Greetings and happy Summer! If you’re as excited as me about yard selling season being upon us, just know that you’re not alone! Each year I plan to yard sale my heart out but as time goes on, our inventory actually fills up with more and more items from contacts gained along the years. Sometimes … Read more
If you’ve been around for awhile, you may have read a few posts by now about my feelings on cross-listing. Over the years, it’s been an idea that we’ve gone back and forth with time and time again. But this time, we’re breaking up with cross-listing for good. Can you guess why? Rooted Drawers Cross-listing … Read more
Hey friends! We’ve used a lot of different tools since 2017 when getting our start in the reselling realm. Tools online, tools in person, and apps of all kinds. We’ve since learned how to do image searching and find comps (sold comparisons), and have had a great experience with *most* of these along the way! … Read more
Last month we had the honor of having been invited to talk about our story that was featured on Starter Story. If you’re not familiar with this website, it is great for entrepreneurs small and large to share their stories of success! It’s been a huge reward to be able to talk about my journey … Read more
Hey there, friends and fellow resellers! Can you believe it’s already Quarter 3?! Time flies when you’re hustling, right? As we enter this season, it’s crucial to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. But fear not! We’ve got some friendly advice and fun strategies to help you navigate and boost your quarter 3 … Read more
Hey there, fellow resellers! With the summer months in full swing, it’s time to tackle the challenges that often accompany this season. We completely understand that as small resellers, you too, face unique hurdles such as vacation mode sales drops, out-of-season inventory, and increased competition. But fear not! In this blog post, Boost Your Summer … Read more
Working from home is no easy task. Although people might get the idea that it’s a walk in the park, it’s basically the exact opposite (although I do enjoy an occasional walk in the park). I’m sure most of us can relate that we all have bad weeks. Those days where we just want to … Read more
Dear Resellers of All Platforms! Do you ever find yourself dreaming of making sales in your sleep? Well, it’s not as far-fetched as you might think. With a little bit of planning and strategy, you can create a passive income stream that will allow you to grow your business and work smarter, not harder. As … Read more
Welcome to the new year and the new Rooted Drawers! As a reselling expert with six years of experience, I recognize the need to grow new branches while staying true to our roots. That’s why I’m committed to helping newbies in the reselling realm by sharing my knowledge and lending a hand. Related: I Changed … Read more
Each day is a new challenge, a new gift, or a new disaster. These things can all take form when you work from home and something to, by every means, take into consideration when deciding to start your own business. What’s driving you? Why have you decided to or are you deciding to start working … Read more
Hey everyone! This is a topic that often comes to mind when I’m at my busiest and most stressed. How in the heck am I supposed to keep a tidy home when my whole business is to work out of it? Let’s get into how to keep the house clean when working from home. Related: … Read more
Hey, fellow sellers of the online world! A friend of mine recently asked if I typically listened to music while I list or work on other reselling-related tasks. Which prompted me to think that maybe this isn’t done as much as it really should be. Let me explain. Related: Not Excited to List Anymore? This … Read more
Hey, fellow sellers across the web! Time is flying by and sales are picking up as school and college are right around the corner! Check out today’s post below to hear about why or why not you may want to start cross-listing to other platforms. Related: 3 Quick Tips to Listing Daily on Poshmark…When You’ve … Read more
Hey there fellow eBayers! In light of the most recent post all about traveling while reselling, I thought this may be something best to cover following it. Therefore, today I’d like to talk about the Vacation Mode option that you may or may not be aware of in your eBay store. Let’s get going! Related: … Read more
Have you ever thought about being your own boss? How about the founder of your very own little startup? If you’re anything like me, you’d probably really like to be both. Starting your own business comes with flaws though, as with every other career. Recently, the hubs and I went on a trip for longer … Read more
Did you ever wonder what life would be like in the future…only to find out you can’t even handle the present? We all have situations in our lives that come and go, challenging us to our wit’s end just to see how far we can make it. After going from 110% to 0% in just … Read more
Hey, there internet friends! Long time, no chat! Thanks for continuing to read and learn through my experiences! As of late, the sales have been flowing and the packages have been going! Listen in today on how I made only one small change in my activity as a reseller to open up the flood gates … Read more
Figuring out how to get to the top is what most of us resellers dream of doing, isn’t it? The road may be long, but it definitely clears up along the way! I’ve gone up and down along the Top-Rated chart in my eBay days, but today I feel like I’m finally there. Here’s why … Read more
Hey all! I hope you’ve been enjoying whatever stage of reselling you’re currently in! Over time, we all seem to learn a little more about organizational skills, and how they can come in handy when running a business. Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about mine, and how a whiteboard or two has … Read more
Figuring out how to get to the top is what most of us resellers dream of doing, isn’t it? The road may be long, but it definitely clears up along the way! Today I’d like to talk about my lack of being present lately, the break I’ve taken from mental health, and (in a post … Read more
Hey wizards and wizardettes of the online community! Today, I’m taking it back. Wayyy back. Okay, maybe not that far back, but far enough. You’re probably not interested in what’s going on behind the scenes, but today I’d like to put myself out there and tell you all about it. A couple weeks ago, I … Read more
Hey there! Coming your way today with news on how I’m able to single-handedly take over 200 photos in just 1 day’s time. Yes, it’s possible, time management is your friend! Let’s go! Related: I’ve Officially Sold 5,000 Items on eBay. Here’s My Thoughts. Why So Many Photos in One Day? Well, why not? But … Read more
Have you been wondering how to increase your revenue without diving deeper into your already dug-out reseller pockets? Want to spend less on inventory and more time on selling what you already have in stock? Well! Guess what, I’ve got a tip for you and I think you’re really going to like it. Let’s jump … Read more
Hey there! Welcome back or welcome aboard this reselling adventure journey! A lot of inventory has been moved around as of late in my storage area, and I’ve got to thinking about whether or not most of you guys prefer bagging your inventory or not. Do you have a tried and true method already? Do you … Read more
Hey, there interweb friends! I hope everyone is doing well here on this fine and fantastic Thursday! It’s absolutely beautiful outside right now, definitely a bit of weird weather popping through for December…but I’m all for it! I’ve been sitting here pondering how my life has changed since reselling swooped me off my feet 3 … Read more
Hey there everyone! Today I was listening to a podcast on productivity, and what we can do to make our lives more organized. This led to another podcast, that was going over how to become more efficient and effective in the way we make our way through everyday life. After my teeny tiny black hole … Read more
Hey there everyone! My fellow resellers, eBay-ers, Poshers, and the like! Today I felt was a good day to talk about the 3 Ps of Reselling. What are they you may be asking yourself? Have you heard of them before? Do they make sense to you and your business? Let’s go over them in more … Read more
Hello hello, my wonderfully amazing interweb friends! Today I was talking with a subscriber about certain things that I usually choose to leave behind in the thrift. I do this for a handful of reasons and would like to go over those in a little more detail. I hope this helps you as well in … Read more
If you’re wondering if you’d have the time to take on reselling full-time, well I’m here to tell you that you can absolutely do just that. It’s not as complicated as you may be thinking, and it really doesn’t take up all that much time if you’re able to manage it properly. Today I wanted … Read more
