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Ep.269 Why Amazon Loses Money on Shipping—On Purpose

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Amazon: Losing Money to Make a Fortune
Amazon knows shipping is expensive—and often loses money on it. But it’s strategic:

Frictionless Buying: Free fast shipping means more orders.
Loyalty + Data: Customers stick, Amazon learns.
Ecosystem Control: Warehouses, vans, and logistics = long-term dominance.

Lesson: Sometimes, losing today buys you tomorrow’s market.

Good Morning, Money. Your sip of success starts with long-game thinking.

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