Private-label vs. Wholesale vs. Arbitrage Maria, June 18, 2025June 20, 2025 Personally speaking, I have only managed brands, including my own, that sell private-label products. These brands have been around for more than 5 years and generating 7 figures annually. With private-label, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel and start a new product, which means no proof of demand yet… Continue Reading
Spanish Residency and Citizenship: 20 Questions — Asked and Answered (Part 2) Maria, June 15, 2025June 17, 2025 Back for more? Here’s Part 2 of your most-asked questions about Spanish residency and citizenship. I’ve already tackled a bunch in Part 1—so if you missed that, go check it out. Like in part 1, there will be acronyms that I will use repeatedly. For reference, here’s what they mean:… Continue Reading
When to Launch a Product on Amazon Maria, June 11, 2025June 20, 2025 With the exception of seasonal products, you can launch products anytime of the year. I would, however, avoid launching in Q4 because that time should be used preparing your existing products for the biggest sale events on Amazon – Black Friday/Cyber Monday and the gift shopping season. Personally, I aim… Continue Reading
Spanish Residency and Citizenship: 20 Questions — Asked and Answered (Part 1) Maria, June 8, 2025June 11, 2025 In this post, I will be answering 20 frequently asked questions sent to me via email and posted as comments on my YouTube videos. I’ve compiled over 40 questions so this would part 1. And part 2 will come next week so stay tuned! Before we start, there will be… Continue Reading
Why Being Everywhere Isn’t Always Better: The Hidden Costs of Multi-Marketplace Selling Maria, June 4, 2025June 9, 2025 You’ve probably heard it a million times: “You need to be on every marketplace! Amazon, Wayfair, B&Q, Walmart – cast your net wide!” It sounds logical, right? More platforms equals more customers equals more sales. But here’s the thing nobody talks about – this strategy might actually be killing your… Continue Reading
Three Years in Barcelona: A Life Update Maria, June 1, 2025June 2, 2025 I moved to Barcelona back in March 2022 after spending five beautiful months living in Split, Croatia. The main reason? I wanted to be with my partner—and also start the two-year residency countdown needed to apply for Spanish citizenship. Two birds, one sunny Mediterranean stone! Now, fast forward to today…… Continue Reading
The Amazon Account Manager’s Dilemma: Navigating Decision Bottlenecks and Growth Constraints Maria, May 28, 2025June 2, 2025 Being an Amazon account manager is like being a master juggler while walking a tightrope—you’re constantly balancing multiple competing priorities while trying not to drop the ball on any client relationships. But beneath the surface of what appears to be a straightforward role lies a complex web of organizational challenges… Continue Reading
7 Days in Barcelona: A Chaotic Guide to Not Getting Lost (Mostly) Maria, May 25, 2025June 2, 2025 So you’ve decided to tackle Barcelona in a week? Bold choice. This city is like that friend who looks totally put-together on Instagram but is secretly powered by caffeine, chaos, and an alarming number of architectural projects that should probably be illegal. Here’s your survival guide to seven days of… Continue Reading
In-House vs. Agency: Navigating Amazon Account Management Careers Maria, May 21, 2025June 2, 2025 If you’re considering a career in Amazon account management, you’re probably wondering about the differences between working in-house for a single brand versus handling multiple accounts at an agency. I’ve put together this guide to help you understand both paths and figure out which might be the right fit for… Continue Reading
Barcelona Life Hacks: An Expat’s Guide to Living Like a Local Maria, May 18, 2025June 2, 2025 When I moved to Barcelona after living in Split, Croatia for 5 months, I’ll be honest — the adjustment was a lot. Between navigating Spanish bureaucracy and figuring out how not to accidentally overpay for everything, it felt overwhelming to say the least. If you’re more of a visual learner,… Continue Reading