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Beyond The Listings

Venture Forge

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Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 13

Step beyond the surface of the world’s biggest marketplace. Beyond the Listings takes you inside the real stories, strategies, and challenges faced by the leaders behind today’s most successful brands on Amazon.

Hosted by Venture Forge, each monthly episode features in-depth interviews with senior figures from high-growth sellers and global vendor brands. We unpack what’s driving performance - what’s holding it back - and how the best in the business are building sustainable, scalable success on the platform.

If you want real insights - from real brands - this is the podcast for you.

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After Prime Day: Turning Data into Profitable Amazon Growth

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 58:08

What did this year's earlier, four-day Prime Day really tell established Amazon brands?

Our Beyond the Listings panel - with brand-side insight from USN - gets into reading post-event data properly: flexible ad budgets over set-and-forget, conversion and retail-readiness signals, remarketing to Prime Day browsers, putting non-hero SKUs to work and how mini-peaks like back-to-school fit a smarter 12 month calendar.

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Prime Day gives established Amazon brands a concentrated view of shopper demand, traffic quality, advertising performance and product-level opportunity.

But the real commercial value comes after the event, when brands take the data and turn it into better decisions so, in this Beyond the Listings session, our panel unpacks what this year's Prime Day actually told brands - and how to act on it.

Across the hour, the panel covers when to increase, hold or pull back ad spend and why flexible budgeting beats a set-and-forget approach; how to read conversion and retail-readiness signals when traffic arrives but doesn't convert; remarketing to Prime Day browsers and buyers to keep momentum going; benchmarking against competitors when Amazon gives you little to work with; and how mini-peaks like back-to-school - now a confirmed Amazon Tier 1 event - fit into a smarter twelve-month promotional calendar.

It’s Venture Forge’s classic strategic Amazon perspective teamed up with brand-side insights from USN.

On the panel:

* Travis Chappell - Head of Operations, Venture Forge (host)

* Emma Pickard - Head of Client Services, Venture Forge

* Mike Godsiff - Head of Advertising and Media, Venture Forge

* PJ van Rooyen - Head of E-commerce and Brand, USN

If you'd like support reviewing your Prime Day performance and turning the data into a clearer Amazon growth plan, we’d love to chat.

Get in touch at hello@ventureforge.co.uk

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Licensed to Sell: How Brands Turn IP into Amazon Growth

Sunday, June 28, 2026 • Duration 58:32

Licensed brand growth on Amazon can look like a major opportunity, but it becomes harder to control when licensors, licensees, sellers and product categories are not commercially aligned.

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, our panel explores how licensed brands can turn IP into Amazon growth by creating a more joined-up customer experience, stronger brand control and clearer commercial ownership.

For established brands operating seriously on Amazon, the challenge is rarely just getting products listed. More often, it is whether the brand is being represented consistently across the channel, whether official products are easy to find, whether Brand Registry and content ownership are set up correctly, and whether licensors have enough visibility of what is really happening on Amazon.

From fragmented brand stores and grey market products to licensee collaboration, retail merchandising principles and Amazon data, this episode looks at the practical changes licensors and licensees can make to protect the brand, improve the customer journey and create stronger commercial outcomes.

Whether you are a licensor, licensee, Vendor, Seller or hybrid brand, this episode offers practical insight into how licensed brands can approach Amazon with more structure, clarity and commercial control.

Here’s what we cover:

Why licensed brands often become fragmented on Amazon
The difference between licensors, licensees and their role in Amazon growth
Why Amazon rewards sellers, not brands
How retail merchandising principles can improve the Amazon customer journey
Why brand stores should not be treated as set-and-forget assets
How grey market products and rogue sellers can damage brand value
Why Brand Registry and content ownership can become complex for licensed IP
How licensors can use Amazon data to spot category gaps and growth opportunities
Why licensees need clearer standards, guidelines and commercial support
How better collaboration can help licensors, licensees and consumers win
Why Amazon should be treated as a major brand window, not just another sales channel

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Plan Going Global on Amazon: How Brands Expand Across Markets

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 56:36

International Amazon growth can look like a major opportunity, but expansion becomes harder to control when the commercial and operational foundations are not ready to scale.

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, our panel explores what established brands need to consider before expanding across Amazon markets.

For brands already operating seriously on Amazon, the challenge is rarely just launching in another territory. More often, it is whether the business is ready to manage the pricing, fulfilment, compliance, localisation, advertising investment and margin pressure that comes with international growth.

Whether you run Vendor, Seller or a hybrid model, this episode offers practical insight into how brands can approach Amazon expansion with more structure, clarity and commercial control.

Here’s what we cover:

Why international expansion is not just about turning listings on
How to assess whether a new market is commercially viable
What operational challenges brands need to plan for
How localisation affects trust, conversion and customer experience
Why advertising investment matters when entering a new market
How to protect margin as complexity increases
Why data should guide market selection, but not replace commercial judgement

Featuring:

🎙 Andy Banks – CEO, Venture Forge

🎙 Emma Pickard – Head of Seller Services, Venture Forge

🎙 Matthew Wilson – Business Systems and Online Manager, Rainbow Designs

🎙 Gareth Oaten – European Sales Director, Ecommerce, Sharp Consumer Electronics Europe

🎧 Tune in now and subscribe for more insight led episodes.

🌐 Want tailored support for your Amazon strategy? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ventureforge.com/contact⁠⁠⁠

The Amazon Capability Blueprint: Building a Function That Delivers Performance

Thursday, May 21, 2026 • Duration 56:36

Amazon growth often becomes harder to sustain long before performance actually drops.

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, our panel explores what happens when the opportunity on Amazon outpaces the structure, ownership and capability around it.

For established brands already operating seriously on Amazon, the issue is rarely demand. More often, it is whether the internal function has been built to support the pace, complexity and commercial pressure that comes with scale.

Whether you run Vendor, Seller or a hybrid model, this episode offers practical insight into how stronger Amazon capability supports better performance.

Here’s what we cover:

- The capability gaps that hold Amazon teams back

- Why more headcount does not always improve performance

- What strong Amazon functions look like as brands scale

- Where internal ownership matters most

- Where external support can accelerate progress- How better alignment across finance, marketing, ops and supply chain improves execution

Featuring:

🎙 Josh McNeice – Growth Director, Venture Forge

🎙 Emma Pickard – Head of Seller Services, Venture Forge

🎙 Patrick Murray – Amazon Recruitment Director, 3Search

🎙 James Prewitt – VP of E-commerce, Paladone

🎧 Tune in now and subscribe for more insight led episodes.

🌐 Want tailored support for your Amazon strategy? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ventureforge.com/contact⁠⁠

Keeping Amazon Growth on Track

Monday, March 30, 2026 • Duration 55:57

What does healthy Amazon growth actually look like?

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, the Venture Forge team explores what it takes to grow on Amazon in a way that is commercially sustainable — not just fast. From profitability and market share to stock, operations, advertising and planning, this is a practical discussion on how established brands can scale without creating bigger problems behind the scenes. Whether you’re a 1P Vendor, 3P Seller or hybrid brand, this episode breaks down the warning signs of unhealthy growth, the common mistakes brands make, and the commercial discipline needed to build momentum that lasts.

Here’s what we cover:

What “healthy growth” on Amazon really means
Why sales growth without profit is not sustainable
The metrics brands should actually be watching
How stock, operations and advertising work together
Why brands lose momentum after peak trading periods
The risks of relying too heavily on promotions and discounts
Market share, impressions and other early warning signs to watch
Why long-term planning matters more than short-term fixes
The difference between Vendor, Seller and hybrid growth models
How to stay commercially disciplined while still scaling

Featuring:

🎙 Josh McNeice – Growth Director, Venture Forge

🎙 Travis Chappell – Head of Vendor Services, Venture Forge

🎙 Rachel – Principal Account Manager, Venture Forge

🎙 Elfie – Principal Ads Manager, Venture Forge

If you’re responsible for Amazon growth and want clearer thinking around profitability, planning and performance, this episode is packed with practical insight.

🔔 Subscribe for more expert-led Amazon insights, strategy and practical advice for established brands

📞 Want tailored support for your brand? Visit ventureforge.co.uk

#AmazonGrowth #AmazonStrategy #AmazonVendor #AmazonSeller #EcommerceStrategy #MarketplaceGrowth #AmazonAdvertising #BeyondTheListings #RetailGrowth #VentureForge

Refresh. Redesign. Convert: Amazon Content Strategies for 2026

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 51:43

Amazon content is no longer just about presentation. It directly influences conversion, reviews, advertising efficiency, and long-term growth. In this episode of Beyond the Listings, our expert panel explores how customer behaviour is changing and what established brands need to do to keep their listings performing in 2026.

Whether you're a 1P Vendor or 3P Seller, you'll walk away with practical insights to improve conversion, strengthen trust, and make your content work harder commercially.

Here's what we cover:

- Mobile-first behaviour and how customers actually consume content

- Why imagery, video, and structure now drive buying decisions

- The link between content, reviews, and customer trust

- Why new product launches often struggle to gain traction

- How Brand Stores support conversion and cross-selling

Featuring:

🎙 Andy Banks – CEO, Venture Forge

🎙 Rob Smith – Head of Design, Venture Forge

🎙 Jessica Turner – Senior Account Manager, Venture Forge

🎙 Lee Clowes – Founder, Trends UK

🔔 Subscribe to ‪@venture-forge for more expert-led Amazon insights

📞 Want tailored support for your brand? Visit ventureforge.co.uk

#AmazonContent #AmazonStrategy #AmazonGrowth #AmazonSellers #AmazonVendors #BeyondTheListings #EcommerceGrowth #RetailMedia

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Strategic Growth on Amazon: Your 2026 Plan

Monday, February 2, 2026 • Duration 01:00:53

Amazon growth doesn’t happen by accident. By the time most brands react, budgets are set, stock is locked in, and teams are already stretched. In this episode of the Venture Forge Podcast, our panel breaks down what real planning for Amazon growth in 2026 looks like—and where brands commonly get it wrong.

From using historical data properly to avoiding stock and resourcing pitfalls, this session is a practical conversation about building a plan that can actually be executed, not just approved.

Whether you’re a 1P Vendor or 3P Seller, you’ll walk away with clear, commercial insights to help you plan, prioritise, and scale on Amazon. Here’s what we cover:

- What an effective Amazon growth plan for 2026 really looks like

- Using historical performance and market data to build a roadmap

- Learning from category leaders and fast-moving challenger brands

- Why stock availability is still the biggest growth blocker on Amazon

- Forecasting, capacity constraints, and avoiding costly stockouts

- Team structure: why one “Amazon person” isn’t scalable

- In-house vs agency support and when each makes sense

- Operational discipline: walking the shop and fixing friction early

- Amazon-specific products, bundles, and exclusives as margin levers

- DSP and retail media in context (and why they won’t fix weak fundamentals)

- How to stay strategic while managing constant reactive issues

Featuring:

🎙 Andy Banks – CEO, Venture Forge

🎙 Travis Chappell – Head of Vendor Services, Venture Forge

🎙 Emma Pickard – Head of Seller Services, Venture Forge

🎙 Ross Haswell – Amazon Retail Lead Pooch & Mutt

High-Impact Amazon Ads: DSP, AMC & Full-Funnel Strategy That Actually Works

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 57:14

Amazon Ads, DSP and AMC are evolving fast but are they actually driving growth, or just producing more dashboards?

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, we break down what high-impact Amazon advertising really looks like — from in-console Sponsored Ads to DSP, Sponsored TV and Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC).

Our expert panel share how they’re using AMC and DSP day to day, the mistakes brands make, and how to build a full-funnel strategy that delivers incremental results, not just “nice” ROAS.

What’s changing in the world of Amazon Ads
AMC explained: how to actually use Amazon Marketing Cloud
Turning “too much data” into clear decisions
DSP beyond awareness: retargeting, LTV, incrementality
How to test DSP safely (without wasting budget)
Onsite vs offsite: Sponsored Ads, DSP, Sponsored TV & external traffic
Using Prime Day & Black Friday insights for future planning
The biggest mistakes brands make with DSP & AMC
Sponsored Ads fundamentals: structure, granularity, data-led strategy

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Featuring:

Josh McNeice - Growth Director, Venture Forge
Mike Godsiff – Head of Advertising & Media, Venture Forge
Elfie Brocklehurst – PPC Manager, Venture Forge
Bill Carter – EMEA Sales Director, Pacvue

🔔 Subscribe to @venture-forge for more expert-led Amazon insights

📞 Want tailored Amazon ad support? Visit ventureforge.co.uk/contact

#AmazonAds #AmazonDSP #AmazonMarketingCloud #RetailMedia #BeyondTheListings #AmazonSellers #AmazonVendors #DigitalAdvertising #EcommercePodcast

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The Golden Quarter Playbook: Part Two

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 01:05:29

Ready for Q4 on Amazon?

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, we break down what really drives success during Amazon’s busiest season. From planning and budgeting to ads strategy and content alignment, our experts share the tactics that help brands stay competitive and profitable through Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond.

✅ When and how to plan for Q4 effectively

✅ Ads strategy: building momentum vs chasing ROI

✅ Managing budgets, bids, and dayparting for maximum impact

✅ Using DSP, AMC, and remarketing to capture every opportunity

✅ Balancing discounts, visibility, and profitability

✅ Aligning content, SEO, and ads for full-funnel performance

🎙 Featuring:

Josh McNeice – Growth Director, Venture Forge

Emma Pickard – Head of Seller Services, Venture Forge

Mike Godsiff – Head of Retail Media and Advertising, Venture Forge

Bella Monton – Global Amazon Advertising Manager, Tetrosyl Group

🎧 Tune in now and subscribe for more insight led episodes

🌐 Want tailored support for your Amazon strategy? Visit ⁠⁠ventureforge.co.uk/contact⁠⁠

#AmazonQ4 #EcommerceStrategy #AmazonSeller #AmazonVendor #AmazonAdvertising #PeakSeasonPlanning #BeyondTheListings #AmazonDSP #AmazonAds #RetailGrowth

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Vendor Negotiation Strategies: Navigating the Tough Talks

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 01:14:32

Feeling the pressure from your Amazon Vendor negotiations?

In this episode of Beyond the Listings, we tackle the tough talks head-on—from shifting terms and rising fees to internal pushback and relationship strain.

Whether you're deep into your AVN prep or negotiating Vendor terms for the first time, our expert panel shares proven strategies and real-world examples to help you take control of the conversation and secure better outcomes.

✅ Handle co-op and MDF demands strategically

✅ Use data, benchmarking and hybrid models to strengthen your case

✅ Know when to push back—and how to say no

✅ Build better alignment with your Vendor Manager

✅ Use exclusivity and long-term planning to your advantage

🎙 Featuring:

Andy Banks – CEO, Venture Forge

Travis Chappell – Head of Vendor Services, Venture Forge

Chris Khoo – Director, Khoo Commerce

James Prewitt – Head of E-commerce, Paladone

🎧 Tune in now and subscribe for more insight-led episodes.

🌐 Want tailored support for your Amazon Vendor strategy? Visit ⁠ventureforge.co.uk/contact

#AmazonVendor #VendorNegotiations #EcommerceStrategy #AVN2025 #AmazonMarketplace

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