Captens, 5900 Balcones, Austin, TX (2026)

09/04/2024

Our Client Had 60 Days to Avoid Bankruptcy - An Annual Loss Of $6M Was On The Cards...

Then We Stepped In.

A Yearly Loss Of $6 Million.

But it wasn’t just about the money.

Averaging $500K in monthly revenue, the brand was on the rise.

Then, out of nowhere, a devastating threat loomed over them.

Here’s what happened:

A giant competitor filed a trademark conflict against our client.

The court’s decision was clear. And harsh.

They lost the case.

Now they were staring at two impossible choices:

1. Change their brand name within 60 days (imagine that for a second!).
2. ⁠Restart a 4 year old business from scratch

Both options would’ve crippled their business.

And after years of hard work, they were about to lose it all.

At first, they did not discuss it with us.

They thought we were busy with their ads and stuff.

So, they reached out to other Amazon agencies.

Each one came up empty-handed.

No options.
No solutions.
No Nothing.

Then they came to us.

And we did what we do best.

We took it personally.

Because this wasn’t just a legal dispute...

It was a battle for their brand, their reputation, and their future on Amazon.

We dove in headfirst.

For 15 days, we were relentless. You know how the Amazon support works.

We researched, we strategized, we pushed boundaries, and left no angle unexplored.

Because giving up is not in our DNA.

We found a way. And we won.

We updated the brand name on Amazon, fixed 25 ASINs, and saved our client from losing $6 million.

This wasn’t just a victory for our client.

It was a reminder of why clients trust us.

It's moments like these that bring us immense joy.

We don’t just solve problems.

We take them personally.

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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09/03/2024

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬.

The future of shopping is unfolding right before our eyes.

But here’s the thing.

This AI isn’t just about recommending outfits or matching colors.

It’s a strategic move by Amazon to redefine
- how we shop
- how we perceive value
- how we interact with their platform

in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Amazon’s AI Stylist is a data powerhouse.

It’s not just looking at your past purchases; it’s weaving together fashion trends, catalog information, and yes, your order history...but only when it’s relevant.

This is where it gets interesting.

This isn’t just personalization...

it’s hyper-targeted, context-driven interaction that makes the shopping experience feel intuitive and almost... human.

But one thing’s for sure...

Amazon doesn’t want you leaving their ecosystem. Not even for a minute.

In a world where convenience is king...

Amazon is betting big on AI to make sure they’re not just your go-to shopping platform but the only one you’ll ever need.

Did you check this out?

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/31/2024

Win is mine. Failure is yours. Deal?

That's peak entitlement.

Leadership is 100% responsibility.

A responsibility that goes beyond
delegating tasks
making decisions.

It's about extreme ownership.

Owning every outcome. Good or bad.

When things go wrong, it's easy to blame someone else.

But true leadership is about standing up and saying, "This is on me."

A culture of blame is a culture of weakness.

It creates fear.
It destroys trust.
It stifles innovation.

But a leader who takes responsibility builds a culture of strength.

A culture where team members feel safe to take risks.

Where mistakes are opportunities for growth, not shame.

But it all starts with you.

If you deflect blame, so will they.

If you take responsibility, they will follow.

This is how you build a team that thrives.

A team that faces challenges head-on.

A team that doesn't just survive but excels.

So, if you want to lead, really lead, take the responsibility.

Own everything that happens under your watch.

And if you’re not ready to take it all on, you’re not ready to lead.

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/28/2024

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 #1

Some products effortlessly climb to the top of Amazon's search results, while others languish on page 3.

It’s not luck. It’s strategy.

First, you need to understand how Amazon's algorithm works.

It’s simple: Amazon rewards products that convert. CVR.

The more your product sells for a specific keyword, the higher it ranks. That’s the game.

But where do you start?

Keyword research.

This isn’t about guessing what might work.

Dive deep using tools like Helium 10 or Data Dive.

Overall, I recommend Data Dive because of its descriptive yet easy to use UI.

Find the keywords that matter – both high-volume and long-tail.

These are the words that will get your product in front of the right eyes.

Once you’ve got your keywords, it’s time to set up your campaigns.

But here’s where most sellers mess up – they treat all keywords the same. Big mistake.

Segment your campaigns by match type – Broad, Phrase, and Exact.

Each requires its own strategy.

Start with an aggressive bid to gain visibility, then refine as you gather data.

And don’t forget about bidding strategy.

Start high to get noticed.
But don’t just set it and forget it.

Monitor.
Adjust.
Optimize.

You need to constantly align your bids with your ACoS to stay competitive.

But here’s where it gets interesting – optimization.

It’s not just about spending money on ads.

You need to constantly refine your keyword targeting, manage negative keywords, and optimize your product listings.

This is how you convert more, which is the real key to climbing the ranks.

Track everything. Monitor your ACoS, TACoS, and CVR.

These aren’t just numbers; they’re insights into what’s working and what’s not.

And the best part?

Once you’ve achieved a high organic rank, you can start reducing your ad spend.

This is where the profits start rolling in.

Your product will be sitting pretty on Page 1, bringing in sales without you having to constantly pump money into ads.

But don’t stop there.

This is a long game.

Continue refining your strategy.

Keep doing keyword research.

Monitor performance.

Scale up what’s working and cut what’s not.

Remember, it’s not just about getting on Page 1 – it’s about staying there.

So, are you ready to rank #1?

Because now you know how.

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/27/2024

224% 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 3 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞

Monthly Overview

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞
PPC Sales: $27,653.25
Total Sales: $71,151.81
Spend: $9,242.90
ROAS: 2.99

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲
PPC Sales: $71,061.23
Total Sales: $182,215.56 (156% increase from June)
Spend: $20,011.95
ROAS: 3.55

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 (𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠)
PPC Sales: $95,094.93
Total Sales: $206,288.70
Spend: $26,780.90
ROAS: 3.55

Three months.

Three very different outcomes.

But the results? Unmistakable.

From the start, we faced a challenge: stagnant rankings.

We dug in, analyzed, and realized that competing on price alone wasn’t enough.

High CPCs and low-ticket items? Not a winning combo.

So we shifted our focus.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬:

Instead of chasing every sale, we zoomed in on what really matters… high-ticket products.

In July, this strategy alone slashed our TACoS to 10.9%, driving a 156% increase in total sales compared to June.

The result? We went from a $71,000 month to $182,000.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡-𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬:

We created campaigns that cast a wide net, targeting low-hanging keywords.

The outcome was astonishing.

These campaigns pulled in more results than expected…

proving that sometimes, you need to think broad before you can narrow down.

In August (ongoing)

We have done $14,214 in sales from these campaigns at an ROAS of 8.

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬:

With our products fitting perfectly in the back-to-school niche…

we homed in on classroom-related keywords.

The results? ROAS of 5.31 - proof that timing is everything.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Leveraging data from last year’s successful campaigns, we retargeted winning products.

With a ROAS of 5.72, it was clear that history does repeat itself when you know where

to look.

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬:

Our strategy worked so well that we couldn’t keep up with the inventory.

High demand almost led to sellouts… a nice problem to have.

August (Ongoing):

As we close out the summer, we’re on track for another record-breaking month.

ROAS is steady at 3.55, and we’ve already hit $206,000 in total sales.

We didn’t just throw strategies at the wall to see what sticks.

We
- planned
- executed
- pivoted

And that’s what it takes to win in the Amazon marketplace today.

Strategy beats tactics every time.

Ready to make your next move?

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/26/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐎𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 - 𝐐4 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫

Q4.

The busiest, most lucrative time of the year.

For sellers, it’s not just another quarter.

It’s THE quarter.

Here’s why Q4 is your golden ticket:

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝

Come on, it's holiday season.

People are ready to spend, and they're buying in bulk.

For sellers, that means a surge in sales.

Time to maximize those profits.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

During Q4, buyers are primed. They’re not just browsing... they’re buying.

Which means, more eyes on your listings, more sales in your pocket.

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Holiday-themed products. Lightning deals. Limited-time offers.

Q4 is full of them.

Leverage promotions and create that “I need this now” urgency.

But...

Don’t get caught unprepared.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 & 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤

Plan your inventory well ahead.

Bet on your stock. Don’t give away your margins too early.

Expect stockouts to be higher this year, so prepare accordingly.

𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Use data from previous Q4s to identify those high-performing keywords.

Optimize your listings, so they’re perfectly tuned for this busy season.

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

Don't be one of them.

Running out of stock during Q4 can hurt your January sales too.

Plan smarter.

𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚

Look at previous Q4 sales to predict demand.

Use that data to guide your inventory decisions.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲

Anticipate lead times.

Communicate with suppliers early.

The holiday rush can cause delay... don't get caught off guard.

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

Make sure your listings reflect accurate stock levels.

Sync inventory across channels to avoid overselling.

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤

Always have a buffer.

Unexpected demand spikes can and will happen.

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

These are the key Q4 dates:

- Halloween October 31
- Thanksgiving: Nov 28
- Black Friday Nov 29
- Cyber Monday: Dec 2
- Hanukkah: Dec 25 – Jan 2
- End-of-Year Holidays: Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day

Create your promotional calendar around these dates and know when to stop discounting.

That's about it!

Ready to crush this Q4? 💥

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/23/2024

𝐀 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧.

As a seller, you know the anxiety of stacking discounts by mistake.

One slip-up, and you could end up offering way more off than you intended.

Before this update, sellers had to manually disable one promotion to avoid this...

otherwise, discounts would stack automatically.

This meant a 10% Coupon and a 20% Off promotion could combine into a 30% discount...

slashing your margins and draining your inventory.

But now, Amazon has your back.

They’ve introduced a feature that lets you decide whether promotions should stack or stay separate.

Here’s How It Works:

When setting up Coupons, Percentage Off, or Buy One Get One promotions...

you can now choose if they stack on the same ASIN during the same period.

If you allow stacking, discounts are combined to create even more attractive offers.

If you disallow stacking, you have control over discounts.

But beware!

Once you choose, it’s final.

Amazon won’t be refunding any losses if stacked discounts cut into your profits.

This new feature is a breather for sellers...

especially with major sales events on the horizon.

Finally, you can run promotions with confidence, knowing you’re in full control.

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/22/2024

I am resigning this week...

As a founder, you need thick skin to deal with sudden exits.

Let’s talk about something that often gets swept under the rug.

The unplanned exits.

You know the ones.

An unexpected resignation.

A sudden leave.

That email you dread at 6 AM.

It's easy to panic. 😳

But the truth is, moments like these are inevitable.

They test the very core of your company.

They tested the core of Captens.

Its how you react to these events...

That reveals everything about your leadership.

If your company can’t withstand one person leaving...

you don’t have a people problem.

You have a structure problem.

See, the greatest companies don’t just thrive when everything is perfect.

They thrive when things fall apart.

Because they’re built with layers.

Layers of leadership.
Layers of resilience.
Layers of initiative.

It’s not about having a “bench” of replacements.

It’s about having a network of potential.

A network where every person is empowered.

Where every role has depth.

Where the vision isn’t tied to a few stars but shared across the whole team.

So, how do you create this?

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Stop managing tasks.

Start nurturing ownership.

When your team feels responsible...

not just for their roles, but for the company’s vision...

they’re not just filling a seat.

They’re contributing to something bigger.

𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Specialization is great.

But flexibility? That’s priceless.

Cross-train your team.

Encourage them to step outside their comfort zones.

This way, when someone steps out, another steps in seamlessly.

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹

Leadership isn’t a title.

It’s a mindset.

It’s the confidence to make decisions.

The courage to take initiative.

The clarity to act when it matters most.

Embed this mindset in your team.

From day one.

𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀

Celebrate resilience.

Reward adaptability.

Success isn’t just about hitting targets.

It’s about how you handle setbacks.

Acknowledge the people who step up in tough times.

The next time you face an unexpected exit, don’t panic.

Look at it as proof that your company is built to last.

Because when every layer of your team is strong....

your business doesn’t just survive.

It thrives.

Captens (A Crew That Scales)
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08/20/2024

"𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐋'𝐎𝐫é𝐚𝐥 & 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐚...?"

That’s the kind of question I get from sellers every day.

And here’s the hard truth:

You don’t beat them by playing their game.

Not directly, anyway.

These giants have deep pockets, massive distribution networks, and brand loyalty built over decades.

No matter how much money you push into your top of search campaigns…

it’s not going to hurt them.

Trying to outspend them on ads is like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

Instead, you focus on what they can’t do as well as you can.

It's about focusing on what makes your product different.

How can you leverage your

- Brand story
- A+ content
- Copy angles
- Creatives

to create an identity of your own.

And when you do that, you’re not just another skincare brand.

You are a story brand.

You’re the one that sources every ingredient from local farms, with zero synthetic chemicals.

You’re the brand that cares about the planet as much as your customers’ skin.

You're the brand people want to buy from, again and again.

We realized the power of enhanced brand content through Daniela Anavitarte Bolzmann.

As a brand, your edge is, authenticity and connection.

While the big guys are pushing products through celebrity endorsements and glossy ads...

you’re telling the story of how your products are...

made by real people, for real people.

You’re transparent, honest and passionate.

And guess what?

There’s a growing market for that.

More people are turning to

- brands they can trust
- brands that align with their values.

So.

Find that gap in the market.

Then, go all in.

And remember:

The market doesn’t care about your brand, your story, or even your passion.

They care about what they want.

The secret sauce isn’t in being “the best.”

It’s in being irreplaceable to someone.

That’s when you stop competing and start leading.

Captens (A Crew That Scales)

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08/17/2024

𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 50+ 𝐅𝐁𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 $50𝐊/𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡...

Here's one mindset that keeps popping up...

The obsession with quick wins.

They think scaling up is just one clever trick away.

→ A new trend
→ The latest hack
→ The next tactic

will be their golden ticket.

This quick-fix mentality is a trap.

It breeds impatience.

FBA is a marathon, a long game.

Yet, so many brands pour their energy into short-term gains...

thinking they can outmaneuver the competition with a shortcut.

They invest in quick fixes...
→ anyone who promises them the moon...

→ any agency that promises fast results...

without considering the bigger picture.

And here’s where it all goes wrong.

They sacrifice long-term growth for short-term wins.

And they plateau, and worse, they fall their competition and lose market share.

Because they overlook what truly drives success
→ consistent ex*****on
→ deep customer understanding
→ data-driven decisions

I’ve seen this cycle too many times to count.

Meanwhile, the brands that do succeed?

They aren’t chasing every shiny object.

They’re methodical.

They’re playing the long game...

focusing on sustainable growth rather than instant gratification.

So, if you’re caught in this cycle, here’s the hard truth.

You have to

→ Build a strong, scalable foundation.

→ Stop looking for silver bullets... they don’t exist.

→ Stay committed to the process, even when it’s slow.

And more importantly. Invest in the right amazon ads agency.

Quick wins might feel satisfying, but they won’t sustain you.

The real game is played over the long haul.

And those who understand this are the ones who ultimately win.

Focus on what truly matters, and the results will follow.

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