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
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
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
Hello, my favorite internet reselling friends! Have you become overwhelmed with the amount of pure “stuff” lying around? Have you begun tripping over random objects and are getting stressed about the lack of organization in your space? One more thing…do you love the space you’re in? Because in reality, you’re most likely spending more time … 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! I know, I know. Bringing family into business can be a rather touchy subject for some, but I feel like it’s one that we need to talk about in the reselling community. Many times we have sisters, brothers, nieces, or nephews, (or perhaps even parents!) that have some free time available for potentially spending … Read more
Hey hey, finest resellers around! How bummed out do you get once you get your latest haul of sweaters home, only to find that most of them have some sort of flaw?! It’s a serious letdown. Today, let’s discover the most commonly missed flaws on sweaters and see what we can do to make sure … 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 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
Happy New Year everyone! It’s that time again already, hard to believe! But that’s the cold hard truth…and I’m here today to tell you more of it. How often have you looked upon your clothes in your closet, (or closets), and discovered that you just simply, have nothing to wear?! I mean, this is like a … Read more
Hi everyone! Happy soon to be New Year! The upcoming new year has got me thinking and reflecting back on some of my most fondest memories in my reselling career. Today, I’d like to share one or two of those stories with you guys. A few moments in my journey thus far have really stuck out … Read more
Hello there friends and fellow sellers of the online world! You’re probably in just as much disbelief as I was when I stumbled upon this number sold. I knew it had to be a serious amount, as I’ve been at it for a handful of years now. And although I keep good track of the … Read more
Ah, yes. Everyone’s favorite word, am I right? I’m probably wrong…I’m just gonna go with I’m wrong. These are no fun, but they are essential to making your business run smoothly and continue on to the top of the success ladder. Let’s talk more today on what an audit looks like in my reselling business…and … Read more
Let’s face it. We’ve probably all been stuck in the “I don’t know what to do” phase of managing our reselling inventory. Today, I’d like to help you navigate through that phase, by going over how my husband and I have been doing just that. Yep, I brought in the big guns for this turnover … 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 guys! I’ve been having some difficulties recently due to a minor arm injury, and have been realizing how physical this job of ours can actually be. Let’s talk more today about how reselling is both a mental, AND a physical job and how we can make the processes easier for ourselves. Related: 3 Things … Read more
Hi there internet friends! I hope you are all well today. I’d like to go over what inflation means for resellers, and how we as small businesses, (or even large ones), are affected by it. Unfortunately, this is just something that occurs with time, however, there are a few ways to combat our current situations. Let’s … 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
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
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
Hello friends and welcome to the chronicles of my reselling career! Where we dive into stories that explain why I make these decisions and how I plan to implement changes going forward. Recently, I watched a YouTube video. That video had a Poshmark seller on it, that sold primarily shoes. Yes, there are several of … Read more
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
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
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
Resellers of all sizes! Welcome! I’m so excited you’re here, because I’d like to dive into why I no longer run my reselling business solo, and how I decided to finally hire on some assistance. It wasn’t an easy decision, that’s for sure. But at a certain point, it became necessary. There was just absolutely … Read more
Freedom. That’s what we all really want, isn’t it? The freedom to “be our own boss.” The freedom to choose whether or not we choose to work today. Or to take that 10 am yoga class on Monday morning just because you freaking feel like it. Freedom is a big benefit of being a reseller. … Read more
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
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
Howdy, all! I hope everyone is killing at their reselling career so far. Being a reseller is no easy task. Although it can be a lot of self-perseverance and hard work, it’s sure to pay off in the end. Today, I’d like to talk about how many sales I get per day, and how you … Read more
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
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
Lately, I’ve been rediscovering empty pockets in my home to fill with bin after bin. Don’t you love those surprise spaces? I’m not certain it’s always the best way to manage your reselling inventory, but here I am, still using it! Read on to find out just why I’m still using it, and what other … Read more
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
What’s up what’s up my reselling friends? Coming at you today with a new day of the week, a new perspective, and an explanation. You see, this week has been a little weird, so I decided to take a reselling hiatus. You may have noticed my lack of posts Thursday, Saturday and Monday. Taking this … Read more
