What do As Was & RocketPlace Have in Common? Debbie Levitt!

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Debbie Levitt, CEO of As Was - eBay's first Certified Service Provider.

As Was is a full service consulting firm specializing in eBay and online sales, business creation and operations management, marketing, and custom website development.

Debbie taught a number of classes at eBay Live this year but before leaving for Chicago, she spent a bit of time talking to us about her life, her company and her upcoming RocketPlace Conference. We even get to hear how her company got its name!!

Be sure to catch Debbie's tips on making your eBay listings work for you. This is a podcast you won't want to miss!! Listen here.

What Do Dandelions and Patience Have in Common? Sharon Ware!

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay entrepreneurs with Sharon Ware, Founder of Dandelion Consulting.

Sharon is a Certified Education Specialist/Business Consultant, entrepreneur and eBay Store owner.

Sharon's business, Dandelion Consulting offers a variety of business services such as web design, digital photography and computer services, all designed to help clients grow their businesses. In addition, Sharon also teaches the official eBay classes.

Sharon shares a fun eBay store as well as two excellent tips for eBay and online sellers. She also tell us why she is known as 'The Queen of Patience.'

You can listen to this great interview here:

What Did You Think of eBay Live?

If you have any thoughts on this year's eBay Live, I'd love to hear them!!

While much more subdued and less extravagant than last year's Live in Boston, there were a few highlights. While I'm still putting my thoughts together, here are a few pictures .....

Janelle Elms and Uncle Griff:


The Savvy Seller (Marlene Gavens) and author Jeffrey Gitomer:


Sharon Ware (Dandelion Consulting) and Uncle Griff (Jim Griffith):



Grannie Annie:


Cindy Shebley (CloverCity Sells) and Joyce Banbury:

Who's On Your 'Must See' List at eBay Live???

eBay Live is being held this coming week in Chicago (June 19-21).

If you're fortunate enough to be going, What's on your list of things you 'must see' and 'must do?'

I was recently going through the schedule and picked out a few of my 'must see' speaker favorites. Here they are:

Seth Godin - author of The Dip and Meatball Sundae. Seth is a marketing genius who is creative, innovative and inspiring.

Andy Sernovitz - the word-of-mouth marketing guru. I heard him speak to the eBay Education Specialists last year and will definitely be back to hear more of his words of wisdom.

Jay Berkowitz - CEO of Ten Golden Rules. I heard Jay speak in Orlando, FL this winter and was blown away by his knowledge of internet marketing. He is full of the most valuable information on web 2.0 and how it can help your eBay business. You may even catch a glimpse of my website on one of his slides!!

Janelle Elms - all round eBay guru and visionaire of OSI Rock Stars (a comprehensive site with essential educational information for all eBay sellers). Janelle is a dynamic speaker who will be offering workshops on eBay Stores and TurboLister.

Debbie Levitt - CEO of As Was, the very first eBay Certified Service Provider. As Was is a full service consulting firm specializing in eBay and online sales, business creation and operations management, marketing, and custom website development. In addition to As Was, Debbie holds an amazing conference, twice a year, called RocketPlace. I attended the first one in Orlando this past February and recommend it highly. The next RocketPlace conference will be in Las Vegas in September. You can hear lots more about it on my podcast interview with Debbie last week. Debbie is speaking several times at eBay Live - Thurs at 11:30am on 'Attracting More Customers with Marketing and Merchandising' and again on Thurs at 3:00pm on 'How To Stop Breaking the Most Commonly Broken eBay Rules' and again on Fri & Sat on 'eBay Strategies That Can Increase Your Profitability.' If you can't make any of Debbie's classes you can meet her at the As Was booth. Tell her The Savvy Seller sent you!!

eBay Live gives you the best opportunity to learn how to improve your eBay business. Take advantage of as much as you can - the classes, meeting with the providers on the Solutions floor, checking the eBay bookstore and gift shop and any networking activities you can get to.

Be sure not to miss out on the 'Spot the Rock Star' contest. Not only will you get to meet over 30 successful eBay business owners who are willing to share their tips and techniques for success, but you'll have the chance to win great prizes like a Flip Video camera! Click on the banner below for details.


I'm one of the Rock Stars so be sure to look for me!!!

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay entrepreneurs with Linda Martin of Lady Linda's Loft.

Linda manages to be a successful eBay entrepreneur while working a full-time job! Learning every single day has something to do with it. Hear how she does it, why her iPod helps and where she goes for the best knowledge around!

You can read Linda's blog here.

Be sure to listen to this interview for her savvy words on the importance of keywords and what it's done for her business!

Click here to listen to Linda's great story!

Tips From the Top - eBay Info Show

Looking to make your eBay and e-Commerce sales more profitable? Tune in for valuable tips, tools and tried-and- true techniques from TOP eBay/e-Commerce sellers and providers. Podcast guests are successful eBay and online entrepreneurs who are willing to give you a peek into their world - how they got there and how they've achieved success.

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Breaking News RE: eBay LIVE!!

Just received this info - BREAKING NEWS!



Spot The Rock Star Contest
Are you ready to Choose Success?

The OSI Rock Stars are about to invade eBay Live and YOU can gain insider information to their Success and WIN fabulous prizes!

It’s easy…just find any of these Rock Stars at eBay Live and ask them for a ‘Spot Star’ card (while you are grilling them about their Success Secrets to high DSRs and 15% refunds from eBay). Go to the super secret website address on the card, type in your unique Rock Star number and see if you are a winner! Prizes include a year’s membership to OSI Rock Stars (Value $700+), the hot Flip Video Camera ($170), and many more prizes. Check them out!

Clues will be posted on this site to help you track down those paparazzi-shy Rock Stars. And don’t worry, as we spot them we will be posting that information faster than gossip site TMZ or PerezHilton.

If you spot a Rock Star at Live, we would love to have you send in their picture or a video to contest@SpotTheRockStar.com .

Good luck and have an amazing eBay Live 2008!

Blessings,

Janelle – 80’s Rocker Chick

Visionaire of OSI Rock Stars

What's a Ghost Leg??

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay entrepreneurs with Dany Byrne of Ghost Leg Productions.

Dany is a long time editor, author and webmaster. She maintains one of the longest running PDA eBook websites and is the publisher and editor of Ghost Leg Press.

Dany's company offers multi-media training and services for internet entrepreneurs. Find out how she got into the field and what excellent recommendations she has for eBay sellers that will boost their profits!! You can also get great tips from Dany on a regular basis by reading her blog!

Listen to her fascinating story here .

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay entrepreneurs with Joyce Banbury , perhaps better known in the eBay world as 'danse.'

Joyce is a Certified Education Specialist Trained by eBay - one of only 30 in the world! She is part of the eBay Voices program, received the 'Education Specialist Excellence' award at eBay Live in Boston (June 2007), was selected to participate in Washington on the Hill (Sept 2007) and will be presenting a workshop at eBay Live in Chicago later this month (June 2008).

Joyce has been an entrepreneur since 1970. Hear how her past work experiences have translated into a distinguised eBay career and how family helped shape her eBay destiny. Joyce also shares a very timely eBay tip.

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

While I hope you've been enjoying the talkcasts, I thought it would be fun to actually see one of the Rock Stars!

Today we feature Janieruth and celebrate her success!