad. You just want to follow proven, working techniques that you know others are currently having success with.

And that’s where the Amazing Selling Machine Evolution comes in.

This is the most comprehensive Amazon FBA training I’ve seen and I’m going to be giving you a breakdown of what’s in the course, and whether you should invest your hard-earned money into it.

Editor’s Note: Amazing Selling Machine Evolution (ASM13) is not currently released yet.  However it is coming soon in June!  Once I get my hands on this new version, then I will be updating this review to reflect the changes to this version.  In the meantime, the rest of this review covers  ASM12.

Here’s what I’m going to be covering in this Amazing Selling Machine 12 review.

• What is the Amazing Selling Machine?
• My personal journey with the Amazing Selling Machine
• A look inside the Amazing Selling Machine
• ASM 12 Pricing
• Will the ASM work for me?
• Final Thoughts
• ASM Pros and Cons

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What is the Amazing Selling Machine?

The Amazing Selling Machine 12 is a course created by Matt Clark and taught by two instructors, Mike McClary and Rich Henderson.

The course has been regularly updated over the years and has evolved along with Amazon. I first heard about ASM5 way back in 2015, while the next version, ASM12 just opened its doors on June 11th, 2020.

Existing members of ASM have generated over 8.6 billion in revenue* in their Amazon FBA businesses according to the last survey they did. That’s amazing!

Every iteration of ASM is refreshed with new content that reflects the latest changes on Amazon. ASM12 goes a step farther and is rebuilt from the ground up and is 100% new compared to ASM 11.

That means it has been completed updated to include the latest strategies, tactics, tools, and resources for starting up an Amazon FBA business fast.

Here are some of the new things that are a part of Amazing Selling Machine 12:

• Completely re-done 9 module web class. Over 139 video lessons that walk you step by step on how to create an Amazon FBA business from scratch and making sales.
• Brand new set of 9 weekly coaching calls. These live coaching calls are one of the highlights of the Amazing Selling Machine 12 program. The calls are hosted by Mike McClary, Rich Henderson, and Dan Ashburn.  These calls are so valuable as this is your chance to get all your questions answered.
• Streamlined product selection method. An easy to implement strategy for selecting profitable products to sell…thus overcoming the biggest barrier to getting started with Amazon FBA.
• 4 Brand New Software Tools. One of these includes a product analyzer that helps clients compile a list of low competition, highly profitable products in minutes.
• New Amazon ranking strategies. Learn the Amazon search engine strategies that are working right now to get high rankings for your best keywords.

The current course consists of 9 different modules. Each module is broken down into easy to digest lessons and there are over 45 hours of content to go through.

There’s also a weekly coaching call at the end of each module. If you get in during the launch, you’ll be able to participate live. Otherwise, the recordings will be available inside the membership area for you to listen to at your convenience.

Each of the video lessons is typically a mix of PowerPoint presentation and screen sharing live demos.

You also get access to the very active ASM community forum that’s inside the site and an external Facebook group as well.

In the forum, you can get help from both regular ASM members and the ASM mentors, who are volunteer members who have done over $1 million in Amazon FBA sales.

The course starts from the very beginning, so even if you don’t know the first thing about selling on Amazon, you will eventually learn everything you need to create a successful Amazon FBA brand from the course.

My personal journey with the Amazing Selling Machine

To be totally transparent, our Amazon FBA business was already quite successful before I ever signed up for the Amazing Selling Machine course. I remember hearing about it in the early days, but it was closed at the time. Plus the high sticker price turned me off at the time.

But I finally ended up signing up for ASM8 during the October 2017 launch.

By then our business was making enough money that the price of the course seemed like a reasonable investment. If I could just learn a few new strategies or tactics that could take our business to the next level, then the course would be worth it.

I’ve been through all the materials a few times now and I’m always really impressed by the content. I especially found the sections on optimizing our Amazon listings and Sponsored ads to be really helpful in our business.

We spent over $350k in sponsored ads in 2019 and the improvements I’ve been able to make to the way we handle our ads, and improving the conversion rate of our listing has made a huge difference in ROI.

2020 has been truly a strange and scary year for everyone.  Businesses are going bankrupt, and unemployment is hitting record highs.  But we are fortunate enough to be in the home fitness niche which has actually seen massive demand during this global pandemic.

Which is how we did over $12 million in sales in 2020.

But I think the greatest value of ASM12 is getting to be part of the community. It’s so incredibly helpful to be a member of a forum that’s made up of people just starting out along with other successful sellers. Being able to get feedback, help, and tips whenever you need it is so invaluable.

Also hearing the stories of other successful sellers is incredibly motivating. And it gives new sellers the confidence that they can and will eventually succeed.

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A look inside the Amazing Selling Machine 12

Welcome Module: The ASM Business Process and Mindset

The welcome module is all about getting you set up to succeed in the course. You’ll learn the mindset you need to have, and get introduced to all the benefits and features that the course has to offer.

Module 1: Finding the Perfect Profitable Product For You 

In this beginning module, you’ll learn why building a brand is so important and how to spot hot product opportunities.  It also covers the ASM Perfect Product Selection System and then helps you narrow down your list of the best 3 product opportunities for you.

Module 2: Finding Suppliers and Choosing Your First Product

This module teaches you the ASM Product Sourcing System. You’ll learn how to calculate the true product costs and profits for your products and how to order your first product samples.

By the end of the module, you will have chosen your first profitable product and have the best 3 suppliers for that product.

Module 3: Ordering Your Inventory & Creating Your Brand

In this module, you will learn how to evaluate your samples and choose your best supplier.  It then covers how to choose a great brand name, pick a logo, and how to design your packaging.

You’ll discover the importance of using a freight forwarder and learn how to get your inventory into Amazon itself so you can start selling.

Module 4: Building Your Brand Assets

This module is all about building your brand’s website and setting up all your social media profiles for success.

And you’ll learn how to setup Facebook messenger to build a subscriber list for your brand and get product reviews on Amazon.

Module 5: The Perfect Product Page

A great Amazon listing is so important in making your product a success and this module covers all of that.  You’ll learn:

• How to perform strategic keyword research
• How to create a traffic grabbing title
• How to create bullets points that sell
• How to create a great product description
• How to create attractive product images that convert
• How to price your product to make a profit

Module 6: The Perfect Product Launch

Once your product goes live, you want to get as much traffic as possible to your listing. In this module, you’ll learn the ASM product launch ranking strategy that will help you make your first sales and get some initial reviews.

Some of the things you will learn include:

• Understanding Amazon’s algorithm and how to use it to your advantage
• How to structure your advertising campaigns
• How to generate sales velocity to rank your listing for your target keywords
• How to get more Amazon reviews
• The steps to get back your rankings when you run out of stock

You’ll also learn how to get access to two ASM tools:  The Keyword Prioritizer Wizard and HPUCK (Rebates Marketplace).

Module 7: Amazon Pay Per Click Advertising

This module covers how to use Amazon sponsored ads to get more traffic. You’ll learn how to structure your campaigns properly, the best bidding strategies, and how to optimize your PPC campaigns during launch.

You’ll also see how to properly interpret your Advertising Search Term Report.

Module 8: Scaling Your Sales On Amazon

This module covers a wide variety of topics.  All of which will help you reach the next level of sales with your product.

Here’s what it covers:

• Amazon Promotions
• The Benefits of Brand Registry
• The Power of Brand Analytics
• The Raving Fan Customer Service System
• Split Testing to Improve Sales
• Amazon Coupons and Lightning Deals
• The Power of Product Variations
• Choosing and Launching Your Next Product
• Dealing with Hijackers
• Systemizing Your Business

Module 9: Advanced off-Amazon Marketing Strategies

There are tons of ways to promote your Amazon brand outside of Amazon.  So that is what this last module of the course covers.

In here you will learn:

• Testing new strategies and how to have a growth mindset
• Using Facebook Ads to promote your product
• Using Facebook Messenger Sponsored Messages
• Amazon Attribution Beta Program
• Using Google Ads to get subscribers and sales
• Working with Influencers to Launch Products and Drive Sales
• Using Instagram to Boost Traffic, Sales and Reviews

Private Resource Vault

The private resource vault is where you can download PDFs related to each video lesson of the course.  After you’ve watched a particular lesson, it’s helpful to download the associated PDF and keep it as a reference as you try to implement what you learned.

Besides the PDFs, you’ll also find other relevant downloads that may have been mentioned in a particular lesson, like the various templates that they talk about.

The vault also contains Resource Links to the best services and tools, the ASM team has found useful in their businesses.   There are some good tools in here, but I wasn’t too impressed by this area because it seems like some of the companies mentioned here are only listed because they are offering a special deal for members.

ASM 12 Pricing

The price for the Amazing Selling Machine 12 training is a $4,997 one time fee. You also have a payment plan option which is 6 payments of $997 each.

There are no ASM discounts or coupon codes available as far as I can tell.  But they do have special members-only deals for some of the services you need like JungleScout and ManageByStats.

If you’re interested in joining ASM, then it makes sense to join as soon as possible as that locks you into the current price point.  (The price does go up for some future iterations of the training)

By doing so, you will get access to every new version of ASM as it comes out.

The Amazing Selling Machine 12 also contains some of the best guarantees I’ve seen in an online course.

First, you get a full 30-day guarantee. That’s more than enough time to go through the first couple of modules, select a product and try to source it from a supplier. If you don’t feel like you can make it work, then no problem. Just request your money back.

ASM12 also features a 6-month Buy-Back Promise. What this means is that you can try and implement the teachings of the course for a full 6 months. If you don’t want to continue, then the ASM will buy your Amazon business from you for the cost of the course plus up to $5,000 worth of inventory.

So really, as long as you’re willing to put in the time and the work, the course is risk-free.
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Will the Amazing Selling Machine course work for me?

That depends. The Amazing Selling Machine is definitely not for everyone.

First of all, it requires someone who is willing to take action. You need to dedicate the time to watch all the videos (a couple of hours a week), and then do the steps outlined in each one. Plus, if you are able, I would highly recommend attending the live coaching calls.

Each module in the course is designed to be completed and acted upon before moving on to the next one.

If you’re not ready to invest a chunk of money in the next couple of months to purchase samples and buy inventory, then I would definitely hold off buying the course.

It’s very important to make sure you’re ready to get started before jumping in.

To make the most out of the course, I can’t stress the importance of becoming part of the community and ask questions!

Selling on Amazon will bring its own set of challenges. You will definitely hit some roadblocks along the way.  And asking for (and getting) help is the best way to mitigate this.

The mentors and members of the community are great, and you’ll build some solid relationships along the way. This is the key reason why the Amazing Selling Machine has been such a popular course for a long time.

Finally, a big sticking point for some people will be the price. Yes, $4,997 is a lot of money. And if that’s beyond your budget, then please don’t get the course! You’ll need additional money just to get started and if you don’t have that, then you are not going to succeed, period.

Think of the cost as an investment in yourself and your business. If the course leads you to create your own successful Amazon FBA business then this money is just a drop in the bucket.

But what makes ASM standout is the extra mile they go to ensure your success with the course.  This includes:

• Having someone on their team review your top 3 product choices and pick the best product to start with
• Helping you find the best suppliers for your product and negotiate the best deal on your first inventory order
• Pairing you with an accountability coach for 90 days who will outline a weekly plan for you to get done
• Doing a personalized review of your listing to ensure that it’s perfectly optimized for success
• Booking a 1-1 pre-launch strategy call with an ASM mentor to make sure you are ready to go

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Final Thoughts

Creating a successful Amazon FBA business can definitely make you life-changing money.  And what’s great is that anybody can do it.  All it takes is some drive, hustle, and a little bit of startup money.  The challenge is knowing what to do, as there’s a lot of steps you need to take care of along the way.

That’s where the Amazing Selling Machine comes in.  It holds your hand step-by-step, from beginning to success.  And it provides you the motivation and guidance you need to become successful.

If you’re looking to join the lucrative world of Amazon FBA, then give the Amazing Selling Machine a shot.  I don’t think you’ll regret it.

While I know the initial investment may seem steep, with both the 30-day money-back guarantee and the 6-month buyback guarantee, you don’t have to worry about “losing your money”. You just need to be willing to put in the required work.

If you want in, make sure to take advantage of my bonuses and the special ASM 12 launch bonuses by signing-up right now.

Start your new Amazon FBA business today

ASM 12 Pros

• Complete Amazon training system that starts from the very beginning and holds your hand until you’re ready to take the reigns on your own.
• Done for you sourcing for your first inventory order
• Lessons are broken down into manageable chunks, and supplementary PDF’s are a great reference.
• Get all the help you need from the forum and FB group, plus access to the ASM mentors.
• Coaching calls are super useful (even the recordings)
• Badge system provides extra gamification and motivation.
• Discounts on helpful tools like JungleScout and ManageByStats.
• The course is continually being updated so you can keep adapting as Amazon evolves.
• 30-day money-back guarantee and 6 Month Buy Back Guarantee ensure you take action with little risk.

ASM 12 Cons

• $4,997 price point might be prohibitive to some people.
• Not worth it if you’re not going to take action.
• Missing some advanced topics like sales tax.