The Business of Reselling

Hosted by Jessica Oman

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Welcome to The Business of Reselling, a podcast to help vintage & collectibles resellers grow their businesses, become full time, scale up, increase profits, and learn more about the lifestyle of 6-figure resellers. Your host Jessica Oman is an MBA graduate and co-owner of Storage Warrior, an online reselling business based in Canada, that was recognized as eBay Canada’s Micro Multi National Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, and we are also eBay 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame inductees. Join me as I try to answer the question: Is it possible to sell $1 million in one year as a vintage & collectibles reseller? To find out, I’ll share selling secrets from million dollar e-commerce sellers, experiment with my own business, share my successes and failures, and – hopefully – sell a million bucks worth of stuff.

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March 31, 202612 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 65: Opting out of eBay EIS - By the Numbers

What is going ON with eBay Canada! So many technical issues, but it's not even the technical issues, it's the lack of accountability and poor communication that once again has us scratching our heads about why we're still leaning into this platform. Anyway, it's been over 3 weeks since we opted out of eBay International Shipping, so I have some data to share - and the results seem pretty clear: Opting OUT of EIS was an excellent decision. Listen in to find out why.ARTICLES & RESOURCES: Episode 64: Why I’m Opting Out of eBay International Shipping https://youtu.be/5GQsGFKb2lo Join Poshmark and get a $15 credit when you sign up with this link: https://posh.mk/eQ3ySfEqp0bStart investing! Sign up with Wealthsimple today: www.wealthsimple.com/invite/SQVVVSGet started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

March 3, 202621 min

Business of Reselling Episode 64: I Screwed Up, But So Has eBay

Rant incoming! You'll have to listen to the whole episode for my spirited rant about all the reasons I opted OUT of eBay International Shipping. But first, I have a confession. I screwed up royally when I moved thousands of listings from eBay dot com over to eBay dot ca. I failed to focus on the parts of my business that I could control, and tried to work with eBay as a tool, but I did it wrong.Find out what I did wrong, but also what eBay has done wrong and how the EIS program is failing Canadian resellers.ARTICLES & RESOURCES: All about eBay International Shipping for Canadians: https://www.ebay.ca/sellercentre/shipping/ebay-international-shippingJoin Poshmark and get a $15 credit when you sign up with this link: https://posh.mk/eQ3ySfEqp0bStart investing! Sign up with Wealthsimple today: www.wealthsimple.com/invite/SQVVVSGet started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

February 3, 202620 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 63: My Own Poshmark Adventures

I've never done an episode about Poshmark before so here it is! When we started using it, why we use it, how much we sell and our Poshmark strategy for 2026. If you're new to Poshmark this is worth a listen! And if you're an experienced Poshmark seller I'd love to hear about how YOU use the platform and what you like about it! Leave a comment :)ARTICLES & RESOURCES: The Business of Reselling Episode 46: Our Unfortunate Experience as eBay Entrepreneurs of the Year: https://youtu.be/kG7lhLjJdRwJoin Poshmark and get a $15 credit when you sign up with this link: https://posh.mk/eQ3ySfEqp0bStart investing! Sign up with Wealthsimple today: www.wealthsimple.com/invite/SQVVVSGet started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

January 20, 202617 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 62: My Take on eBay's New Promoted Listings Policy

eBay has a new Promoted Listings policy, and a LOT of sellers do not like it. Jess gives her take on this new policy, what it means for Canadian sellers, and what she wishes eBay would do instead.ARTICLES & RESOURCES: January BidRush auction video: https://youtu.be/7gJFgtI93KseBay’s new Promoted Listing Policy: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Seller-Announcement-Updates-to-eBay-s-Promoted-Listings-are/ba-p/35311118Justin Resells comments on eBay’s new Promoted Listings policies: https://youtu.be/Lm-UyT79jeg?si=gDLzehhjbPXHJiu1Start investing! Sign up with Wealthsimple today: www.wealthsimple.com/invite/SQVVVSGet started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Bid in our latest BidRush auction! https://bidrush.com/auctions/vancouver-bc-downsizing-x6xga9Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

January 6, 202617 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 61: Millionaire Mindset

It's 2026! Time to reflect on the original goal of the podcast, which was to explore whether or not $1 million a year in revenue was possible in reselling. Jess discusses whether that goal is still realistic for Canadian resellers given the additional barriers we now face, and provides some ideas for diversifying what you can do with your reselling profits to inch closer to that million.ARTICLES & RESOURCES: Episode 1: Goals for the Podcast and for Reselling: https://youtu.be/ULOQ98JnmrI?si=NbT3caC-OrW53yuhEpisode 49: Make your reselling money make money: https://youtu.be/DMGdPjqg80c?si=fhqqN194WvvcG0otHairy Tornado discussing the combination of content creating with reselling: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GCvp6ARBi/Start investing! Sign up with Wealthsimple today: www.wealthsimple.com/invite/SQVVVSGet started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

December 23, 202514 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 60: 2025 In Review

It's my last episode of the year, and it felt fitting to do a quick recap of all the weird stuff that happened this year, from the removal of the de minimis and implementation of tariffs to the US, to our discovery of BidRush and a big pivot to our reselling business.We're looking forward to next year and I will have a BIG announcement early in the year! Stick around for that - I think you're going to like it :)ARTICLES & RESOURCES: Get started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

December 9, 202519 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 59: Rich People are your Target Market

According to a recent episode of Planet Money, the top 20% of earners are responsible for over HALF of consumer spending every month in the US. This trend has accelerated since covid, and shows few signs of changing (unless the stock market totally implodes). So what does this mean for reselling? Listen to today's podcast and find out.ARTICLES & RESOURCES: NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5616629/consumer-sentiment-spending-wealth-gapGet started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Bid in our latest BidRush auction. Ends December 14: https://bidrush.com/auctions/vancouver-bc-downsizing-v56kkfMain web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

November 25, 202522 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 58: Breaking Down the Numbers on eBay US vs. Canada

We're noticing some really interesting trends in listing views and impressions on ebay Canada, and the results are encouraging! Traffic is way, way up and I'm surprised. Jess breaks down her store traffic on eBay US and eBay Canada and tries to figure out what's causing a big bump on the Canadian site. Also check out comments on eBay International Shipping, plus an answer to a listener question!ARTICLES & RESOURCES: Get started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

November 11, 202521 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 57: How Long is Breaking Even Okay?

How long can we tolerate "just breaking even"? Jess provides an update on sales volume (spoiler alert: it's improving...for now) and discusses a slight shift in strategy to try and get back some of our lost USA business. Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Pod.link/businessofresellingAnd 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 & RESOURCES: Get started with BidRush.com! Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and pay just 10% fees instead of 12% - forever.Get business coaching from me! Email hello@storagewarrior.ca to get started.SHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaShop Poshmark: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior

October 28, 202528 min

The Business of Reselling Episode 56: eBay Canada Will Not Save Your Reselling Business

Some of us are going out of business - it's just facts. In this week's episode Jess discusses whether pivoting to the Canadian market is even possible and why eBay Canada alone isn't going to save your reselling business - you have to do more.Jess also highlights the meteoric rise of gold and ruminates on what direction we could take in 2026.Interested in selling with BidRush? Use code STORAGEWARRIOR when you sign up and you'll pay just 10% fees (instead of 12%)! Bidrush.comSHOP WITH US!Main web site: Storagewarrior.caeBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/storagewarriorcanadaPoshmark Store: https://poshmark.ca/closet/storage_warriorFIND US ON SOCIAL:YouTube: The Business of Reselling by Storage Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/@storagewarriorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitablestoragewarriorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storage_warrior