It is SO good to hear the reality instead of hearing how someone just made $15,000 last month which for me does not seem reachable. Reselling is a tough job and not fun all the time. The only fun for me is sourcing and everything else takes self discipline which is hard sometimes. I do this "part time" while working a full time job and it's tough to want to list every night after working an 8 hrs day. Thank you for the truth talk; it's refreshing to hear!
The overwhelming majority of these UA-camr resellers are just that; they're UA-camRS (first and foremost) who make content about reselling, not resellers who also make content. Chris Lin (Daily Refinement) says that according to his research, 99.3% of resellers or more don't make enough to live on. That's a lot of people. If you can sell just 10 items a day on a consistent basis, that puts you in the top 1% of resellers. That's a stark contrast to the info we get from social media. Also important to keep in mind is that the gap between good, great and amazing resellers is massive. I resell full time as my primary source of income and have been doing it online for 5 years. I literally have very little leisure or life outside of reselling. I'm constantly working to improve because the market is highly competitive. More and more resellers are starting every day as the economy worsens, and honestly if you're not willing or able to work 80 hour weeks until you learn enough to be stable, you'll probably not be competitive enough. I'm aware that there are other resellers like me who work 80, 90 or 100 hours a week and that's my competition. If you consider that there are people like me who don't waste time making content or doing other things and ONLY improve their business, you'll understand why the top 1% of resellers get 90%+ of all the sales.
Yeah. The other day I watched a 'what sold.' I have 3 of those identical items in my store. Same sizes and colors, great photographs, slightly lower prices. Seeing those items sold when mine have no views makes me wonder, and it's depressing. Just have to be patient and really just check out sell-through rates on my own. Things change so quickly in the markets. One day an item is in, the next it's out! Heidi was right.
END. I greatly appreciated this video Drew. We as sellers don't really show the behind the scenes of our businesses all too often . A lot of us are quick to show the success via the big sales, the big scores, etc. But there is a lot more to it than what we show on YT. The viewers don't see the packing and shipping, the amount of money we have to spend on our businesses via taxes, shipping supplies, gasoline, etc. We portray this business as easy and fun, and while it is for those of us who have done it long enough, it is a lot of work and can be stressful at times like any other job.
Thanks! Not venting cause I’m mad, just trying to share thoughts and feelings towards these topics as they need to be talked about more often amount the reselling community!
END😂 thank you, please have more of these videos coming. Good to know that there are regular people and resellers there, not only super successful ones. It helps to get motivated and keep going😊
Great video. Everyone has to find their own rhythm and what works for them. I think connecting to the right people is very helpful and we should not compare ourselves to others. Have a blessed day
Drew, I'll say I found this video wildly erratic/rambling. LOL. Yet I am leaving motivated. Thanks for your off the cuff thoughts! So thankful for UA-camrs (like you!) who put out reselling content to make me feel like I'm with my 'friends' all day & not just listing like a mad woman when my baby happens to go down for a nap.
END. So good to see you again Drew. I enjoy your honesty and your passion. This type of video seams good for you. Don't have to worry about lighting and sound from moving around to much. Maybe take your que's from the comments and suggestions of previous videos for the next video. Compile a few questions until you get enough to make video centered around those questions. Have a guest speaker for certain subjects.
Welcome back Joey. I made it through the END. I haven't started my reselling business yet but have listened to countless UA-cam videos as you mentioned but few talks about the ups and downs and etc. The raw Topics I believe are important. So yes, I am looking forward to your next video(s). Blessings
This was a great video Drew. As a fellow reseller I agree it's nice to make reseller friends. There are resellers who need the pep talk. Keep up the good job and videos. 👍
Great video!!! Facts! I truly think that every one of us resellers, who are not in the top 20% of the internet or individual platforms would be helped a great deal by hearing from those aforementioned resellers that they have a wife who does these things everyday, or a friend, or a huge support group, or children in the home that handle photos, or packing, etc. It is extremely difficult trying to do this all by yourself, for a living & manage all other aspects of life. Knowing how much help the very successful ones have/get would certainly go a long way in helping with the feelings of gloom, stress, & despair that come along with trying to do this all alone. Just my opinion. Sorry 'bout the ramble but, this video touched on something for me. Continued happiness & success to all of you out there. Thank you for the content Drew
End! Great video and glad to see you back. Much needed video, there are people like me that struggle with the spreadsheet accounting side of the business. Also really feel the side of people just not understanding what we do, one of my closest friends loves emphasizing how reselling is not a job... keep up the good work drew!
Thanks for watching Jeremy! I totally relate to that part so much and it’s crazy how easily people will put you down for something like that. Hopefully through these videos I can shed some light/encouragement into these categories
Great content. A lot of UA-camrs are just entertaining and that's it. I listen to it while working for entertainment and motivation. Yesterday, I found a channel from a guy claiming to list 250 a day and ship "at least" a hundred a day. By himself. Yet, he didnt own a thermal printer or even know what they're called. His brand knowledge was subpar and his "pickups" were highly oversaturated, 1-5% STR items. The level of disrespect this type of person gives to real resellers is just disgusting to me. They only care about selling a dream and promoting their fake lifestyle. I appreciate your legitimacy and candidness. Keep up the amazing work.
END. Thank you for this. I share your passion for this job and hope to do it full time when I just cannot physically work at the garden center anymore. I don't get much support or understanding from my siblings, but my co-workers always look out for me and save boxes and packing material. Really miss you and Joey listing live with me on Monday nights...
END - my biggest struggle with reselling is never feeling I’m doing enough. Even though sales and numbers are good, supporting my young family with prices raising across the board gives me a high baseline of stress. Even if I doubled my income, it would still be stressful. So managing that is my biggest struggle.
I totally relate to this! I’m not sure what the solution is yet but hopefully through comments and making these videos I can express/brainstorm some creative ways to help us “take a load off and relax” while trusting the work process and enjoying life through it. Keep doing what’s working and thanks for watching!
I subscribed during this video and look forward to more. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this venture 6 months ago. I don’t get to clock in and clock out. I don’t get to schedule my day like daily refinement suggests. My partner and I have 5 kids, 4 at home, and I work a separate part time job. I’m old and have shoulder problems and a day at the racks or the bins leaves me exhausted and hurting (but still my second favorite part after the cha-chings!) I’m already intrinsically motived to grind-and so much content is about how to grind harder. And I do appreciate the informative content. But yeah, I’d like to be involved in more honest discussion.
END🤗 I love that you are putting this out here for us. All of these points hit home with me- from work to friendships ! I have made the best friendships here, with this job than on another job! Keep these coming 🤗
END! Comparison is definitely the thief of joy! We are all in different positions and need to make the most of our current circumstances. Once we realize that there are things out of our control and focus on the things we can control the better off we will be. Thanks for a great video
Ive watched a few of your videos over the past year and while I liked them for the most part, I never subscribed. This was a powerful video for me and I hit subscribe pretty quickly. Please produce more like this!
END. Hi, I just subscribed! You have definitely helped me today. This video was a breath of fresh air for me. I have been struggling trying to create my own path in reselling… I had to take a break from watching all the UA-cam videos because I was getting burnt out from trying to keep with what everyone else is doing. Then getting extremely discouraged when sales are down. I always seem to come back to UA-cam because there is so much more I can learn, I’m glad I found your channel today. I look forward to watching more of your content!
End. So many stuggles out there as a reseller and entrepreneur. "Clocking out" is tough for me. There is always that next thing to work on and its easy to just keep going and going. I have to remember i have a family that needs my time as well.
END. A heartfelt THANK YOU for this, Drew because some of us really needed to hear this. Flipping is an insanely reclusive hustle and it's HARD to make friends that get it, let alone do it. I've been self employed for 20 years and been flippin' for the last 4. I've never "enjoyed" making money so much as I do reselling...that said, it's the most immersive, all-consuming pursuit of anything I've ever done. And the fact is, if you're earning a living through a wifi connection, the algorithms can feel merciless! The roller coaster ride is exhausting. I appreciate your approach to this, bro! Wishing you endless cha-chings!
END - thanks for sharing your point of view and personal outlook on reselling. I enjoy getting to know everyone, and learn more - even if what I learn doesn't apply to my business. As one of those where this isn't our family's full-time income, I don't have that "need" to hustle but I certainly would love to increase my sales and productivity! Interesting you talk about the things in reselling people don't like to do - I like most of it! Photographing clothing is my least favorite, but I get it done. Cleaning is the worst though! I like to source, list, do spreadsheets and ship! I find it all fun.
It’s definitely hard out here lately! I’ve seen a few UA-cam content resellers try to link it to ebay’s updates or eBay issues, and others link it to the economy and it being an election year. At first I was noticing slow downs right after every update but talking with friends and family it’s more likely the economy. Lately I’ve been recommending eBay to “normies” and have gotten them to utilize eBay before anything else. I’ve received feedback that some sellers stink, but we all knew that’s an issue, and it always will be, but I’ve offered to take a few minutes to evaluate stores/sellers and give people a go or no go before purchases. I’ve also noticed some sellers tanking average selling price of some things. I used to hate that but I definitely understand it, because as long as they are making a profit they are comfortable with, it makes sense even if it does hurt item prices in the end. It always evens out eventually I think. Now would be a great time/opportunity to do buy outs or bulk purchases if you have the capital and/or build a relationship with someone who does bulk sales or wholesale or whatnot. Great video Drew!
Honestly so great to see you come across my social. I used to watch you and Joey and it made reselling so much fun. I used to listen and list with you guys and laugh. I would love to have more of that. I’m so tired of the negativity in some of the groups and have been thinking about leaving some of them or all. I only got into them trying to find that fun vibe y’all used to have. Also I don’t mind the talking you say you do it entertaining and full of good value so bring it 💛 I’m totally stoked and will be waiting for more content.
Yea dude any time. One this in reselling that’s missing is friends and kindness. So I’m all about that. For some reason there is a lot of competition in these groups but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Hey man great video my favorite of yours so far. We are definitely like minded. I do struggle with constantly feeling the pressure of getting my items listed. I know this is terrible but I run the Soundsystem at church and I mainly use an app on my phone to run it, But I catch myself responding to eBay things Sometimes, terrible I know lol. I love what I do and the freedoms it gives. Only one vacation so far, I deleted the eBay app from my phone, that was rough lol. Thanks for the encouragement.
END! I found you through Hairy Tornado many moons ago and have enjoyed your content ever since. You really hit the nail on the head with this video. I have experienced MANY of the things you expressed and found it comforting to know that these emotions and day to day tribulations of the business are experienced by others. Your transparency is very refreshing and much needed to ground all of us resellers and express the realities that we all experience to some degree or another. Keep on keeping on brother!
END...I listened to your "fiery" talk while cleaning the kitchen. 😁 No matter what, I'm sure you know that the foundation to EVERYTHING is our relationship with our Heavenly Father and communion with our LORD Jesus Christ, my brother. AMEN? AMEN! Matthew 6:32-34
Yes! Thank you for this episode. I missed your videos and this one was nice to hear and very motivating. The reason I started posting on UA-cam was to have a place to share my finds since I don't have any reseller friends in real life. Reselling is hard work and I learn something new every day - whether it be a new bolo or a more efficient way to work. Thanks again and good to see you!
END I struggle with being productive while working at home. My husband is the breadwinner in our household so I get kinda lax about my reselling business. It is a lonely business to be in and most of my family doesn't want to hear about my sales/wins. I LOVE going to the bins because you know, those are my peeps! I love the energy while I'm there. Mental stress...I find it hard to just sit and watch a movie or tv show because I feel like I should be "working". Good to see you back on youtube, Drew! Keep up the motivation videos!
It can for sure be lonely and tough. Hopefully through these videos I can help break the stigmas and mental struggles people face with reselling in some way! Thanks for the support!
I had lot of favorites on youtube but I started switching to ones that show items, new brands, etc. The constant info about solds etc Ive skipped or I'm the best it gets braggy. Ive liked listening to tony robbins, jordan peterson while I list to get a mix of content for work but also working on myself. The podcast style is fav for me because I dont need to see it when I do my photos. I like interviews too Caleb Sells has done some good ones. Its been interesting seeing interviews of 2 different areas because even if its not the same some concepts or ideas will work for you. Theo Von interviews as an example. Maybe you can take the mr. robbins neighborhood approach people think its all for kids but being by yourself mostly solo work just being seen or relate to something. Having someone say howdy neighbor, its nice seeing you and I hope you have great day. You are the only you their is and keep it up. Long rant sorry.
Thank you for your genuine encouragement. I’m struggling with a couple returns today and it’s so disheartening when a customer isn’t pleased. Just when I thought I was rockin it. Oh well I just keep trying to get my bills paid in time while waiting for my new job to start (that I have to take because my eBay adventure keeps backfiring). I really love all aspects of reselling and the sustainability of it, unfortunately it doesn’t always turn out as good as I’d like.
END! Hi Drew...glad to see that you'll be doing more videos. Personally, I like videos that are raw and personal and provide more discussion. It feels like we're conversating back and forth. I try and learn something from any video I watch. Thanks!
I totally understand where you are coming from Drew. I will talk to my sister about reselling and she says that's all you want to talk about. so frusting not having people to talk to
Totally! None of my friends want to hear or care what I do and that can be very frustrating considering they’re MY FRIENDS lol! Hopefully though talking in these videos I can brainstorm ways to tackle these topics in a healthy way
I've been so unmotivated lately its so hard to not get Burnout doing & thinking the same things every day ! Thank you for expressing what we all can relate too ! END
END I do feel like reselling looks over simplified on videos and I get it, you don’t want to post hours in one video for a viewer. Finding items to sell is like going on a treasure hunt for me. It’s too late for me to stop, I’m already in it. I do loathe bookkeeping and taxes as I do them myself. I’m no UA-camr, but if you be yourself, people like you will come to your videos. There are people out there looking for content from you, they just don’t know it yet. Keeping doing you Drew. Peace ✌️
END, lol for maybe the 3rd time in this one video, good stuff! These types of videos definitely resonate with the reseller community! Good luck sourcing and selling this week!!!
I think the fancy mailers are only worth it for people with unique personal businesses....but if you're a reseller of everything like I am I really don't rely on people returning to my store for the same thing.
Personally I don’t do much spreadsheeting. It’s mostly “money in and money out” I only use my business debit card which is a separate account so I can track all my spending each month and then categorize those spendings and use the profit/loss documents eBay and poshmark and depop provide at the end of the year
Thanks for this video, as a full time reseller on eBay it has been a struggle lately. I think I am doing everything right but my sales are slumping, and seeing these "Gurus" talking about how easy it is and how much their business is booming is really discouraging to be honest (especially when you sell in the same niche as them). I think it is a mixture of the economy and the youtube gurus convincing people that reselling is easy, and creating a saturated market of new sellers who want to give it a go. How do I compete with these new sellers who probably work at least part time who can afford to sell the same items at a fraction of the price because they are just reselling for "fun" and can afford to take way less of a profit margin? It is incredible frustrating, and I think these "gurus" dont know the negative impact they are having (or maybe they do and just don't care because they want the ad revenue and views) Anyway, rant over.
I struggle to list things if I can't instantly find comps with Google lens. I wish someone would do deeper dives into how to research things beyond using Google Lens and sell simular
I look at the loneliness factor as a trade off to be able to do whatever I want whenever I want. I sell about 15k per month on eBay and it only takes me 4-5 hours a day. I have so much free time with my family it’s not even funny and I have more than enough money. As far as I am concerned I am as rich as I want to be.
I don't sell clothing but videogames on ebay that don't pass my amazon check. Reselling is INSANELY lonely, self accounting is also super hard (I pay a cpa), my ebay store has a 90day sell through prior to me revamping now will be a 180day sell through as ebay now sells videogame manuals at a majority and higher end collectible games
Thank you so much for sharing! We feel very similarly to you in many aspects when it comes to selling. We have a few of the 6 criteria but accounting sucks. We’re still at the position of reselling as an add-on to our full time jobs. We are as well, TB resellers. 🧡❤ I hear you say that you do 50% off older inventory, do you ever donate it and take it as a loss or just hold and sell?
It is SO good to hear the reality instead of hearing how someone just made $15,000 last month which for me does not seem reachable. Reselling is a tough job and not fun all the time. The only fun for me is sourcing and everything else takes self discipline which is hard sometimes. I do this "part time" while working a full time job and it's tough to want to list every night after working an 8 hrs day. Thank you for the truth talk; it's refreshing to hear!
The overwhelming majority of these UA-camr resellers are just that; they're UA-camRS (first and foremost) who make content about reselling, not resellers who also make content.
Chris Lin (Daily Refinement) says that according to his research, 99.3% of resellers or more don't make enough to live on. That's a lot of people. If you can sell just 10 items a day on a consistent basis, that puts you in the top 1% of resellers.
That's a stark contrast to the info we get from social media. Also important to keep in mind is that the gap between good, great and amazing resellers is massive.
I resell full time as my primary source of income and have been doing it online for 5 years. I literally have very little leisure or life outside of reselling. I'm constantly working to improve because the market is highly competitive. More and more resellers are starting every day as the economy worsens, and honestly if you're not willing or able to work 80 hour weeks until you learn enough to be stable, you'll probably not be competitive enough.
I'm aware that there are other resellers like me who work 80, 90 or 100 hours a week and that's my competition. If you consider that there are people like me who don't waste time making content or doing other things and ONLY improve their business, you'll understand why the top 1% of resellers get 90%+ of all the sales.
Very refreshing video. People don’t always take the emotional and mental stress that goes into reselling. Much appreciated!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch
You got it and I watched until the END
Agreed
Yes we need more of these videos I’m getting tired of all the “what sold”
Thanks!
Yeah. The other day I watched a 'what sold.' I have 3 of those identical items in my store. Same sizes and colors, great photographs, slightly lower prices. Seeing those items sold when mine have no views makes me wonder, and it's depressing. Just have to be patient and really just check out sell-through rates on my own. Things change so quickly in the markets. One day an item is in, the next it's out! Heidi was right.
END. I greatly appreciated this video Drew. We as sellers don't really show the behind the scenes of our businesses all too often . A lot of us are quick to show the success via the big sales, the big scores, etc. But there is a lot more to it than what we show on YT. The viewers don't see the packing and shipping, the amount of money we have to spend on our businesses via taxes, shipping supplies, gasoline, etc. We portray this business as easy and fun, and while it is for those of us who have done it long enough, it is a lot of work and can be stressful at times like any other job.
So much isn’t talked about/discussed! Hoping to figure out a way to reveal that more with these videos for sure. Thanks!
Proud of you for just making this video because you needed this.. to vent for good reasoning! Always here for you 👍🏼
Thanks! Not venting cause I’m mad, just trying to share thoughts and feelings towards these topics as they need to be talked about more often amount the reselling community!
@@profitmonsters8186 yeah man! Trust me we know you’re angry not passionate 😂 jk! Can’t wait to listen to the next
So glad to see this mini-podcast/video. Yay!! Thank you!
You gotta come back too. You guys were so much fun together. Maybe here and there maybe
Oh and… END 😂😂😂
Forgot
END😂 thank you, please have more of these videos coming. Good to know that there are regular people and resellers there, not only super successful ones. It helps to get motivated and keep going😊
Thanks for watching so much!
Great video. Everyone has to find their own rhythm and what works for them. I think connecting to the right people is very helpful and we should not compare ourselves to others. Have a blessed day
Drew, I'll say I found this video wildly erratic/rambling. LOL. Yet I am leaving motivated. Thanks for your off the cuff thoughts! So thankful for UA-camrs (like you!) who put out reselling content to make me feel like I'm with my 'friends' all day & not just listing like a mad woman when my baby happens to go down for a nap.
Why call the man erratic and rambling??? 🤦♂️🤦🤦🏿♂️
High level of respect brotha. You found something you’re passionate about and you can support your family doing it. Respect.
Awesome video man, touched on a lot feelings I definitely go through daily. especially that voice in the head asking if you're doing enough.
END, - glad to see you back. I would love to have more videos like this from you. I like to listen while listing.
Thanks for watching/listening! Really appreciate it
END. So good to see you again Drew. I enjoy your honesty and your passion. This type of video seams good for you. Don't have to worry about lighting and sound from moving around to much. Maybe take your que's from the comments and suggestions of previous videos for the next video. Compile a few questions until you get enough to make video centered around those questions. Have a guest speaker for certain subjects.
Welcome back Joey. I made it through the END. I haven't started my reselling business yet but have listened to countless UA-cam videos as you mentioned but few talks about the ups and downs and etc. The raw Topics I believe are important. So yes, I am looking forward to your next video(s). Blessings
This was a great video Drew. As a fellow reseller I agree it's nice to make reseller friends. There are resellers who need the pep talk. Keep up the good job and videos. 👍
Great video!!! Facts! I truly think that every one of us resellers, who are not in the top 20% of the internet or individual platforms would be helped a great deal by hearing from those aforementioned resellers that they have a wife who does these things everyday, or a friend, or a huge support group, or children in the home that handle photos, or packing, etc. It is extremely difficult trying to do this all by yourself, for a living & manage all other aspects of life. Knowing how much help the very successful ones have/get would certainly go a long way in helping with the feelings of gloom, stress, & despair that come along with trying to do this all alone. Just my opinion. Sorry 'bout the ramble but, this video touched on something for me. Continued happiness & success to all of you out there. Thank you for the content Drew
Thank you for sharing and watching the video!
End! Great video and glad to see you back. Much needed video, there are people like me that struggle with the spreadsheet accounting side of the business. Also really feel the side of people just not understanding what we do, one of my closest friends loves emphasizing how reselling is not a job... keep up the good work drew!
Thanks for watching Jeremy! I totally relate to that part so much and it’s crazy how easily people will put you down for something like that. Hopefully through these videos I can shed some light/encouragement into these categories
Great content. A lot of UA-camrs are just entertaining and that's it. I listen to it while working for entertainment and motivation.
Yesterday, I found a channel from a guy claiming to list 250 a day and ship "at least" a hundred a day. By himself. Yet, he didnt own a thermal printer or even know what they're called. His brand knowledge was subpar and his "pickups" were highly oversaturated, 1-5% STR items.
The level of disrespect this type of person gives to real resellers is just disgusting to me. They only care about selling a dream and promoting their fake lifestyle.
I appreciate your legitimacy and candidness. Keep up the amazing work.
END. Thank you for this. I share your passion for this job and hope to do it full time when I just cannot physically work at the garden center anymore. I don't get much support or understanding from my siblings, but my co-workers always look out for me and save boxes and packing material. Really miss you and Joey listing live with me on Monday nights...
Thank you for watching!I hope you find that balance with both jobs!
You’re right, this would’ve been a great podcast discussion or a great topic at a reseller convention. You’re on point!
END - my biggest struggle with reselling is never feeling I’m doing enough. Even though sales and numbers are good, supporting my young family with prices raising across the board gives me a high baseline of stress. Even if I doubled my income, it would still be stressful. So managing that is my biggest struggle.
I totally relate to this! I’m not sure what the solution is yet but hopefully through comments and making these videos I can express/brainstorm some creative ways to help us “take a load off and relax” while trusting the work process and enjoying life through it. Keep doing what’s working and thanks for watching!
This video really helped thanks for the encouragement
This video should blow up people need to hear this
END! Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. This was a refreshingly real video. Trying something is the only way you learn what works.
I subscribed during this video and look forward to more. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this venture 6 months ago. I don’t get to clock in and clock out. I don’t get to schedule my day like daily refinement suggests. My partner and I have 5 kids, 4 at home, and I work a separate part time job. I’m old and have shoulder problems and a day at the racks or the bins leaves me exhausted and hurting (but still my second favorite part after the cha-chings!) I’m already intrinsically motived to grind-and so much content is about how to grind harder. And I do appreciate the informative content. But yeah, I’d like to be involved in more honest discussion.
Well said sir. And hey, fellow reseller, Floridian, and Bucs fan? You got yourself a new sub.
Great video! This is what we all need.
Great content man appreciate your honesty! 🤜🤛
END🤗 I love that you are putting this out here for us. All of these points hit home with me- from work to friendships ! I have made the best friendships here, with this job than on another job! Keep these coming 🤗
Thank you!
END! Comparison is definitely the thief of joy! We are all in different positions and need to make the most of our current circumstances. Once we realize that there are things out of our control and focus on the things we can control the better off we will be. Thanks for a great video
100%! I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching!
Ive watched a few of your videos over the past year and while I liked them for the most part, I never subscribed. This was a powerful video for me and I hit subscribe pretty quickly. Please produce more like this!
Hey Drew, Have missed seeing you!! Welcome Back ❣️ Good Information 👍🏼
END. Hi, I just subscribed! You have definitely helped me today. This video was a breath of fresh air for me. I have been struggling trying to create my own path in reselling… I had to take a break from watching all the UA-cam videos because I was getting burnt out from trying to keep with what everyone else is doing. Then getting extremely discouraged when sales are down. I always seem to come back to UA-cam because there is so much more I can learn, I’m glad I found your channel today. I look forward to watching more of your content!
Thank you so much for watching! I hope you get some motivation back and keep going :)
Great video drew! Definitely a lonely world as as a reseller - a lot of self questioning comes with the job I think.
For sure! We just have to know we’re not alone!
END Thank you just what I needed this am. Heading to the bins and then I need to sit down and list, list, list!
End. So many stuggles out there as a reseller and entrepreneur. "Clocking out" is tough for me. There is always that next thing to work on and its easy to just keep going and going. I have to remember i have a family that needs my time as well.
END. A heartfelt THANK YOU for this, Drew because some of us really needed to hear this. Flipping is an insanely reclusive hustle and it's HARD to make friends that get it, let alone do it. I've been self employed for 20 years and been flippin' for the last 4. I've never "enjoyed" making money so much as I do reselling...that said, it's the most immersive, all-consuming pursuit of anything I've ever done. And the fact is, if you're earning a living through a wifi connection, the algorithms can feel merciless! The roller coaster ride is exhausting. I appreciate your approach to this, bro! Wishing you endless cha-chings!
END - thanks for sharing your point of view and personal outlook on reselling. I enjoy getting to know everyone, and learn more - even if what I learn doesn't apply to my business. As one of those where this isn't our family's full-time income, I don't have that "need" to hustle but I certainly would love to increase my sales and productivity! Interesting you talk about the things in reselling people don't like to do - I like most of it! Photographing clothing is my least favorite, but I get it done. Cleaning is the worst though! I like to source, list, do spreadsheets and ship! I find it all fun.
Thank you for sharing and thanks for watching!
END Loved the vid, always appreciate your passion for your work and family. It's refreshing to hear that others struggle with these things as well.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!
Very real thank you for talking about what many of resellers feel.
Thank you so much!
END Loved this video hope to hear more like it! We could all benefit with a friend like you!!
It’s definitely hard out here lately! I’ve seen a few UA-cam content resellers try to link it to ebay’s updates or eBay issues, and others link it to the economy and it being an election year. At first I was noticing slow downs right after every update but talking with friends and family it’s more likely the economy.
Lately I’ve been recommending eBay to “normies” and have gotten them to utilize eBay before anything else. I’ve received feedback that some sellers stink, but we all knew that’s an issue, and it always will be, but I’ve offered to take a few minutes to evaluate stores/sellers and give people a go or no go before purchases.
I’ve also noticed some sellers tanking average selling price of some things. I used to hate that but I definitely understand it, because as long as they are making a profit they are comfortable with, it makes sense even if it does hurt item prices in the end. It always evens out eventually I think.
Now would be a great time/opportunity to do buy outs or bulk purchases if you have the capital and/or build a relationship with someone who does bulk sales or wholesale or whatnot.
Great video Drew!
Thanks for sharing! I agree with much of what you said here, I’ll continue to make more content like this and see where it goes
Honestly so great to see you come across my social. I used to watch you and Joey and it made reselling so much fun. I used to listen and list with you guys and laugh. I would love to have more of that. I’m so tired of the negativity in some of the groups and have been thinking about leaving some of them or all. I only got into them trying to find that fun vibe y’all used to have. Also I don’t mind the talking you say you do it entertaining and full of good value so bring it 💛 I’m totally stoked and will be waiting for more content.
Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and encouragement!
Yea dude any time. One this in reselling that’s missing is friends and kindness. So I’m all about that. For some reason there is a lot of competition in these groups but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Hey man great video my favorite of yours so far. We are definitely like minded. I do struggle with constantly feeling the pressure of getting my items listed. I know this is terrible but I run the Soundsystem at church and I mainly use an app on my phone to run it, But I catch myself responding to eBay things Sometimes, terrible I know lol. I love what I do and the freedoms it gives. Only one vacation so far, I deleted the eBay app from my phone, that was rough lol. Thanks for the encouragement.
END! I found you through Hairy Tornado many moons ago and have enjoyed your content ever since. You really hit the nail on the head with this video. I have experienced MANY of the things you expressed and found it comforting to know that these emotions and day to day tribulations of the business are experienced by others. Your transparency is very refreshing and much needed to ground all of us resellers and express the realities that we all experience to some degree or another. Keep on keeping on brother!
Thank you so much!
First time watcher here…. You are a total bleeding heart. I hear you on all fronts!!
Thank you for doing such a timely and real video!
END...I listened to your "fiery" talk while cleaning the kitchen. 😁
No matter what, I'm sure you know that the foundation to EVERYTHING is our relationship with our Heavenly Father and communion with our LORD Jesus Christ, my brother. AMEN? AMEN! Matthew 6:32-34
END...Great positive and refreshing video. This came right on time for me.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for posting, nice to be reminded I am only human. I am so grateful for the reselling community, truly encouraging.
End! Thank you. You make perfect sense!
Yes! Thank you for this episode. I missed your videos and this one was nice to hear and very motivating. The reason I started posting on UA-cam was to have a place to share my finds since I don't have any reseller friends in real life. Reselling is hard work and I learn something new every day - whether it be a new bolo or a more efficient way to work. Thanks again and good to see you!
Thank you for watching!
I love the podcast style.
END I struggle with being productive while working at home. My husband is the breadwinner in our household so I get kinda lax about my reselling business. It is a lonely business to be in and most of my family doesn't want to hear about my sales/wins. I LOVE going to the bins because you know, those are my peeps! I love the energy while I'm there. Mental stress...I find it hard to just sit and watch a movie or tv show because I feel like I should be "working". Good to see you back on youtube, Drew! Keep up the motivation videos!
It can for sure be lonely and tough. Hopefully through these videos I can help break the stigmas and mental struggles people face with reselling in some way! Thanks for the support!
This is my life too😁 We can do this!
I had lot of favorites on youtube but I started switching to ones that show items, new brands, etc. The constant info about solds etc Ive skipped or I'm the best it gets braggy. Ive liked listening to tony robbins, jordan peterson while I list to get a mix of content for work but also working on myself. The podcast style is fav for me because I dont need to see it when I do my photos. I like interviews too Caleb Sells has done some good ones. Its been interesting seeing interviews of 2 different areas because even if its not the same some concepts or ideas will work for you. Theo Von interviews as an example. Maybe you can take the mr. robbins neighborhood approach people think its all for kids but being by yourself mostly solo work just being seen or relate to something. Having someone say howdy neighbor, its nice seeing you and I hope you have great day. You are the only you their is and keep it up. Long rant sorry.
END !! Great video !! I’m there!!
Excellent Video...Just Subscribed, thank you
Thank you for your genuine encouragement. I’m struggling with a couple returns today and it’s so disheartening when a customer isn’t pleased. Just when I thought I was rockin it. Oh well I just keep trying to get my bills paid in time while waiting for my new job to start (that I have to take because my eBay adventure keeps backfiring). I really love all aspects of reselling and the sustainability of it, unfortunately it doesn’t always turn out as good as I’d like.
Some days are tougher than others for sure especially with random returns :/. I hope it picks up for you and gets better! Best of luck in the new job!
END! Hi Drew...glad to see that you'll be doing more videos. Personally, I like videos that are raw and personal and provide more discussion. It feels like we're conversating back and forth. I try and learn something from any video I watch. Thanks!
Awesome thank you for watching!
Everything you said, I am relating to. My sister and I want to find ppl we can talk to without feeling stupid for asking a question.
There out there! Keep connecting!
@@profitmonsters8186 think ill stick around here, if thats cool?
I totally understand where you are coming from Drew. I will talk to my sister about reselling and she says that's all you want to talk about. so frusting not having people to talk to
Totally! None of my friends want to hear or care what I do and that can be very frustrating considering they’re MY FRIENDS lol! Hopefully though talking in these videos I can brainstorm ways to tackle these topics in a healthy way
I've been so unmotivated lately its so hard to not get Burnout doing & thinking the same things every day ! Thank you for expressing what we all can relate too ! END
Thank you so much!
Great video Drew!
I would love to start again
END Very cool video and encouraging. And awesome that you mention your faith!!
Thank you!
END I do feel like reselling looks over simplified on videos and I get it, you don’t want to post hours in one video for a viewer. Finding items to sell is like going on a treasure hunt for me. It’s too late for me to stop, I’m already in it. I do loathe bookkeeping and taxes as I do them myself. I’m no UA-camr, but if you be yourself, people like you will come to your videos. There are people out there looking for content from you, they just don’t know it yet. Keeping doing you Drew. Peace ✌️
Thanks Shelby! appreciate the kind words
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Hi Drew 😃 just talk off the top of your head and you will reel us in all the time 🎣🤩💖💯👍
END, lol for maybe the 3rd time in this one video, good stuff! These types of videos definitely resonate with the reseller community! Good luck sourcing and selling this week!!!
Love the Bucs gear in the back!
Thanks! Go Bucs baby!!
I would like to hear more about your shopify store. I really need to take this step but need a nudge.
I think the fancy mailers are only worth it for people with unique personal businesses....but if you're a reseller of everything like I am I really don't rely on people returning to my store for the same thing.
(END) Thanks Drew I Really Enjoyed This One :)
END!! Thank You for this video, hope you decide to make more. Nice to you on UA-cam again.
Thanks so much for watching/listening!
Thanks for this!
Thank you for watching!
Accounting is the WORST! Im so behind with all of this, I have no help and now im in over my head for sure! Dont even know how to do my taxes!
Get some help from a local cpa or reach out to @notyourdadscpa on Instagram that’s who I use for taxes!
Well said drewskii, welcome back!!
Thanks for watching my man!
Great encouragement, video Drew I like the different content
Thanks Denise! Always appreciate your support!
I struggle with the bookkeeping. What is your process when you list? I sourxe, photo, and list but tend to not get it added to the books, spreadsheet.
Personally I don’t do much spreadsheeting. It’s mostly “money in and money out” I only use my business debit card which is a separate account so I can track all my spending each month and then categorize those spendings and use the profit/loss documents eBay and poshmark and depop provide at the end of the year
Thanks for this video, as a full time reseller on eBay it has been a struggle lately. I think I am doing everything right but my sales are slumping, and seeing these "Gurus" talking about how easy it is and how much their business is booming is really discouraging to be honest (especially when you sell in the same niche as them). I think it is a mixture of the economy and the youtube gurus convincing people that reselling is easy, and creating a saturated market of new sellers who want to give it a go.
How do I compete with these new sellers who probably work at least part time who can afford to sell the same items at a fraction of the price because they are just reselling for "fun" and can afford to take way less of a profit margin? It is incredible frustrating, and I think these "gurus" dont know the negative impact they are having (or maybe they do and just don't care because they want the ad revenue and views)
Anyway, rant over.
No rant lol I totally get it! We have to stay in pit lane and do our best. Never compare yourself and keep trying to be better!
END enjoyed your video!!!!!
I struggle to list things if I can't instantly find comps with Google lens. I wish someone would do deeper dives into how to research things beyond using Google
Lens and sell simular
I look at the loneliness factor as a trade off to be able to do whatever I want whenever I want. I sell about 15k per month on eBay and it only takes me 4-5 hours a day. I have so much free time with my family it’s not even funny and I have more than enough money. As far as I am concerned I am as rich as I want to be.
Very true! I don’t mind the “loneliness” aspect as a trade for having freedom to do whatever I want and when I want it! Thanks for watching
You are a very motovating speaker
Thank you David!
I'm struggling just to sell on ebay I quit a year ago after I didn't even know how to ship
I don't sell clothing but videogames on ebay that don't pass my amazon check.
Reselling is INSANELY lonely, self accounting is also super hard (I pay a cpa), my ebay store has a 90day sell through prior to me revamping now will be a 180day sell through as ebay now sells videogame manuals at a majority and higher end collectible games
Thanks for watching/listening! Hopefully these videos will help in some way to break up the loneliness
One thing I haven't tried yet is grow out a big beard maybe that will help my sales
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Something is up with clothing sales on ebay.
Yes.... everyone and their mother is selling it. Prices are dropping and competition is fierce.
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Was your T-shirt business a brick-and-mortar store?
No but I setup at concerts and events!
New subscriber to your channel
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing! We feel very similarly to you in many aspects when it comes to selling. We have a few of the 6 criteria but accounting sucks. We’re still at the position of reselling as an add-on to our full time jobs. We are as well, TB resellers. 🧡❤
I hear you say that you do 50% off older inventory, do you ever donate it and take it as a loss or just hold and sell?
I usually don’t donate it because I have plenty of storage space for my items! Thanks for listening!
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End. Miss you and Joey!
Thanks so much for watching ❤️
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Love you bro!
tl/dw
Rambling bro......chill out
Thanks for the feedback :)
@@profitmonsters8186I find your ramblings beneficial to me and so do 4K views as of 5/6/24! 🎉🎉