I have followed Justin since I "decided" to sell on eBay for reals. Just looking back on my Flipwise app I have seen over the last few months of taking it seriously that I have generated more income than I ever thought was possible on eBay. I must admit that this video is by far the best video Justin has made IMHO. Thank you, Justin for being that positive voice we all need when it's so easy to listen to the negativity instead. Kudos and keep up the good work, sir!
I suffered from anxiety and people always told me to stop worrying about things that will most likely never happen. Some would say just take a leap of faith and today I continue to move forward one leap of faith at a time. My fear of reselling was the reviews ,shipping, and returns, but here I am today and got 1 return in 3 years, a 5 star seller rating and no longer afraid of shipping. The things we fear most usually never happen. Good video!
Every video on this channel is so valuable to the point that it should be a crime we get to watch them for free. This is without a doubt one of, if not the best eBay reselling videos on this entire platform. And the advice given in it goes beyond reselling, it’s also good life advice. Thank you Justin for being a positive force in so many of our lives!
I'm a now disabled Registered Nurse who had to stop working due to severe arthritis...what you just said uplifted me...Ive had a 37 year career...with your principles...now Im starting to thrift trying to get my son through college on a lower income...i started ebay 2 weeks ago and yes there's a lot of work...but I can do it when I can...keeping the mindset as you say...sold 3 things...Im gonna give it a shot...your channel has been inspiring...thanks from Canada
You got this Suzi. I'm 74 and in full Ebay mode. Open up your sourcing. Flea markets, garage sales and even retail arbitrage offer chances to make scores. Pulling for you. Cheers
All I am able to write to you, Sir is you must be a wonderful man and a kind husband and Dad. Thanks for your words. I just lost my husband two months ago today and I still do my listings. Not many at this time but I am made my decision to move forward with this today. Take care young man .and keep up your testimony.
Damn Justin, this video is by far one of your best ever. You nailed it, not just for eBay sellers, but for anyone looking for success in life. You should be proud of yourself for your success, and for having the proper mindset to succeed in life. Excellent video editing and production too! Well done sir!
Easily, your channel is the one whose videos I look forward to watching most each week. And almost immediately. 😄 So glad you are in this selling community. 😀🏆👍🏻
Thank you for your positivity, Justin. I keep seeing these click-bait titles on UA-cam like, "Why I'm Done with Ebay Forever" and "Ebay is Dead"...this is the opposite! I appreciate you and your content so very much! ❤️👏🥰
Hi Justin, Thanks for your message today! I myself, and likely many others of your listeners, desperately needed your thoughtful message today! I am not going to go into every detail of my story details. This is meant to be a short list of my events that lead to wear I am today. I have been a Dentist 20+ years, in Apr. 2022 I was forced as a Dentist to take a covid injection by our president, immediately followed by a stroke, I am blessed by God that I am alive today!!! (helicopter, hospital in another state (you just went to there Mall), expected to die but I lived!!), I have had a history of ebay (small) selling since 2002, in 2023 eBay became my existing job, I am now an attempting full time eBay seller. I have times I am discouraged by trying to succeed in EBay. This today has given me another courage to keep trying, don't give up and don't be discouraged! I needed that today! Thanks for your thoughts, they couldn't have come at a more needed time, than they are today. (And I will save it and re-listen to it again, for when I need it again!) Thanks so much! Brian
You’re GOLD! The last part about “this is good vs complaining” gave me goosebumps. Not sure if it’s because of how cold it is where I’m sitting while writing this comment :) or what you said, but I’m pretty sure at least 70% of it is because of that part. 😊😊😊
I just wanted to let you know how much I love watching your UA-cam videos on eBay reselling. They’ve been incredibly helpful to me. The video about mindset really blew my mind! I started selling on eBay a year ago, and recently, I upgraded my store to a full store. I completely agree that it’s not enough to just dream about what you want-you have to put in the consistent work. The encouragement from loved ones really pushes me to go beyond my limits and aim higher. I know some people may think it’s delusional, but I believe it’s all about having the mindset to avoid stagnation and seeing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. I truly loved this video!
I made no sales yesterday, this is good - I now have time to list more things that I would have otherwise been packing up things to ship (this sounds a bit sarcastic but it's not)
Justin…thanks for all you do!! This video embodies so much of the entrepreneur experience and specifically eBay. I’ve been selling for 6+ years and “plodding” my way thru all the hard times and non support from family, friends and strangers…all the mental and emotional struggles…without catching break…and I still “plod” because I flat out WANT SUCCESS!!…here’s to everyone chasing dreams and putting their personal growth at the forefront!
Thank you, Justin, I appreciate your videos and positive mindset. It helps me to make many decisions that at my age(77) a lot of my family don’t encourage me in. I have recently pushed myself to just “ plod “ on in spite of no one’s encouragement and their general feeling that I’m just messing around with reselling. Thanks again.
Every time I come across your videos its something I needed to hear. I'm brand new to selling on eBay. I've made 1 sell so far! I made the decision 2 days ago to become successful at selling on eBay. Im absorbing all the helpful info I come across and leave the rest at the waist side.. I signed up for your service Flipwise and bought other supplies to get started.. Thank you so much for sharring your knowledge, its definitely made eBay more digestible for me😊
Good video, Justin. I’m 71 and this simply is a life lesson to apply to all aspects of your life, not just reselling. I would hope that these are the lessons everyone teaches their children. I find it fascinating that some find it revolutionary. But I guess everyone needs a reminder. If people need to hear this then thank goodness you’re here to give them the message. 👏👏👏
"Famous" Amos said "Just start". Most people think about a business and have great ideas but don't "start" . Just start even if you don't have everything figured out or ready.
Mark Rober music was on point! Great advice Justin 👍🏼 I waited 6 months to list my first items on eBay because I was afraid of shipping or getting scammed. I bit the bullet and now I’m closing in on $1 million gross sales in 4 years reselling. Starting was the hardest part. Sometimes I was running forward but it was a lot of plodding.
I have listened to this twice since last night and am listening to it again slowing down the speed to 8.5 to really slowly absorb every single world Justin so kindly took the time to share. It's that good. I And it's universally applicable to just about every thing that presents itself to us in life. Can't thank you enough for this video. Not only is the content excellent, but the production is superb too. 💯👍🏻🏆 I will be looking for this things in my world that i haven't really decided about and i will be deciding all over the place! Making friends with and welcoming fear! I am going to think about everything you've shared here. One of my favorite morsels: "This is good." That is pure gold 🥇 Thank you Justin. Again. 🙏🏻🙂
Thanks so far you’re the most comprehensive intellectual eBay UA-camr that I found. The part about just because you like doing something doesn’t mean you’re always want to do it. It’s so true people love going Thrifting but after several hundred trips to Goodwill oh it gets old it gets real old but you gotta keep going.
boss man, never stop making videos 🙏 I love this new direction of talking more about mindset. Been watching for a great while and you’ve become my favorite reselling channel on youtube. keep it up justin, you’re awesome and I appreciate you 👍
eBay is my 4th family business - The purpose of failure is to learn from your mistakes and use that information to improve the probability of success in the next business. 3 of the businesses belonged to my wife whom I got to support as the accountant, repair guy, and home support for 2 growing boys. I've been in military, DoD engineering contractor, schoolteacher, retail sales, restaurant business, and the entertainment business. I had a great time and learned a lot. eBay is my new retirement job. It's a lot of work, but I enjoy learning new things, and it provides an additional income to supplement my Social Security and military retirement pay. I agree 100% that you have to make a commitment to become successful!
Probably the most beneficial installment in your video series yet, Justin! I also had to stop & rewind to show the plodding sloth to my 9 yr old daughter. Her most important possession is her “Mr. Sloth” plush. She with help from her mom have a channel here (Lia&slothadventure) that started out centered around her and her sloth but has branched out. Looking for her to catch the vison w/ reselling some day to help the family business. I tell her quite often that she likes to eat. She likes her ballet and piano lessons, etc. all that income comes from our eBay business.
Justin is so kind here. Reasonable. Logical. I think another way to phrase some of this: in life, a lot of us need to grow up. Take responsibility for what is and isn't happening to you. Maturity and discipline are linked. I needed this, thank you good sir.
This was amazing Justin! After closing a stressful service-based business in 2023, I'm starting off doing all new things; reselling and content creation in the works. I've been intentionally reselling for 8 months and I want to be a content creator as well. Your content makes me realize in order to get to a point where you speak the message people NEED to hear (mindset and perspective), you have to give them what they WANT to hear first (practical and how-to's). You have definitely done this exceptionally well. Your content is smart, entertaining, and well edited. Thanks for all you do and I'm loving Flipwise! Here's to plodding!!
Thank you for posting such a amazing and uplifting video about crafting your Ebay store. It is not easy venture and ive been doing this part/full time since 2012. You got to start now and make it work. My word of wisdom is "Endure". It's not easy but keep trying and move forward.
I can’t thank you enough for your videos and it’s a blessing for me that you make these videos. I can no longer work regular jobs due to my medical condition and eBay is my only form of income right now. Thank you for all your help Justin!!! I couldn’t even finish the video. Half way through it I realized what I have to do and got up to get it done. Thanks for the motivation and the help! God bless you
Great business advice and I am only a few minutes in. Your comment "mistake of thinking they need to have all the details before making the decision and getting started" rings so true. I started my non ebay business on a whim because I could not find a job when I left the city. I started without a business name, without a proper office space, no website, etc etc. Once I had clients and the money was coming I did all those things. I had a friend who was starting a business and spent thousands on a logo, website etc. When I questioned him he said that he was setting up a "real business" not like me. We cut ties after that comment but it has always stuck with me. With a few businesses under my belt I decided to figure out ebay with just personal stuff to see if I could figure it out. I would say it is going well. Truly love it and learn new things every week. Thanks to your videos and so many others. You are doing good things Justin.
Closing in on 50 sales in 90 days. Lots of self doubt creeps in....I fall behind I have other businesses I run but you are a good voice of reason in this crazy world. I have posted consistently seeing patterns emerge and feel like we are making the progress by learning from the mistakes we make.
Great editing on the music and awesome specificity of your words. I can tell you put your heart into this one. It was helpful to my journey as well, so thank you.
🎉 I am so inspired, thank you. Very well said. The best part is my 10 year old son is always watching and listening and I think all that wisdom just got in there. I am returning to eBay full time because my caregiving client is moving. I am so glad I found your channel.
Justin sir, you are absolutely right. If you want something you have to work for it in order for it to be reality. I just did my listing quota for the week early. And now since I watched this video I am ready to list more and get them scheduled already. LOL you got my mindset wanting to keep listing for the future so I can relax couple days or so. If you want something you have to be a go getter.
Hanging by a thread to my full-time, executive job when what I really want to do is be my own boss. I'm paralyzed by the fear of not getting the steady check, health benefits, and retirement. Thank you for this message. I really needed the reminder on mindset!
Nice Video. I know a few, some you-tubers who basically quit Ebay because of various reasons and gave up. I don't agree with ebay on everything but its still the best way to get the most money. I feel the good outweighs the bad, at this point anyway, so I'll stick to that instead of branching out to other platforms.
Dear Jason, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this today! I had a very slow week and I was considering staying home on this Sat morning but now I’m taking myself sourcing because I plod 😂
Justin! You have outdone yourself in this video! I always appreciate and enjoy your content, but this one was extra! I appreciate your passion and guidance. I've been selling here and there on eBay for over 20 years, very little. Many life changes led me to see if I could do this full-time and so I started Jan 1 this year. It's been quite the roller-coaster and there has been much "plodding" and even more hard work (which I actually like). While I am not yet making as much as I would like, I am LOVING it overall. I only wish I had all the resources a couple decades ago that we do now, I would have been doing this all along! Thank you for your genuine and direct input here, I couldn't agree more with all of it! 😊
Until I made the decision to treat my eBay reselling business like the real business that it is, my sales were hit-and-miss and I was netting about $8K-$10K/year part time. When I made the decision to turn this into a "real business" earlier this year, one of the first things I did was subscribe to Flipwise. Both the product and the discussion forum helped me tremendously in my efforts to transform my hobby into a real business. So far this year my net eBay income is over $21K and am striving for hitting the $25K mark by the end of the year. Next year, I want to hit $50K. This will definitely require me to more consistently follow the advice in this video. Thanks, Justin, for some great video content! P.S. "Plod" is a good word.
Yes! We can do hard things! Thanks for sharing more of your story. I had an Ebay business back in the early 2000s and gave it up for a regular job until I developed dystonia which keeps me from working regularly. Stepping back into Ebay now so that I can control when I work and because I love to treasure hunt!😂Your videos help keep me motivated and this is absolutely my favorite. Keep doing what you do! Much love❤
Amazing content and guidance Justin. Mindset is something that not only seperates you from the pack, but you end up building yourself as well as the business.Having used another platform before for my business and recently switching to flip wise was one of the best things I could have done for myself. I can't tell you how much time I have saved myself not having to use spreadsheets for everything anymore. I appreciate not only the information you provide, I Al's appreciate you for being the type of person that shares it and is truly interested in others and their success.
Thank you for being so positive. Really needed this video today. Also, your videos have been great since I started watching, but I can really see how much your videos have grown. This is so professionally done.
I am a part time ebayer over 20 years, seen some changes, but such is life. I wish I had your videos 10 years ago, lol, but I’ve done alright. When I hear that “ sold” tone I think, “alright, cool” , not “about time” or such. Thank you for easing my day and my “mind”.
What a great video! Just what I needed to hear as I am making decisions to close antique mall booths and put all my effort into eBay and Etsy. This is a video I will listen to again when I need a boost. Thanks Justin!
Precious advice BEAUTIFULLY presented - from the examples used, to the choice of words, to the images, to the composition of the whole video! Excellent advice not just for eBay selling, but for life in general! Justin, you are an excellent writer, speaker, communicator! You should be a motivational speaker 😊
In my "real job", i work woth farm drsft horses. That is what i see when you say plod along. They dont go fast, but they slowly move forward getting the job done. Plod on,!!
I, too, rarely comment on videos, but I have to say that this is one of your best. You're a class act and what you've shared here are life lessons that we will all benefit from . Thankyou!
Thank you for this video. The way you framed this advice is amazing and something worth sharing with others, not just resellers. Hits close to home right now as I'm tryng to figure out how to deal with a coworker who sees every task as a daunting high stress challenge.
Thank you Justin, i like the saying after doing a task …“i loved it so much”, but lets do it again….. When I really HATED doing the task. It also inspires others around me.
I agree, so the Canada Post strike. This is good, as it forces me to look at all other shipping options and determine the best method for shipping moving forward. I may even find cost savings.
When I was a young man in my 20s (I'm in my 60s now), I read Napoleon Hill's 'Think & Grow Rich'. This is a condensed and updated version of that famous book - bravo sir! 👍
Excellent information Justin! I'm retiring next week and looking to take my 26 year side hustle into the full time realm. Watching your videos has inspired me to make it successful. Thank You!!!
Hello Justin, I rarely comment on videos, but I think this is the right moment. First of all, I want to thank you for everything you do. You are the main reason for my success on eBay. The authenticity of your experiences has been a turning point in my journey. I’m now close to reaching my 2024 goal of $5,000, which may seem small to some, but it's a big step forward for me. Thank you, and please stay authentic.
Justin should be a life coach no he should write a book. On the other hand make a movie. I consistently find myself waiting for your videos to come out, and now I think I’ve discovered the key to life. But in all seriousness your consistent stream of honest advice is truly refreshing and something I often use to remind myself I can do what I put my mind to doing. Justin, thank you for your continuous advice. I have a subscription to Flipwise, an incredible piece of software, and I will continue to support you as you continue to support the reselling community.
Thank you for this excellent video. These three simple rules apply to everything in life , we learn them from reading biographies of some of the most remarkable people and also observing the quiet achievers around us. Your videos are a weekly inspiration and encourage me to keep "plodding on" doing what I love ( but sometimes hate) with a clear goal ahead. I hope you also mentor young people because you have a great gift for communication and are really engaging. I hope they appreciate your talents in your day job too.
What an amazing seminar on life! I get so focused on the nuts and bolts that I sometimes forget the bigger picture. I will be listening to this one again. Many thanks for sharing your wisdom ❤
Well thought out and well-delivered Justin, it's hard to talk up your audience and not talk down to them but you did it. Still, these are hard truths for a lot of people who probably want to shut this video off early, but those are the ones who probably won't succeed in the long run. I can tell a lot of preparation and a lot of hard work went into this video I hope many do watch it. 👍👍
Thank you so much for this video and others as well. I started my re sellers career few month ago as the fresh pensioner. Thanks to your videos I am aware of scammers and therefore was not feared and shocked when approached by one of them. Maybe unlike other sellers do not mind listing (maybe this is the problem, as it takes more time than should 😀), packing is also not so bad. So far I am selling the items from our household, but somehow I have still respect to go our and buy the items for re selling. I know I have to do it, otherwise I will never learn the virtue what is worth and what not. here I have the big room for improvement, sometimes I feel lost being alone in the thrift store and trying to find the way recognize the items with potential. Thanks to your videos and I really appreciate the idea of plod 😀 as usually I expect everything to be learned/completed/reached immediately.
Justin, I just wanted to stop by and say this is a truly awesome piece of content. Very informative and presented in your usual engaging, inimitable style. Every success to you!
Even great people doing the same thing have different results. The difference to me is that 1/4 inch of thinking to make them great. We sharing the same idea have equal possible results. However, that 1/4 inch (out of the box or max skill) will with risk make your results better.
Justin, absolutely fantastic video and I don’t just mean the advice which is obviously fantastic, the whole feel of the video is just next level, the editing is top notch, this just made me want to go and fly in to space! Well done my man, you have inspired me to try harder 👌🏻
I have followed Justin since I "decided" to sell on eBay for reals. Just looking back on my Flipwise app I have seen over the last few months of taking it seriously that I have generated more income than I ever thought was possible on eBay. I must admit that this video is by far the best video Justin has made IMHO. Thank you, Justin for being that positive voice we all need when it's so easy to listen to the negativity instead. Kudos and keep up the good work, sir!
This guy is giving way more then eBay advice this should be played in schools for life
I suffered from anxiety and people always told me to stop worrying about things that will most likely never happen. Some would say just take a leap of faith and today I continue to move forward one leap of faith at a time. My fear of reselling was the reviews ,shipping, and returns, but here I am today and got 1 return in 3 years, a 5 star seller rating and no longer afraid of shipping. The things we fear most usually never happen. Good video!
Good job, you got this.
Every video on this channel is so valuable to the point that it should be a crime we get to watch them for free. This is without a doubt one of, if not the best eBay reselling videos on this entire platform. And the advice given in it goes beyond reselling, it’s also good life advice. Thank you Justin for being a positive force in so many of our lives!
Appreciate the kind words. Thank you.
💯 ❤
I'm a now disabled Registered Nurse who had to stop working due to severe arthritis...what you just said uplifted me...Ive had a 37 year career...with your principles...now Im starting to thrift trying to get my son through college on a lower income...i started ebay 2 weeks ago and yes there's a lot of work...but I can do it when I can...keeping the mindset as you say...sold 3 things...Im gonna give it a shot...your channel has been inspiring...thanks from Canada
You got this Suzi. I'm 74 and in full Ebay mode. Open up your sourcing. Flea markets, garage sales and even retail arbitrage offer chances to make scores. Pulling for you. Cheers
You got this!
All I am able to write to you, Sir is you must be a wonderful man and a kind husband and Dad. Thanks for your words. I just lost my husband two months ago today and I still do my listings. Not many at this time but I am made my decision to move forward with this today. Take care young man .and keep up your testimony.
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words. They really do mean a lot.
Hats off to you my friend & thanks❤❤❤❤❤
Damn Justin, this video is by far one of your best ever. You nailed it, not just for eBay sellers, but for anyone looking for success in life. You should be proud of yourself for your success, and for having the proper mindset to succeed in life. Excellent video editing and production too! Well done sir!
The Best Ebay Channel On UA-cam.... and Earth....
I agree 🙂
I think so too!
💯!
T-shirt idea "Embrace the Plod"
I'll take two please.
Or maybe "Keep Calm and Plod On"
2X and 3X available?
Justin should be a life coach. You have a wonderful way of wording truths that stick with people and it is a gift. Thank u
Easily, your channel is the one whose videos I look forward to watching most each week. And almost immediately. 😄 So glad you are in this selling community. 😀🏆👍🏻
Thank you for your positivity, Justin. I keep seeing these click-bait titles on UA-cam like, "Why I'm Done with Ebay Forever" and "Ebay is Dead"...this is the opposite! I appreciate you and your content so very much! ❤️👏🥰
Not going to lie, I kind of appreciate the discouragement of potential new resellers. And I have a strong suspicion that is why they do it.
Hi Justin, Thanks for your message today! I myself, and likely many others of your listeners, desperately needed your thoughtful message today! I am not going to go into every detail of my story details. This is meant to be a short list of my events that lead to wear I am today. I have been a Dentist 20+ years, in Apr. 2022 I was forced as a Dentist to take a covid injection by our president, immediately followed by a stroke, I am blessed by God that I am alive today!!! (helicopter, hospital in another state (you just went to there Mall), expected to die but I lived!!), I have had a history of ebay (small) selling since 2002, in 2023 eBay became my existing job, I am now an attempting full time eBay seller. I have times I am discouraged by trying to succeed in EBay. This today has given me another courage to keep trying, don't give up and don't be discouraged! I needed that today! Thanks for your thoughts, they couldn't have come at a more needed time, than they are today. (And I will save it and re-listen to it again, for when I need it again!) Thanks so much! Brian
Keep on plodding!
You’re GOLD! The last part about “this is good vs complaining” gave me goosebumps. Not sure if it’s because of how cold it is where I’m sitting while writing this comment :) or what you said, but I’m pretty sure at least 70% of it is because of that part. 😊😊😊
I just wanted to let you know how much I love watching your UA-cam videos on eBay reselling. They’ve been incredibly helpful to me. The video about mindset really blew my mind! I started selling on eBay a year ago, and recently, I upgraded my store to a full store. I completely agree that it’s not enough to just dream about what you want-you have to put in the consistent work. The encouragement from loved ones really pushes me to go beyond my limits and aim higher. I know some people may think it’s delusional, but I believe it’s all about having the mindset to avoid stagnation and seeing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. I truly loved this video!
I made no sales yesterday, this is good - I now have time to list more things that I would have otherwise been packing up things to ship (this sounds a bit sarcastic but it's not)
Love it.
Justin…thanks for all you do!!
This video embodies so much of the entrepreneur experience and specifically eBay. I’ve been selling for 6+ years and “plodding” my way thru all the hard times and non support from family, friends and strangers…all the mental and emotional struggles…without catching break…and I still “plod” because I flat out WANT SUCCESS!!…here’s to everyone chasing dreams and putting their personal growth at the forefront!
Keep on plodding.
Thank you, Justin, I appreciate your videos and positive mindset. It helps me to make many decisions that at my age(77) a lot of my family don’t encourage me in. I have recently pushed myself to just “ plod “ on in spite of no one’s encouragement and their general feeling that I’m just messing around with reselling.
Thanks again.
Don't give your attention to haters..... 🫶
Sometimes the fear shows up in the voice of those around you, too, which is sometimes harder to ignore than your own! You got this.
Every time I come across your videos its something I needed to hear. I'm brand new to selling on eBay. I've made 1 sell so far! I made the decision 2 days ago to become successful at selling on eBay. Im absorbing all the helpful info I come across and leave the rest at the waist side.. I signed up for your service Flipwise and bought other supplies to get started.. Thank you so much for sharring your knowledge, its definitely made eBay more digestible for me😊
Good video, Justin. I’m 71 and this simply is a life lesson to apply to all aspects of your life, not just reselling. I would hope that these are the lessons everyone teaches their children. I find it fascinating that some find it revolutionary. But I guess everyone needs a reminder. If people need to hear this then thank goodness you’re here to give them the message. 👏👏👏
"Famous" Amos said "Just start". Most people think about a business and have great ideas but don't "start" . Just start even if you don't have everything figured out or ready.
Mark Rober music was on point! Great advice Justin 👍🏼 I waited 6 months to list my first items on eBay because I was afraid of shipping or getting scammed. I bit the bullet and now I’m closing in on $1 million gross sales in 4 years reselling. Starting was the hardest part. Sometimes I was running forward but it was a lot of plodding.
Thanks Caleb!
I have listened to this twice since last night and am listening to it again slowing down the speed to 8.5 to really slowly absorb every single world Justin so kindly took the time to share. It's that good. I And it's universally applicable to just about every thing that presents itself to us in life. Can't thank you enough for this video. Not only is the content excellent, but the production is superb too. 💯👍🏻🏆 I will be looking for this things in my world that i haven't really decided about and i will be deciding all over the place! Making friends with and welcoming fear! I am going to think about everything you've shared here. One of my favorite morsels: "This is good." That is pure gold 🥇 Thank you Justin. Again. 🙏🏻🙂
Justin, you're a good man. Thanks for all your advice.
Motivation award goes to Justin! 🥇 One of the best videos I’ve seen on UA-cam in a while! 🎉
I try to watch all your videos, this is the best one to date. I am glad you stayed with your goal.
Thanks so far you’re the most comprehensive intellectual eBay UA-camr that I found.
The part about just because you like doing something doesn’t mean you’re always want to do it. It’s so true people love going Thrifting but after several hundred trips to Goodwill oh it gets old it gets real old but you gotta keep going.
One of your best videos yet Justin. Thanks for your work
boss man, never stop making videos 🙏 I love this new direction of talking more about mindset. Been watching for a great while and you’ve become my favorite reselling channel on youtube. keep it up justin, you’re awesome and I appreciate you 👍
eBay is my 4th family business - The purpose of failure is to learn from your mistakes and use that information to improve the probability of success in the next business. 3 of the businesses belonged to my wife whom I got to support as the accountant, repair guy, and home support for 2 growing boys.
I've been in military, DoD engineering contractor, schoolteacher, retail sales, restaurant business, and the entertainment business. I had a great time and learned a lot.
eBay is my new retirement job. It's a lot of work, but I enjoy learning new things, and it provides an additional income to supplement my Social Security and military retirement pay. I agree 100% that you have to make a commitment to become successful!
Probably the most beneficial installment in your video series yet, Justin!
I also had to stop & rewind to show the plodding sloth to my 9 yr old daughter. Her most important possession is her “Mr. Sloth” plush. She with help from her mom have a channel here (Lia&slothadventure) that started out centered around her and her sloth but has branched out. Looking for her to catch the vison w/ reselling some day to help the family business. I tell her quite often that she likes to eat. She likes her ballet and piano lessons, etc. all that income comes from our eBay business.
Say hi to Mr Sloth for me.
Justin is so kind here. Reasonable. Logical. I think another way to phrase some of this: in life, a lot of us need to grow up. Take responsibility for what is and isn't happening to you. Maturity and discipline are linked. I needed this, thank you good sir.
Excellent advice. Love the Quote, " Risk is the price you pay for opportunity"
This was amazing Justin! After closing a stressful service-based business in 2023, I'm starting off doing all new things; reselling and content creation in the works. I've been intentionally reselling for 8 months and I want to be a content creator as well. Your content makes me realize in order to get to a point where you speak the message people NEED to hear (mindset and perspective), you have to give them what they WANT to hear first (practical and how-to's). You have definitely done this exceptionally well. Your content is smart, entertaining, and well edited. Thanks for all you do and I'm loving Flipwise! Here's to plodding!!
Thank you for your support!
New re-seller and subscriber!! Great video! Exactly what I needed to get started and succeed
Thank you !!! Matt was the first reseller I found !
Thanks for the pep talk!! Only 2 months in testing the waters with a few sales .
I really enjoy Matt.
Thank you for posting such a amazing and uplifting video about crafting your Ebay store.
It is not easy venture and ive been doing this part/full time since 2012. You got to start now and make it work. My word of wisdom is "Endure". It's not easy but keep trying and move forward.
Excellent. In summary whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger AND when you do something outside your comfort zone you grow brain cells😊
Am I the only one who would buy Embrace the Plod merch? 😊
Came to say the same! ❤
Keep Calm and Embrace the Plod
Plodding is Good.
I can’t thank you enough for your videos and it’s a blessing for me that you make these videos. I can no longer work regular jobs due to my medical condition and eBay is my only form of income right now. Thank you for all your help Justin!!! I couldn’t even finish the video. Half way through it I realized what I have to do and got up to get it done. Thanks for the motivation and the help! God bless you
I'm honored to be helpful.
Excellent video, thank you so much! My motivation has just gone way up! :)
Great business advice and I am only a few minutes in. Your comment "mistake of thinking they need to have all the details before making the decision and getting started" rings so true. I started my non ebay business on a whim because I could not find a job when I left the city. I started without a business name, without a proper office space, no website, etc etc. Once I had clients and the money was coming I did all those things. I had a friend who was starting a business and spent thousands on a logo, website etc. When I questioned him he said that he was setting up a "real business" not like me. We cut ties after that comment but it has always stuck with me. With a few businesses under my belt I decided to figure out ebay with just personal stuff to see if I could figure it out. I would say it is going well. Truly love it and learn new things every week. Thanks to your videos and so many others. You are doing good things Justin.
Love it.
This is the most helpful video I think I have ever seen!
Closing in on 50 sales in 90 days. Lots of self doubt creeps in....I fall behind I have other businesses I run but you are a good voice of reason in this crazy world. I have posted consistently seeing patterns emerge and feel like we are making the progress by learning from the mistakes we make.
Great editing on the music and awesome specificity of your words. I can tell you put your heart into this one. It was helpful to my journey as well, so thank you.
I’m good at plodding.
It’s definitely not been one of my glamorous qualities but this video makes me feel like it’s a pretty darn good thing! lol
🎉 I am so inspired, thank you. Very well said. The best part is my 10 year old son is always watching and listening and I think all that wisdom just got in there. I am returning to eBay full time because my caregiving client is moving. I am so glad I found your channel.
You’ve not just built a business, you’ve built yourself…brilliant! Thank you!
I’m glad you didn’t give up because you’re my favorite of the eBay UA-camrs. Thanks for all the work you do.
Justin sir, you are absolutely right. If you want something you have to work for it in order for it to be reality. I just did my listing quota for the week early. And now since I watched this video I am ready to list more and get them scheduled already. LOL you got my mindset wanting to keep listing for the future so I can relax couple days or so. If you want something you have to be a go getter.
Thanks for all your hard work on this video! Very helpful info!
Hanging by a thread to my full-time, executive job when what I really want to do is be my own boss. I'm paralyzed by the fear of not getting the steady check, health benefits, and retirement. Thank you for this message. I really needed the reminder on mindset!
Nice Video. I know a few, some you-tubers who basically quit Ebay because of various reasons and gave up. I don't agree with ebay on everything but its still the best way to get the most money. I feel the good outweighs the bad, at this point anyway, so I'll stick to that instead of branching out to other platforms.
BEAUTIFUL.....ABSOLUTELY.....MOTHAFK'N BEAUTIFUL.....Gracias Justin
Dear Jason, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this today! I had a very slow week and I was considering staying home on this Sat morning but now I’m taking myself sourcing because I plod 😂
This is some really great advice that applies to far more than just reselling. I'm glad I clicked on this video, thank you Justin
Great video. Started selling on eBay 8 months ago and your videos have been the most helpful. Thank you for your honesty and integrity.
Justin! You have outdone yourself in this video! I always appreciate and enjoy your content, but this one was extra! I appreciate your passion and guidance. I've been selling here and there on eBay for over 20 years, very little. Many life changes led me to see if I could do this full-time and so I started Jan 1 this year. It's been quite the roller-coaster and there has been much "plodding" and even more hard work (which I actually like). While I am not yet making as much as I would like, I am LOVING it overall. I only wish I had all the resources a couple decades ago that we do now, I would have been doing this all along! Thank you for your genuine and direct input here, I couldn't agree more with all of it! 😊
Until I made the decision to treat my eBay reselling business like the real business that it is, my sales were hit-and-miss and I was netting about $8K-$10K/year part time. When I made the decision to turn this into a "real business" earlier this year, one of the first things I did was subscribe to Flipwise. Both the product and the discussion forum helped me tremendously in my efforts to transform my hobby into a real business. So far this year my net eBay income is over $21K and am striving for hitting the $25K mark by the end of the year. Next year, I want to hit $50K. This will definitely require me to more consistently follow the advice in this video. Thanks, Justin, for some great video content!
P.S. "Plod" is a good word.
Yes! We can do hard things! Thanks for sharing more of your story. I had an Ebay business back in the early 2000s and gave it up for a regular job until I developed dystonia which keeps me from working regularly. Stepping back into Ebay now so that I can control when I work and because I love to treasure hunt!😂Your videos help keep me motivated and this is absolutely my favorite. Keep doing what you do! Much love❤
The ending of this video got me so pumped up I was ready to run through a brick wall.
be safe!
Amazing content and guidance Justin. Mindset is something that not only seperates you from the pack, but you end up building yourself as well as the business.Having used another platform before for my business and recently switching to flip wise was one of the best things I could have done for myself. I can't tell you how much time I have saved myself not having to use spreadsheets for everything anymore. I appreciate not only the information you provide, I Al's appreciate you for being the type of person that shares it and is truly interested in others and their success.
Thanks for your support!
Thank you for being so positive. Really needed this video today. Also, your videos have been great since I started watching, but I can really see how much your videos have grown. This is so professionally done.
Thank you for the kind words.
I am a part time ebayer over 20 years, seen some changes, but such is life. I wish I had your videos 10 years ago, lol, but I’ve done alright. When I hear that “ sold” tone I think, “alright, cool” , not “about time” or such. Thank you for easing my day and my “mind”.
And …. My grandson said to me recently “Happiness is hard to make….but easy to find” ❤
Wow. One of the best videos I have ever seen. Please consder forwarding this to our youth as there are many life lessons beyond eBay in this video.
What a great video! Just what I needed to hear as I am making decisions to close antique mall booths and put all my effort into eBay and Etsy. This is a video I will listen to again when I need a boost. Thanks Justin!
Precious advice BEAUTIFULLY presented - from the examples used, to the choice of words, to the images, to the composition of the whole video! Excellent advice not just for eBay selling, but for life in general! Justin, you are an excellent writer, speaker, communicator! You should be a motivational speaker 😊
In my "real job", i work woth farm drsft horses. That is what i see when you say plod along. They dont go fast, but they slowly move forward getting the job done. Plod on,!!
DANG! Justin with an entire Ted talk on this video 🎉 amazing job, best informative reselling channel out there
I, too, rarely comment on videos, but I have to say that this is one of your best. You're a class act and what you've shared here are life lessons that we will all benefit from . Thankyou!
Longer, I listen the better it gets amazing attitude and view
10:39 going to the thrift store is exciting. The hunt. The best part of this.
Thanks Justin! I really needed this video tonight. I appreciate all of your content, and I look forward to getting Flipwise soon!
Perfect, Justin! This is one video to put on REPEAT. Thank you!
Justin, this is your BEST video ever!!!! Thank you. 🙏
Thank you for this video. The way you framed this advice is amazing and something worth sharing with others, not just resellers. Hits close to home right now as I'm tryng to figure out how to deal with a coworker who sees every task as a daunting high stress challenge.
Thank you Justin, i like the saying after doing a task …“i loved it so much”, but lets do it again….. When I really HATED doing the task. It also inspires others around me.
Incredible! You've nailed the mindset algorithm! Thank you for sharing it with us! I accept it with gratefulness!
you're welcome.
I agree, so the Canada Post strike. This is good, as it forces me to look at all other shipping options and determine the best method for shipping moving forward. I may even find cost savings.
When I was a young man in my 20s (I'm in my 60s now), I read Napoleon Hill's 'Think & Grow Rich'. This is a condensed and updated version of that famous book - bravo sir! 👍
This is a great video with so much truth and encouragement! Great job Justin. I could listen to you for hours as I’m working
Excellent information Justin! I'm retiring next week and looking to take my 26 year side hustle into the full time realm. Watching your videos has inspired me to make it successful. Thank You!!!
Hello Justin,
I rarely comment on videos, but I think this is the right moment. First of all, I want to thank you for everything you do. You are the main reason for my success on eBay. The authenticity of your experiences has been a turning point in my journey. I’m now close to reaching my 2024 goal of $5,000, which may seem small to some, but it's a big step forward for me.
Thank you, and please stay authentic.
Thank you! But YOU are the reason for your success on eBay. :)
This video came at the exact right time Justin! Thanks for making that decision because you changed my trajectory today!
Justin should be a life coach no he should write a book. On the other hand make a movie.
I consistently find myself waiting for your videos to come out, and now I think I’ve discovered the key to life.
But in all seriousness your consistent stream of honest advice is truly refreshing and something I often use to remind myself I can do what I put my mind to doing.
Justin, thank you for your continuous advice. I have a subscription to Flipwise, an incredible piece of software, and I will continue to support you as you continue to support the reselling community.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for this excellent video. These three simple rules apply to everything in life , we learn them from reading biographies of some of the most remarkable people and also observing the quiet achievers around us. Your videos are a weekly inspiration and encourage me to keep "plodding on" doing what I love ( but sometimes hate) with a clear goal ahead. I hope you also mentor young people because you have a great gift for communication and are really engaging. I hope they appreciate your talents in your day job too.
What an amazing seminar on life! I get so focused on the nuts and bolts that I sometimes forget the bigger picture. I will be listening to this one again. Many thanks for sharing your wisdom ❤
Thanks! Reselling is a roller coaster, sometimes exhilarating and sometimes a grind! Hang on!
Plod, (agree it is an odd word) + discipline, + resilience = Success!
Take the risk and Go the second mile- is my motto
This is GOOD!
This is timely. I recently decided to grow my Ebay business to 6 figures. You heard it here first! 😂 Love the graph of your UA-cam growth.
Well thought out and well-delivered Justin, it's hard to talk up your audience and not talk down to them but you did it. Still, these are hard truths for a lot of people who probably want to shut this video off early, but those are the ones who probably won't succeed in the long run. I can tell a lot of preparation and a lot of hard work went into this video I hope many do watch it. 👍👍
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video and others as well. I started my re sellers career few month ago as the fresh pensioner. Thanks to your videos I am aware of scammers and therefore was not feared and shocked when approached by one of them. Maybe unlike other sellers do not mind listing (maybe this is the problem, as it takes more time than should 😀), packing is also not so bad. So far I am selling the items from our household, but somehow I have still respect to go our and buy the items for re selling. I know I have to do it, otherwise I will never learn the virtue what is worth and what not. here I have the big room for improvement, sometimes I feel lost being alone in the thrift store and trying to find the way recognize the items with potential. Thanks to your videos and I really appreciate the idea of plod 😀 as usually I expect everything to be learned/completed/reached immediately.
Keep plodding.
You are amazing brother by far my favorite to watch! Thank you!
Thank you! "Those are not decisions". That's the confusion most of us need to come out of.
Justin, I just wanted to stop by and say this is a truly awesome piece of content. Very informative and presented in your usual engaging, inimitable style. Every success to you!
Even great people doing the same thing have different results. The difference to me is that 1/4 inch of thinking to make them great. We sharing the same idea have equal possible results. However, that 1/4 inch (out of the box or max skill) will with risk make your results better.
Love love love this! I needed this encouragement! Thank you!
Another great Justin vid. Nice work on the music. 🙂
Justin, absolutely fantastic video and I don’t just mean the advice which is obviously fantastic, the whole feel of the video is just next level, the editing is top notch, this just made me want to go and fly in to space! Well done my man, you have inspired me to try harder 👌🏻
Wow! Love the ideas presented in this video and the concise and clear way you explained these ideas. I feel motivated! Thank you for that :)