I'm a Builder
I enjoy building new businesses and I try to surround myself with super-talented people that help make the magic happen. I currently have interests in the following markets: Software, Vacation Rentals, Social Network and Marketplace Selling, Podcasts, Fishing and Waterfowl Hunting.
These articles are my thoughts on various businesses, technologies, trends and pretty much anything else I’m thinking about at the moment.
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Small Business Show Episode 270
Things are changing daily as we battle through this war with the COVID-19 virus. Right now the focus is on stopping the spread of the virus, but Small Business owners are also trying to keep their businesses afloat and keep their team employed. We are getting many...
How to Find Suppliers for your Marketplace Business
This is the number one question I get about my Poshmark business: "Where do you buy your products from?" While I can't specifically answer that question about my inventory, I can give you some tips on how to get started. There are lots of very successful sellers on...
Mistakes: The Foundation of Your Small Business
Thrilled to let you know our first Small Business Pocket Guide was published this week! The Kindle edition is available now, the print edition will follow next week along with other ebook platforms. After more than 5-years of recording The Small Business Show each...
Comparison of 2020 Shipping Rates for eBay, Poshmark and Amazon Sellers
This is an update from my shipping comparison from 2019, with the Tradesy marketplace added for reference and shipping rates updated. A note about my typical sale: I only sell handbags, so my sweet-spot for shipping is 2-5 pounds, which matches up perfectly with the...
Why Creating an Executive Summary will Improve Your Small Business.
Execute Summary: What is it and why do you need it? I’m glad you asked. The annual Executive Summary (ExSum) is a tool for you to use to reflect on and share information about the previous year of your business. The ExSum is basically a narrative of the highs and...
Social Commerce – ReBound Fashion Feature Article
I had a great time meeting with the San Francisco Chronicle writers for this article on Social Commerce and selling on Poshmark with our ReBound Fashion business.
My Failure Resume
Focusing on success is a crucial part of becoming, well, successful. But ignoring the failures does us all a disservice and ignores what it really takes to succeed: grit and perseverance. You can learn about my successes here, but it might be more interesting to...
Finding Opportunities and Overcoming Procrastination
This post first appeared on the Small Business Show website. There’s a procrastinator in all of us. When it comes to Small Business, putting things off can create problems, but it can also create opportunities. Join us today for episode 222 of the Small Business Show...
My Visit to Poshmark HQ
In early 2016 on the Small Business Show, I discussed an experiment to see if I could start a business that I could primarily run on my phone. After interviewing a few small business owners that were having success in an area of e-commerce that I knew nothing about, I...
Targeting Full Price Buyers on Poshmark
The Offer feature on Poshmark drives engagement and plays a significant role in the success of most sellers. Those sellers would also agree that continually getting low-ball offers is frustrating and time-consuming. After 2000+ sales in the handbag niche, I have found...
Using Your Packaging as a Marketing Tool and Customer Relationship Opportunity
If the first physical encounter that your customer has with you is your product arriving in a box to their home or office, it’s critical to get it right. Does your packaging impress or look distressed? What message is your packaging sending to your customer? When your...
Automated Text Expanders Save Time and Increase Consistency.
Do you find yourself typing the same thing over and over? Are you answering the same questions from your customers and sharing the same data each day? Want to save time and increase your accuracy and consistency? One of the best time-saving methods I use each...