Lesson Two: Building Connections with the Wholesale Industry

You’re building two lists: Sellers (people with inventory + good pricing) Buyers (people who can move volume) Everything else is noise. No relationships = no deals. Find these people on LinkedIn and Wholesale Directories. Phrases: "Consumer Electronics Distributor" "Amazon FBA Wholesale" "Dyson Distributor" "iPhone Wholesale" "Samsung Distributor" "Wholesale Distributor" "Export Electronics" "Import/Export"

Before you start messaging people, clean up your profile. Your profile should clearly say: You work in wholesale / product sourcing You deal with bulk inventory You connect sellers with buyers Simple headline examples: “Wholesale Broker | Consumer Electronics & Bulk Inventory” “Helping Brands & Sellers Move Bulk Product” Profile basics: Professional photo Clear headline Short description of what you do Contact info visible You want people to immediately understand: This person does wholesale.

Search for: Wholesalers Distributors Amazon FBA sellers Online sellers Retail buyers Inventory managers Send 20–30 connection requests per day. Keep the message simple: “Hey — I’m in wholesale sourcing and bulk inventory. Always looking to connect with people in the space.” That’s it. Don’t pitch yet. Just connect.

Wholesale directories give you direct access to: Distributors Manufacturers Liquidators Bulk suppliers Your job: Collect company names Find decision makers Add them on LinkedIn Email or call when needed Build a spreadsheet with: Company Contact name Email Phone Product category This becomes your inventory pipeline. Example: **WholesaleCentral.com**

Once connected, send simple messages: To sellers: “Hey — what kind of inventory do you usually move in bulk?” To buyers: “Hey — what products are you currently looking to source?” That’s it. You’re gathering information. You’re mapping supply and demand.