The Online Auction Princess

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Donna Bond, - the Online Auction Princess - eBay entrepreneur and Education Specialist Trained by eBay.

Donna is winner of the 2007 eBay Education Specialist Excellence Award & has been featured in 'Entrepreneur Magazine' as well as The eBay Success Chronicles and eBay's Secrets Revealed.

This lively interview showcases Donna's sparkling personality as she tells us about her eBay career and gives an exclusive 'scoop' on her future plans!

Don't miss the excellent tips Donna has for sellers as well as a super important strategy for Education Specialists!

You can listen to Donna's interview here.

Buy Services Not Just 'Things' on eBay

People think of eBay when they're looking to buy 'things' but most aren't aware that the site is a great place to purchase 'services.'

On eBay, under the category of 'Specialty Services' are sub-categories such as Advice & Instruction, Artistic Services, eBay Auction Services, Graphic and Logo Design, Printing & Personalization and more - over 11,000 listings!

Among the wide variety offered you can find:
*All sorts of items printed or personalized (great for gifts)
*one of a kind (OOAK) custom designed clothing
*original songs written just for you
*custom web design or logo creation
*a denture/dental online consultation by an expert denturist!!

You may be surprised to learn that you can also purchase personalized training to teach you how to sell on eBay or make your online business more profitable. If this type of service is of interest to you, look for in-person classes in your area offered by an Education Specialist Trained by eBay.

For online training or consultation, you'll want to hire a Certified Education Specialist. Currently there are only 32 in the world. These are individuals who have attained the highest level in the eBay Education Specialist program.

Learn To Sell on eBay - Training / Consultation Service

An eBay & eCommerce Entrepreneur and a Giant Squid

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Stephanie Daugherty of Katiyana's Collectibles.

Stephanie's journey takes her from buying Pokemon cards on eBay to successfully selling custom, hand-made doll and bear clothes on multiple eCommerce sites. A true multi-tasker, Stephanie is a mom, accountant, online vendor and a Giant Squid with over 200 squidoo lenses and squidoo lens designing business!!

Listen here to see how Stephanie does it all!

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Janelle Elms, OSI Rock Stars & eBay

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Janelle Elms, eBay expert, author, entrepreneur and Visionaire of OSI Rock Stars.

You may know Janelle Elms from the popular workshops she offers at eBay Live, from her Online Success Institute newsletters or from her OSI Rock Stars site. However in this interview, Janelle not only shares eBay stories, she gives us insight into what makes her tick. Find out who she considers to be her mentors, why she started OSI Rock Stars, what happens behind the scenes and what she does for fun.

Meet the fascinating and dynamic 'Janelle Elms' in this exclusive interview! You can listen right here.

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: