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How Working from Home Brought My Dog Back to Life

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

Did You Stay on Top of Your Reseller Taxes?

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Hey there friends of the online world! Tax day will soon be upon us, and I’m wondering if you’ve fully prepared everything or if you’re running a bit behind like myself in year 1. Running your own business is hard enough as it is, especially when it hits you that you need to be keeping … Read more

How a $3 Whiteboard Impacted My Business

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

Maintaining Mental Health is Mentally Exhausting.

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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

Do You Have a Method to Bagging All Your Inventory?

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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

Your Item Sold. Then, You Find a Flaw. Now What?

Hey everyone! I think it’s important to remember that honesty is the best policy. Not only does this apply to multiple areas of life, but it can also be applied quite often in our reselling businesses. We get all excited when our new shipment of inventory arrives, or perhaps we’ve made plans with a local … Read more

3 Reasons to List in Every Season

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Hello all! Happy mid-Fall and early winter! I was thinking today about if most of us resellers like to list items in season or not and wanted to go over a little more of why I choose to list everything all year-round. Thanks for joining in again! Let’s dive in! Do You List According to … Read more

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Reseller

3 things to know before reselling

Hello my amazing reseller friends! Have you ever accomplished, embarked upon, or thought about taking up some new job, task, or commitment? Well, reselling can be all three of those things, and I’m here today to talk about the 3 things to know before reselling that stand out to me most now as a full-time … Read more

Think You Don’t Have Time to be a Reseller?

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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

How to Deal with Negative Reviews as a Reseller

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Well guys, here’s a not so fun topic to talk about as a reseller. Sure, it’s not pleasant, but it’s also the truth. And let’s face it, the truth hurts sometimes. A lot of times as resellers we’re going to get not so fun comments and questions to answer, and here and there, we may … Read more

Why Reselling IS a Sustainable & Stable Career

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Did someone ever tell you that reselling isn’t a “real job?” Yeah, same here! Unfortunately, it’s still for some reason not considered the real thing, even though it very much is. A career/job/whatever you want to call it is different to each and every person. Related: Resellers are Creative Thinkers. Are You One of Us? … Read more

Here’s The BEST Way to Ship as a Reseller

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Good day folks! Today I want to cover again how we as resellers have the opportunity to get FREE shipping supplies shipped straight to our door! It’s easier than ever, but with the massive amount of shipping delays as of late, I wanted to touch base on this topic again. Let’s begin! The Best Way … Read more

Why I’ve Been Phasing Out Some Items in My Reselling Store

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Do you have an online store that you like to use for reselling? Perhaps you have an eBay or Amazon account, or maybe even a whole site of your own. Either way, after some time, you start to see what items are best to keep around, (and to continue sourcing), and what items are best … Read more

What’s Selling? – From the Perspective of a Full-Time Reseller

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Hello everyone! Have you been feeling the autumn-ness about the weather as of late?! I love it! The leaves are beautiful, and the crisp, cool air. Oh I just look forward to it so much and now it’s finally here! With the Fall season comes good things for us resellers, as well. Finally, we have … Read more

Why I Made Less Profit in My 2nd Year of Reselling

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Hi there everyone! I hope you are all doing peachy keen today. I know I am. Despite the fact that I’ve been doing some reflection as of late, and have been realizing that I’ve made substantially less profit in my reselling career in the 2nd go around. Yes, less! Not more. Today I’d like to cover … Read more

What Makes Your Business Unique?

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Do you add a little extra something to your packages? Do you try to find other ways to make your business standout? Today, I’d like to talk about the many ways we can highlight key parts of your business to better show off our brand and build it up to rise to the top! Let’s … Read more

Do You Include a Special Something in Your Shipping?

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If you have purchased from Rooted Drawers in the past, you will know that (when they are in stock), I enjoy adding a special item or two to each and every package during the shipping process. This can be looked at in two different ways. Positively or negatively. I like to embrace the positive side … Read more

Reselling Was Never My Dream Job.

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That’s right, I said it. Reselling was never my dream job, but it has since become my passion. Out of all of the miscellaneous, ridiculous, and many, many jobs I’ve held throughout the years, this is not one that I’d ever dreamed of doing, but I am so happy and grateful that it has found … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

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Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 34 of this blogging series, and I’d love to … Read more

3 Things I’ve Learned This Week Working From Home Week 3 August

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Working from Home? Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far: Hey friends!  I felt this was a good time do a little bonus series since it’s been almost a year since starting the Top 10 Weekly Sales! Holy cow it’s gone by quickly!! Check the most recent one out below if you’re interested in … Read more

What’s Your Favorite Thing to Resell?

what's your favorite thing to resell?

Reselling All The Things! What do you favor when you head out for the hunt? Do you search high and low for everything in each category? Do you have a particular preference to a certain category? Today, I’d like to talk about what I like most about reselling the items I do now, and why … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

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Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 33 of this blogging series, and I’d love … Read more

3 Things I’ve Learned This Week Working From Home

3 things I've learned this week

Working from Home? Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far: Hey friends! So if you were here to read my recent posts, you’ll know that I’ve been considering a new post series for the weekly Thursday slot. I mentioned that I felt this was a good time do a little switcheroo since that post … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

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Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 32 of this blogging series, and I’ve love … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

top sales

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 31 of this blogging series, and I’ve love … Read more

How To Work From Home With Pets

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Ahh, Pets. Who Can Relate? They’re fluffy, cuddly, and man’s best friend. But! *Cue the scary music* They are masters at distracting you, tripping you, and getting their cute little furry bodies on EVERYTHING! Working from home with pets can be seriously stressful at times. Related: 3 Things I’ve Learned This Week While Working From … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

top sales

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 30 of this blogging series, and I’ve love … Read more

How To Avoid Returns On eBay

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Recap! So! Last Monday we talked all about How To Handle Returns On eBay. You can check that post out here in case you missed it!  Today, we will be going over the following topics: How to Avoid Returns on eBay If I prefer offering Free Returns, or Paid Returns If Poshmark Offers Returns Read … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

top sales

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 29 of this blogging series, and I’ve love … Read more

3 Things I’ve Learned This Week Working From Home

3 things I've learned this week

Working from Home? Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far: Hey friends! So if you were here to read my recent posts, you’ll know that I’ve been considering a new post series for the weekly Thursday slot. I mentioned that I felt this was a good time do a little switcheroo since that post … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

top sales

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my sales posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 28 of this blogging series, and I’ve love … Read more

3 Things I’ve Learned This Week Working From Home

  Working from Home? Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far: Hey friends! So if you were here to read my recent posts, you’ll know that I’ve been considering a new post series for the weekly Thursday slot. I mentioned that I felt this was a good time do a little switcheroo, being that, … Read more

If You Only Had 10 Minutes in a Thrift Shop, Where Would You Begin?

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Do You Have The Minutes? Hey guys and gals! Today I want to challenge you. Think about it, how many time slots in a day do you have an extra 10 minutes? Probably more than you think. Sometimes our days can be quite hectic, but a lot of us aren’t using their free time to … Read more

My Top 10 Sales of the Week!

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking you all for returning to read my posts, and for being so supportive thus far. I genuinely and whole heartedly appreciate it and can’t thank you enough. Suggestions or Comments!? Today will be week number 27 of this blogging series, and I’ve love to hear … Read more

3 Things I’ve Learned This Week Working From Home

Working from Home? Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far: Hey friends! So if you were here to read my recent posts, you’ll know that I’ve been considering a new post series for the weekly Thursday slot. I mentioned that I felt this was a good time do a little switcheroo, being that, that … Read more

3 Things I’ve Learned This Week Working From Home

Working from Home? Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far: Hey friends! So if you were here to read last week’s post, you’ll know that I’ve been considering a new post series for the weekly Thursday slot. I mentioned that I felt this was a good time to do a little switcheroo, being that … Read more

Not Excited to List Anymore? This Might be Why.

Exciting Changes So lately, I’ve been mentioning my new wholesaling and bulk buying ways of sourcing. This is the good/great/excellent and really exciting part of this post! A whole lotta things at a teeny little cost. Thumbs up to lowering those costs of goods! Amirite? Related: My Super Secret Top 3 Online Bulk Sourcing Places … Read more