I know I waste a lot of time throughout the day. I like what you are saying about getting all the work done first thing, then enjoy the rest of the day. I know it is on me to set a schedule for myself, show up, and follow through. Thank you for all your knowledge and advice. Keep up the great content.
unless there is a way to cut down on all the Icons you have to click within eBay and upload all the photos from my Downloads at 1 time I can only list at most about 4-8 items per hour. I know how to do 'sell similar' but if the item is new and mine is Like New I have to change that as well as any Icon clicks I have to alter. Any suggestions appreciated. I type fast but its the # of steps that take so long. Loading ie 8 photos 1 at a time is time eating. I have to make sure the photos are all Right side up since my iPhone is not always cooperative.
Chris, your videos are the most helpful ones I’ve ever seen. I am a grandmother who raised and homeschooled 10 kids. eBay has always been a side hustle for me. My life has recently gotten much less busy but I feel like I was getting very little done because I have to rethink my schedule. Its been the game changer for me.
For me it's the opposite if the work is the same every day. If it's the same everyday, I devolve back into suicidal depression, especially when the 9-5 involved listening to the same radio stations on a loop. Flipping automatically has different sales and trends and new BOLOs everyday compared to the 9-5, as well as always having something to do and having all the choice of a plethora of options to tackle in any order you see fit. So although habits are better for sales and success, sometimes the distractions are necessary for motivation is necessary for the will to live.
Thank you for your candor about your suicidal depression. I live with this too (as does my kid who lives with me) and it’s horrendous. Such an interference to life. I appreciate you. Most people are afraid of stigma and we need more like you to help free ourselves and educate others. Also, I’m going to attempt reselling so helpful to know someone like me can do it! Best to you and thank you again. 💐
I only list 5 items each day but that’s all I need to make the income I want and need (plus more if I decide I want them in an auction) It kinda depends on what you are selling. Clothing, yes this is a perfect model but when you have items that are worth $300+ and they are highly collectible and burn through my store I don’t need to work hard at all.
I do it differently. Wife does photos. I list at the same time. If I'm listing too fast I'll work behind her and clean/test items and organise items for her as we go. And we package at the end of the day or during our lunch break. Either way we can get a lot of listing up in one day between the two of us. But your advice is very helpful.
Great video- great advice! I’m guilty of the “multitasking” mentality and I completely self sabotage. This was a great reminder to start working smarter! Thanks!
I think I need to program this video somehow to play & repeat over & over & over again in my head all day long! You have no idea how this hit home! I mean really hit me mentally like the biggest wake up call! I've been subscribed to you for ever! Yes. forever. But, have I watched you continually, no. That's my sidetracked mentality. I thought I had it all together, but I didn't. And still don't. I turned to watching motivational vids, depression vids, pick yourself up vids, etc., etc., etc. And I am no further ahead at all! And on top of that, I haven't even started eBay! That's a different story for another time. "Appointments"; Finish the task; uninterrupted; Wow! Wow! WOW!! Now does that ever make sense to me! Thee most important 'appointment' is to myself! For my over-all health & wellbeing. Then, all other appointments will fall into place once I make me, my desires & goals thee clearest appointment! And your takes with camera work and shipping, can be applied to any tasks! Thank you! I now know where "I" need to start. (& that includes watching more of your vids, lol)
You are speaking to me. I source everyday and spend the rest of day trying to avoid listing the items. There is always something else to do. I do my shipping and run to post office then move my unlisted items around and get in front of computer thinking about listing one or two items. End up just running a few sales or looking for other things to do around the house.
As a mom, multitasking is not a myth. In every other part of my life however it is! Like it can take so long to do multiple things in my day at the same time with ADD mind. I end up with multiple things only part way done as the sun goes down! Yet as a mom my kids are fed, clean, dressed, taught and shuffled from point to point and my full time job is done.
Chris your 2+2 explanation was so helpful in more areas than resale!!!👍 Distractions are a time sucker, are it can be had to get back into a rhythm! Thank you for sharing your expertise and methodology!!👍❤️
Wow! I’ve watched all your videos and follow your advice but this video was really profound to me. It was hitting all the areas of issues I have and calling me out on them which I need, haha. Thanks for what you do, you are a great coach because you are kind but take no bullish** and tell us what we need to hear not just what’s easy. Keep up the great work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I personally needed to hear this valuable insight. I struggle distraction and overworking myself negative impact on my life. I agree important focus on priorities. I think also good write schedule google calendar. Have a great holiday Chris.
Thank you so much for this video as it is making a lot of sense to me. I'm from England and I literally am broke right now and I do exactly what you say not to do, I list a couple of items then watch videos then list a couple more, the way I was seeing it was list then reward then list then reward etc but it makes perfect sense that this is not an effective way to list once you've actually explained the reasoning
I know you said you don't really read comments anymore but this is one of the better videos you've made in a while. (Not that others are bad by any means I watch 90% of them)
When I list I go in this order 1 photos 2 pack in poly mailer 3 weigh 4 lable mailer with inventory numer and weight. Then list. Last store items in garage. Done. When item sells go to garage find item print lable. Put in outgoing mail. I only ship through usps.
I usually package everything I list too, once it's listed. I don't tape or seal it, just make sure it's in the same package I weighed it in. I don't sell full time so, I'm not in a big rush to trim time off here or there when posting something for sale.
@@ronald3752 I'm not a full time seller either, but running things in this order makes it efficient and no piles of stuff laying around for my wife to " comment " on LOL!
I was able to get around 60 or so items listed on my first day. Been trying to get more listed but I hit ebay's limits on my account. Made a Mercari account and started listing on that but I don't think it's a seller friendly.
What about time to learn and edit? I'm new to this and stuck in a state that does present problems and have near to no tech skills or tools. So far at the moment all I have is my cell phone
Ebay restricted my account and is asking me for employment info. Not really sure why or how to fix it. Would love to know your thoughts on it if you have a moment to get back to me.
Chris, what are your thoughts on the Germany Packaging Act? This is such a mess so far. I don't want to pay $40+ for recycling fees upfront especially if I have no sales to Germany for the year...
I have a photo box , my photos still look dark once on eBay, is there something I can get to avoid dark background on photos? It takes time to lighten them up on eBay. I think I’d rather not use the box at this point.
Ebay has went to crap all I get on the other end of the phone are foreigners from Malaysia that work for eBay, and they don't know what they are doing. They are the ABSOLUTE WORST!!. Funniest part is they use American names like susie.
Chris, No idea where else to contact you about this...I paid for the patreon group and joined the Reseller Nirvana facebook group. I believe its been 4 days and no one has approved my application for the group. Help me out here!
Do you feel like you're productive each day or you waste most of your day?
Productive but even when I'm done with my goals for the day I find I spend the rest wanting to do just 1 more listing or checking my ebay....lol....
I know I waste a lot of time throughout the day. I like what you are saying about getting all the work done first thing, then enjoy the rest of the day. I know it is on me to set a schedule for myself, show up, and follow through. Thank you for all your knowledge and advice. Keep up the great content.
i used to get distracted often, but watching you has helped me to up my discipline and motivation
VERY TRUE! I don't watch anyone else
unless there is a way to cut down on all the Icons you have to click within eBay and upload all the photos from my Downloads at 1 time I can only list at most about 4-8 items per hour. I know how to do 'sell similar' but if the item is new and mine is Like New I have to change that as well as any Icon clicks I have to alter. Any suggestions appreciated. I type fast but its the # of steps that take so long. Loading ie 8 photos 1 at a time is time eating. I have to make sure the photos are all Right side up since my iPhone is not always cooperative.
Chris, your videos are the most helpful ones I’ve ever seen. I am a grandmother who raised and homeschooled 10 kids. eBay has always been a side hustle for me. My life has recently gotten much less busy but I feel like I was getting very little done because I have to rethink my schedule. Its been the game changer for me.
hi I'm.a grandkid raising reselling gran too .Chris gives great advise
I love your "appointments". I usually say I have a meeting with myself and I can't cancel that:)
Love that!
For me it's the opposite if the work is the same every day. If it's the same everyday, I devolve back into suicidal depression, especially when the 9-5 involved listening to the same radio stations on a loop. Flipping automatically has different sales and trends and new BOLOs everyday compared to the 9-5, as well as always having something to do and having all the choice of a plethora of options to tackle in any order you see fit. So although habits are better for sales and success, sometimes the distractions are necessary for motivation is necessary for the will to live.
Thank you for your candor about your suicidal depression. I live with this too (as does my kid who lives with me) and it’s horrendous. Such an interference to life. I appreciate you. Most people are afraid of stigma and we need more like you to help free ourselves and educate others. Also, I’m going to attempt reselling so helpful to know someone like me can do it! Best to you and thank you again. 💐
Cringe
Yeah I'm the same way. I do my work at night I'm fine
Your advice not missing more than one day is so correct! Have to keep that habit and momentum going!
I like that analogy of appointments. Its necessary and true, the feeling is probably way more accomplished than random to do list too.
Glad to be here getting my learn on. I appreciate these videos - Thanks for putting in the time to create them! 😊 😊 😊
I totally agree with Chris getting things done first thing in the morning is the way to go.
I only list 5 items each day but that’s all I need to make the income I want and need (plus more if I decide I want them in an auction)
It kinda depends on what you are selling.
Clothing, yes this is a perfect model but when you have items that are worth $300+ and they are highly collectible and burn through my store I don’t need to work hard at all.
So true ! Working on photos and an item has a spot or I suddenly want coffee. But working on getting better. Thanks Chris!!
I do it differently. Wife does photos. I list at the same time. If I'm listing too fast I'll work behind her and clean/test items and organise items for her as we go. And we package at the end of the day or during our lunch break. Either way we can get a lot of listing up in one day between the two of us. But your advice is very helpful.
Nobody in my family never needs me until I start listing....lol....then all I hear is mommmmm
no one bothers me in my family when I'm listing. It's just how you set it up. Daughter time starts after
Great video- great advice! I’m guilty of the “multitasking” mentality and I completely self sabotage. This was a great reminder to start working smarter! Thanks!
I think I need to program this video somehow to play & repeat over & over & over again in my head all day long! You have no idea how this hit home! I mean really hit me mentally like the biggest wake up call! I've been subscribed to you for ever! Yes. forever. But, have I watched you continually, no. That's my sidetracked mentality. I thought I had it all together, but I didn't. And still don't. I turned to watching motivational vids, depression vids, pick yourself up vids, etc., etc., etc. And I am no further ahead at all! And on top of that, I haven't even started eBay! That's a different story for another time. "Appointments"; Finish the task; uninterrupted; Wow! Wow! WOW!! Now does that ever make sense to me! Thee most important 'appointment' is to myself! For my over-all health & wellbeing. Then, all other appointments will fall into place once I make me, my desires & goals thee clearest appointment! And your takes with camera work and shipping, can be applied to any tasks! Thank you! I now know where "I" need to start.
(& that includes watching more of your vids, lol)
Chris bought the "vintage seller" skin on Fortnite, archived his "mall brand seller" skin lol
thank you for the motivation and tips, I definitely needed this
You are speaking to me. I source everyday and spend the rest of day trying to avoid listing the items. There is always something else to do. I do my shipping and run to post office then move my unlisted items around and get in front of computer thinking about listing one or two items. End up just running a few sales or looking for other things to do around the house.
As a mom, multitasking is not a myth. In every other part of my life however it is! Like it can take so long to do multiple things in my day at the same time with ADD mind. I end up with multiple things only part way done as the sun goes down! Yet as a mom my kids are fed, clean, dressed, taught and shuffled from point to point and my full time job is done.
Invaluable advice as always. No messing around, you just tell it like it is which is so refreshing. Thank you!
Hey so where is sourcing items in your schedule? You never mentioned it in this video
Actually great explain and great video! Thank you very much!!!!!!
Great advice Chris as usual. Thanks for the vids as they keep me focused on what i have to do each day.God bless you and your little family xxx
Thanks for the pointers!
Thanks for consistently posting videos. I think this is one of the best ones. It is really making me rethink my schedule. You nailed it!
Chris your 2+2 explanation was so helpful in more areas than resale!!!👍 Distractions are a time sucker, are it can be had to get back into a rhythm! Thank you for sharing your expertise and methodology!!👍❤️
Wow! I’ve watched all your videos and follow your advice but this video was really profound to me. It was hitting all the areas of issues I have and calling me out on them which I need, haha. Thanks for what you do, you are a great coach because you are kind but take no bullish** and tell us what we need to hear not just what’s easy. Keep up the great work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Habits are more important than motivation!
I personally needed to hear this valuable insight. I struggle distraction and overworking myself negative impact on my life. I agree important focus on priorities. I think also good write schedule google calendar. Have a great holiday Chris.
You are so welcome
Can you tell me how you have power/ electricity in your storage unit? Thank you 🙏
This reminds me of Parkinsons law- where the work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion! Great vid
absolutely love these videos
Thank you so much for this video as it is making a lot of sense to me. I'm from England and I literally am broke right now and I do exactly what you say not to do, I list a couple of items then watch videos then list a couple more, the way I was seeing it was list then reward then list then reward etc but it makes perfect sense that this is not an effective way to list once you've actually explained the reasoning
Wow .. Great "All in one" Motivation Video!
Thanks a lot!
Needed to hear this👏🏼
You are so speaking to me!
Needed this!!!
I know you said you don't really read comments anymore but this is one of the better videos you've made in a while. (Not that others are bad by any means I watch 90% of them)
Thank you! Means a lot
Awesome video Chris! Thank you for your constant motivation and support.
Just great! All i can say is great points sir! Always loving the videos and more! Thank you!
Awesome 🙌🏽 word . Yes !
When I list I go in this order 1 photos 2 pack in poly mailer 3 weigh 4 lable mailer with inventory numer and weight. Then list. Last store items in garage. Done. When item sells go to garage find item print lable. Put in outgoing mail. I only ship through usps.
I usually package everything I list too, once it's listed. I don't tape or seal it, just make sure it's in the same package I weighed it in. I don't sell full time so, I'm not in a big rush to trim time off here or there when posting something for sale.
@@ronald3752 I'm not a full time seller either, but running things in this order makes it efficient and no piles of stuff laying around for my wife to " comment " on LOL!
thanks for all the great tips Chris!
Any time!
#3....boom..I felt that one.
I was able to get around 60 or so items listed on my first day. Been trying to get more listed but I hit ebay's limits on my account. Made a Mercari account and started listing on that but I don't think it's a seller friendly.
A lot of good points! Thanks 😀
My pleasure!
Great video. At the very end it kinda looked like a Canes hat. Mmmmm Canesss…. Their sauce is boss
Nice! Good video.
Good stuff
What about time to learn and edit? I'm new to this and stuck in a state that does present problems and have near to no tech skills or tools. So far at the moment all I have is my cell phone
Ebay restricted my account and is asking me for employment info. Not really sure why or how to fix it. Would love to know your thoughts on it if you have a moment to get back to me.
What if you do have that much to sell and it's more of a niche type of items you sell? Also I have a 2 year old, and two teens...😐
Chris, what are your thoughts on the Germany Packaging Act? This is such a mess so far. I don't want to pay $40+ for recycling fees upfront especially if I have no sales to Germany for the year...
When you say 7 figure reseller, is that profit or sales? Thanks you, just trying to get an idea of what is possible
I have a photo box , my photos still look dark once on eBay, is there something I can get to avoid dark background on photos? It takes time to lighten them up on eBay. I think I’d rather not use the box at this point.
If you use a camera you can change the light balance setting, not sure what to do on a phone.
@@margaretroberts2109 ok, thanks! I’ll look into cameras.
Ebay has went to crap all I get on the other end of the phone are foreigners from Malaysia that work for eBay, and they don't know what they are doing. They are the ABSOLUTE WORST!!. Funniest part is they use American names like susie.
This is it!! ⭐️
My ebay listing are showing 0 views is this some kind of a ebay glitch?
What items are needed to have a set like yours for pictures?
search photography or photo box in my videos!
Sorry but if you sell Rare Books I have to disagree
I saw your eBay FB and I think that you skipped step 1
Bing Bong!
let's go!
LOL 2 hours of tv a day! how about 0!
2nd
🕶🙌
Chris, No idea where else to contact you about this...I paid for the patreon group and joined the Reseller Nirvana facebook group. I believe its been 4 days and no one has approved my application for the group. Help me out here!
you didn't fill out the request properly, so I've been rejecting it, can you do it again? facebook.com/groups/theresellerspodcast
also just checked, the oldest request is 2 days old, just got you in
@@dailyrefinement Appreciated.