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: https://www.ebay.com/str/chilingems
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 032
Shannon’s eBay Store: Brickeology - https://www.ebay.com/str/brickeology
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 grow her business.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 031
Lauren’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/roundtwoavenue
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 030
David’s eBay Store
https://www.ebay.com/str/allwhowandertrading
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 029
Salvation Army Austin TX eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/thesalvationarmyaustintx
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 028
Michelle’s eBay Store: Emmi’s Closet - https://www.ebay.com/str/shopemmiscloset
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 027
Greg’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/bidmentor
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 026
Ashley’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/millennialmouse
Ashley’s Links - https://www.millennialmouse.com
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 your business.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 025
Aaron’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/ottensmannsshop
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 024
Mayumi’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/mydpinsandcollectibles
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 023
One4Silver eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/one4silver
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 she gives back with eBay for Charity.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 022
Malena’s eBay store - https://www.ebay.com/str/malenasvintageboutique
MsMalena TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@msmalenasvintage
Silver Site - https://www.925-1000.com
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 021
Caroline’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/thebirkinfairy
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 020
So Much Sole Sneakers - https://www.ebay.com/str/somuchsolesneakers
Pickin Wildflowers Resellers - https://www.ebay.com/str/pickinwildflowersresellers
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 019
Shari Smith’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/7daysale4u
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 part of success.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 018
Dexter’s eBay Store: Shoebiz - https://www.ebay.com/str/shoebiz
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 017
Glen’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/retrosportsandpopcultureguru
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 016
Lux Addicts’ eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/luxaddicts
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 thriving business with buyers in over 32 countries.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 015
Rich’s eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/timetitans
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/
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 evolved into a thriving business with buyers in over 32 countries.
Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com.
New links for Ep 014
Dominic’s eBay Listings - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=166193238462&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&_ssn=dm_onlinesales
Recurring links
eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast
https://pixabay.com/music/id-9837/