Tag: reselling
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Understanding Frameworks: The Key to Small Business Success
I just saw another small business owner asking for help as they watch the landscape shift and quietly wonder if they’re next. The exhaustion is already there. Not from laziness, but from not fully understanding what it takes to run a business at this level; late nights sourcing and testing products, setting up for markets,…
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Courage, Faith, and a Fresh Start: The Story Behind All That Grace Boutique
Not every entrepreneur begins with a business plan. Sometimes it starts with a closet clean-out, a conversation with family, and the quiet realization that life is too short not to pursue the things God placed on your heart. For Lea, founder of All That Grace Boutique, the path to entrepreneurship began with reselling but ultimately…
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Branding Lessons from The Great Food Truck Race
The other night my daughter and I started watching season three of The Great Food Truck Race on Discovery+. It has turned into one of those quiet, low-key traditions that sneak up on you. The kind where you sit down thinking you will watch one episode and end up three episodes deep because the storytelling…
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Secondhand Sunday: Can We Stop Shaming Each Other Now?
Secondhand Sunday used to be simple. It was about encouraging people to shop secondhand for practical reasons: saving money, finding unique pieces, and stretching a family budget a little further. It was also about pushing back against the old stigma that thrifting was only for people who “couldn’t afford better.” Fast forward to the 2010s,…
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Mastering Vintage Reselling: Insights from Kelly Really Resells
Keeping It Real (and Really Vintage) with Kelly Szabo Tools, truth, and thriving as a secondhand seller After the holidays, many resellers find themselves standing in front of overstuffed closets, half-listed inventory, and a quiet sales dashboard, wondering, What now? That’s precisely why today’s Feature Friday matters. Kelly Szabo of Kelly Really Vintage doesn’t sell…
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Slow Sunday Feature
Keeping It Real (and Really Vintage) with Kelly Szabo A conversation on calling, caregiving, and the sacred work of secondhand Editor’s Note There are creators you watch for tips, and then there are creators you return to because they make you feel grounded.Kelly Szabo is both. I’ve known Kelly online for years now, long before…
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Why I Shifted My Focus from Reselling to Downsizing
In late fall of 2016, I stumbled into the world of YouTube reseller videos. They were just starting to gain traction, and the creators behind them were quickly developing loyal, almost cult-like communities. Around the same time, a friend of mine was making decent money selling on eBay as a side hustle. As a stay-at-home…
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Tuesday Tip: The Starbucks Bear Craze — A Masterclass in Scarcity Marketing
Imagine being one of the most recognizable coffee brands in the world, yet watching your sales slump, boycotts trend online, and shareholders grow restless as Q4 begins. What do you do when your halo starts to dim? If you’re Starbucks, you collaborate with Hello Kitty and drop a limited-edition Bearista Glass Cup that instantly breaks…
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Obedience and Encouragement
It’s a question that cuts through the noise of life: “What do I really want?” Elisabeth Elliot frames it with profound clarity: “Did I want what I wanted, or did I want what He wanted, no matter what it might cost?” This isn’t a question we answer just once—it’s one we revisit in different seasons…
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Oops, Posh Did It Again: New Fees & Shipping Changes Have Resellers Talking
I’m humming Britney Spears because Poshmark has done it again! Just like clockwork, every year right after PoshFest, they hit us with a big change that no one asked for. And this year’s bombshell? It’s a real doozy. With Q4 holiday shopping around the corner and 2024 just peeking over the horizon, Poshmark’s new fee…
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Reseller’s Guide to Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions and Maximizing Q4 Sales
As the longshoremen strike looms and we enter the critical Q4 holiday season, resellers need to be strategic and prepared to face inventory shortages, shipping delays, and shifts in consumer behavior. However, with the right approach, these challenges can also present significant opportunities. This guide provides actionable steps to help resellers, including luxury sellers, thrive…
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How to Avoid Burnout as a Reseller (And What to Do If You’re Already Burned Out)
We all know the hustle of reselling. You’re constantly on the lookout for great finds, flipping them for a profit, and then reinvesting that money back into your business so it can grow. But the non-stop cycle can be exhausting, right? Long hours, endless to-do lists, and before you know it—burnout hits. Whether you’re trying…
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