Unlocking Profits through Reselling Excess Inventory and Returns

This chapter delves into the opportunities in reselling excess inventory and customer returns from large manufacturers and retailers. It highlights the importance of establishing effective systems and credibility while encouraging listeners to start small by selling personal items to gain experience in the process.

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#569 Want to turn overlooked opportunities into serious profit? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest Shannon Jean — serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and bestselling author — for a masterclass on turning overlooked opportunities into cold, hard cash. Shannon breaks down practical strategies for buying excess inventory, customer returns, and scratch‑and‑dent products at pennies on the dollar, then flipping them for profit on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and beyond. From wholesale furniture and patio sets to appliances, apparel, and even government auctions, Shannon shares actionable tips for finding deals, building systems, and scaling a reselling side hustle — whether you want to make a few thousand dollars or grow a six‑figure business!

What we discuss with Shannon:

+ Turning overlooked opportunities into profit

+ Buying excess inventory at auctions

+ Flipping customer returns for cash

+ Selling on Facebook Marketplace and eBay

+ Building systems to scale reselling

+ Finding high-demand products cheaply

+ Leveraging manifests for smart buying

+ Avoiding emotional bidding and using math

+ Exploring scratch-and-dent appliance deals

+ Using government auctions for unique finds

Thank you, Shannon!