Gunbroker Automation for FFLs: Understanding FTP for Inventory Feeds

In this video, we cover the foundational concepts of using a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server to begin automating your FFL's inventory management, specifically for Gunbroker dropshipping. If you're tired of manually checking distributor stock, this is the first step toward building a scalable system.
We cover:
(0:00) - What is FTP and why it matters for your FFL business.
(0:45) - The old way: The problems with manual inventory checking.
(4:10) - The solution: How FTP automates stock checks and saves you time.
(8:30) - What kind of data to expect from a distributor's FTP (Using Davidson's as an example).
(15:10) - How to get your FTP credentials from a distributor.
(17:45) - Software you'll need to get started (WinSCP, Python, Visual Studio Code).
This is part of an ongoing series on FFL business automation. Our goal is to provide the B2B resources that are missing in the firearms industry.

Video is a reupload from earlier in the same week, this time with boosted and clarified audio.

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