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@lauran55125 ай бұрын
I love Mel! The stories she shares on her channel are inspirational on many levels, especially for women. Gratitude for bringing her on your channel again, Tech!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Love talking to Mel & others like her! I have another good one next week be sure to check it out
@paulajolly99625 ай бұрын
I worked 15 yrs. in banking (including management/loan officer) - this is excellent business advice! Don’t spend money you don’t have… and if you don’t know your fixed expenses, you don’t know how much you can spend. It does require discipline, but that discipline is so worth the effort!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Agreed Paula!
@LaurieAnnCurry5 ай бұрын
The good Lord knew I needed to hear this conversation about being disciplined about not having extra inventory you don’t need because you owe the business x amount & you have a fixed need. Don’t rob your business.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Don't rob your business!
@Thethriftymama95 ай бұрын
Tech, I am 26, a single mom and have been doing this for one year. I so look up to you and thank you for all the videos you put out here. You have given me so much motivation and knowledge. THANK YOU! You show me I can do this solo and that is inspiring. Much love - Sarah from South Carolina!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Hey Sarah from South Carolina! Keep fighting the good fight!
@misslashayresells38535 ай бұрын
Sometimes, we tell ourselves this story of what the distractions are in our day. It sounds good, but if we were being filmed, the actual reality would likely tell a different story. All the little things add up : not setting a schedule, getting started late, socializing, long lunches, social media, making other people's priorities, our priorities...etc
@technsports5 ай бұрын
100%. Everybody has a spreadsheet but I've yet to see a column for wasted time lol
@cviewnurse5 ай бұрын
Oh my god. I was sitting here looking at a near empty bank account I've managed to source myself into nearly bankruptcy. I so needed to hear this. Now to light a fire under my tail and get things turned around and working in the right direction thanks tech and thanks Mel.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Turn those items back into cash
@cviewnurse5 ай бұрын
@@technsportsnow begins the real work. Most of the pile is lower end stuff. Sell some and get better stuff The quest begins
@mariemin25175 ай бұрын
Same here! Mel is so inspiring
@mariemin25175 ай бұрын
@@technsports okay okay let's go - butt in the chair - no more excuses!
@christinekaras17305 ай бұрын
Mel is so adorable. It's like she's talking to her Dad with you. LOL. We all need a Dad watching over our business to keep us on the right track. I know she's had a rough year so I'm glad she's got you to come to for support. Go Mel!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best! She's doing amazing
@debbiewhitney72896 ай бұрын
Another GREAT conversation with Mel!! 💗The part about setting a spending budget really hit home. I am extremely budgeted in my personal spending.. but for eBay purchases for extra income... I am VERY lax. Just because we "have" the money to spend, doesn't mean we should. Otherwise, I'm just "shopping" and not really in the business of SELLING. THANK YOU!!!
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Yeah can just look at it lol
@jodiewindley5 ай бұрын
I was thoroughly intrigued by this video. As Mel's bookkeeper, I'm fully committed and won't compromise on thoroughness. I'm enthusiastic about teaming up with Mel and seeing her business flourish and expand. As one of Tech's weekly hosts, I lead the Australian Business Improvement Call within the group. I get immense satisfaction from the benefits I gain personally from the group and the knowledge and growth I can share with others. I can't recommend this group highly enough.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
I can't wait to see the work you guys do together
@Launena1005 ай бұрын
You’re so right about Mel being so relatable. She’s the one that motivated me to tackle my death pile 😊
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Great to hear that Laura! Tackle the death pile, turn it into money and back into items you're going to list!
@RB1TR4G3UR5 ай бұрын
I hit reseller rock bottom .. many times , was homeless for a while during the process , in and out of County for a couple years dealing with life , it was rough ... but I always just adapted and started over , always had A Job GOD always had me the whole way , and By the Grace the path was laid out , and I just had to trust the process , keep a level head and MAKE the problems THE SOLUTION.. and instead of saying , oh I need to do this or I have to do that or it's not efficient enough .. I just thought about how I could do it without having the things ordinary people have on the daily .. and just kept grinding and keep grinding .. and adapting and evolving ... I see everyone I have talked to over the last 7 years making 6 - 7 figures doing it .. and I'm still at the bottom ... but my numbers are comparable, if not better , my End game is much different d items and knowledge base Much more diverse .. So I KNOW where I'm heading .. so starting over just means Im starting at Lv 1 with Lv 99 Stats ... straight OP ...
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Let's go you got this bro
@creativeplum5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this frank discussion Tech about sourcing and fiscal responsibility ……and thank you Mel for being vulnerable and willing to put yourself out there so that other people can also learn and grow and know that they are not the only ones dealing with these challenges - appreciate you both !
@technsports5 ай бұрын
We appreciate you as well. Hope there are some actionable takeaways!
@plaisirdelanglais5 ай бұрын
In my business as an owner, my accountant, my bank manager, my landlord, my insurance guy and my clients hold me accountable. The best thing ever.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Really important!
@sup3rshe3p205 ай бұрын
''We have a listing goal but do we have a buying goal'' - Technsports
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Do we?
@SamMathiasArt5 ай бұрын
@@technsportsI have a $20/day budget but only if I bring something to donate to goodwill so I get a $5 off $20 coupon. Has been working great and keeps me picking the best items and not overspending
@boldfinds6 ай бұрын
Two of my favourite people! That word discipline hit me hard. Need that in all aspects of my life business and personal. Also like Mel I struggle with feeling like I deserve to make the money and that needs to change. Self worth is key 😊
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Continue with your graph
@LaurieAnnCurry5 ай бұрын
Facts @boldfinds facts!
@SamMathiasArt5 ай бұрын
Feel like I just got sent to the principal of KZbin University 😮
@technsports5 ай бұрын
😂
@Lea_11135 ай бұрын
Ha ha me also! Not mad about it though 😅
@michaelsemones75395 ай бұрын
If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business !!! Great advice Tech !!!!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Pow!
@MzVAB5 ай бұрын
This was really good. I need to stop buying inventory and really know my numbers as well, be responsible, and be wise. I really appreciate the transparency of this group. It helps tremendously! ❤ Still learning the app whenever I get a chance, but building a better business in the process.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Glad you are finding everything helpful!
@user-rx7nv8td4z5 ай бұрын
Mel, you are so brave being so open and transparent about your life and business. You are really going places! ❤
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best!
@user-rx7nv8td4z5 ай бұрын
@@technsports Too right!
@MuhammadAbdullah-ji4xt5 ай бұрын
One of your best videos, thanks for sharing this thoughtful conversation about business and life. I loved the part about sourcing with discipline. Mel was amazing and full of courage to have this open dialogue in front of all of us! A big thank you to both of YOU!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best. Always enjoy talking with her.
@neriko86655 ай бұрын
I tuned into this video to catch up on Mel’s progress since the first interview, but I got so much more! Mel repeatedly talked about the need for more discipline, and I related to that so much! I watched this video twice! But this part REALLY caught my attention: Knowing your fixed expenses and having a sourcing budget. I thought I did a pretty good job of monthly book keeping and “know your numbers” but you took this to a new level for me! My listing goal for this week is to find the most expensive items in my “opportunity pile” and list them first!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thank you Nancy! I appreciate you
@juanita_4155 ай бұрын
Love when you two get together, you two are my favorite resellers. I learn so much, and always leave more inspired 😎
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best! Love talking to her always!
@juanita_4155 ай бұрын
@@technsports Absolutely she is 🤗
@wendywiltshire54275 ай бұрын
Technsports - that was brutal. " You go to the Doctor and pay him with Readers' Digest". But we need a good dose of your 'tough love'.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Yeah good luck lol
@ynurree5 ай бұрын
Love Mel. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable. You're great
@technsports5 ай бұрын
She's the best!
@toysilly6 ай бұрын
Great one. Already ran through it twice. Mel puts herself out there and it is insanely valuable to all. Thanks Tech and Mel... another winning call!
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Mel is the best!
@Lea_11135 ай бұрын
Think I'll listen to this one a few times! Great episode. Bonus that you interviewed Mel. Really looking forward to following her new journey.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
I have several interviews with Mel on this channel and her channel, check them out! Always love talking to Mel
@user-rx7nv8td4z5 ай бұрын
@Lea I know! There is so much info. in this podcast. I have listened about three times already.
@somethinforall5015 ай бұрын
Mel is so right when the cha ching goes off and you have a sink in your stomach when you see how low the sale was and you can't even run a big sale because the item was so cheap. Working on all that myself. Also, the single mom I have to be the lowest to make a sale. That was gold! So true, know your value and I know you always say, it's not a race to the bottom. I love the part where she says make sure your totals are not just vanity numbers and an actual profit. I just love Mel and will keep watching the video. This is a great video!! Won't type any more or I'll have a book lol Will just keep listing while I listen.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
We appreciate you checking out the video, glad it's helpful! Thank you!
@melissahigdon40135 ай бұрын
Thank you this video helped me greatly. The point of you're no longer a reseller, but you're a shopper really clicked with me. I used to buy to resell and still do, but I currently have a Pokemon problem and have money tied up into collecting them. This video was a great wake up call. Business is business and I've been buying emotionally for myself. Thank you for all you do to help us Tech and Mel.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Our pleasure, thank you Melissa! Hope it's helpful
@BohoSocialHouse5 ай бұрын
Wow, what a huge wealth of knowledge in this call. Thank you Tech!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the video! Hope it's helpful!
@Vintagerous5 ай бұрын
Thanks for being so authentic Mel - and great pep talk Tech!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best!
@jamesroussel5 ай бұрын
It's like being a fly on the wall. Listening to a personal conversation. Which is meant for you too. It's time to take the info and fly!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
We hope it's helpful!
@kimsirridge25685 ай бұрын
I think when you come from lack. You feel like you need more.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Definitely challenging
@agingsisterhood5 ай бұрын
You've both helped this person. Much gratitude. I thought I was doing pretty good on eBay but have realized I don't and haven't given it the respect and attention it deserves for all it provides. Looking forward to growing my store into something I can truly be proud of. Your information continues to be invaluable. GREAT conversation you two! 🙏🙏🙏
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Let's get started!
@tereakastylesbytere80545 ай бұрын
What a great video , thank you both ! And Mel thank you for making me feel That I am not alone! This video made me realize so much about my numbers and where I want to be!!! And I am Ready for the next chapter as well
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thanks Tere!
@rhodakaragiannis87475 ай бұрын
Love you Mel!!!!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
She's the best!
@TuesdayNightFever5 ай бұрын
Do you know what I love you Tech? You always need to meet beat or break a goal. I am so fired up!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Yeah! We got to win every day & every thing!!
@kimberlycollison23756 ай бұрын
I learn so much when the two of you talk through the ins and outs of being an eBay re-seller! Thank you once again.
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Thanks Kim! I love talking to Mel, she's the best
@erikandconnieh26995 ай бұрын
Mel, you represent us all, thanks for chatting with Tech...Always good for us to hear you two talking/sharing/thinking/dreaming/calculating!! Thank you! ~C
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best!
@fkc210720 күн бұрын
This is the best MBA course online.
@technsports19 күн бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the videos! Glad they're helpful!
@MargeauxandMeShops5 ай бұрын
Good season for Mel everyone looking for those summer vacation reads😊🌸😊🌸
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Wahoo!
@CraigLewinMSATC5 ай бұрын
Mel, Thank you for sharing your story. I'm about a year in as a reseller and I need to make the same business changes. You definitely helped me!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thanks Craig!
@viviileee5 ай бұрын
Highly loved this video with you and Mel! There is so much information that I need to process into my mind. The second half Professor Tech was speaking to the class 💯. We were all with you Mel! Taking notes 📝 and making changes. I’m making a sourcing budget for the Month of June for my certain situation. I’ve been working on credit then paying it off as I go when sales deposit. But I want sourcing money to already be at my disposal. So sacrificing the month of June to build that sourcing bank fund so that I can reset anew for July. Thank you Tech for making videos to help us and having great speaking guests like Mel. 🙏💯
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Vivi! Thank you so much, great takeaways
@broughttoyoubuy45905 ай бұрын
Thank you again for the great information. I am guilty of sourcing myself out of business. I’ve been trying to list my death pile but I keep on buying without a budget. I’m going to start applying the advice you gave Mel. I shared this video with a friend and told him that’s why you are a multi millionaire. Thanks again.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the video we hope it's helpful to all. Budget & discipline are huge factors in running a successful business
@ericr41425 ай бұрын
Profit First is an amazing book that explains a lot of the concepts in this conversation. I have my personal and business accounts setup using it. It has changed my life.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Good work Eric!
@DiaryofaFlipper5 ай бұрын
Great listen guys enjoyed that. Mel’s killing it 👌
@technsports5 ай бұрын
She's the best!
@mrxquisite5 ай бұрын
You blew my mind with "A buying goal" I have never had a buying goal and instead just bought what I have seen even though it may have made me cash poor. Thank you for this knowledge. It's time to put it to work.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Why wouldn't we?
@mrxquisite5 ай бұрын
@@technsports that’s what I was asking myself? 😂
@regalseagullGA5 ай бұрын
The self worth and worth more really spoke to me. I struggle with that as well. And when I first started selling, on whatnot specifically I sold my items for so cheap and would still get lowballed. So, I was basing my prices on those experiences. It's taken a while to find out that people will pay your asking price or will be willing to pay a bit more. I also don't want anyone to ever feel ripped off by me so I definitely undervalue my time and energy as well.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Great take away!
@snavey6725 ай бұрын
Be Disciplined...Have a Sourcing Budget...Know your average cost of goods...Get rid of that Death pile (now)--- This convo is fuel for me to keep going! So good!! THANK YOU
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Work on it daily
@kellysheridan40645 ай бұрын
This was great ! Dear Mel .. love your videos ! The "cash stuffing - zero balance Dave Ramsy method " works fantastic for saving and keeping track what is being spent . There are so many videos on how to start this method. It works great for personal and business ! And your awesome spread sheets are great to see monthly totals at a glance. You've got this and I look forward to see more videos ! Take care out there ! Tech .. you are an amazing mentor ! Thanks for this video ! Stay well !
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the video Kelly! Thank you
@ruthcasey29235 ай бұрын
Whao really love it. Teach me so much I need to have a budget for my purchases. I have so much in dead pile and I need it in my bank account. Thank you Tech so much respect. Thank you because you really are making a difference in this community of reseller.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Work on the death pile, develop a budget & stay discipline
@joanprince7335 ай бұрын
Another amazing informative video Tech and Mel. I am not a reseller but this information is so important in normal life. Thank you Tech.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
It translates to all things! Thanks Joan!
@Lupi33z5 ай бұрын
Sometimes a weakness can be a strength. Mel's perceived 'lack of discipline' may have removed some mental roadblocks that enabled her to get up and running in the first place because on the flip side sometimes overthinking and too much discipline initially can cause a paralysis... eg I have a tendency to over-plan things before diving into something which is counter productive to progress while missing out on the experiences learned while doing. I believe its called "Analysis paralysis".
@technsports5 ай бұрын
A lot of resellers wrestle with this
@juscruzineasy5 ай бұрын
Love Mel! Keep up the great content!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
She is the best!
@outthedoor5 ай бұрын
Great conversation.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking it out
@tamtamtamtam33084 ай бұрын
This was really helpful. Thank you Mel for being so transparent. Tech i am just starting to know my numbers. I know that all my money is in my inventory and need to change that😢. Will watch Techonomics next. Thank you for this
@technsports4 ай бұрын
Let me know your thoughts on Techonomics
@flippingmaggie63975 ай бұрын
Great chat, overspending on stock is a big mistake. Just get the amount you need. I used to be in fresh food, it teaches you that the amount of stock you need is the amount of stock that is going to sell. If you have excess it gets thrown away and you loose money. Think of your stock as having a sell by date and don't overstock.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Great analogy!
@tonypoulos11875 ай бұрын
100% on writing a check to solve problems.. (Or most).. Once away from the pressures of every day unforeseen problems - that is life.. Productivity will increase many fold by being free of most worries.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
100% Tony
@BreinGames5 ай бұрын
When I buy on eBay, the actual seller doesn’t matter to me. Whoever has it the cheapest is who I’m buying from. There is no loyalty.
@missrosierenee5 ай бұрын
I agree with this. Not as easy as just charging an extra $5 for an item because you think you’re ’worth it’. At the end of the day, your prices still need to be competitive.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Always will need to be competitive. Market is the market
@technsports5 ай бұрын
I think 99 percent of the time yes. But if you continously stock the same kind of items & perform good service you'll see people who come to shop from you & only you
@ianmarsden85685 ай бұрын
Good luck Mel.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
She's the best!
@CC-ed7od5 ай бұрын
Love your logic @Technsports Your words are on point.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the podcast, love talking to Mel always so many gems!
@basecardcollector16985 ай бұрын
Thanks to you I'm making more money than i ever have !🔥
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Let's go!!!
@ca74395 ай бұрын
Excellent advice as always!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the video!
@blackcrystaldice9565 ай бұрын
This was a great conversation, good rapport.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking out the podcast, Mel is the best!
@zd26905 ай бұрын
Thanks Boss just Got back on track again Great podcast like always
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Z!
@ENUFF_5 ай бұрын
Techs passion is contagious 👊🏽🔥
@technsports5 ай бұрын
I hope the podcasts and videos are helpful!
@lovekimberleyday92325 ай бұрын
Second time watching this fantastic episode 👏👏 I found u through Mel 😊
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Nice! Thank you so much!
@stugomez87655 ай бұрын
such an interesting discussion about value and setting price thresholds.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking out the podcast! Appreciate you
@melissab11486 ай бұрын
Yet again. So helpful and valuable. Thank you both. ❤
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thank you Melissa!
@MarliesStevens5 ай бұрын
@37:14 not 1,66 per book, but 1,33 ! I understand Mel (having the same issues) and if she's talking about being able to buy 500 real good books for a nice price (even if you only need 350) you are tempted to buy them in advance because who's gonna garantee that you will be able to find the neccesary ones you will be needing next week/month? It's like FOMO.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
They'll still be there. Unless it's a deal of a lifetime, be discipline.
@traceytheisen80675 ай бұрын
Love Mel!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Same! She's the best!
@southernflips5 ай бұрын
Great show!!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tanishabruns36025 ай бұрын
Mel is the GREATEST!!!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Always!
@Teresa-07036 ай бұрын
You are doing great Mel!! 💪💪 So inspiring. Keep up the great work.
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Thank you Teresa! Mel is the best!
@amyrichardson64194 ай бұрын
Fixed cost for inventory is a concept I'm going to have to think about some more
@technsports4 ай бұрын
It's very helpful. Consider it
@brandonius76 ай бұрын
Absolutely incredible, I needed this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Thank you Brandon! We appreciate you checking out the video!
@vickymessmann48515 ай бұрын
Excellent! ❤
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Vicky!
@ItsGinGinny4 ай бұрын
Technsports with the Ted Talk ! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
@technsports4 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoyed the video!
@rickjmiles835 ай бұрын
heres a good quote for you mel, its not what you get but what you become , when you look back after you got what you wanted what things did you have to go through to get it , highs lows ,happy sad , it all makes your a better person , all lessions in life , heres another good quote , there are 2 pains in life one of discipline or one of regret , either work hard or regret that you didnt
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Well said
@Lupi33z5 ай бұрын
Books require a lot of space because in many cases the only way to profit with the cost of postage in Australia, you have to sell bundles so 1 listing might be 5 books in reality...then on top of that its a volume game with tight margins. ...so storage space is premium. Photographing books is way easier than clothing though but not always as easy to pack and post, especially the hardcovers sets.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
100% spot on
@davidnorton74645 ай бұрын
Opportunity x Effort = Reward With the book business - there are lulls in Opportunity and then surges in Opportunity. You need to take a many opportunities as you find at the opportunistic times to tide you over during the lulls. The trick is not to buy stuff that didn't meet your metrics during the lulls in opportunities just to have something to list at that time of the year
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Definitely!
@CC-ed7od5 ай бұрын
23:ish If you don't ask, you won't get that price... You can always come down... Low price = what's wrong with ittt?!!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking out the podcast this week!
@debbypreciado75425 ай бұрын
So eye opening about when to buy inventory or not. I am good on putting myself of no sourcing breaks, but I didn't look at it at a set number. I need to figure that out.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Turn that stuff back into cash
@terrieholloway90665 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Thanks Terrie!
@timetravelingpostcardsАй бұрын
Buahah "You gonna pay the doctor with reader's digest and national geographic?" Jeesh. Straight to my heart Tech lol.
@technsportsАй бұрын
Like for real? We need dollars not digests
@LLStacheLarry5 ай бұрын
I am having trouble finding a niche and a business mind set. I am restarting all over from scratch.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Don't make the same mistakes the second go around
@sumthingelsesumthingelse68115 ай бұрын
Hi Mel, I was glad to hear that you are averaging out your costs. I do the same. I figure sometimes I am paying $1.99 plus 10% tax which is $2.20 an item up to $12 an item, but most of it is between $3-$5. Occasionally I get things for less, but rarely. So I figure on $4 cost each - I'm not going to type in every single item and then run a cost average over a month...I'll just use this $4 cost which may be high. Now, does that include my monthly storage? my gas price to get to the store? the meals I have to eat out while sourcing? If $4 high, then it will cover these other costs as well. Right now I have about 1500 items in my 3 stores, that is $6,000 in inventory cost if I average all my inventory at $4 each. My average sales price is about $21 (yes its low and I'm working on increasing that). If I sell it all that will give me $24K + back on my $6K investment gross. or 14K net or just double my money. Not impressive! LOL. So telling you I think you should just average it...told ME I have to work on my sourcing more costly goods LOL. Good luck! PS We ALL have unconscious money scripts written in us from our childhoods, you are not alone. I heard that Michelle Wilson has a talk called Money Scripts TED Talk.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!
@carochan865 ай бұрын
Good luck on the budget.
@gloriaprimeau73185 ай бұрын
Add in the cost of car up keep oil changes ,regular check ups, tires, exhaust,windshield wipers etc.business gas.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
For sure. Lots of expenses to consider
@Lupi33z5 ай бұрын
Mel does extremely well with sourcing considering Canberra is not a big place, only ~500k in the whole metro area. In my case that's the delta I need to close, to be able to find that much profitable stock.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Mel is the best!
@louisriley78615 ай бұрын
Tech Talk. ❤
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Hope you have some actionable advice to implement.
@louisriley78615 ай бұрын
@@technsports I learn something everytime. ( on the cheap no less) :-)
@sammonicuslux5 ай бұрын
Mel is a rockstar...with books!!!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
With everything!
@xaxphaanes16 ай бұрын
Such a good talk very inspiring
@technsports6 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the podcast! Mel is the best!
@RachelN-yr4ns5 ай бұрын
Great video, I have to listen to it again, so much to learn, thanks to you both.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Rachel!
@rogerbrowne56945 ай бұрын
Hi great conversation. Isn't it an issue for Mel in respect of often only buying high quality stock (books) that she often has to buy in bulk. That would mean that she has to buy items of very mixed resale value? How can she accommodate this anomaly? Very best wishes, Roger.
@technsports5 ай бұрын
You can only take the good ones & leave everything else for someone else
@rogerbrowne56945 ай бұрын
@@technsports Thank you. My only worry is, apart from Mel's issues, should I (as a small trader) turn my back on exclusively bulk deals where I also acquire a lot of potentially, low value, dead stock? You have my confidence - you have proven it works. Roger.
@AbstraktVisionz5 ай бұрын
Hey Tech when you ship your USPS packages from eBay did you use the bulk shipping tool to get a scan form? I need a scan form but want to scan my own packages in and not use the bulk shipping tool. Is there a way to do that? Thanks
@technsports5 ай бұрын
I did not. I had everything scanned individually.
@CC-ed7od5 ай бұрын
45:55 💀 I'm lead to the stuff, can't not goooooo!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Be discipline
@FullFlavorRetro5 ай бұрын
"Inventory is a fixed expense." - tech
@technsports5 ай бұрын
It should be
@fordc18745 ай бұрын
Question: I shipped am item and dropped it off, I noticed it is not getting any scans at all. I have tried twice to contact customer and ask if they got it and if they didn’t get it to let me know so I can refund them. They are not responding at all. Should I proactively refund them (it’s only a$15 order, cost of like $1). I know it’s probably already hitting me as a late Shipment but want to not make it worse. Thanks 🙏!
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Try to open missing mail claim with the post office. if it has zero scans this won't help. If the customer has not responded wait for them to respond.
@PaulSimpson-e6b5 ай бұрын
Discipline that what I lack
@technsports5 ай бұрын
Get it reeled in
@dontknowwhattodoanymoreimdone5 ай бұрын
If we have the working capital to “afford “ a death pile and we have an increased opportunity to buy items and space to store them is that also a business that can work or would you still recommend listing enough to keep up with it and possibly scaling down in the slower months where it is harder to find quality inventory (from Midwest not tons of thrifts during summer many more garage sales and flea markets are open in my area more inventory cheaper prices so normally I bulk up )