
Pure Hustle Podcast
Welcome to Pure Hustle Podcast, a place where we discuss how to level up your standard of living through reselling. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced seller, this podcast is for you! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pure-hustle-podcast/support
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Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
Live - Episode 436- eBay’s Latest Updates & Reseller Wins
Mike and Orlando are back with another live reselling update episode! In this week’s discussion, they dive into the latest eBay changes, garage sale finds, and the challenges of reselling in 2024.
🔥 What’s inside this episode?
✔️ Mike’s tax season wrap-up & eBay glitches
✔️ Orlando’s inventory wind-down and moving prep
✔️ Are CRT TVs the next big flip?
✔️ Shadowbanned on eBay?! What happened to Orlando’s son’s store?
✔️ The $5,000 plate at Goodwill & a Van Gogh painting at a garage sale
🚀 Plus, a breakdown of eBay’s January Seller Update
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Jan 30, 2025 • 56min
435: Strategic Sourcing for Resellers
In this episode, Mike and Orlando break down how to source like a pro, whether you're just starting or already an experienced reseller. They discuss why being intentional, staying consistent, and planning ahead are key to building a successful reselling business.
They also share practical strategies like leveraging saved searches, sourcing based on geography, and how to become the expert in your niche. Whether you're sourcing from thrift stores, estate sales, or local groups, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you find better inventory and increase your reselling profits.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 60min
434: Thrifting Wins and Reseller Insights: How to Spot Hidden Deals
In this episode, Mike and Orlando share updates from their reselling journeys, including sourcing challenges, surprising thrift store finds, and estate sales that were just too far away. Orlando opens up about a 30% sales dip and how restarting listing helped tackle death piles, while Mike shares his latest thrift store discoveries.
They dive into the latest reselling news, including eBay’s AI-powered listings and its partnership with Facebook Marketplace, the Fitbit market’s struggles with theft, and Poshmark’s new Loop collaboration. Learn how these developments might impact your reselling strategies and how to stay ahead of the curve.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 55min
433: Why Overpaying is Killing Your Reselling Business"
In this episode, Mike and Orlando dive deep into the importance of keeping costs low in reselling and how your cost of goods (COGs) can make or break your business. They discuss practical strategies for sourcing low-cost inventory, avoiding the psychological traps of overpaying, and calculating total costs to maximize profits.
The hosts also share incredible Hustles of the Week, including a $1,000 sale of a WWII Coca-Cola lithograph, a bulk electronics flip netting over $6,000, and a $140 sale of a vintage ergonomic mouse. Tune in to learn how savvy sourcing and smart pricing strategies can lead to reselling success.
Whether you’re a seasoned reseller or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you grow your business. Don’t miss it!
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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 432: Sales Drop and Scams Rise for Resellers
"In this update episode of Pure Hustle Podcast, Mike and Orlando dive into the latest reselling stories and trends. They discuss their recent experiences at estate sales, listing high-ticket items, and the challenges of post-Q4 sales dips. Key topics include the Smishing scam targeting resellers, eBay’s new buyer fees in the UK, changes in Amazon’s reimbursement policy, and Costco’s shift in book selling. Plus, hear about why January is a prime time to hit the thrift stores!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 45min
EP431: New Year, New Reselling Goals and Strategies
Join us for a special live New Year’s episode of Pure Hustle Podcast! Mike and Orlando reflect on the highs and lows of the past year in reselling and share their goals and plans for the year ahead. From sourcing strategies to scaling up, this episode is all about learning from experience and setting the stage for success.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 37min
Ep 430: Live Reselling Christmas Episode
Welcome to Episode 430 of Pure Hustle Podcast! Mike and Orlando talk about their recent finds and discuss current events in the reselling world. join this special live Christmas episode.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 59min
Ep 429: When Reselling Slows Down: Avoid These Mistakes
Welcome to Episode 429 of Pure Hustle Podcast! Mike and Orlando share actionable tips for staying productive during reselling downtime. From organizing inventory to reflecting on your goals, learn how to turn slow periods into growth opportunities.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 428: Reselling Adventures and Hustles of the Week
Welcome to a live episode of Pure Hustle Podcast! This week, Mike and Orlando share their reselling stories, highlighting the ups and downs of their adventures. Plus, we spotlight incredible Hustles of the Week submitted by our amazing listeners.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 59min
Ep:427 Black Friday Records: Are Small Resellers Losing?
Welcome to Episode 427 of Pure Hustle Podcast! Join Mike and Orlando as they share their latest updates and insights into the ever-changing world of reselling. This week, they discuss the impact of current events like the Canadian postal strike and Amazon mass gating, as well as the biggest Black Friday e-commerce yet. Learn how these changes affect sourcing, shipping, and profitability..
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