Best Jessica Oman Podcasts (2024)

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The Business of Reselling Episode 42: We're Clearing Out and Starting Over 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

We're clearing out and starting over....just like we do 2-3 times a year! In today's episode I'll spill all the details on why we do warehouse sales, how we set them up and why it's SO important to clear out your space periodically so you can be more productive. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling A…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 41: Find Your Why 24:36

4M ago24:36

24:36

Is it important to have a Mission and Vision statement as a reseller, or is it all business hogwash? Listen up to find out IF it matters, WHEN it matters and how knowing your purpose can fire you up to grow your reselling business. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling And don’t forget, we’re always b…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 40: They Tried to Extort Me? 20:10

5M ago20:10

20:10

Feedback extortion: it happens. Seasoned sellers know how to deal with it, but it doesn't make it any less irksome. That's the intro to this week's episode, which is really about BIG PICTURE thinking and looking at strategy vs. tactics in reselling. What's the difference? Do you need both? Which comes first? All those questions and more will be ans…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 39: WTF is this!?!?!!? Researching Stuff You Know Nothing About 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

Had a question from a listener a few weeks ago about pricing and researching items you either know little about or can’t find comparable sold values for. So I’m going to walk you through a few things you can try, some tools you can use and what to do when you’re completely flummoxed. I also have a few mystery items I’ve never been able to identify …

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Returns: Why They Happen and How to Deal with Them as a Canadian Reseller 25:54

6M ago25:54

25:54

Returns are a common part of the reselling business, and understanding how to handle them is crucial for success. In this podcast episode, Jess discusses the reasons why returns happen and provides valuable insights for Canadian resellers. She explores the impact of return rates in different product categories, such as apparel and electronics, and …

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The Business of Reselling Episode 37: What the Point of Goal Setting in Reselling? 20:47

6M ago20:47

20:47

It's the first episode of Season 3 in 2024! To set the year off in a productive way, I'm talking aboat goals - what mine were last year, what we failed at and where we succeeded, and where we want to take Storage Warrior in 2024 as we inch closer to our $1 million sales goal. What about you? Did you achieve the goals you set for yourself last year …

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The Business of Reselling Episode 35: Should We Become Junk Haulers? 16:32

8M ago16:32

16:32

Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Leave a comment on our YouTube channel to be entered to win a free eBay store review from Jess ($150 value)! youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcast This week Jess dives into the idea of acquiring inventory through residential junk hauling and explores the pros and cons of expanding services to scale up the business. …

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The Business of Reselling Episode 34: Top 5 Mistakes Resellers Make for Black Friday 16:15

9M ago16:15

16:15

Black Friday is coming! Don't make these 5 mistakes in your reselling business during this critical sales window. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling And don’t forget, we’re always buying! Hook us up with a great pick in the Pacific Northwest or British Columbia and you’ll receive a gift! ARTICLES &…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 33: Should You Ever Stop Sourcing? 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

I'm back from my Portugal vacation! And super excited to share some details of what I did as well as how the business fared while I was away. And since I've been back, we've been really overwhelmed with inventory which got me thinking, is there ever a time to stop sourcing? Explore the pros and cons of taking a break from sourcing, and lend your ex…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 32: Does Reselling Make You a Hoarder? 30:16

10M ago30:16

30:16

I've got a big dump of updates in this episode and then it's on to a listener question: Does reselling lead to hoarder issues? Let's explore that topic as well as some ways you can get creative with your inventory storage as you scale up. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling And don’t forget, we’re a…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 31: Top 5 Most Annoying People Who Have Yard Sales 22:10

11M ago22:10

22:10

Donate to BC or NWT Fire Relief Efforts Here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/donate-to-charities-responding-to-the-british-columbia-wildfires/ Keeping it light this week with an episode all about the most annoying people who host yard sales. #2 is the person who says NO EARLY BIRDS and then lets in all the early birds. Tune in to find out the rest …

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The Business of Reselling Episode 30: Should Resellers Pay for Branding? 25:10

12M ago25:10

25:10

Today Jess talks all about BRANDING. Do resellers need it? How much should it cost? What will it do for a reselling business? Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling ARTICLES & RESOURCES: Episode 29: Marketing for Resellers https://youtu.be/n-oSsNfsxsA Get your ticket to the BOSS Reseller Remix: https:/…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 29: Promote, Promote, Promote 33:36

1y ago33:36

33:36

Promotions and marketing episode! It's so hard to determine the best way to promote your items, whether on eBay or any other platform. How much do you spend? How do you track the results? How do you know what works? This week Jess dives into all this and more, in the context of the Marketing Mix - also known as the 4 P's of Marketing. Lots of juicy…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 28: Update & Summer Strategy 27:55

1y ago27:55

27:55

It's been a few weeks since the last episode so this one is just an update on what's going on with our business and our lives, a recap of our vacation / picking trip in the USA as well as some tips on how to survive the dreaded SUMMER SLOWDOWN! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling Start Selling on eB…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 26: Reseller Stigma, How to Handle Haters 26:04

1y ago26:04

26:04

It's frustrating that in our reseller business there are people who just don't like what we do. Most of the time, experiences are positive, but some people feel there is a bit of a stigma about reselling - that it's gross, or dirty, or someone dishonest. In this episode Jess explores the psychology behind that behavior as well as some GREAT stories…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 25: Taxes and Books and Receipts, Oh My! 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

27:09

So it’s tax time and you might be pulling your hair out trying to figure out what numbers to put where in your tax return. And I recently had a question from a listener asking me to do an episode on “What organizing your books looks like from a business standpoint. Everything from inventory to taxes to receipts and any programs you use to make life…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 24: Limiting Beliefs and Your Business 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

This week learn about limiting beliefs: what they are, how to recognize them, how to shift your thinking. Jess shares some of her deeply personal limiting beliefs, both ones that she's dealt with, and others that still constrain. How does this matter to your reselling business? You might be keeping yourself from growing your business and not even k…

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Just the Tip: You Don't Need ChatGPT 5:18

1+ y ago5:18

5:18

In this week's just the tip, I'm challenging resellers NOT to get caught up in the bright shiny object that is ChatGPT, and offer a different solution for getting listings done faster. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofreselling ARTICLES & RESOURCES: Practice Your Typing Speed: TypingTest.com OTHER LINKS: S…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 23: Scale Up with Bulk Buys 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

32:51

This week's episode is all about Bulk Buys, or Volume Purchasing! But first, Jess dives into her first "month in review" update with a quick talk about how Storage Warrior did in January. Want more updates like this? Leave a comment on our YouTube channel and ask for more! Buying in bulk is critical to scaling up your reselling business and it's re…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 22: Let's Talk Shipping 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

Based on listener requests, I'm doing this week's episode on all things shipping! Specifically, why Canadians are at a disadvantage when it comes to shipping (especially rural Canadians) and how we can ALL think about shipping strategically to both please our buyers and make sure we aren't losing a ton of money. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere yo…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 21: I'm Back! 24:59

1+ y ago24:59

24:59

I'm finally back with my first episode of 2023! I got a late start on things after losing my dearest little furbaby early in the year, but we're finding a path forward and it feels really good to be getting back into the content creation routine. I have a variety of topics to chat about this week including how a lack of systems failed us during har…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 20: Just the Tip - Set Goals & Create Systems 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

13:43

As we wrap up 2022, Jess has some tips for you on how to frame your 2023 business goals in terms of the systems you'll create to help you achieve them. It's one thing to set a goal, but it's really hard to achieve it if you aren't seeking incremental improvements all the time to help you get there. And that means creating processes and systems that…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 19: This Buyer Called Me a Scammer 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

In today's episode, Jess explores why some people act rude and aggressive online and how it might affect your business and your feelings towards it. Recently Jess was called a scammer for selling in US dollars despite being in Canada, with the buyer implying that it was illegal to do so (it isn't). The person took their complaints away from eBay an…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 18 - Just the Tip: Try This Sneaky Cyber Week Sales Tactic 7:23

1+ y ago7:23

7:23

It's Giving Tuesday! Today Jess recaps a fun night at the Binners' Project fundraising event and gives you "one weird trick" to boost your sales this week. Try it!ARTICLES & RESOURCES:Donate to the Binners Project: https://www.binnersproject.org/donate.htmlCheck out this new video about the Binners Project including a spotlight on binners and their…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 17: Miscellaneous Thoughts on Reselling, Helping Others and more 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

23:01

I wasn't really feeling psyched about any of the episode ideas I have in my list of potential episodes so instead this episode is about what's going on in our business at the present moment, what we're working on, how Black Friday sales are going but most importantly I want to talk about my favorite non-profit called Binners Project and what they'r…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 16: eBay Promotions Experiment (VIDEO episode) 11:24

1+ y ago11:24

11:24

This is a video episode! You'll get the most out of it if you watch it on YouTube. This week Jess runs an experiment to determine once and for all, the difference between Volume Pricing and Order Discounts on eBay. eBay's marketing tools are a great way to get more sales this holiday season - so this week's episode goes hand in hand with Episodes 1…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 15: Maximize Your Holiday Sales 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

As a followup to Episode 14 that was all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales strategies, this week we have a full episode on maximizing your sales during the holiday season. Jess dives into some forecasts about consumer spending at the end of 2022, and looks at what researchers say are going to be the big trends of this year's shopping season…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 14: Just the Tip - Black Friday Selling Strategies 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

What's your Black Friday strategy? In this week's Just the Tip episode, we're talking about all the stress, anxiety and discounts associated with Black Friday and how you might be able to bring some of the key aspects that make in-person Black Friday sales successful into your online reselling business to have a great Black Friday sales weekend. Su…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 13: The Benefits of Networking 30:23

1+ y ago30:23

30:23

Here's your recap from the BOSS Reseller Remix and a whole episode on the benefits of networking with resellers and other business owners! It was an amazing week in Las Vegas, where I met hundreds of other resellers. It was an amazing feeling getting out of my bubble and talking business with so many likeminded people. What's great about networking…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 12: Just the Tip - Raise Your Prices 11:19

2y ago11:19

11:19

In this week's "Just the Tip" episode, Jess discusses why you should consider raising your prices. Whether it's a 5% increase, a 10% increase or more, there are two big reasons why it's a good idea to evaluate your pricing: 1) Inflation is real, and everyone's expenses are up, including yours; 2) Perceived value, where consumers may choose NOT to b…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 11: 6 Tips for Scaling Your eCommerce Business to 6 Figures and Beyond 21:28

2y ago21:28

21:28

Heads up! This is a video episode. If you're listening on Spotify, Apple or another podcatcher, you won't be able to see the slides. Check it out on YouTube instead! https://youtu.be/Cioq4hgKEG4For Episode 11 (our first video episode!), Jess is taking a quick break from her ongoing series on sourcing, to review her 6 Tips for Scaling your Reselling…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 10 - Just the Tip: Sourcing on Vacation 10:44

2y ago10:44

10:44

In this week's brief Just the Tip episode, Jess discusses how to keep sourcing while on vacation. Yes you can go to yard and estate sales, but there's another great sourcing method you can use on vacation, that can have fantastic results! Listen to find out what it is, why it works, and how it won't jeopardize your rest and relaxation. Also, join J…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 9: Push and Pull - Sourcing Proactively for Better Inventory 30:15

2y ago30:15

30:15

Have you heard of "push" and "pull" strategies in supply chain management or in marketing? You might be wondering what this has to do with your reselling business or with sourcing, so bear with me. It's important! In the continuation of my series on sourcing strategies for 6 figure sales, I’m going to share how some proactive measures for finding i…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 8 - Just the Tip: Negotiating Bulk Deals 13:51

2y ago13:51

13:51

In this week's "Just the Tip" episode, Jess is talking about the art of negotiation. This episode continues the ongoing series Sourcing Strategies for 6-Figure Sales, covering all aspects of sourcing inventory for your reselling business. Sometimes it can be intimidating to start looking for bigger inventory hauls, so what do you do when you find y…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 7: Sourcing for 6-Figure Sales (Part 1) 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

This is Part 1 of a series on Sourcing Strategies for 6-Figure Sales (and beyond). I'm not sure how many episodes will be in this series, so I'll just keep doing episodes until it seems like I've covered just about everything.Lots of resellers might tell you to source better items to grow your business, but what does that mean? How do you do it? Wh…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 6: Just the Tip - Should Canadians List on .ca or .com? 12:01

2y ago12:01

12:01

On this week's Just the Tip, Jess discusses a sticking point for Canadian sellers - whether to list on ebay.ca or .com. Spoiler alert - .com is almost always better, but it has a few drawbacks too. Jess shares what Storage Warrior does to get more USA sales without excluding Canadians, and shares some of the benefits of listing on .ca too.This epis…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 5: Successful Reselling During Massive Inflation 35:20

2y ago35:20

35:20

This week Jess is discussing how to continue to be a successful reseller in spite of massive inflation and a possible looming recession. After defining what inflation means and how it affects consumer spending, Jess dives into how it might affect resellers specifically, and what we can all try in order to keep our businesses healthy over what could…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 4: Just the Tip - Building an Email List 13:20

2y ago13:20

13:20

Online sales down, resellers? It's time to try some new marketing tactics. Today’s Just the Tip is about Audience building, specifically using an email list to market your eBay or online store. Jess discusses how email marketing works for Storage Warrior, how their email marketing system is structured, and what services they use to grow and nurture…

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The Business of Reselling Episode 3: How to Say No 23:56

2y ago23:56

23:56

In this week’s episode we’re talking all about how to say no to unreasonable requests. We’ll look at some of the psychology behind why we have trouble saying no and Jess will offer some suggestions on how you can practice saying no when you need to. Also, why learning to say no will make you more money!…

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Business of Reselling Episode 2: Just the Tip - Revising Your Listings 10:25

2y ago10:25

10:25

In Episode 2, our first “Just the Tip” episode, I’ll share tips for how I revise older listings to improve conversion and sales. I have 5 things for you to look at: the title, the pictures, the description, the language, and other item specifics. Try these 5 revisions to your listings and increase your sales!Here are the 5 things to review when rev…

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Business of Reselling: Episode 1 33:44

2y ago33:44

33:44

It's the very first episode! To help listeners get to know me, I'll be doing some storytelling about how we got started with reselling, some of the interesting things that have happened along our journey. I have some big goals for the business and the podcast to share with you as well. Also: is it a good idea to start a podcast about reselling $1 m…

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Business of Reselling: Episode Zero 10:20

2y ago10:20

10:20

In Episode 0, you'll meet your host Jessica, find out what this podcast is all about and why it exists, and get the chance to share your ideas for upcoming episodes! Get the lowdown on episode length, frequency and style, learn a bit about Jessica and her business Storage Warrior, and start thinking about what YOU want to learn about reselling that…

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