YOU WANT TO SELL OF AMAZON

💻 You Want to Sell on Amazon? Here's How I Got Started (and Why You Can Too)

Off-Farm Income — Because Chooks Don’t Pay the Bills

Let’s be honest, one of the hardest parts of starting a small farm is the cash flow. There’s no instant paycheque when you're building fences and planting veggies. And while my partner and I still work off-farm, we needed a way to create an income that could grow with us — something flexible, reliable, and able to tick along even after we go full-time on the farm.

That’s when I stumbled across selling on Amazon. I didn’t even realise that most of the sellers weren’t big corporations — they’re people like us! Hard working folks running small businesses behind the scenes.

So, I Went Looking for Help…

I knew I didn’t want to wing it. I needed proper guidance — someone to show me the ropes without all the fluff. But whoa, let me tell you, the internet is full of over-the-top promises.

🚗 Cue the classic sales pitch:
“So you want to make money while you sleep?”
With some bloke leaning on a Lamborghini, telling you how you’ll be a millionaire by next Tuesday if you just buy his course.

Yeah... nah.

What I needed was a mentor. Someone who’d actually done it, wasn’t full of themselves, and could teach the steps in a down-to-earth, step-by-step way. I eventually found that guidance — and thank goodness I did, because without it, I would’ve been completely lost.

From Zero to Beeswax Wraps

So I started learning — really learning. I got my business name sorted (Mojo Homestead, if you’re wondering), set up my socials, and jumped headfirst into the world of sourcing products and selling on Amazon.

And let me tell you... sales and marketing was not in my comfort zone.

But stepping outside that zone? That’s where the growth happens.

I didn’t want to sell just anything. From day one, Mojo Homestead was about doing better for the environment. That’s why my first product was an easy choice: Beeswax Food Wraps.

As a beekeeper, I already had a connection to bees and sustainability, and wraps are a great way to reduce waste in everyday households — including mine. I wanted to build something my kids would be proud of in 50 years.

🛒 You can check them out here: Beeswax Wraps on Amazon

✍️ Selling Books with KDP

Here’s something else I discovered along the way: you don’t need to be a bestselling author to publish books. If you’ve got knowledge to share — or just love organising things like homestead routines, garden planning, or animal care — KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is a fantastic way to earn passive income.

I've published my first how to book, with the second one coming soon. I also have several practical resources and journals that help everyday homesteaders track, plan, and record their journey — and they're selling right alongside my products on Amazon!

So you can write fiction or nonfiction, like my Ditch the Store series, which is aimed at those trying to break up with their supermarket and take back control of their food supply.

• From Brooder to Plate: The step by step guide to raising chickens for meat

Or they can be "low content" books like journals, diaries or even colouring books

📚 Check out my books here:

• The Mojo Homestead Bee Journal

• The Mojo Homestead Chicken Journal

• The Mojo Homestead Goat Journal

• The Mojo Homestead Farm Journal

These aren’t just notebooks — they’re tools designed to keep your homestead organised and efficient. I created them because I needed them myself — and if I did, I figured others probably do too!

If you've got something helpful to share, whether it's a planner, logbook, or a how-to guide, KDP might be the perfect stepping stone for you too.

What It’s Really Like to Sell on Amazon

Let’s bust a myth right now:
No, selling on Amazon is not some magical overnight money-maker. But yes, you absolutely can make money from home — if you’re willing to put in the time and effort.

I worked on choosing my first product from February to July. I overthought everything, and yeah, I was terrified I’d stuff it up. But eventually, I took the plunge and haven’t looked back.

My products are now live and selling. I haven’t quit the day job (yet), but the goal is to build this to the point where I can focus full-time on my family and farm.

My next challenge? Picking my next product! I’m tossing up between sourdough bread equipment or homesteading supplies… or maybe something completely different.

Final Thoughts

Here’s what I’ve learned:

• This business is a marathon, not a sprint.

• Mentors matter — find one who suits your style.

• If you treat it like a real business, it’ll start acting like one.

• Quitting isn’t an option — the only way to fail is to give up.

So if you’ve been thinking about finding an income stream that fits your homesteading life — this might just be it.

Have questions about getting started? Or want to help me choose my next product? Let me know in the comments or send me a message!

Take care,
CJ