Side Hustle School

Ep. 3043 - TBT: From Cracked Screens to Tech Buyback Business

May 1, 2025
A college student turned their passion for fixing cracked screens into a thriving tech buyback platform. By identifying market needs and strategic partnerships, they achieved monthly inventories exceeding $20,000. The journey highlights the evolution from a small repair venture to scalable success, showcasing the importance of business identity and adaptation in a competitive market.
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ANECDOTE

From Cracked Screen to Business

  • Jason started his side hustle fixing a cracked phone screen for his roommate after learning from YouTube tutorials.
  • This simple beginning grew into a business turning over $20,000 in inventory monthly by buying, refurbishing, and reselling devices.
ADVICE

Scaling With Systems and Partners

  • Use a structured system for quotes, scheduling, and tracking to scale buyback services.
  • Partner with local businesses for bulk buybacks to secure steady inventory and upscale product quality.
INSIGHT

Algorithm and Repair Strategy Insight

  • Creating a pricing algorithm that factors repair costs and market trends enables instant, profitable offers.
  • Strategically refurbish or harvest parts based on damage to optimize resource use and profitability.
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