How to Run an Ebay Business That Actually Works |

If you're wondering how a $5 million dollar eBay reseller runs his eBay business then in this video Technsports opens up and shares his secrets to his own business success. I have been feeling unhappy with how my eBay store is running and I knew I had to be vulnerable and get some help. And who better to mentor me then the number 1 pre-owned clothing seller on eBay worldwide - Technsports! Tech has told me exactly what I need to do step by step to get my eBay business running so it actually works and I start working more productively and making more money. This interview will be so relatable to many resellers and I hope you can listen to the advice he gave me and adapt it to your own business. I encourage you to listen to this entire interview while you work because there is so much information from beginning to end that will help you grow your own eBay business.
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Hi! My name is Mel (aka) Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 2-3 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling stuff on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. And I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!

[@technsports]

Thank you for taking the time during your America trip & visiting us. My wife & I enjoyed your company so much and had a lot of fun. I hope this chat can be valuable to other Resellers the same way it has helped you and your business when you got back home. You are doing an awesome job and have made huge improvements already. We hope to see you again soon. This time without the death pile :o)

[@fartsackjack7081]

like i said b4 ...i have been waiting for a new all star to pay attention too ..... cant wait to see more !!!!

[@jrodriguez4145]

Great advice man thank you for this

[@MTefera]

Mel & Tech, Thank you!

[@mrslehman3]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video with Mal.

[@EricResells]

I’m going to challenge myself on multiple things to apply this changes.

[@josephmartinez8828]

Running an ebay business is tough, but if I can do it anyone can. I drive an 18 wheel truck out for 3 weeks at a time. On my hometime I juggle being a good husband and grandfather along with taking enough pictures, bag and tag, to last 3 weeks until I come home again. It's rough driving 10 hours a day then trying to post 5-10 items a day. I'm hoping to be as successful as you Technsports and Mel! Ya'll inspire me to carry on!!!!

[@Canuck_Gal]

That is super impressive!!

[@CallYourDaddy]

I also drive a truck and help my gf run the eBay business, the great thing about being a truck driver you get to source all over the country while waiting to pick up or deliver a load… when my gf comes out for a week with me (we put store in vacation then) we are able to create our drafts without pictures until we get back… she runs the day to day operations and I help where I can! I hope to some day get off the road but we haven’t figured out how to get our daily sales up, from these videos we figured we just need to buy less items and better sell through rates, but we are content on sitting on items with our huge basement, but shooting for better sell through rates moving forward.

[@Amy_Nicole_Sabas]

how does that work for packing and shipping? do you have someone else fulfilling the actual orders while you're on the road?

[@josephmartinez8828]

@Amy_Nicole_Sabas yes. When home I take pictures and measurements. While on the road I do the posting. My wife does the packaging and shipping. Teamwork makes the dream work ✨️

[@raia9]

@@josephmartinez8828 So you haul your inventory with you on the road?

[@MrSkull-tl5iv]

He’s a really good listener.

[@bonniehahn9574]

I have watched this video over 5 times because I felt like Tech was talking exactly to me as well. He laid it all out so well, I can’t thank you both enough!

[@veronicablack7568]

Same Here! I'm so Thankful for this Video!! ❤❤❤

[@sharibrewster4153]

Thank you Mel and Tech for sharing with us. The secret to Tech's success is obvious and it is a challenge to apply it to our work and life in general. I realise how haphazard my own approach to reselling has been - now I have a clearcut method to follow. Seeing you sitting there Mel, so humble in admitting your own weaknesses, really touched my heart. After all you have been through this past year, please be kind and gentle with yourself. Change can come slowly and I am sure when 2024 arrives you will have everything running like clockwork. Great advice, Tech, for us all to take!

[@michellecd4722]

@sharibrewster4153 I echo all these sentiments!! :)

[@carynyingling4164]

I wish I could hit the like button 1000 times!!! Thank you for filming such an informative and inspiring video! What a mentor you have in Technsports!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much. Yes I’m very lucky to have Tech advising me and cheering me on but it’s my time to do the work. Only I can be the one to take the action. I have to do him proud 🩷

[@michellecd4722]

This is a mega ripple effect though Mel, because as you push forward we push forward along with you :) This was great!!@@backfromburnout

[@nancy92792]

Tech hit it right on the head saying your inventory needs to at least meet your sales goal. I struggled with this when I first started. I'm part time and I wanted to do $2000-$3000 a month but one time I checked and my closet value was a little over $4000. That means I would have had to sell HALF of my inventory each month, completely unrealistic. Now I'm more mindful of the items I pick up, even if that means leaving "good" stuff behind that's not gonna sell for much or quickly. Great video and insight from both of you!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes often we just get so focused on how many per day we should list without taking into consideration the value of those items.

[@MarylynBroomhall]

Mel, I feel your pain. One bite at a time, Sweetheart. Incredible video with down to earth, real advice. Loved your vulnerability and honesty.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! I'm getting there

[@fantasmasnolaboratorio]

Mel you're a super strong woman, for taking on this task where you expose yourself to saying that you're not happy with your business and a bit lost in such a PUPLIC way... but don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing what you can... according to your daily tasks/struggles/LIFE!! Advice is always good and amazing... just remeber that no one as your life, your children, your story, only you.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much. I’m not afraid to share my ups and downs. It’s what makes me me. I have always been an over-sharer lol But honestly, it makes me so happy when I share my personal struggles and then it helps someone else who feels the same way. That makes it all worthwhile. We’re all in this together. None of us should ever feel embarrassed for struggling at times. Reselling is hard. Life is hard. And there are so many people who want to help if we would all just be brave enough to ask for it sometimes. 🩷

[@DonPepilio]

Tech deserves all the success he has had. He has helped so many people improve their business. Mel you are awesome and I know you will get everything sorted out and create the type of business that makes you happy and brings the cha-ching! 🤑

[@ddupy]

I have heard Tech have these conversations before in the group. Say the same exact things. For some weird, unexplained reason, him sitting there having that same conversation with Mel ON VIDEO seems to have more of an effect on me. It's like I'm not only just hearing how to do it, but I feel like I can actually SEE how to do it. Anyone else feel this way? It's crazy!

[@AMBELLINA77]

I do! I feel like he showed me my work space in such a different light. So many widgets and do-dads are cluttering up my mind. And so many things I feel free to let go of because they don't serve any reasonable general business model.

[@sibbylou]

Anybody else have a sudden urge to organize their workspace? lol the more he said "Punishment", the cleaner my area got!

[@meganjordon]

lol me too

[@DestinyJinn7777]

Same 😂

[@Lea_1113]

yes! My ebay rooms are an embarrasment of clutter!

[@Aligray98]

This is SO helpful! Mel, I was in this exact position two months ago. Everything you said was me. Two months ago I changed everything up and I am approaching it different and changing my mindset. Again, thank you for being so vulnerable. This was so helpful!

[@crystalcrespo5385]

So glad that Tech let you film this.

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

Tech is 100% right on a lot here. Find an antiquarian near you like the Commongrounds guy. Send them all your non-barcode and odd books.

[@kkinion]

I went through 100% of my death pile last week. If i wasnt excited to list it then i threw it in the lot box. Ive been selling the lots and am more excited to list because its all good stuff. :) it was alot of work but well worth it.

[@kimnichols899]

"Uncertainty can never be successful" That one describes my life and why I don't have a successful business! The whole interview is a treasure. I'll be listening to that over and over until it sinks in You're going to pull yourself out of that "virus". Don't feel defeated ❤

[@flipperj394]

This is like a shrink session, hahaha!

[@backfromburnout]

I need a few of those lol

[@johnroberts4984]

Wow. All we need is Techs first vid and this to repair our Ebay store and life. Fantastic. Today I start with a plan and those Parameters. Thanks Mel, thanks Tech. This is the way.

[@sorcererstan]

Nice motivation. All sellers (and ALL entrepreneurs) need that talk every few months to stay on track

[@meganjordon]

This is possibly the best video you have ever launched Mel. I am so proud of you. You inspire me every day and I couldn't be happier for your success and progress. Keep hustling my friend, you've got this.

[@Tim_M_]

💯 agree 🎉

[@jorgegonzales5723]

I just found and watched this video and man did that hit home. I am new to reselling and eBay. This my first year and have done amateur sales and eventually waould like to quit my 9-5 and do this full time. This videos has really opened my eyes and made me realize I have a lot of work and learning to do. Thank you both. Time to put pencil to paper and grind grind grind. And one day that I feel like I have accomplished my goal I want to pay it forward and help other beginner reseller. Best wishes to you both.

[@backfromburnout]

@@jorgegonzales5723 thank you! Best of luck with everything in your business and wishing you success ♥️

[@jillfogg2892]

I loved watching you pick books at the book fair, because you knew what books would sell for a lot and also sell fast. You know how to do this. You are an amazing photographer. Do your Listings and watch the money come in.

[@JennLloyd]

Besides everything Tech said being dead on…!!! The most aha moment for me was when he says…”if you are getting results kids will respect that mom is at work and to respect that time”! Holy crap!! That hit me hard!!! Thank you for this ginormous wealth of information Mel & Tech!!! Like holy crap a wealth of knowledge for free in this phenomenal interview / lecture / seminar video!!! Damn! Tech!! Super wisdom to the max from you!!! Thank you a zillion times over for this info.!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Ares_0926]

A book reseller I know in California used to do high volume books in ebay and Amazon. He had no interest in unscanable or low profit books. He didn't have an easy way to sell them by the palette. He would advertise a warehouse sale for a few weekends each year and sell a few hundred books each time for $1 each from all that excess that didn't meet his model.

[@Joan-COYI]

Many resellers will know what the trouble is. The addiction of sourcing and accepting free stuff, the hoarding obsession, that’s what needs to be addressed. This is such a great video the difficulty is to stop buying stuff and see eBaying as selling stuff that makes a profit or get rid of it. Brilliant. No mess, no clutter. Will it still be an enjoyable employment if you live by strict rules. There’s a lot to consider. Small amount of stock and you won’t need a warehouse and you will save two hours commute if you work out of a small space nearer home or at home. Looking forward to seeing your business flourish even more. Thanks for this video. Wonderful advice.

[@KisnCozns51]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS content!!! This is 100 STAR material!! Thanks Mel for being vulnerable and letting Tech evaluate your process. I learned so much! So, I'll be taking this reformatting journey with you! Looking forward to hearing your progress in making your business great!

[@backfromburnout]

It’s working and I’m doing the work to fix it

[@broughttoyoubuy4590]

I needed this interview, I do the exact same as you except I don't do books. The inner voice in my head sounds like technsports, but then I go ahead and source more, and I buy the items that are hard to list and then I never get to them. LOL I am not alone!!!!!!!! I hope you are able to apply the sound advice, and I am going to work on it myself. Thanks Again!

[@DebM122]

I watch this over and over because of the great advice you received from Tech. It applies to so many of us and I’m so thankful that you shared it with us. I’m scattered and have so many piles that are not listed and every week I can’t find at least 1 item that sold. I’ve put myself on a no buy hold and try to work daily on the punishment and at night I list. I have so many items it seems that I’ll never get it straightened out or listed. Thank you so very much both of you. Awesome video filled with a ton of information.

[@sharylsimeone]

Great video! One I needed to hear today! Thanks to you both!

[@lisaquillman691]

BRAVO!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS.

[@tracees.treasuresWA]

I can relate 100% Mel. I buy, I list some, I make a pile, & repeat. When I do go back I've forgotten what's there & how great some items are. My biggest hurdle now is not believing I could do this, make money & grow a business so I didn't put any procedures into place, no schedules & ad hoc storage systems. Now I'm starting on the punishment to clean things up & work a business as seriously as I did as an employee. Thanks Tech, thanks Mel, priceless reminders & kick in the butt! 😂😘😘

[@katepickrum6976]

Found your channel today. A lot of great help here, Ty!❤❤❤

[@shelleyocallaghan6260]

Such good advice! I am trying really hard to apply the 'Only buy what fits your business model'. Takes so much discipline, but it works so well when I do. Great vid Mel and Tech!!!!

[@backfromburnout]

It’s honestly so hard to leave things under a certain metric when that’s what you have been used to. One of my biggest struggles

[@michellecd4722]

I'm making a retail return after watching this! lol @@backfromburnout

[@susanriley5849]

Clarity at last ~ brilliant ~ thank you Mel ~ have a lovely day 🕊

[@farmlifethrifter5732]

Thanks to both of you for the video and info. Definitely some info I needed.

[@user-pv7ym5fg7s]

This is so inspiring and motivating! Thank you!

[@lisandrabefit]

OMG! Thanks so much for putting yourself out there by sharing your incredible honesty and vulnerability regarding your eBay business. And I absolutely love Tech's mild-mannered, humble, tough love approach in all his advice. GUUURL, I can't believe the number of times I stopped the video, and immediately went to apply some of the suggestions in cleaning up my eBay store and my cluttered office. 😭 I'll definitely be listening to this one over and over again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much for listening and commenting. I’m glad it was helpful to you and gave value. I hope it can motivate you to fix your only eBay business and get it running as smoothly as possible also.

[@trailersandtea]

Awesome interview! Kudos to both of you, thanks so much👍

[@cynthiawells9295]

My favorite video yet! Such great content and the message resonates. Good job Mel!

[@carolelee571]

Oh Mel, this was a gem of a video. So glad both of you were willing to share your conversation with U-Tube. Good stuff to apply to just about anything you do in life. You will get things turned around with your self-employment. I have been amazed how quickly you have started your turn around process. You are a hard-working lady. I am not a reseller, but maybe one day I will be.

[@backfromburnout]

I have good intentions and want to make life as simple for me as possible so I’ll do the work and make Tech proud :)

[@marcellaabel-curtis1150]

I have had a ton of that. Thank you posting this. I now have a plan ❤

[@saliz8088]

This is such good information. Thanks to both of you!

[@kayhollins4111]

Thanks again for another great and informative video!

[@tebourgeois]

Thank you so much for recording this. I too am in the same position as you and have learned so much from this conversation.

[@user-pv4si1wt9p]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Just what I needed to hear. Thanks Mel and Technsports :)

[@rockchicavids]

I’ll be playing this on repeat. Thank you both for this.

[@sarahs5575]

So many gems! Thank you both for sharing this with us!

[@piginentry]

Wow what a fantastic video. So helpful, thank you so much x

[@mariemax3129]

This could be close to all-time favourite KZbin clip EVER! It's nearly all too hard to hear as it cut so close to the bone of much needed home truths, especially about stepping away from sourcing to deal with the death house load - yep, not death pile, death house. Thanks Mel for letting us in on Technsports superb approach.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment and I’m so glad you got value x

[@davidbeard2451]

Thank you, Mel. Thank you to Tech as well. Another master class.

[@R33L_Love]

Thanks for sharing this with us Mel!

[@carolc764]

Excellent! Thanks for putting this out there!

[@toysilly]

Great Work Mel. Great interview. Tech is the GOAT.

[@blueacquisitions1]

Thank you so much for filming and posting this video. I’m sure i was not the only one taking notes! What a privilege to be able to learn from Tech. Dropped some serious knowledge.

[@puppydogdiary596]

Thank you both for being such an inspiration and for sharing this video. ❤

[@victoriabrown5587]

This is a keeper video. I save some of Chris's videos and listen to the calls that tech and chris do...this goes on the list to refer to! Thanks to both of you

[@prgdfh]

Spectacular interview. Good luck

[@pdixson1031]

Thanks for this video. Great! Good luck 🍀

[@josephmartinez8828]

Love both you guys!!! I always learn. Thank you ❤

[@yesmum2]

Wow this is golden all of it. Thanks so much for posting this and Mel I have seen your progress!🎉

[@AR-fb6lw]

This was the most spot on informative educational video on reselling I have heard in the past several years. It exemplifies everything I do wrong. At the same time has given me great clarity on a better direction. Also very impressed with how your guest allowed you to say all you wanted/needed to without interruption. Thank you so much for this invaluable video which I will without doubt listen to again until I get my business right. My thanks to you both!

[@chutimakhaimuk2849]

Just subscribed your channel. It's really helpful, Thank you💕💕💕

[@TheFickleFoxSells]

This was so helpful. So many nuggets of advice and guidance I needed to hear. Thank you both

[@GrtfulMel]

We love you Mel for your honesty and vulnerability…. 😊 Great advice and chat with Tech….. it helps us all 😬

[@Pke6853]

Every interview you have done has been terrific I have learnt so much. You are a fabulous human I know you will be successful you have the support and drive. Will be looking forward to the future. This is my number one channel .

[@marcellaabel-curtis1150]

Helped me more then you know ❤ thank you both so much

[@Jberrios7]

This is a great video. I’ve listened and watched tons of videos. Sometimes it’s just great to hear the same consistent advice over and over again. Now, the challenge is always applying what you know you should be doing. I appreciate you both so much. Thank you Tech & Mel!!

[@tamarahcharter2822]

“I feel like I’m giving a little bit to everything & nothing’s doing great”….I so FEEL you Mel….This was a BRILLIANT talk with Tech….THANKS for sharing Lovey….!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@backfromburnout]

Yes! Thank you! Everything is so spread thin!

[@mariemitchell6625]

Fantastic video. I’m about to go full time and I’m super excited for this advice!

[@ItSellsItself]

Hand on heart, that has got to be the best eBay advice I have ever heard!!! This guy has simplified everything I have put in the “too hard basket”. Thanks for sharing this Mel 😊

[@btackett2]

Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable to help others. I think that a HUGE trap that resellers get caught up in is "free". We always have to remember there is no free, they all have a time cost and space cost. The amount of work spent listing something that will sell for 5 dollars in 6 months is the same amount as something that will sell for 40 in a week. Really great info (no shock there) we just have to be sure that when free comes to us we do not see it as "extra money" unless it really is.

[@susanuchtman8197]

Mel and Tech - what a great video and so much information. I wish I would have seen something like this 3 years ago when I got burnt out. Exact information I can use going forward!!!

[@jerryrichardson7265]

I half to watch this video again and take notes,thanks Mel for sharing your own personal challenges with us.Great advice Tech. Best wishes!

[@GinaDodd]

This is good! Even for part-time, low number items stores like mine. I find it reassuring I what I am doing is not wrong, but it ok for where I am at and what I am able to do. Some good tips for now and in the future. Thank you 💪

[@mrs.donaldson8940]

Watched this twice already, and I'm certain I'll watch it again! So much useful information! Thank you Mel & Tech for making this awesome video!!!

[@parastoonasr6328]

Wow! I got so much from this talk. All the best Mel❤

[@nickjohnson2480]

Great video! Huge fan of both of you!

[@Tonystarkes888]

This was truly helpful 😮😮10/10 if I nod anymore to what tech is saying my head will come straight off. I haven't had a neck this sore since my head banging days in the 90s as a teenager 😂

[@idflipthat]

This was absolutely fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing his insight on how Tech runs his business!

[@bethsrn97]

Mel, THIS is the kind of information all of us resellers need. Thank you so very much for posting this fantastic interview.

[@sassybooklover5135]

I felt like this video was meant for me! Thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability. Thank you, Tech, for sharing your wisdom.

[@backfromburnout]

You are so welcome!

[@juanitagarcia958]

Absolutely the best advice ever 😊

[@PatDees]

Ok finally got around to watching - nice chat Mel - enjoy listening to @technsports

[@MakingMyMe]

Great video great outlook in life great organization great everything

[@helenbaxter9407]

Thank you so much for this video. I've followed you for a while on insta but came over to KZbin to get you out on this video and the amount I have taken away from this is phenomenal (for example I'm implementing a weekly schedule -why I've never thought about that before I don't know!). Good luck with all your changes and improvement and thanks again!

[@jimlloyd7459]

Great interview Mel....Tech is a brilliant business man .

[@cole2404]

This was awesome Mel and Tech. Very motivating

[@Apexflipper]

Oh wow. Tech is so amazing to let you film and share

[@pufles65]

This was a huge help for me as well Mel. Excellent video Tech has so much discipline and great business ethics😊💐👍

[@c.d.epling3335]

I'm going to listen to this over and over! Thank you for taking the time to do this and for sharing such great information.

[@dahub1127]

This makes my top 10 reseller videos of all time. And that's not an easy feat. Well done Mel, and rock solid advice and direction from Tech. Props when props are due.

[@realcorkdan]

great video and honesty 🤞☘️

[@jmac1814]

Great video Mel thanks for posting I learned a lot in this video. I wish you much success. I know you can do it.❤❤

[@chaicharin]

6:20 is when Tech gets to actually talk.....LOL.... for those of you who already knows Mels story....

[@sarahbrown1929]

Brilliant stuff on working out your metrics. Your vulnerability, openness and receptiveness to receiving that information was very brave. I could see the anxiety and tightly sprung coil relax at the end with a plan. Minimalist living in business and outside was a eyeopener for me. I'm in a similar situation and only a beginner in the field but I'm going to do the 5 listing's and have already banned anything else coming in and will allocate more doom time to sorting . Great interview and your youtube content has improved also.. I respect that you don't use clickbait titles that are usually at someone elses expense. Love the mystery shaded mystery figures and no nonsense title's. Technsports still waiting for that Golden Ticket.. thank you for setting our Mel at ease and sharing your no nonsense plans with no arrogance..

[@tracygarrett3952]

Awesome content that applies to people in any field or even running a home! That guy is a wealth of knowledge!

[@9amStudio]

wow! very informative. thank you!

[@giniaweaver7377]

Super helpful! I get overwhelmed and frazzle brained in my non-reselling business and this helps tremendously with that as well.

[@rodmcgrath2503]

This was so good - Mel he knows what he is doing and you'll be in good hands.... Great advice