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The eBay for Business podcast is the number one eBay related podcast and a top e-commerce resource featuring eBay sellers, eBay employees and industry experts. This is the definitive weekly source for the information and inspiration needed to start, run and grow a business on eBay, the world’s most powerful marketplace. Find out more at ebay.com/podcast, reach us at 1-888-723-4630, or podcast@ebay.com.
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Dec 31, 2019 • 58min
eBay for Business - Ep 72 - Jordan Sweetnam Ask Me Anything, eBay for Charity
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! This week, in the Main Story we’ll hear from eBay sellers Shaun Newell and Elizabeth Bennett who tell us about their charitable efforts via eBay for Charity. On Inside eBay Senior Vice President and General Manager, Americas Market Jordan Sweetnam recaps his recent ask me anything on the eBay Community. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 02:11 - The Buzz 15:00 - Inside eBay - Ask Me Anything w/ Jordan Sweetnam 30:14 - Main Story - eBay Charity w/ Brenda Halkias 37:38 - Main Story - eBay Charity w/ Shaun Newell 46:06 - Main Story - eBay Charity w/ Elizabeth Bennett 53:46 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements - ebay.com/announcements eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts ebay.com/sellingonebay explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness eBay Jordan Sweetnam AMA - ebay.com/jordanama eBay for Charity - https://charity.ebay.com/ eBay Seller - Shaun Newell - ebaystores.com/mtwyouth eBay Seller - Elizabeth Bennett - ebaystores.com/africadirect #ebaypodcast

Dec 17, 2019 • 1h 1min
eBay for Business - Ep 71 - End of Year Review, Webinterpret
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! This week, our theme is End of Year Review. In the Main Story Dawn Ralston gives tips on organizing and decluttering. On Inside eBay we’ll learn about Webinterpret from eBay’s Greg Ross Smith and Mark Ellis, VP of Partnerships for Webinterpret. We’ll also have a special segment on tax and bookkeeping tips with Barbara Weltman. As always, we’ll cover topics of conversation from the eBay Community in The Buzz. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 01:31 - The Buzz 16:30 - The Main Story - Declutter w/ Dawn Ralston 32:29 - Inside eBay - Webinterpret w/ Gregg Ross Smith and Mark Ellis 47:55 - Special - Barbara Weltman 56:41 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements - ebay.com/announcements eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts ebay.com/sellingonebay explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness Webinterpret - https://www.webinterpret.com/us/solutions/ebay/ The 2019 Community Holiday Gift Exchange LIKES & DISLIKES Thread - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/The-2019-Community-Holiday-Gift-Exchange-LIKES-amp-DISLIKES/m-p/30432191#M1512755 Seller haggling with the supplier - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Seller-haggling-with-the-supplier/m-p/30487450#M1521050 It's Official I have had more returns in 2019 then all 15 years selling combined - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/It-s-Official-I-have-had-more-returns-in-2019-then-all-15-years/m-p/30489470 Where do I find the sales tax that ebay is collecting from my buyers? - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Seller-Hub/Where-do-I-find-the-sales-tax-that-ebay-is-collecting-from-my/m-p/30349215#M47805 Post Office rates for 2020! - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Seller-Hub/Post-Office-rates-for-2020/m-p/30478595#M49249 bigideasforsmallbusiness.com eBay Seller - divadawnlv - declutterwithdivadawn.com #ebaypodcast

Dec 10, 2019 • 53min
eBay for Business - Ep 70 - Cashing in On End of Year Sales
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! This week, our Cashing in On End of Year Sales series continues. In the Main Story eBay seller Richard Cooley shares his strategies for capturing last minute buyers for end of year sales. On Inside eBay Jeremee Pruitt, Director, Category Management at eBay, takes us into the mind of the holiday shopper. Jen Deal is back with What’s Hot focusing on Winter Gear. We’ll also cover topics of conversation from the eBay Community in The Buzz. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 01:49 - The Buzz 16:30 - The Main Story - EOY Sales with Richard Cooley 32:53 - Inside eBay - Buyer Behavior with Jeremee Pruitt 38:32 - What's Hot - Winter Gear w/ Jen Deal 48:13 - Special - Jordan AMA Announcement 49:36 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements - ebay.com/announcements eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Jordan AMA - ebay.com/jordanama eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts ebay.com/sellingonebay explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness “New "Partner Fee” - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/New-quot-Partner-Fee-quot/m-p/30462674#M1517443 It’s the thieving season - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/its-the-thieving-season/m-p/30458852#M1516825 “Are sellers allowed to inflate shipping charges or change shipping method after buyer pays?” - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Shipping-Returns/Are-sellers-allowed-to-inflate-shipping-charges-or-change/m-p/30468686#M301711 Share your holiday shipping selfie - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Share-your-holiday-shipping-selfie/m-p/30464217#M1517695 eBay Seller - Richard Cooley #ebaypodcast

Dec 3, 2019 • 56min
eBay for Business - Ep 69 - Cashing in On Year-End Sales, Internet Sales Tax Update, New York City UpFront
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, Anitha Chakravarthi, Global Head of Indirect Tax at eBay, joins us with an internet sales tax update. We’ll listen in on some Q&A with eBay sellers Viv Vassar and Adam Wexler from the recent New York City UpFront, and learn how to cash in on year-end sales with Jen Deal and Griff. Of course, we’ll cover topics of conversation from the eBay Community in The Buzz. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 01:36 - The Buzz 14:40 - The Main Story - Excerpts from NYC UpFront Q&A 27:21 - Inside eBay - Cashing in on year end sales 45:18 - Special - IST (Internet Sales Tax) 50:49 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements (ebay.com/announcements) eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness eBay Seller - Viv Vassar eBay Seller - Adam Wexler #ebaypodcast

Nov 26, 2019 • 53min
eBay for Business - Ep 68 - eBay VP Marni Levine, Optiseller, What’s Hot and The Buzz
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, eBay Vice President of Seller Operations and Engagement Marni Levine joins us with an update on her new role, and a Thanksgiving message for sellers. We’ll cover topics of conversation in the Community and on social media in The Buzz. Shannon Jensen discusses Optiseller, a tool to help you quickly identify and correct your existing listings missing key Item specifics, and Jen Deal returns with What’s Hot, selling pre-owned for the holidays. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 02:02 - The Buzz 16:52 - Inside eBay - Interview w/ Marni Levine 28:03 - Optiseller Tool 36:56 - What’s Hot That’s Preowned 48:21 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements (ebay.com/announcements) eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness UPS - ups.com Optiseller (https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Optiseller-New-third-party-tool-to-help-you-identify-listings/ba-p/30324812) Slow sales discussion for sellers. Nov 2019. Will we get our Holiday Rush?? (https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Slow-sales-discussion-for-sellers-Nov-2019-Will-we-get-our/m-p/30399691#M1508113) Internet tax death of ebay (https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Internet-tax-death-of-ebay/m-p/29895420#M1432191) Will NOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA??? (https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Will-NOT-SHIP-TO-CALIFORNIA/m-p/30429172#M1512375) #ebaypodcast

Nov 19, 2019 • 49min
eBay for Business - Ep 67 - Shipping, Packing for the Holidays
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, we focus on shipping and packing for the holidays. As always, The Buzz covers topics of conversation in the Community and on social media. In the Main Story eBay Seller Joey Ruffalo helps us further explore best practices for shipping and packing. On Inside eBay Cindy Aknin from eBay’s Trust team tells us about return strategies for the holidays. New eBay VP Sam Bright has an announcement about eBay’s Jargon Jar, and we’ll hear from Heather Bizzell, Director of Retail Channel Marketing at UPS on shipping and packing for the holiday season. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 02:22 - The Buzz 11:09 - The Main Story - Holiday Shipping & Packing w/ Joey Ruffalo 21:04 - Inside eBay - Returns with Cindy Aknin 29:44 - UPS - Interview with Heather Bizzell, Director of Retail Channel Marketing, UPS 38:45 - Special - Jargon Jar w/ Sam Bright 45:31 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements (ebay.com/announcements) eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts ebay.com/sban explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness UPS - ups.com eBay Returns - ebay.com/returns Holiday Jargon Jar - ebayinc.com/holiday-jargon-jar What is with the zero feedback bidder epidemic? - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/What-is-with-the-zero-feedback-bidder-epidemic/m-p/29348986#M1346634 Angry 3 day weekend customers - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Angry-3-day-weekend-customers-LoL/m-p/30413114#M1510137 Main Reasons eBay Businesses Fail? - https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Main-Reasons-eBay-Businesses-Fail/m-p/30105973#M1464988 eBay Seller - Joey Ruffalo ecom101 Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1470936529 #ebaypodcast

Nov 12, 2019 • 41min
eBay for Business - Ep 66 - Shipping Best Practices
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, we focus on shipping best practices. The Buzz covers topics of conversation in the Community and on social media. In the Main Story eBay seller Lynne Dralle shares her packing and shipping expertise. On Inside eBay we speak with Cathy Foster, Vice President, Global Government Relations who tells us about eBay’s various government relations programs, and how they advocate for sellers. We also introduce a new segment hosted by our very own Dominique Hollins called eBay Cultural Moments. This week, veteran and eBay employee Matt Drazba interviews veteran and eBay seller Liz Grajeda. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 01:54 - The Buzz 09:05- The Main Story - Lynn Dralle - Get it out the Door 20:43 - Inside eBay - GR - Kathy Foster 29:47 - Cultural Moments - Veterans Day 36:33 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements (ebay.com/announcements) eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Weekly Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts ebay.com/sban explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness Office of Veterans Business Development - www.sba.gov/ovdb UPS (ups.com) VetsinTech - www.vetsintech.co eBay Seller - http://thequeenofauctions.com eBay Seller - azulmusicshop Item - 401930038091 - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=401930038091&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&LH_Sold=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=66221&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=1&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&LH_Complete=1&_fosrp=1 #ebaypodcast

Nov 5, 2019 • 59min
eBay for Business - Ep 65 - Get It Out the Door - Shipping
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, we focus on getting it out the door for the holidays with shipping. The Buzz covers topics of conversation in the Community and on social media. In the Main Story eBay seller Robyn Yednock-Haas gives us her insights on holiday shipping and getting it out the door. On Inside eBay Nate Heyward from the eBay Shipping team gives us the eBay perspective on shipping for the holidays. We’ll also answer some seller questions. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 04:30 - The Buzz 10:56 - The Main Story - With Robyn Yedock-Haas 31:11 - Inside eBay - With Nate Heyward 46:55 - Calls / Questions 55:32 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements (ebay.com/announcements) eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness Codeless Coupons (https://ir.ebaystatic.com/pictures/aw/pics/sc/build-your-business/boost-profits/manage-your-promotions/2015-Codeless-Coupon-Module-Seller-Hub-VS_1012.pdf) eBay Returns (https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/service-and-payments/returns.html) Seller Protection Updates (https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/seller-updates/2019-fall/seller-protections.html) ebay.com/usps ebay.com/fedex ebay.com/ups eBay Seller - Robyn Yednock-Haas - grneyedraven ecom101 Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1470936529 #ebaypodcast

Oct 29, 2019 • 47min
eBay for Business - Ep 64 - Promotions That Work for the Holidays
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, we focus on promotions that work for the holidays. As always, the Buzz covers topics of conversation in the Community and on social media. In the Main Story we’ll talk with eBay sellers Liz O’kane and Cyndi Zlotow and get their perspectives on promotions that work, and tips for holiday promotions. Better Know a Seller returns with eBay seller Dov Schreiber, and we’ll also answer seller questions! To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 03:09 - The Buzz 07:13 - Better Know - Interview with Dov Schreiber 13:31 - The Main Story I - Promos that Work w/ Liz O’Kane 24:14 - The Main Story II - Promos that Work w/ Cyndi Zlotow 32:11 - Calls / Questions 42:09 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Seller News Announcements (ebay.com/announcements) eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness eBay's selling practices policy (https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/selling-practices-policy?id=4346) Service metrics (https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/seller-performance-policy/service-metrics-policy?id=4769) Promotions Manager (https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/listing-and-marketing/promotions-manager.html) eBay Seller - Framesandoptics eBay Seller - Coloradoreworn #ebaypodcast

Oct 22, 2019 • 57min
eBay for Business - Ep 63 - Social Strategies for the Holidays
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! On this week’s episode, we focus on social strategies for the holidays. The Buzz covers topics of conversation in the Community and on social media. In the Main Story Tracey Lee Davis of Zing Pop Social Media shares her perspective on what does and doesn’t work when marketing and promoting your business on social media. On Inside eBay Social Media Coach Heidi Warnock tells us how the eBay Social Media team utilizes Facebook to provide information and responses to eBay sellers. Also, Liz Austin discusses how eBay uses social media with Melina Baxter, eBay’s Head of Content Strategy and Social Media. We’ll even answer a seller question! To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 03:41 - The Buzz 11:06 - Inside eBay - Heidi Warnock - Social Coach 17:01 - Inside eBay - Malina Baxter - Social Media 32:01- The Main Story - Tracey Lee Davis - Zing Pop 53:09 - Outro Links / Phone Numbers / Hashtags Mentioned: 888-723-4630 - Call in Line eBay Community - ebay.com/community eBay Community Chat - ebay.com/communitychat eBay Help - ebay.com/help/home eBay Meetups - ebay.com/meetups eBay for Business Podcast - ebay.com/podcast eBay Seller Center - ebay.com/sellercenter eBay Seller Protection - ebay.com/sellerprotection ebay.com/sellingonebay eBay System Status - ebay.com/sts explore.ebay.com facebook.com/eBayForBusiness Internet Sales Tax Help ( ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/taxes-import-charges?id=4121 ) zingpopsocial.com eBay Seller - Ralliroots #ebaypodcast