How I Became an Amazon Consultant (Before Finishing College)

Most college students were cramming for exams. I was cramming orders.

While my classmates were studying for finals, I was scaling brands, flipping hot products, and learning how to dominate eCommerce. Fast forward a few years, and now I’m the CEO of EHP Consulting Group — a full-service agency helping Amazon Sellers increase revenue, fix listing issues, and win back time with full account management.

In this blog, I’ll break down how I became an Amazon Consultant before I even finished college, and how you can use the same strategies to make money on Amazon, build credibility, and launch a six-figure business from scratch — even if you’re starting from your dorm.

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🔥 My First $10K Month Came from eBay — Not Amazon

Before I ever touched Amazon, I cut my teeth on eBay.

While most of my University of Tampa classmates were learning how to code or prep for exams, I was making nearly $10,000/month selling vape pens on eBay. It was fast, high-margin, and felt like printing money. I was hooked.

But then… the FDA passed new regulations, and overnight, eBay banned all vape and e-cigarette products. Boom. All my listings — gone.

Still, the experience taught me how to sell, how to pivot fast, and how to ride trends. A skill every serious Amazon Expert needs.

🕵️‍♂️ From Dorm Rooms to Spy Pens on Amazon

After the eBay crash, I didn’t quit — I leveled up.

I started brainstorming with other students. One of my classmates, Andrew, and I teamed up and launched a product called I Spy Pens — a hidden camera pen that crushed it on Amazon. We hit $10,000/month and cleared over $100K in our first year.

We even got featured on Fox News. Talk about credibility.

But just like eBay, Amazon cracked down — this time on hidden cameras. We got hit with Amazon’s policy update, and our listings were taken down.

Another setback? Yes. But another opportunity, too.

🎯 Turning Setbacks Into Services: The Birth of EHP Consulting Group

Here’s the game-changer: a mentor at the University of Tampa pulled me aside and said:

“Josh, you already know how to sell. Why not help other brands do what you’ve already done?”

That’s when the lightbulb clicked. I pivoted again — this time, into services.

My partner wanted to stick with spy pens, but I saw the bigger picture: start an Amazon Consulting Agency and help brands sell smarter.

Today, EHP Consulting Group helps sellers with:

Listing optimization
Amazon PPC management
Counterfeit removal
Full account management

If you’re looking for a proven Amazon PPC expert, or help removing hijackers, you’re in the right place.

🧠 Why I Had Credibility Before I Had a Degree

I graduated with a degree in Cybersecurity, but I never used it. My parents weren’t thrilled about that, but I knew I was building something bigger.

And because I had already:

Scaled eBay sales
Built a successful brand on Amazon
Got media coverage (Fox News)
Had proof of $100K+ in sales

…it was EASY to get clients.

I showed real results. People didn’t care about my age or degree. They cared about what I could do for their business.

Want similar results? Let us help you increase Amazon sales today.

🌍 Building an International Team (and Flying to the Philippines)

As the clients rolled in, I needed to scale. I started hiring and building SOPs, and eventually flew to the Philippines to meet my team.

Now, I’ve got team members in the U.S., India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines — where the bulk of our operations happen.

We handle everything:

Advertising
Design
Customer support
Listing optimization
Counterfeit removal (here’s how to remove Amazon fakes)

If you’re tired of doing it all yourself — listing management, contacting Amazon support, running ads — we can do it for you.

🚀 Networking Made Easy (Even Without a Suit)

The secret sauce? In-person networking.

Because I was based in Tampa, a major metro with colleges and businesses, I had access to events, meetups, and entrepreneurs. I kept my pitch simple:

“I help businesses sell on Amazon. I used to sell spy pens that went viral on Fox News, now I help brands expand and increase sales.”

That one-liner landed me connections with business owners who drove Lamborghinis, owned 7-figure companies, and were looking for Amazon Consultants just like me.

Being near the right people matters — and your Amazon sales can grow just from that proximity.

💼 Now I Help Brands Win on Amazon (So They Don’t Have to Go Through What I Did)

Today, we’re a full-service Amazon agency that works with:

Startups
Private-label brands
Wholesalers
Influencers launching products

From Amazon PPC advertising, to removing fakes, to full account management, we do it all so you don’t waste time.

If you want to:

Increase your ROAS
Get back hijacked listings
Protect your brand from Amazon Counterfeits
And stop wasting hours calling seller support…

We can help. Book a free consultation and let’s talk about how to scale your Amazon store.

Final Thoughts: You Don’t Need to Wait to Be “Qualified”

I wasn’t an Amazon expert on day one.

But I started. I learned. I adapted. I failed (a lot). And now I get to help others stop fake products on Amazon, scale faster, and make money without burnout.

Whether you’re a student, business owner, or side hustler — if you’re willing to put in the work, you can become an Amazon Consultant or top seller. You just need the right roadmap.

If you want to skip the guesswork and get there faster, EHP Consulting Group is here to help.

Written By: Joshua Hackett