I Can’t Do This Anymore…
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Today, I’m being open and honest with y’all about a bit of a crossroads I have come to in my reselling career. After having my baby & my office-space lease coming to an end, I felt that I needed to make some big decisions and changes to the way I run my business. This is going to be a big transitional period for me, so watch this video to hear all about it!
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girl I did not feel "motivated and refreshed" til at least 4 months PP !!! It takes A LOTTT of time. babies teach us to slow down. totally respect any decision you make, just give yourself grace.
I love your brain, but your heart is so precious. It’s so wonderful to hear how in love you are with your sweet angel. Blessings to your lovely family. Thank you for sharing your gift of wisdom and your heart with us.
Congratulations on your sweet baby girl 🥰💖 Love to see this authentic side of you. Thank you for everything you do and have done. My heart is so happy for you! Please take your own pace with everything
The only thing constant in life is change. All business owners have to change and adapt to keep things fresh. I've been watching you since I was pregnant with my son 4 years ago..thinking I wanted to quit my job and go full-time reselling. I actually ended up just getting a new job and only resell left over inventory very part time. I'm so much happier now. Good luck with everything.
Behind you 100%, thank you for sharing your journey with us. Looking forward to the new format and yes the pivots and changes can bubble up some uneasy feelings but love how you're willing to lean into it and give it a go! Hope you get a few moments to read all the wonderful comments. Take care and enjoy loving up your little baby girl. xo
I so appreciate your insight and honesty. Thank you.
I haven’t felt motivated and refreshed since I had my kids…They’re 8 and 10 😂
Why would you need an actual office space? Couldn't you just have a storage unit and home office?
Huge Congratulations on your precious new baby girl!
One thing I really wanted to be sure to say is to be ever so patient with yourself as you navigate these new waters of motherhood.
The sleep deprivation alone can feed depression and obviously fatigue/exhaustion. All super normal, BUT not easy. While still going through it, it’s so important to just focus on you, your baby and your man. Grab sleep every chance you get, etc etc. Try to nurture your body and mind as much as you’re able!
Then…. When recovery has been realized and baby has a fairly predictable sleep schedule, you’ll be able to proceed with wisdom and purpose.
I am a 56 yr old woman and have lived a lot of life.
I say these things to you from a heart of love and some experience! ❤️
I wish I listened to that wisdom elders gave me. Now I'm 37 and new moms My age and younger brush off my advice. Funny last wk friend 5 yrs younger called me an older mom, I'm like girl your an older mom really. When your Mt age kid will be in kinder, my youngest in 6th! I'm a young mom with older kids. She still didn't get it and said I didt get what like anymore. As her kid has iPad while we chat. So she can manage social media and talk to us mama's 😆 I keep her a friend knowing she's gonna wake up one day. But for now it's kinda humorous
Props to you for being real with us and breaking down your process! Do what’s right for you as a business owner as well as a new mom ❤️❤️
I’m so thankful for those full time resellers who are so transparent about what being a full time reseller is like. You have always been one of those people. This is why you’re one of my favorite sellers to follow.
Many UA-camrs and Instagram personalities show all the good aspects, but they never share the blood, sweat, and tears you go through in order to scale up to a full time profitable annual income. They don’t talk about the algorithms that are out of your control, the lack of product, the lack of space, and time. They don’t talk about idiotic returns or the horror story buyers. You have always done so with respect for the community.
Burn out is real. Especially if you’re selling on multiple platforms. It’s down right chaotic if you’re like me who does everything all on my own from my home and a storage unit. They don’t talk how about how long it takes to list and the time spent cross listing.
I definitely would love for you to share a video on the pros and cons bc people really need to see that it’s a profitable business but it’s down right dirty somedays.
Thank you for this video! ❤️❤️
Biggest challenge for me is organization and still having a house, since I keep my items at home. I’m still struggling to come up with a system for an overwhelming amount of inventory
Mogi thank you for this video and your candidness. I will say these early childhood years often go by so quickly the more opportunity you have to be fully present with her …. It’s just so worth to create any changes that you can makes right now in your lifestyle that allows you more time to be fully present with her. “It goes by so fast “ is so true. I’m happy you’re able to shift some things to create the kind of “mommy hood “ you desire😊.
What is your poshmark store please ? ( link) ?
I love how open you are about your business😍 I’ve learned so much from you and your one of the reason I went full time. We are here to support and encourage you! Love your channel
Being a mom is priority and you can do whatever works for you during this season of life. Happy to see how you have a new business model and a plan to still make reselling work for you. Thanks for your transparency. I wish you great success and will follow your journey. A podcast sounds great.
🥰 please do do the pros and cons video when you have time.
I have a hard time finding balance with reselling.
I am convinced the sourcing and selling hits those same receptors in the brain, say, gambling does.
Oh my gosh! Totally agree. I’ve have had a gambling issue and find it def does give that same high!
Hmm this is making sense for me. Ugh
I'm a recovering addict and omg your comment is so true!!!
Definitely. I pivoted my shopping addiction into reselling. I'm not sure I have found healthy but at least it's money coming in instead of out.
Appreciate your honesty, Mogi! And we appreciate you and all of the wonderful content you provide for the reselling community. The beauty of running your own business is that you can pivot at any time, and test out the waters. Good luck as you navigate this new road! xoxo
I would like you to do a good bad and ugly that is real on full-time reselling I’ve been one for 4 1/2 years and I’m kind of face with the same question you are and I haven’t been full-time it’s been part-time part-time feels like full-time with an ROI that I can’t justify even part time thank you
Now that is honesty and once you hit $600 in gross sales, you now have to pay tax on your items as a seller. :((
Please do talk about the pros & cons of reselling, being a fulltime reseller & definitely a podcast is a great idea.
What helped you most to improve your ability to make more?
What were your time sinks vs things that helped you with time as time is money?
Yes, would love to see a pros and cons video! When you relist, do you use the copy listing function in Poshmark?
It’s all about finding what works for you. My youngest/3rd daughter was born 9/1996, and I moved to new home, new job, new state, 1st daughter to kindergarten and started selling on ebay. Then I added masters classes in engineering. I read the first homework problem which read over a page. I was breast feeding same time. I closed that engineering book and said goodbye to getting masters degree. Baby girl 3 is 26 yo soon and SHE is getting the masters degree. I have no regrets; she was worth it. I added etsy about 10 years ago, creating makes me happy. I’ll retire in 3-4 years and focus on etsy and ebay to downsize. It all seems doable, but I’ll change if needed. Best wishes!
Wow you were a hustler!!!
Your health, your family comes first. Possibly pull back from you tube and focus on you & your family! Take walks, do yoga or meditation or what grounds you. It’s not all about reselling. I too have felt the stress of Covid, isolation and I can’t imagine trying to manage so much. I’m old, and at 63 and realize that now. Reselling is just a hobby for me! Hugs
I don't know if you have time to watch Jack Valentine, but he does some great bins videos, and finds so much great stuff, and I believe that you could do that too since Portland is a great place to find the best items.
Yes, Jack does amazing at the bins but a lot of his high dollar items he sources from BST stores.
@@teresawhite9413 True, but recently he found some Chanel Sandals/mules. He has also found Gucci, and many other luxury items, so I know this is possible and encouraging to the rest of us.
Definitely like the more stripped down authentic style of this video!
Yes!
Yes I love that podcast I’m gonna start one myself
I would love a podcast! LOVE your transparency girl, you've come so far and you're about to hit an all new height of happiness 🥰❤️❤️❤️
This is so refreshing. Your vulnerability is such a rarity these days on social media. I have two kids under 4 and this video was *so* encouraging to me. Thank you Mogi!
All sounds great happy for the change ! I could tell that you were so over the intro lol …. Change is good …. Keep evolving, growing and learning …. I love sourcing things for a dollar…. The ROI is awesome ! I love in-store thrifting , retail arbitrage and a little bit of online arbitrage but no liquidation for me ;) glad the baby girl and mama are doing well ! 💕
Yes please to a pros and cons video! I just had my second baby this summer and keep striving to be full time but being a full time mom as well keeps me closer to part time. I'd love to hear what you have to share!
Would love the pros and cons video! Only the obvious cons are usually discussed but I feel like you as a pro have more that would be helpful to hear.
Yes to podcast! I’ve been wanting you to do one for awhile!!
This isn't raw or authentic, this is just another tactic that people who consider themselves influence use to get engagement. She's not going to quit selling, she's not going to quit making videos, this is just another manipulation tactic
Thank you for sharing. I believe as long as you do what’s right for you and your family then that’s the track you should be on. As long as peace comes with your decision, then it’s the right decision. Would love a pros and cons video, podcast would be great! Can’t wait for the possible “live” chats.
Continued blessings, peace and success.
You Go Mama!!! I love this new format coming. They just opened a bins 10 minutes from my house last week and that too is what I want to do all my sourcing from so I'm excited to kind of take this challenge with you. I'm nowhere near the seller you are but looking forward to taking the journey with you. Love your videos and your knowledge!
I want the pros & cons video
I think you're going to be hard pressed to get a 35 ASP out of the bins, only going 3x a week, and meeting the volume you want. You may have to trade in for consignment items in order to get that ASP, but people aren't really willing to pay up right now. May have to go for even more volume and lower ASP. I've been doing bins 3 years in a major metropolitan area. Best of luck.
Thank you for saying this! I’ve been watching Mogi Beth for a year now and have previously posted in her comments in contrast to what she is presenting.
I'm so happy to you're doing this Mogi. It feels like a natural fork in the road and having a baby can really put things in perspective. I'm excited about your new business model and am looking forward to what's ahead for you. Yes! I'd love a podcast. I have learned SO much from you. Best of luck!!
I would LOVE a Mogipod (name suggestion!)
Congratulations on your new baby girl 🎉
Change is hard but sometimes necessary. We will still be here!
You should definitely do a podcasts since you have a wealth of knowledge to share and it’s less editing. Yes yes yes to livestream
In the UK, maternity leave is 6-12 months! Give yourself a longer break and enjoy your baby girl. You’ll be more set to return afterwards.
So beautiful to here. Unfortunately here in US everything is hustle culture without thought of family and mental health...so even if you have maternity leave people worry about paying bills or losing job/position for taking time off
Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s amazing how parenthood changes you and how you see world! I’m excited for this journey for you ☺️ Also, I vote 100% YES to a Mogi Beth podcast!!!
yard sales is also a great source and Saturday morning activity during summer months! take care too of your mental health!
Pod cast are always a good idea. Your new business model sounds a like my current one. But honestly, you just had a precious baby girl that must come first so however you want to do this is fine. We will be here. Should you feel like you need a another break then you should take it. We will be here. And if, after a while you decide you really want to focus on baby girl then that's what you need to do. We will support you. They are only babies once. When they go off to school it all changes so really hold on to these early years. They are truly the best. But whatever you choose just please take care of yourself.
Yes it's hard. Life is hard. I am a "six figure seller" as well and I do it working a full time job with 3 kids under 6. I wish you the best of luck, you're the reason I even made a UA-cam account because I told my husband years ago "hey this millenial really knows her stuff you have to watch." Life ebbs and flows. Having babies is hard. Making your own hours is invaluable. Good luck with your new biz model, I hope you thrive even more and are even happier than ever.
I bought your course last year I've really enjoyed it. I'm excited about your new change and hope it brings you lots of happiness 😊 💐💖🌻
Hope you will still be doing some Goodwill hauls occasionally. And it makes sense as your life changes so should your business. In my opinion the bin hauls for all resellers is a bit boring but perhaps you can find a new way to repackage that. I think with amount of knowledge you have a podcast would be a great option and so very helpful, particularly entrepreneurship info in addition to guests.
I respect you so much. You could’ve easily stopped UA-cam as I’m sure it takes a lot of time and bring in the least amt of money compared to your other sources. Yet you chose to focus on connecting with the community.
You’re a very logically smart business lady so I’m sure you’ll find success despite the change in plans!
You should do whatnot, you could sell a lot quickly!
A podcast sounds awesome!
Thank you for being so real and open with us always! I love that you are allowing yourself to pivot based on your and your family's needs and your own desires!
I've been following you for over 2 years, love watching everything you're doing in your reselling Journey, you have been my main inspiration and guide to start reselling myself!
I would absolutely love a podcast! On The Listener end, it also uses less data so there's just multitude of pros, plus we can listen while driving or working out or anything!
One more thing, would you consider or have you been considering selling on whatnot? Especially now that you are pivoting to a more lower cogs business model and aiming to sell more per month? Would love to see you on that platform! I know it's a whole other monster, but I know you would kill it on there! ❤️❤️
Would also love to watch a pros and cons video that you mentioned!!
Congratulations on your baby girl. Even though you're keeping your office for another year make sure you spend time with your baby because she will change every day. The first year is so important. Good luck.
Good morning mogi happy Tuesday morning and hope you having amazing day today and I just wanted to say that you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
A podcast sounds great! I also find it refreshing that you are shifting to a high volume model since it seems like many aim to move in the opposite direction from high volume to high asp. I’ve learned though that if you have strong systems in place adding more volume doesn’t have to mean “more work”. 🙂
Congratulations 🎉 mommy
I would love to hear a Podcast. This was refreshing to hear. I love how you share the need to change, the reselling landscape has changed so it requires most of us to pivot and reassess where we are.
I am just getting started doing this! Thank you for your videos. I am a mom of 2 kids; I just started a full-time job and it has been HARD. My kids have never been in daycare before this. Thank you for making these and being honest about where you are at. Have babies CHANGES YOUR WHOLE LIFE. I hope in a year, I can be where you are!!
I just had a baby girl 3 weeks ago! I’ve just been doing shipping since she was born. I’m planning on slowly getting back into working in the next few weeks. I’ve got a toddler too so it’s definitely going to be challenging but I love reselling so much
Take time and do what works best for you! I try to keep my ACOG very low, and don’t have bins near me. I love the ThredUP Outlet, and solely source $2.99 and lower. I resell as a side bustle only, as I have a full time salaried job.
I am a new mom myself (my son just turned 11 months). I started reselling as something I can do for me as a stay at home mom and as I navigated this new territory of my life. Little did I know how time consuming and the high demand of needing to be on top of things to be successful in the reselling world. I feel like the changes you are making in your business model are much more relatable to people like me and I am very much looking forward to continue learning from you in a different way! Also, I think anything where you can do something productive in PJs and without makeup is a no brainer! Definitely go for a podcast! :)
Congrats on the baby girl!!!!!!! The one thing I love about reselling is that you can always change things up to suit your life style. Hopefully this is just something you can push through. I love reselling and one reason why I keep pushing and growing my business is bc I feel like even if i get married and have kids It will be easier than juggling a 9-5 and taking care of my family. with reselling most of the task I do can be done in my own time only thing I have to do in set hours is shop bc I have to go to the goodwill when they are open. I personally only source from the bins and in my area I can easily source 30 items in 2-3 hours. The more time you spend at the outlet the more good Items you find. Since I have been going 3 times a week I find 2-3 items a week that will resell for $100 or more and my average sale price has went up about $15 per item. I think you will be fine by only shopping at the bins. You are an expert at the brands so I think you will be able to spot hidden jewels that so many other ppl miss. I dont know if you still have employees of not but if you do you may want to consider building a business that only needs you and not other employees. I have heard other resellers with employees say that they could pocket just as much by having a smaller store vs a bigger store with more overhead. My personal goal is to clear 6 figures by myself with out employees so that is how Im trying to build my business. But I dont think you should stress too much bc the bins are a great and you will probably still be able to find tons of high selling items!!!!!!!!! Do what is best for you and your current situation!!!!!!!
You are my absolute favorite reseller content creator. I would love it if you did a podcast!
I’m going through something similar. 2 years ago I started a handmade business (during covid/lockdown). I absolutely loved it because I love fabric, being the boss, and packaging. However now I kinda hate dealing with it. I hate sewing and my loud machine, finding the materials to make the item, constantly cleaning up, and delivering packages on time. Also even though I’m only paying myself $15 an hour to make and package the item my product prices are still high (ex $9 for a scrunchie) I’m at a crossroad because I want to always have a means of making income even if I lose my job or if my bills get high. Like I constantly crave stability. I devoted so much to establishing my business so I don’t want to give it up. But it just doesn’t bring me any joy anymore.
I so admire your decision. I braved the bins for the first time while visiting Las Vegas -- in that city there is one outlet & it's a very competitive place, they rotate the bins frequently. I was astonished at the amount of unsold clothing + a peek in the backroom showed huge boxes of apparel in endless rows stacked to the ceiling. Resellers who devote themselves to saving goods from the planetary trash heaps of clothing are heroic in my book. You'll be successful❣️
You had your baby on my birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 ❤️
Always appreciate your desire to share your wisdom. Very much looking forward to your next chapter. Thank you for your generosity to continue. I truly learn so much from you.
you have already been an absolute wealth of knowledge and im very excited to see you transition to a business model that more closely aligns to my own (albeit on a much larger scale than mine). thank you for all that you share and your transparency on this topic.
I really like all of the changes you are making. The low COG Model is more relatable for me so I’m pumped. Good job on new momming, it’s real hard.
Congrats!! Do what works for you!!. I started reselling as a new mom. It has allowed me freedom & time with my daughter. My daughter had her baby hood in thrift stores with my hubby watching her for big thrift sales etc. But it definitely effected the way I built my business and my scale. Also I have other income streams (I manage two rental properties & make jewelry etc) plus my husband owns his own business. Also having a home office made life easier for me with full time parenting my daughter. Each season of life needs change and flow. Best wishes!
Thank you for sharing all of this with us. Will you still be going to the regular Goodwill stores still? I love your content, it really helped me get into reselling and doing it full time. Maybe I'll run into you at the bins one of these days. 😊
Yes to podcast!!!
Excited to see where this new model takes you!!! Good Luck!!
Just watched your latest video about slowing down and slowing down is a good idea. Now you have a baby you will not believe how quickly they grow up even though I am a grandma it seems like my youngest granddaughter who is four was four months old last year and now she’s getting ready to go to preschool so enjoy that time with your baby girl and there’s nothing wrong with selling mall brands I have about 450 pieces myself and if I sell something I sell something if I don’t I don’t and it’s been there for three years and then I read donated to get rid of it so thanks for Sharing and enjoy your life
Sounds like a good plan. My brother lives near Portland. Someone told him to go to Goodwill to get something. He accidentally went to one of the bins. He was a bit shocked. His description of his experience was hysterical.
Change is good ❤️ I personally love the low COGS model. To me it seems more fun and I'm always excited about my trips to the bins 🙂
Wasn't it nice to be on a vacation from the toxicity of the new personalities in our community that has warped it so badly. I used to love this and have since 1998 but now the people are so terrible that it outweighs the legitimately GOOD people that haven't left yet. All the tea and the backbiting and drama and etc
It looks like you’ve made some pretty passive aggressive comments to her on other videos so do you mean that type of drama?
Love you Mogi Beth! You’ve helped my small little part time reselling business so much! I got into this because I had a little one and needed something I could do with him! Turned my hobby into a way to make income! Enjoy this season of life and thanks for all the good advice and sharing your journey! Can’t wait to see what you have to share in the future.
I think one of the biggest lessons of the pandemic is that you need to be able to identify how and when to pivot in any kind of business, so good for you for recognizing this was time for a change! In addition to changes in your personal life, there are changes in the reselling world that are really relevant here. Poshmark is not the platform it used to be, and while it is not dead, it may not come back in the same way...so you definitely have to course correct!
I will say that while I love podcasts, I don't listen to reselling-related ones. While I was watching the video I kept thinking about WhatNot - that seems like it really fits in well with the low COGs model and would help you with the volume of sales you need. I know it is kind of a reselling third rail right now (I have mixed feelings myself), but I feel like you would be a natural there and I think you would bring a great energy and a professionalism that WhatNot definitely needs!
Congrats on your baby girl! Please take some time for yourself…I am a part time seller and I find myself thinking only of reselling and getting mentally tired and pushing myself.
Thanks for sharing with us! Being a new mom is the most challenging but the most amazing part of life at the same time, I've been there. You're making smart moves before burning out. I'm glad you baby girl is happy and healthy. You got this mama 💪
I'm excited about the changes you are making to your business model.I feel like the majority of us resellers who watch UA-cam tend to have a lower ASP so this will be way more relatable.At least for me.Glad to see you glowing and loving mommyhood :)
I started my reselling 5 yrs ago after I retired sort of like a hobby to keep myself busy and I have been following you for some time now, you are great at what you do and you have helped me tremendously 🤗 but Motherhood tends to change your outlook on life and your priorities will change, you do what you feel is right for YOU ! Your little one will now take up alot of your time and that’s the way it should be 👶 In time when things settle down you can re-evaluate your decision. Good luck to you and Congratulations on your beautiful and precious baby girl 🎀
I’m in Chattanooga, TN and our goodwill bins is HORRIBLE. There are MAYBE 15 bins total and it’s all junk. Lol! Not to mention the building is run down and disgusting. I drive to ATL twice a month to source. 🤦♀️ There are a few great thrifts here but the bins as a consistent source are out for me, unfortunately.
Baby LOVE....be a mommy everything is changing and we UNDERSTAND as a momma reselling has given me the flexibility to work around my most valuable and precious asset my son. Heal your body is still in shock, the life inside is now outside. Love, be loved take your time!! Thanks for everything you do ❤!!
Seriously thinking of becoming a reseller. Would appreciate knowing negatives and downside to doing this. Also how to start this business. Thank you!
Yes please, I am disabled and have not been working and have been thinking about trying poshmark. Is your course still available?
Hi Mogi, so relieved you're still reselling, and these sound like smart, carefully considered changes. I echo the folks who would like to see pros/cons content, if only to commiserate in that comment section haha. Re: relisting, I just emailed you a link (to your newsletter contact, hope that's okay!) for free use of our relisting tool that resets just-in dates. We're a little late on this being a baby shower type gift, but, um, happy 8 weeks post-partum? is that a thing?? oh well haha. love your content, please take the time and space you need, your followers will all be here for ya whatever you want to put out
I have to drive 1-2 hours to get to the bins. Lately not so great. I find slim pickings at the thrifts, but prices way up) and it is trickling down to the bins imo. Delisting and relisting sending bulk offers and accepting offers is what I do and my sales this past year have tripled. I do it all myself. It’s not easy I work 10-12 hours a day most days. I was wondering what your take is on live sales? What Not and now Posh lives? Personally, I have 0 interest. I find them boring and I can’t see the average buyer sitting through hours of live sales. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
It’s a great time to pivot. Having a baby puts things in perspective. My son is leaving for college tomorrow, University of Oregon, and I live in Texas so I spent much of the summer doing things with him instead of on my reselling business. In general, I’m finding it harder to be excited about reselling. It’s a lonely job. Many resellers have jumped onto whatnot but that’s not something I’m interested in. I actually purchased a few items on whatnot and have been disappointed with the quality. So, I’m just trying to sell off my 600+ items in my Poshmark closet and “retire”(I’m 58). I love your content and know whatever you decide to do, you’ll be a success!
I am just getting ready to possibly enter into re-selling on Poshmark to earn some extra money and I have bought a scale, but wanting to get lights and a background and dress form, but my concern right now is inflation and are people willing to pay the prices for used or slightly used items at this time? So many people are cutting out any spending. Do you think it is an appropriate time to get into this business?Will I be able to make any money or will people want to offer less where I can't make any money after paying 20% and shipping? I still have about 250 dollars to spend on the body form and background, etc. Any advice is appreciated and best wishes on being a new mom.
I feel that your family needs to come first and it sounds like that is what you are trying to do. I appreciate this video and take care of that baby of yours, a mom of 4 and my kids are all grown but seriously I still feel they were all just born yesterday. So these early years are precious and you don't get them back so take all advantage of this time. And kudos to Matt for being so understanding and giving you the support you need right now. I am just a part time reseller, not planning on going full time but I do work a separate job full time so I don't have time and I get stressed with all the listing and pics and such. take care and hope the best for you....
Funny that this showed up in my feed this morning, because I decided to majorly slow my reselling career yesterday.
In Canada we get a full year or 18 months of mat leave, we choose which. I don’t know how women in the U.S. do it, seriously. To be contemplating a return to work so soon just blows my mind 😞
Oh and YES TO A PODCAST!!!!!
Hi! Thank you for the honest content! So excited to see where your journey takes you! I noticed you stated wanting to connect more with the reselling community. Have you considered coming to Whatnot? It's an AMAZING way to build community!
Yes, PLEASE! I've always loved your enthusiasm, and I would love the honesty of a video - especially from a pro like you - on the things I should be prepared for as I transition from hobby to full-time. It would be incredibly helpful to hear the truth about potential warning signs to look for, as well as time to anticipate & strategize before getting thrown for an unexpected loop. Thank you!
congratulations on the birth of your baby. Recuperation takes time. I hope you that you find the balance you are looking for.
I’m still getting started and I have to say your tips are so helpful! They are also motivating me to see that’s it is possible to do this which is boosting my confidence more! So thank you so much for all your tips and motivation! Learning so much from you!
Happy to hear you are adjusting to a model that works for you... the joy of being a reseller glad you're still reselling. You are such an inspiring person and having the work drain you and your excitement through liquidation and bringing things to an exchange to rid the stuff not worth listing seems draining. Being a specialist in reselling seems to be more exciting for you. I came across a brand you mentioned from a video Nilo Lotan, then I realized item was a target collab for pants so not a margin of profit like the dresses so I left item. Like Hunter vs Target Hunter Boots. Hang in there, thanks for your thoughts.
Happiness is not a function of what you achieve. It's a function of how you spend your time. Adam Grant.
You might enjoy taking the Strengthsfinder test online. Not free but a writeoff! It's mostly used in the corporate world but I love deep dives into what people REALLY love. The why behind the what. Entrepreneurs make all the pieces fit and we can get lost sometimes. I tell myself now that I want every year to be different. But I need to make sure I'm intentional. Great video.
Will be here for whatever content you bring ! Take care of you, your family and your business. Thank you for inspiring all the resellers out here.
Seconded!