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Absolute ripper video Mel. I love how you are embracing your ADHD and working with yourself and not with whatever is considered best practice. Couldn’t agree more about the impact of emotions on any business but eBay sure has its fair share. I’ve spent days being angry and frustrated about missing stock deals, buying crappy bulk lots, wishing I got items and wishing I didn’t. 😅 being pissed at buyers. As the great Bon Scott said “it’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll”! I love be kind and grace toward yourself and your “mistakes”. I read a book years ago called Failing Forward and that’s what the journey is for me. Stay warm xx

Great advice, as always!

Proof positive!!! What works for one doesnt always work for everyone. It can often take trying something different! Thanks Mel!😊

Do you sell text books

Hi Mel i am binging on your videos.. i learnt a lot and thank you. ❤ from Gold Coast QLD

Did you still list periodically throughout the month? Say if you found a great item while out sourcing? Or did you just save everything to list for July?

You’re so lucky to have Tom he’s very good to you

The US economy is a powerhouse with a diverse range of sectors. The stock market and the dollar have traditionally been safe havens due to their long-term growth and stability. However, potential downturns are part of the economic cycle, and laws are in place to manage defaults and asset seizures. Inflation can be a concern, but remember, certain assets like stocks and Crypto’s acts as a hedge. Long & short-term trading is generally safer, allowing investors to weather market volatility. I have managed to grow a nest egg of around 100k to a decent 432k in the space of a few months... I'm especially grateful to Renee Gilman, , whose deep expertise and traditional trading acumen have been invaluable in this challenging, ever-evolving financial landscape.

Watching videos from two years ago - they’re just popping up on my phone as I’m trying to sort my own hoard of books and it’s great!! Thanks Mel! Love the way you talk about books!! Your resident bibliophile here 💕📚📓📖

I started all over again at 65 years old, and I'm not attractive like you. By the way, your young!

Being Positive is the KEY!! There is Good in all things~~!! ?? That takes time to get!! Good Plan>>> Good job---Thanks.

I really like your videos. If there's one thing I'd suggest is to please please look at the camera.

Great

Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us, you help more people than you know ❤️ Can’t wait for your next drop!

Thank you for the most excellent pep talk. I really needed it!

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Hi Mel - love your videos!!! How do you write a listing from the photos you take? Do you just list the titles and authors or is there another method that you use? I think if I took a bunch of photos to list later, I wouldn’t have a clue what I’m looking at.

You will make it ! You are an amazing strong person ! You are surrounded by your youtube family. 🙏

Fantastic video. I love your info.

That’s a nice place ! Plenty of room and I love the fake grass !

It was very obvious to me you have ADHD…. I have it as well! I’m considering medication finally at 37. (I think I took Ritalin as a kid but it didn’t do much) edit: Vyvanse is what I’m considering. My body reacts poorly to most medications. Unfortunately it’s one of those things you just don’t know until you try it.

I like the quiet and watching you work. You're so smooth

Sounds like you are now controlling your store rather than it controlling (and stressing) you. Well done 😊

This all rings so true and I try to remind myself everyday 😊 it’s nice to hear others experience the same thing.

That’s what is so great about being self employed. You do it the way that works for you and not a fixed set of regulations

Thank you please keep making honest youtube content. Glad you doing well. Give yourself a day off, bless

The best thing about owning a business is you can (and should), hire someone to do the grunge work. Anything that you don't want to do, delegate to an employee. The people you know that do great (tech, thom, chris), all have employees. Where would they be today if tbey didn't? Imagine? Making a lot less money, working harder, not smarter, and getting burned out. Lose the fear associated with hiring an unknown. Maybe talk to Tech about the process. Google articles on delegating work. Imagine having 50 + listings a day and not taking a single photograph, listing a single book, picking and packing a single item. I wanna see you be brave 😊 (and very rich and happy).

YESSS!! Hyper focus for a day or two to set me up for the month has been a game changer for me too!! Ill spend one day drafting listings and one or two days photographing!

Oh Mel, this has been the best video to me. Passed it on to my son. Wake up call to me..stop worrying that not being a huge seller. Set realistic goals so I don't do negative self-talk. Thanks so much for that nugget of gold. Simple...Great Video! You are a joy to watch and listen to.

This is why I watch your videos Mel..loved it..thank you 💖

awesome video Mel, emotions and psychology are a constant process for everyone in some way. I have the opposite thing with the listing haha, I could never sit and do a month worth of listing for hours, thats my brain lol, the daily short batches seem to suit me a lot better,

Sound positive advice keeping it neutral to ease your mind, a very important area to work on. The battle continues, onwards and upwards! Self awareness helps in the process of excellence, thanks Mel always inspired with your content!

Hi Mel! Always click on your videos if I see a new one, want to hear what you have to say. I enjoy listening to your thoughts and journey. I tried to guess what the 1 thing was and I thought ok for me it would either setting up a good inventory system early OR learning about STR and how to buy only good STR (for the most part). But your answer surprised me. I never thought of that, I guess because maybe I'm older and have been through so much life & work experiences. I thought when in my life have I ever felt "over emotional"? Well, one would be dealing with my in-laws. That's all over now - divorced & they passed, except the negative messages they told my children - about me. Can you believe that? My mother would be rolling in her grave at that. We have strong feelings about never bad mouthing a parent to a child, under any circumstances. And secondly, when I began menopause...I suddenly felt "out of control" of my emotions. I wasn't used to it, and shocked by it. I was a female software engineer in a male group on a super important project (one of 2 females and 50 males), and I knew I had to get them under control quickly. So I made appt right away with a doctor, who put me on a hormone therapy for 3 years. It immediately resolved my emotional issues, I had no side effects, no hot flashes, etc. Whew. Then in 3 years I quit the hormone drug therapy (as it can be bad to keep going)..and was so glad I made that choice. I have always been pretty even-keeled I guess so hard to relate: I would be in trouble right now if I did have high low emotions as I just had a slew of issues in the last 2 days: two items I could not find, found one in the wrong bin after 2 days of searching and after I just canceled the order, other one still missing sent message asking if she wants another item no word yet, may cancel tomorrow. I mislabeled a nightgown as a M when it was a L, the lady thankfully had another nightgown she chose instead, I will send a refund for the discount I gave due to my error. I had a woman return an swimsuit she destroyed on purpose, ebay helped me with that, I reported her (in her feedback left for sellers she had over 21 negatives, 5 neutrals) and now a man saying his NFL Jersey is a fake. I tell you it is most certainly not. Again got ebay involved, they saw all my very clear close up photos, they saw a comp I worked off of and compared them and they are backing me in case he takes an action. It's frustrating but I just take my steps. I write down what I have to do. If I can't find an item, I send an email if they want another, if not then I send a refund. If it gives me a ding, so it gives me a ding on my metrics. Shrug. I have really good metrics (perfect) so not too worried. I rarely have any issues ever, just seems these all happened at once. I couldn't help but look up, hey what's going on here? LOL. Soon life will return to normal. Ok back to watching the rest of your video! :-)

you are delightfully funny!

Mel, I'm so inspired. You are a revelation! I'm going to try scheduling now. You've sold me on that 😁. Flexing business style to suit your own personal strengths is part of the joy of Ebay. If you are minded, a video with examples of your previous mistakes and how you have rectified them and the consequences of each would be soooo helpful. Glad you are working savvy with better clothing 😉😘

?? Does it cost another fee when you schedule a listing?

Lolz... you guys are cute. Rock on dudes.

This was a very educational and helpful video Mel.. thank you to you and your guest. ❤

Mel just vlog about anything trust me everyone will enjoy it

Fun vlog! Cant wait to see the next one!

Sage advice. Thank you

It took me a while to learn not to split bundles. Two bad experiences in a row taught me though. One was mad at me for not shipping on a Saturday (she didn't ask me to). The other was mad because she was an international buyer and one of the books she already had and didn't want me to ship it to help with her shipping costs. So, I didn't ship it, except now she was mad because apparently it wouldn't have made a difference. I had no idea because it was sent through the global shipping program, and I told her that. Anyway, that, and the fact that breaking up bundles devalues the bundle. What do I do with the left-over books? So, instead of getting $30 for the bundle, now I'm getting only a fraction of that, and I have left over books that may be worthless now. Anyway, I learned my lesson and quit doing it.

I’d really love to know if you still pickup the discards from the op shop every two weeks. If you do, is there a point where you won’t anymore? Like if dealing with the donating, recycling, etc. just isn’t worth it for you in your business at a certain point or you found better higher quality sources. Thanks Mel!!

I listed 8 bundles of yarn. Lady messages me late at night i want to buy it all. I was like "ok". Then she says " i want to pick certain ones from each bundle" ... ..i told her no thank you. ( Im not redoing all my ads for nonsense like that. )

Love you ❤❤

Great question and perfect answer, and it applies to general life as well❤

Your are so right 20% technical and the rest in my head. You help me by reminding me of that and how it works.

I'm new at reselling. ( June was may 1st anniversary) and I just had my first buyer cuss me out in a message because an item wasn't described as he thought it should be. I was thinking, dang Buddy, you need a hug. 😂😂😂😂

Be proud of what you’ve achieved Mel❣️I’m so glad You Tube is an equal focus - for you because you love it - and for us who love watching. The way you think is a breath of fresh air. Keep being you Mel, and never be afraid that “you” will change if you go on ADHD medications - it will only improve the “you” you are!! And wow, you are already amazing 💙💕😍