

687: $200/Flip: Inside the Return Reselling Side Hustle
14 snips Jul 28, 2025
Matt Lee and Hannah Lee, co-founders of Circle Consulting and resellers through ShareTown, share their successful journey in flipping returned items for impressive profits. They reveal how they consistently earn $200+ per flip, emphasizing the benefits of free inventory and the need for efficient logistics. Matt and Hannah discuss effective marketing strategies and the importance of high-quality visuals for online listings. They also explore the challenges of inventory management and what it takes to transition from a side hustle to a thriving full-time business.
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Initial Skepticism Turns Into Side Hustle
- Matt was skeptical about reselling returned mattresses at first, thinking it sounded like a joke.
- They tried it to pay off debt despite having a busy life with a full-time job and kids.
Return Reselling Helps Everyone
- Return items can't be resold by companies as new, so ShareTown helps individuals resell them.
- This process keeps mattresses out of landfills and provides customers with their money back.
Stage Photos to Boost Sales
- Use high-quality, well-lit photos to stage mattresses and attract buyers.
- Good presentation can make even used items sell faster and for better prices.