Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Meet Dave White of eBay and Beyond Radio

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Dave White.

As host of the highly regarded news and live talk radio program eBay and Beyond: Basics to Business, Dave has his finger on the pulse of eBay and online selling. In addition to the radio program, Dave is a blogger and founder of the 'eCommerce Marketing Radio Network.'

This podcast covers a multitude of information about
- the recent changes on eBay
- the value of selling on multiple sites
- using social networking to increase visibility
- how to determine what's working
- the 'must have' personality trait to be a successful entrepreneur
- the importance of research
- who should be on your support team and
- what to know when turning your online selling from a hobby into a business.

On a more personal note Dave explains how, 10 years ago, he decided to quit his full-time job as a paramedic to sell full-time on eBay and the track his career has taken since then.

Lots of great info in this podcast and you can listen to it all right here!

Friday, September 19, 2008

You’re No One If You’re Not On Twitter – the Twitter song

By now many of you know I'm on the social networking site called Twitter (http://twitter.com/thesavvyseller).

Just found out that there's a Twitter song. Enjoy!

You’re No One If You’re Not On Twitter – the Twitter song

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Multi-Channel Selling and a Windmill

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Richard Kuipers.

Richard is a 'Professional Online Seller' and blogger. He is a Silver level eBay Powerseller but also sells on his own website, Amazon, uBid, eBid, Bluejay and iOffer. Earlier this year Richard left his full-time job to sell online full-time.

Listen to the many tips and techniques Richard shares - including how to work with a dropshipper, how to buy on eBay and then resell the item there plus how to best handle questions from a potential buyer. And, of course, why his business is called 'Windmill Trading!'

You can listen here!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

If You Live In Or Near Kansas -

A convention for eBay / eCommerce sellers is being held in Kansas on Oct 3 & 4, 2008.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Joyce Banbury, conference organizer, about the event. This Kansas Jubilee is the first of what will be other annual events held around the country.

There will be numerous workshops on both days on topics of interest to eBay and eCommerce sellers. The speakers are well-known experts in the eBay community and include Jim Griffith from eBay and Jason Minor from PayPal.

For all the details, be sure to listen here.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Meet Bobbi Miller of Seacoast Bargains

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Bobbi Miller. Bobbie is an eBay Powerseller and an Education Specialist Trained by eBay.

Bobbi's eBay store is called Seacoast Bargains. She carries the 'Life is Good' product line as well as antiques and collectibles.

Bobbi works full-time as a Medical Social Worker and sells on eBay part-time. She shares her tips on the importance of having a business plan and setting goals - both of which have allowed her to achieve and maintain Powerseller status.

Click here to learn how Bobbi follows her dream and keeps the 'fun' in her business!

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

John Lawson, colderICE & 3rd Power Outlet

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with John Lawson, founder and CEO of 3rd Power Outlet.

John is a multi-tasking entrepreneur who is a platinum eBay PowerSeller, Education Specialist Trained by eBay, blogger , podcast host, eCommerce expert and the first African-American member of PeSA (Professional eBay Sellers Association).

In this interview John answers listener questions, explains how negative comments can help your business and shares his thoughts on free shipping, Best Match and how to handle the recent changes on ebay.

You can listen to John's informative interview here but if you want to hear him live, you can find him at the RocketPlace conference in Las Vegas later this month where he will be a speaker.

You can learn more about John's business (and vote for it) at Startup Nation's Home-Based 100 Competition.

Don't miss John Lawson's 'Tips From the Top' interview !
 
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