Low Bar Podcast The Untapped Business Hiding in Costco’s Returns — Ep. 4
Nov 17, 2025
Shannon Jean, a serial entrepreneur who built multiple seven-figure businesses and teaches liquidation and reselling, breaks down how to source and flip excess inventory from retailers like Costco and Target. He explains where to find deals, why boring products often win, and how to price using data. Expect step-by-step buying tactics, niche selection, and real flip stories that show small starts scaling into big returns.
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Research Before You Buy
- Do research before you buy; learn the real market price on the platform you'll sell on.
- Never buy anything unless you can already document what you can sell it for.
Retailers Constantly Produce Excess Inventory
- Every large retailer has excess inventory from returns, overbuying, or seasonal churn creating constant supply.
- Specialized marketplaces and liquidation buyers exist to move that inventory, making sourcing accessible.
Work Deals Backwards With Data
- Work the deal backward: research sold prices, velocity, and competitors before bidding.
- Use tools to scrape listings and analyze average sale prices to set bid limits.