On this episode of the podcast: eBay seller Chi Swift of Chi Lin Gems worked at a Fortune 50 company for almost 30 years before diving full-time into her passion for selling jewelry. Join us for today’s episode where we’ll discuss how corporate experience shapes her business practices, why she strives to make every sale special, and her plans for growing her jewelry line. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com . New links for Ep 033 Store: htt...
Apr 03, 2024•13 min•Ep. 33
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 032 - One brick at a time: Shannon Kramer on learning to succeed On this episode of the podcast: eBay seller Shannon Kramer of Brickeology had never touched a LEGO in her life until adulthood but found the toys to be a great way to bond with her family and earn income as a reseller. Join us this week to hear about her most beloved LEGO sets, how she’s benefited from the eBay community, and why failure is a necessary part of success. Please share your comments / questio...
Mar 20, 2024•17 min•Ep. 32
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 031 - Shooting your shot: Lauren Villarreal on the entrepreneurial mindset On this episode of the podcast: Lauren Villarreal of Round Two Avenue flexed her entrepreneurial muscles from a young age by selling lemonade, cleaning services, and handmade dolls. Eventually, she found an outlet for her talents on eBay and became a full-time seller. Join us this week to hear about her training as an appraiser, setting up an LLC, and how the eBay Up and Running Grant helped her...
Mar 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 31
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 030 - Show up every day: Dave Ng on growing a full-time business On this episode of the podcast: eBay seller Dave Ng of Autolatch began casually selling on eBay in 2006, then gradually grew his auto parts business into a full-time career. Join us on today’s episode to hear how he gives new life to used car parts, how being a child of immigrants shapes his business practices, and the importance of self-teaching for sellers trying to grow on eBay. Please share your comme...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 30
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 029 - Thrift stores for the digital age: Eric Rader on bringing The Salvation Army online. On this episode of the podcast: Eric Rader is a long-time eBay user turned seller through his work with The Salvation Army. Join us this week to hear about his most unique eBay purchases, the process of taking a thrift business online, and how eBay tools helped his organization make almost $5 million for charity in one year. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 88...
Feb 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 29
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 028 - Save the world and look good doing it: Michelle Nguyen on sustainable fashion. On this episode of the podcast: Michelle Nguyen of Emmi’s Closet on eBay is an entrepreneur and fashion designer with a knack for repurposing secondhand textiles into one-of-a-kind pieces. Join us this week to hear about how she got her start, ways to reduce waste in fashion and beyond, and her plans for starting her sustainable clothing brand. Please share your comments / questions wi...
Jan 24, 2024•12 min•Ep. 28
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 027 - Flexibility and freedom: Greg Perry on accessibility for eBay sellers On this episode of the podcast: Greg Perry of OkieGP began selling on eBay in 1999 and quickly found it offered opportunities not found in other careers. Now an experie nced seller, Greg works to grow the eBay community by helping new eBay users find success, as well as advocating for accessibility for disabled sellers like himself. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4...
Jan 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 27
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 026 - Finding your perfect fit: Ashley Moulder on vintage fashion reselling On this episode of the podcast: Ashley Moulder shares her lifelong love for fashion with the world via her eBay store, Millennial Mouse. Join us this week to hear about her past in fashion school and the fashion industry, how to approach social media as a seller, and her commitment to sourcing clothes for everybody and every body. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-463...
Dec 27, 2023•16 min•Ep. 26
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 025 - Keeping collector’s hands full: Aaron Ottensmann on how he became a trading card giant On this episode of the podcast: Aaron Ottensmann first got into Yu-Gi-Oh! as a child, and began selling cards on eBay to raise money for his hobby. Now, SassyTCG is one of the biggest names on our platform for collectible card games. Join us this week to hear how Aaron’s dad helped him get his start, how the hobby has grown over the years, and how to leverage community to grow ...
Dec 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 25
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 024 - O-Pin for business: Mayumi Roehm on the eBay collectibles market On this episode of the podcast: Mayumi Roehm turned her love for pop culture collectibles into a career when she joined My-D Pins and Collectibles. Tune in this week to hear about the most sought-after Disney pins, how she keeps an eye out for counterfeits, and what it's like attending collectible shows around the country. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email po...
Nov 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 24
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 023 - Shifting gears: Michael Swoape on pursuing a career in retail sales over law On this episode of the podcast: When Michael Swoape graduated law school, he didn’t expect to be helping his best friend run his eBay store selling silverware. Twelve years later, he’s now the COO of one4silver, a leader in the tableware industry. Tune in this week to hear how the company has grown, the benefits of hosting their local eBay meetup, and the latest trends in dinnerware. Ple...
Nov 15, 2023•13 min•Ep. 23
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 022 - Every piece tells a story: Malena Martinez on her passion for vintage clothing On this episode of the podcast: After graduating from college, Malena Martinez dove head first into her love for vintage clothing, opening her own brick-and-mortar boutique and later, an eBay store. Twenty years later, Malena’s Vintage Boutique is still going strong. Tune in this week to hear how she authenticates antique pieces, what it's like working with film productions, and how sh...
Oct 25, 2023•13 min•Ep. 22
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 021 - Bringing the world of luxury online: Caroline Bui on making it in fashion on eBay and beyond. On this episode of the podcast: Caroline Bui of CovetThy worked for some of the largest names in fashion before taking her luxury handbag expertise to eBay ten years ago. Tune in this week to hear why she made the switch to e-commerce, the challenges of authenticating designer pieces, and her insider stories from the fashion world. Please share your comments / questions ...
Oct 11, 2023•12 min•Ep. 21
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 020 - Two heads are better than one: Alicia Wright and Heather Hardy on partnership in life and selling. On this episode of the podcast: Alicia Wright of So Much Sole Sneakers and Heather Hardy of Pickin Wildflowers Resellers make a powerful team; starting as coworkers, getting married, and now helping to grow each other's respective eBay businesses. Tune in to hear how they got started, found their niche, and how eBay helped them on their journey to parenthood. Please...
Sep 27, 2023•14 min•Ep. 20
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 019 - Start selling and don’t look back: Shari Smith on how eBay has provided opportunity, community, and freedom. On this episode of the podcast: Shari Smith of 7daysale4u has been selling consignment clothing on eBay since 2006 while being a stand-out member of the seller community. Tune in to hear how she discovered her talent for running a store, how she mentors new sellers, and her favorite memories from eBay Open. Please share your comments / questions with us, c...
Sep 13, 2023•14 min•Ep. 19
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 018 - Keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive: Dexter Bowling Jr. on balancing his different roles and responsibilities On this episode of the podcast: Dexter Bowling Jr. has not one, not two, not three, but four jobs including being a dad. Tune in to hear what Dexter’s day-to-day looks like as he juggles his responsibilities while continuing to run his successful eBay business. He also shares his plans for giving back to the community and why he believes failure is a...
Aug 30, 2023•12 min•Ep. 18
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 017 - Documenting his hustle and hauls: Glen Zubia on growing his business and building a community On this episode of the podcast: eBay Seller Glen Zubia has been selling on the platform for 23 years and you may know him from his popular YouTube channel, Hustler Hacks. Today, Glen shares how his journey started, how his inventory has evolved, and how through every major milestone—eBay has always been there. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-...
Aug 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 17
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 016 - Hands-on parents, partners, and business owners: Susy and Demo Dritsas on juggling family and luxury handbags On this episode of the podcast: Susy Dritsas has been fascinated with fashion, brands, and beautiful handbags since she was a little girl. Today, she and her husband Demo have a successful business selling luxury handbags and they're a force to be reckoned with. Tune in to hear how they run their business together as a family. Please share your comments /...
Jul 26, 2023•14 min•Ep. 16
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 015 - Standing the test of time: Rich Reichbach on expanding the family business On this episode of the podcast: Dominic Moreno started selling as a hobby when he was 15 years old. In fact, it was his dad who opened the eBay account since he was underage at the time. He’s been a full-time seller for about five years now and loves connecting people with rare, unusual, and hard-to-find items. In this week’s episode, Dominic shares how his side hustle evolved into a thriv...
Jul 12, 2023•18 min•Ep. 15
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 014 - From a high school side hustle to a full-time business: Dominic Moreno on selling globally On this episode of the podcast: Dominic Moreno started selling as a hobby when he was 15 years old. In fact, it was his dad who opened the eBay account since he was underage at the time. He’s been a full-time seller for about five years now and loves connecting people with rare, unusual, and hard-to-find items. In this week’s episode, Dominic shares how his side hustle evol...
Jun 28, 2023•12 min•Ep. 14
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 013 - Turning tragedy into triumph: Katelyn Pivot on making memories and sales On this episode of the podcast: Katelyn Pivot worked as an Office Manager and sold on eBay as a side hustle. However, when she suddenly lost her husband and her work-life balance was disrupted in 2020, she decided to make eBay her full-time job. In this week’s episode, Katelyn shares how this move helped her not only support but also build lasting memories with her daughter thanks to the fre...
Jun 14, 2023•13 min•Ep. 13
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 012 - The Up & Running Grant: Jonathan & Kari Proulx on winning and growing On this episode of the podcast: Jonathan Proulx started selling on eBay when he realized that a nine-to-five job wasn’t going to work for him. His wife, Kari soon joined him and today—the two of them not only run a successful eBay business but are also recipients of the Up & Running Grant. In this week’s episode, the Proulxs share how the grant helped them grow, plus a few tips to m...
May 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 12
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 011 - In a league of his own: T.A. Ewart on turning his love for comic books into a thriving business On this episode of the podcast: T.A Ewart started selling comic books as a side hustle, but soon realized it was producing the revenue he needed to put his son through school. He’s a recipient of the Up & Running Grant and today—he shares his sourcing strategy, his plans for organizing a comic show, and his tips for sellers applying for the grant. Please share your...
May 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 11
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 010 - A hunger to help those in need: Laurie Wong on finding her true calling in life. On this episode of the podcast: Early on, Laurie Wong knew she had an entrepreneurial spirit and wanted to give back. This inspired her to start Reflections of Trinity—a non-profit dedicated to serving those in crisis with food, clothing and basic needs. In today’s episode, Laurie shares the role eBay for Charity has played in helping diversify the non-profit’s revenue stream. Please...
Apr 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 10
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 009 - Making the world a better place: James Jack and Gabe Middleton on creating digital equity On this episode of the podcast: James Jack and Gabe Middleton connected over their desire to make the world a better place and launched Human-I-T. It’s a business and social enterprise that aims to create digital equity for those in need. In this week’s episode, they share what inspired them to start this nonprofit, how they plan on scaling up, and why momentum and magic wil...
Apr 12, 2023•17 min•Ep. 9
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 008 - Storage Wars star: Rene Nezhoda on how it all started On this episode of the podcast: Rene Nezhoda has been an eBay seller for over 25 years and you may recognize him and his wife Casey Nezhoda from the popular reality television show, Storage Wars. He’s sold everything from comic books and cars to earth testing equipment, toys, and other items. In this week’s episode, Rene shares how his reselling journey began, the interesting sales he’s made over the years, an...
Mar 29, 2023•22 min•Ep. 8
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 007 - Engineering the world: Shiri Zylberman on reselling test equipment internationally On this episode of the podcast: Shiri Zylberman leveraged her knowledge and experience in engineering to build a one-stop shop for new and used test equipment. Tune in to hear how she grew her business globally through eBay—and won the Female Exporter of the Year Award for the largest volume of sales in 2022. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or emai...
Mar 15, 2023•12 min•Ep. 7
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 006 - High profile connections: Building and maintaining a celebrity clientele with Dana Weinrot On this episode of the podcast, When Dana Weinrot of CelebrityOwned began selling on eBay as a side hustle after maternity leave—little did she know it was the start of something bigger. Dana shares how she grew her network of celebrity clients, and connects eBay buyers with designer items. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@e...
Feb 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 6
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 005 - From therapist to eBay entrepreneur: How Anna Packer leveraged her understanding of consumer shopping behavior On this episode of the podcast, we learn why Anna Packer of Annaesthetic Miscellany left her stable nine-to-five job to be an eBay entrepreneur. She shares how she used her knowledge of human behavior to understand consumer buying patterns - and why she decided to write a book about reselling. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-...
Jan 18, 2023•16 min•Ep. 5
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 004 - The Balancing Act: Juggling Childhood Dreams & Entrepreneurship with Alec Larson Alec Larson of Larson Enterprises is a private pilot, a musician at Disney, and an eBay seller. This week on the eBay Seller Spotlight podcast, we learn how Alec accomplished his childhood dream and successfully manages to juggle his different passions. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com . New links for Ep 004 Alec Larson’s...
Dec 21, 2022•16 min•Ep. 4
