I first started reselling in my 20s. But then university, life and everything took over. I restarted reselling again in my 40s. I have to tell you. In your 40s, we just stop caring about people's opinions of us. We want independence. We just realized that the only opinion that matters is the one we have of ourselves. I love these videos.
Confidence is a skill you just have to keep working on. I have watched you grow immensely. Good for your daughter to have confidence to talk with you about it. Love your work videos. Did you find that book you were looking for for the multi order?
I love (and prefer) your work with me videos. Chat as little or much as you want. I'd happily watch a live stream of you doing photos or pick and pack work. Live streams would mean no editing for you and they needn't be live/interactive Q&A sessions. You could perhaps include answers to questions from the comments section etc while you chat. I do miss your live streams! Just watching the first few minutes of this video so far has me motivated to photograph some stock which is the part of listing I loathe. Sourcing and road trips vidoes etc are less interesting to me simply because this aspect of reselling is so specific to one's location, however I appreciate lots of people love them and I always let them play through to help clock up the views. But the packing videos and seeing what sold and for how much is something that can resonate for all Australian sellers. Great to see you back on air and into the swing of things again ♥
overtalking and oversharing is definitely an anxiety symptom. Its also a symptom of loneliness because when you find someone who will listen it all just tumbles out x I'm almost 50 and still shy but slowly becoming more detached from societies expectations x i cant sleep without my fan lol - even in the middle of winter.
Love these types of videos Mel! My confidence dips when sales drop off. I list consistently and when I have no stock, I end relist while adjusting the price. I list good quality items but sometimes it’s just the environment of the world right now, being after Xmas and new years. I keep going because I know it will kick off eventually! Keep hustling and listing!
Technsports always says "where not in business for a day". The sales will dip up and down but it's how they all even out. But as resellers whose income can dip, it's important to have some extra money saved in the business account for those times when it's lower.
Hey, Mel great video. When doing your videos, whether long or short talk when you want to talk. Walk away from the camera. Do what you have to do and come back and don't worry about it if you're gonna do any work with me videos. The whole point is. We're supposed to be with you while you're working, so we don't want you to be making up videos when you got stuff to do and the subject was good and applicable. Everything you said was true and on point. Thanks for content.👍🇨🇦
I don't mind at all that you work while you talk. I wait to watch until it's my listing time in the evenings, and I don't feel so guilty about not watching the video part, and it's not such a lonely process. So - we all win! Thanks, Mel!
You’re a great motivator so I’d love for more of these videos to come also. Hopefully they are a little easier to edit and hopefully you can share more. I don’t sell books, but the information you share translate to so much that I’m always waiting for the next video to drop.
I had a actress I was stage managing say to me once her momma told her not everyone is going to like you and you are not going to like everyone. I've pasted this on to my kids. And it is true.
OMG i have juat laughed as you have talked me and you are the same age had kids around the same age and you literally could be talking about me, over talking when anxious, being shy when younger, people thinking we are confident because of what we do. It has made me chuckle. Just remember you are amazing 😍
I’m watching this while laying in bed in Los Angeles where the fires are raging. I learned an Aussie term tonight, “whipper snipping.” Sounds so funny to hear this.
I feel for you. These fires were so preventable. It's just so unfortunate that politicians who are Luddites are running the show there. Hope your own house is safe.
Hi Mel! Loved the mills and boon bundles ! And I don’t read romance and I am in the USA 🤣. FYI, the first bundle you did on this video, you took out a duplicate but your first photo of the stack had the double in it. I don’t want you to have a wrong description in case someone says there were not enough. Keep the 5 star rating!
Hi Mel, I listen to your videos twice... one time I pay attention and then I watch again as company while I work... I love your videos, keep up the good work!! Sending a HELLO from MN, USA
I want to see your videos as often as you can put them out. They don’t have to be perfectly edited and polished. I learn from you just by watching and listening! For example I was so excited to see how you wrap those bundles!! It’s a small thing but I have often wondered how you wrap those bundles of multi stacks all together in one. I envisioned books tumbling everywhere as you tried to balance multiple stacks of books and get wrapping around them. Now I know!!!! Easy peasy!!!!
Hi Mel, I really like these work and talk Vidios. Felt like you were talking to me today. Thanks for the confidence building session. Instead of sitting and eating I was up and cleaning my craft room while watching you. I have been thinking of getting my Ebay business going again (not Books). I might have the confidence now. Might have to binge watch more of your inspiration. Thanks CJ
I was very much like you as a kid and into my late 20s. I then had a seasonal job where I worked hard and had a supervisor who thought I could do anything. She changed my life. I ended up doing things I had never dreamed I would do. I will still never be the life of the party but can hold my own. I'm enjoying the frequent videos but don't wear yourself out.🇨🇦
I've used white noise apps before to help me with anxiety. Used to need them a lot more several years ago, I also have trouble with my ears and tinnitus, the white noise helps a lot. Fortunately I think having my sweet dog by my side has been calming for me now. 💖
Great video, Mel. Head down and keep working and don't worry about the mass of books you have to process - you are working fast and efficiently and you'll process through them in good time and worrying about it will not make it happen any faster. And as you said for hiring help - it will happen when you can get to it. Giving your working situation, it's essential you find someone you can trust and are compatible with.
First time writing! I have respect watching all you’ve been thru/ accomplished! Great role model for your girls, and rest of us. Loved your talk on confidence! Never occurred to me it can be “ practiced” you GO GIRL…..LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, your awesome😍
Mel, you need to raise the height of your photography desk, you are not doing your back any favours, I can feel every movement with you squatting down to take the photos
You do you ... if you need to work and talk go for it. Ive always enjoyed your videos where your busy ... love watching the process you do things. :) I dont always watch every video but i've been coming back and checking in with your content for over two years now and your an inspiration.
Thank you mel for another great video ❤i loved the pep talk on confidence one i struggle with because i am an introvert and like to be myself but i am still working on it 😊 best wishes and love from the states ❤❤❤❤
my nan used to write her name on the Mills and Boon books after she read them as well as many of her friends, I'm guessing they used to share them around. She used to have a few shelves full of the books.
Lying here in Qld, a tropical thunder and lightning storm. No power, full on blackout. Listening to you waiting for the power to return. Thankyou for keeping me company lol. Great work. Cheers Teresa
I take all my pics with the eBay app, and save as drafts. Then later, I complete the drafts on my desktop. I've tried different ways, it just works best for me.
You end up getting to a point as you age where you could careless what others think and you just need to live your life. I’m in my 40’s also and I’m at the point now. 😂
I have been looking forward to watching you start sorting through the cages. I have noticed the last couple of videos you say you have gone through another cage…I think it would be fun like it is to watch your sped up pick and packs to have you just set a camera up and we watch you sort it out. I do appreciate you are overwhelmed with time and Tom needing the cages fast. Just missed watching you do this part.
I will have more cage videos coming but sorting through the fiction cages is boring to film as most of the fiction is not fiction I want to keep. The gardening cage was good. Thom is dropping another few cages in today so hopefully they will be non fiction and I will make some more filming videos doing that.
@ Thanks for replying! (P.S.: I think your childhood dollhouse may be your new warehouse mascot! I keep seeing it up on the shelf while you do your photography videos! )🤗
Hi Mel....just a quick tip for you regarding how to lower your stress, anxiety before sleep.....a teaspoon of peanut butter!!!!! It really works. Try it ( if you're not allergic)....wishes from Athens Greece 🧿💙🇬🇷
Hi Mel! I love to get my work done with you. Like to get my listings done and then I can have a video on. Sales have been good one day and ok the next day...roller coaster! It is what it is. LOL Have a super day and envious of your warm weather.
Hello from South Carolina. Love hanging out and hearing your thoughts. I am a reseller, but not of books. I know you were always learning new things when it comes to grow in your business and I’m so grateful when you share your new found knowledge. God bless and Godspeed.
Listening while working. Confidence is a big one for sure. I think many resellers are actually introverts. I love these videos, watching you work while I work, LOL. Still watching/listening.
Yes, I agree many are introverts and why we like working from home and on our own. Many watch TH-cam for company so they don't feel alone as many of our friends and family don't really even understand what we do.
Mel, a lot of people would not have the guts to start their own business or appear every day on video...! I enjoy listening to your trails and tribulations as a professional bookseller...! I find it all fascinating perhaps because I've dreamed of opening my own bookstore someday...! So very cool to have you around sharing your views! Thanks and best of luck with all the latest changes...!
Never let fear stop you from trying something you want to do. Nobody gets to their deathbed regretting something they tried. Only what they wish they had.
Hi Mel. Like this format for a video. Although you looked mega busy, you also looked relaxed too. Take each day as it comes and you will fly through the crates.
Ohh yea, I like some kind of background noise while sleeping, rain is the best. Just found your channel and enjoying it greatly. I am a reseller in Texas.
Needed this pep talk today! 😊 Thank you Mel! Also have you heard of or tried brown noise? Similar to white noise but for those of us with ADHD its a different frequency that is also helpful when feeling anxious or falling asleep… highly recommend giving it a listen.
So I'm a professional engineer. Alot of times I am asked to give young engineers advice. I always tell them to learn to be confident. For me having confidence is not being afraid to speak up and admit when you don't know something and to ask for help. Never pretend you know something you don't because you are afraid to admit you don't know it. Be confident and speak up, learn, etc. People respect you more for that than pretending. 90% of the time they'll know anyway. Also when interviewed alot of times people will ask what is your biggest strength, and I always say my confidence. I'm confident enough in myself to not be afraid to ask and speak up and admit when I don't know something. Engineers have such a reputation for being arrogant, etc. So when operators or maintenance staff (I work in water and wastewater) realize I am willing to admit I don't know everything and I will ask and listen, they respect that (and frankly feel respected themselves). This has helped me so much, I can't even measure it.
Another great video Mel 😊. I love watching any of your videos and it's a great inspiration for me and my eBay store. Also for some reason I found the Exhibition Poultry book hilarious 😂🤣 🦃🐔🐓... I've saved it on my eBay watchlist, just willing it to sell for you!
I was painfully shy as a child, young adult and in my 20's... now that I'm much, much older and have worked many jobs in customer service and now just doing my reselling... shy no more 😂 ... we do care less abt strangers opinions of us as we get older. Love this style of video! Thank you!
Lol 😂. I am also expanding my eBay business and working so so hard and so tired through quarter 4. Ive had to rework my home office and warehouse space so many times while also managing everyday family life. I’m rooting for you Mel. Its like if Mel can do it so can I. But you really made me laugh today because when you said sometimes its a real sh@t show in here I so laughed… I literally was in my office thinking the same about my business today. You go girl! We can do this. Thanks for sharing your struggles and your successes.
Listing while you are taking photos!! I’m so happy you are smiling and laughing again!! I love your videos and look forward to them!! Keep up the great work Mel!! Oh ~ it is a really bad habit but I sleep with my television on!! 📺 ~Tammy from America
We have something called toast masters in the US. It is to help people be more confident in giving speeches and impromptu public talking. I think they are located in Australia also, so maybe check into that for Maisy.
Yes! We do have something similar here I think. I might see if there is one specifically for teens. I remember my brother went to similar toastmaster networking events many years ago. My brother is very confident now and very successful in business.
Love this video, everything is bang on! Maybe you need a staff member, but maybe you don’t... there’s pluses and minuses, if you keep it solo you keep all the profits, I’m growing my business but only to as much I can do solo, I want to keep control of it and there are so many on costs hiring people, they would make more than me. You do you 🙂
Hi Mel! Love watching how you're working. It's probably helpful for you, too, to get other people's thoughts on your processes and workflow 🤩 How are you getting on with the stock take? Would love to see any issues that you've found and how you're moving over to the new skew system.. Keep up the good work x 😍
I can relate. Coming from another burnout champion, please be careful not to overdo it with doubling your sales. A lot can be said for gradual growth, I have had some spectacular burnouts after setting the bar too high 😅
Have you thought about hiring a video editor to take that tasking off your plate? It is sort of similar situation as prepping and painting your office that you outsourced. Sure you can do it but your time is better spent building and working on growing your business. Always enjoy your videos. New full time reseller here myself.
Thanks mel for the chit chat about confidence and i will work at it as i lack confidence i no it held me back for too many years im nearly sixty and we never to late to learn a new skill and small steps eventually gets to the top of a mountain so reallt appreciate this video thank you mel❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You don't have to grade books as "Acceptable" just because they have writing inside the cover or on the FEP. Even in "Like New", neat writing inside the cover is allowed. It's only on the text pages that highlighting, underlining and writing make it "Acceptable". From eBay: "Like New … There may be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover."
My 9 year old granddaughter has a fan on all the time to get to sleep. I draw the line when she stays at mine .I don't like the cold air lol. That's when she puts rain noise on her fone. Enjoying yr videos mel
This is something I need to work on as I build my eBay business but just in life in general. I’m 47 and feel like I’m just really kicking off in life 😂
Today I just accept sum offers the normally I would have counter. N I think that has resulted in the next 5 sales that I got today (I'm a small reseller n 7 days in less then one day isn't normal)
you need to find someone to help you edit Mel! Hopefully it would help with a steady stream of content and improve the time you could spend in your store
You can search marketplace and liquidation companies in your city area... sellers don't share their contact information as that is their own connection! It takes time to build these type of relationships! 😊 Have a great week! Joe Bee 🐝 from 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 Canada!
Too bad that table with all those gardening books isn't a rolling table. You could just roll it to the photography station and when you finish just roll it back. Really enjoyed your thoughts on confidence. Excellent topic. I took notes and I am looking further into the topic. Thanks!
SHIT-SHOW 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣Love that, had to stop and let you know. No stress for sure. Different strokes for different folks and always a new season. Some come and go for seasons.
Hello! I've always wondered if you erase the inside of the bundles before you wrap them together? When I've watched your packing videos I never see you undo them before putting them in the mailer. Weird question, I know. ❤😂😂😂❤
It's a great question! Yes I do! (occasionally I do forget though on the bundles but I try not to lol). Before the bundles are bought over to the photo table to photograph I erase the pencil normally on the packing bench. On my new prep area I have put a little caddy with erasers, scissors, pens and stuff so I can do it there on the prep table. It's also another reason bundles take longer. It's much easier to photograph individual books.
@backfromburnout thank you for answering my crazy question! I am so loving the frequency of your videos! Wish I was there to help you! It looks like so much fun! I work for Amazon as a packer so it's funny to me how much I enjoy watching you pack... Like don't I get enough of that already? 😂😂😂
I first started reselling in my 20s. But then university, life and everything took over. I restarted reselling again in my 40s. I have to tell you. In your 40s, we just stop caring about people's opinions of us. We want independence. We just realized that the only opinion that matters is the one we have of ourselves. I love these videos.
Confidence is a skill you just have to keep working on. I have watched you grow immensely. Good for your daughter to have confidence to talk with you about it. Love your work videos. Did you find that book you were looking for for the multi order?
I listen to you when I am awake at night. You are good company 😊
You are honestly an inspiration. So glad you are back at it. We'll done! You are doing awesome!
Thank you for watching!
I love (and prefer) your work with me videos. Chat as little or much as you want. I'd happily watch a live stream of you doing photos or pick and pack work. Live streams would mean no editing for you and they needn't be live/interactive Q&A sessions. You could perhaps include answers to questions from the comments section etc while you chat. I do miss your live streams! Just watching the first few minutes of this video so far has me motivated to photograph some stock which is the part of listing I loathe.
Sourcing and road trips vidoes etc are less interesting to me simply because this aspect of reselling is so specific to one's location, however I appreciate lots of people love them and I always let them play through to help clock up the views. But the packing videos and seeing what sold and for how much is something that can resonate for all Australian sellers.
Great to see you back on air and into the swing of things again ♥
overtalking and oversharing is definitely an anxiety symptom. Its also a symptom of loneliness because when you find someone who will listen it all just tumbles out x I'm almost 50 and still shy but slowly becoming more detached from societies expectations x i cant sleep without my fan lol - even in the middle of winter.
Yes very true. And for me also a symptom of having ADHD. It's amazing how relaxing the sound of a fan is while sleeping (or trying to fall asleep)!
Love these types of videos Mel! My confidence dips when sales drop off. I list consistently and when I have no stock, I end relist while adjusting the price. I list good quality items but sometimes it’s just the environment of the world right now, being after Xmas and new years. I keep going because I know it will kick off eventually! Keep hustling and listing!
Technsports always says "where not in business for a day". The sales will dip up and down but it's how they all even out. But as resellers whose income can dip, it's important to have some extra money saved in the business account for those times when it's lower.
Hey, Mel great video. When doing your videos, whether long or short talk when you want to talk. Walk away from the camera. Do what you have to do and come back and don't worry about it if you're gonna do any work with me videos. The whole point is. We're supposed to be with you while you're working, so we don't want you to be making up videos when you got stuff to do and the subject was good and applicable. Everything you said was true and on point. Thanks for content.👍🇨🇦
Thanks Mel, needed to hear this again this morning- “what’s the worst that could happen” 😃❤️
I don't mind at all that you work while you talk. I wait to watch until it's my listing time in the evenings, and I don't feel so guilty about not watching the video part, and it's not such a lonely process. So - we all win! Thanks, Mel!
You’re a great motivator so I’d love for more of these videos to come also. Hopefully they are a little easier to edit and hopefully you can share more. I don’t sell books, but the information you share translate to so much that I’m always waiting for the next video to drop.
Great to see you back on a roll, Mel!
Thank you!
I had a actress I was stage managing say to me once her momma told her not everyone is going to like you and you are not going to like everyone. I've pasted this on to my kids. And it is true.
OMG i have juat laughed as you have talked me and you are the same age had kids around the same age and you literally could be talking about me, over talking when anxious, being shy when younger, people thinking we are confident because of what we do. It has made me chuckle. Just remember you are amazing 😍
Thank you :)
I’m watching this while laying in bed in Los Angeles where the fires are raging. I learned an Aussie term tonight, “whipper snipping.” Sounds so funny to hear this.
I feel for you. These fires were so preventable. It's just so unfortunate that politicians who are Luddites are running the show there. Hope your own house is safe.
Keep safe ❤ April
Mel, You are amazing, photographing and talking at the same time! And great topic, too. Thanks for educating and entertaining us at the same time ❤️
My father always said "compliments are free". Thank you for another video!
Hi Mel! Loved the mills and boon bundles ! And I don’t read romance and I am in the USA 🤣. FYI, the first bundle you did on this video, you took out a duplicate but your first photo of the stack had the double in it. I don’t want you to have a wrong description in case someone says there were not enough. Keep the 5 star rating!
I think it was actually the second bundle 😬
Hi Mel, I listen to your videos twice... one time I pay attention and then I watch again as company while I work... I love your videos, keep up the good work!! Sending a HELLO from MN, USA
I want to see your videos as often as you can put them out. They don’t have to be perfectly edited and polished. I learn from you just by watching and listening! For example I was so excited to see how you wrap those bundles!! It’s a small thing but I have often wondered how you wrap those bundles of multi stacks all together in one. I envisioned books tumbling everywhere as you tried to balance multiple stacks of books and get wrapping around them. Now I know!!!! Easy peasy!!!!
Yes! If you try and bundle them in one lot it’s impossible!
Hi Mel, I really like these work and talk Vidios. Felt like you were talking to me today. Thanks for the confidence building session. Instead of sitting and eating I was up and cleaning my craft room while watching you. I have been thinking of getting my Ebay business going again (not Books). I might have the confidence now. Might have to binge watch more of your inspiration. Thanks CJ
I was very much like you as a kid and into my late 20s. I then had a seasonal job where I worked hard and had a supervisor who thought I could do anything. She changed my life. I ended up doing things I had never dreamed I would do. I will still never be the life of the party but can hold my own. I'm enjoying the frequent videos but don't wear yourself out.🇨🇦
I've used white noise apps before to help me with anxiety. Used to need them a lot more several years ago, I also have trouble with my ears and tinnitus, the white noise helps a lot. Fortunately I think having my sweet dog by my side has been calming for me now. 💖
Great video, Mel. Head down and keep working and don't worry about the mass of books you have to process - you are working fast and efficiently and you'll process through them in good time and worrying about it will not make it happen any faster. And as you said for hiring help - it will happen when you can get to it. Giving your working situation, it's essential you find someone you can trust and are compatible with.
First time writing! I have respect watching all you’ve been thru/ accomplished! Great role model for your girls, and rest of us. Loved your talk on confidence! Never occurred to me it can be “ practiced” you GO GIRL…..LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, your awesome😍
Yes, just like any skill, repetition is what will make it easier.
Very good advice Mel. The charity shops love when resellers take large amounts of inventory off their hands. ❤
They sure do!
Mel, you need to raise the height of your photography desk, you are not doing your back any favours, I can feel every movement with you squatting down to take the photos
Another great video. Maisie has a great role model in you. ❤❤ I think youre so brave just being you on camera, as you are off camera.
You do you ... if you need to work and talk go for it. Ive always enjoyed your videos where your busy ... love watching the process you do things. :) I dont always watch every video but i've been coming back and checking in with your content for over two years now and your an inspiration.
Thank you mel for another great video ❤i loved the pep talk on confidence one i struggle with because i am an introvert and like to be myself but i am still working on it 😊 best wishes and love from the states ❤❤❤❤
Keep practising and it becomes easier! I promise! And new doors will open for you that otherwise wouldn’t have
Thanks for the mention Mel. We are getting back to the non fearful place we once was at ❤
Proud of you James, you're doing awesome and I'm cheering you on!
Loved the talk on confidence. Also got some work done.
I’m watching your old videos and you are happy healthier and wiser you’re doing something right there
my nan used to write her name on the Mills and Boon books after she read them as well as many of her friends, I'm guessing they used to share them around. She used to have a few shelves full of the books.
Lying here in Qld, a tropical thunder and lightning storm. No power, full on blackout. Listening to you waiting for the power to return. Thankyou for keeping me company lol. Great work. Cheers Teresa
I take all my pics with the eBay app, and save as drafts. Then later, I complete the drafts on my desktop. I've tried different ways, it just works best for me.
We all have our own workflow and if that is fast and easy for you then keep doing it! As long as were getting it done :)
Same
You end up getting to a point as you age where you could careless what others think and you just need to live your life. I’m in my 40’s also and I’m at the point now. 😂
@@mediapicker2205 yes! Isn’t it freeing!
Taking photos with you, Mel! Great work mate! Thank you for these. Doubling our sales together.
Let's go!
I have been looking forward to watching you start sorting through the cages. I have noticed the last couple of videos you say you have gone through another cage…I think it would be fun like it is to watch your sped up pick and packs to have you just set a camera up and we watch you sort it out. I do appreciate you are overwhelmed with time and Tom needing the cages fast. Just missed watching you do this part.
I will have more cage videos coming but sorting through the fiction cages is boring to film as most of the fiction is not fiction I want to keep. The gardening cage was good. Thom is dropping another few cages in today so hopefully they will be non fiction and I will make some more filming videos doing that.
@ Thanks for replying! (P.S.: I think your childhood dollhouse may be your new warehouse mascot! I keep seeing it up on the shelf while you do your photography videos! )🤗
Great video! It is so uplifting to hear you being so positive! Keep up the great work and remember to take time for YOU!! You got this!!
Another great video. Would love to see how Thom processes his orders and photographs.
Packing video with Thom is on the cards!
@ yayyy!!!
Mel great video!!! I love your videos and I really needed this talk today. Thank you so much for what you do!!!
Hi Mel....just a quick tip for you regarding how to lower your stress, anxiety before sleep.....a teaspoon of peanut butter!!!!! It really works. Try it ( if you're not allergic)....wishes from Athens Greece 🧿💙🇬🇷
Hi Mel! I love to get my work done with you. Like to get my listings done and then I can have a video on. Sales have been good one day and ok the next day...roller coaster! It is what it is. LOL Have a super day and envious of your warm weather.
I love your working videos!
Hello from South Carolina. Love hanging out and hearing your thoughts. I am a reseller, but not of books. I know you were always learning new things when it comes to grow in your business and I’m so grateful when you share your new found knowledge. God bless and Godspeed.
Listening while working. Confidence is a big one for sure. I think many resellers are actually introverts. I love these videos, watching you work while I work, LOL. Still watching/listening.
Yes, I agree many are introverts and why we like working from home and on our own. Many watch TH-cam for company so they don't feel alone as many of our friends and family don't really even understand what we do.
Confident people usually don’t feel the need to over share. They are confident in themselves & don’t need other people’s feedback to feel good
Thanks for all the encouragement!
Mel, a lot of people would not have the guts to start their own business or appear every day on video...! I enjoy listening to your trails and tribulations as a professional bookseller...! I find it all fascinating perhaps because I've dreamed of opening my own bookstore someday...! So very cool to have you around sharing your views! Thanks and best of luck with all the latest changes...!
Never let fear stop you from trying something you want to do. Nobody gets to their deathbed regretting something they tried. Only what they wish they had.
Hi Mel. Like this format for a video. Although you looked mega busy, you also looked relaxed too. Take each day as it comes and you will fly through the crates.
I love your working vlogs! No offense but I prefer these over just talking❤
Ohh yea, I like some kind of background noise while sleeping, rain is the best. Just found your channel and enjoying it greatly. I am a reseller in Texas.
Having a fan on is also great for redirecting mosquitoes whilst sleeping 😉😊
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Needed this pep talk today! 😊 Thank you Mel! Also have you heard of or tried brown noise? Similar to white noise but for those of us with ADHD its a different frequency that is also helpful when feeling anxious or falling asleep… highly recommend giving it a listen.
So I'm a professional engineer. Alot of times I am asked to give young engineers advice. I always tell them to learn to be confident. For me having confidence is not being afraid to speak up and admit when you don't know something and to ask for help. Never pretend you know something you don't because you are afraid to admit you don't know it. Be confident and speak up, learn, etc. People respect you more for that than pretending. 90% of the time they'll know anyway. Also when interviewed alot of times people will ask what is your biggest strength, and I always say my confidence. I'm confident enough in myself to not be afraid to ask and speak up and admit when I don't know something. Engineers have such a reputation for being arrogant, etc. So when operators or maintenance staff (I work in water and wastewater) realize I am willing to admit I don't know everything and I will ask and listen, they respect that (and frankly feel respected themselves). This has helped me so much, I can't even measure it.
So all that to say I 100% agree with everything you said. I think all of this applies across your whole life and other professions, etc.
Thank you - I just learned how to get photos from camera to computer.
You are doing a great job keep up the good work.
Ha this is why we are friends, anxious confidence all day every day! Love the photo chat videos.
Another great video Mel 😊. I love watching any of your videos and it's a great inspiration for me and my eBay store. Also for some reason I found the Exhibition Poultry book hilarious 😂🤣 🦃🐔🐓... I've saved it on my eBay watchlist, just willing it to sell for you!
I love these types of videos!!
It’s cool videos while you work. I listen and I work at the same time ☺
I love your motivational message. I needed to hear it 🙏🏼😘
I always look forward to the videos! Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷
I was painfully shy as a child, young adult and in my 20's... now that I'm much, much older and have worked many jobs in customer service and now just doing my reselling... shy no more 😂 ... we do care less abt strangers opinions of us as we get older.
Love this style of video! Thank you!
Lol 😂. I am also expanding my eBay business and working so so hard and so tired through quarter 4. Ive had to rework my home office and warehouse space so many times while also managing everyday family life. I’m rooting for you Mel. Its like if Mel can do it so can I. But you really made me laugh today because when you said sometimes its a real sh@t show in here I so laughed… I literally was in my office thinking the same about my business today. You go girl! We can do this. Thanks for sharing your struggles and your successes.
Listing while you are taking photos!! I’m so happy you are smiling and laughing again!! I love your videos and look forward to them!! Keep up the great work Mel!! Oh ~ it is a really bad habit but I sleep with my television on!! 📺
~Tammy from America
You've got it down to a science. So smooth and efficient!
Using the compliment tactic, if you're not sincere it will backfire.
*I'm Here for Mel's Ted Talks*
*Keep them Coming*
We have something called toast masters in the US. It is to help people be more confident in giving speeches and impromptu public talking. I think they are located in Australia also, so maybe check into that for Maisy.
Yes! We do have something similar here I think. I might see if there is one specifically for teens. I remember my brother went to similar toastmaster networking events many years ago. My brother is very confident now and very successful in business.
Love this video, everything is bang on! Maybe you need a staff member, but maybe you don’t... there’s pluses and minuses, if you keep it solo you keep all the profits, I’m growing my business but only to as much I can do solo, I want to keep control of it and there are so many on costs hiring people, they would make more than me. You do you 🙂
Hi Mel! Love watching how you're working. It's probably helpful for you, too, to get other people's thoughts on your processes and workflow 🤩
How are you getting on with the stock take? Would love to see any issues that you've found and how you're moving over to the new skew system.. Keep up the good work x 😍
Hi Mel.....love watching
I can relate. Coming from another burnout champion, please be careful not to overdo it with doubling your sales. A lot can be said for gradual growth, I have had some spectacular burnouts after setting the bar too high 😅
For homeschooling my rough and tumble kids I love to get the acceptable condition books.
Have you thought about hiring a video editor to take that tasking off your plate? It is sort of similar situation as prepping and painting your office that you outsourced. Sure you can do it but your time is better spent building and working on growing your business. Always enjoy your videos. New full time reseller here myself.
Great video ❤ will you be doing an updated video about budgetting?
Yes I’m going to do one soon about money
@@backfromburnouthappy about it 😊
Whipper Snipping :-) thats a great aussie phrase.
Thanks mel for the chit chat about confidence and i will work at it as i lack confidence i no it held me back for too many years im nearly sixty and we never to late to learn a new skill and small steps eventually gets to the top of a mountain so reallt appreciate this video thank you mel❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You don't have to grade books as "Acceptable" just because they have writing inside the cover or on the FEP. Even in "Like New", neat writing inside the cover is allowed. It's only on the text pages that highlighting, underlining and writing make it "Acceptable".
From eBay:
"Like New … There may be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover."
My 9 year old granddaughter has a fan on all the time to get to sleep. I draw the line when she stays at mine .I don't like the cold air lol. That's when she puts rain noise on her fone.
Enjoying yr videos mel
Good morning, Mel
Good morning Gaye! Thank you for watching!
multi-tasking is a super power!
Keen on gardening books :)
You Inspire Me! Keep Rocking :)
This is something I need to work on as I build my eBay business but just in life in general. I’m 47 and feel like I’m just really kicking off in life 😂
A few of my best friends have to have a fan to sleep for the noise and the air flow! I haven’t tried a white noise/fan noise to sleep yet
Today I just accept sum offers the normally I would have counter. N I think that has resulted in the next 5 sales that I got today (I'm a small reseller n 7 days in less then one day isn't normal)
😂 whipper snipping 😂 we say weed back, lol.
Weed back! Wow never heard of that! Lol
you need to find someone to help you edit Mel! Hopefully it would help with a steady stream of content and improve the time you could spend in your store
Mel, I'd love to know where Tom buys his cage full of books. Cds etc
That is not information he shares sorry.
You can search marketplace and liquidation companies in your city area... sellers don't share their contact information as that is their own connection! It takes time to build these type of relationships! 😊 Have a great week! Joe Bee 🐝 from 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 Canada!
Mel's Ted Talks, lol. Loved it. LET'S GO GET 2025 YA'LL!!!
Electric heater with fan ASMR❤❤❤
I wish you could link your ebay store in the description. I would love to support you
Thank you. It’s in my TH-cam bio.
Too bad that table with all those gardening books isn't a rolling table. You could just roll it to the photography station and when you finish just roll it back.
Really enjoyed your thoughts on confidence. Excellent topic. I took notes and I am looking further into the topic. Thanks!
SHIT-SHOW 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣Love that, had to stop and let you know. No stress for sure. Different strokes for different folks and always a new season. Some come and go for seasons.
lol it does feel like that some days Nana 🤣
The algorythem gave me a an older video of yours, talking about Stephen King books. Your presentation is Miles Ahead of where you were back then...!
Thank you! He is still a great author to sell but he is getting harder and harder to find out in the wild!
It's amazing she doesn't have help
@@john-ze7eu I never really wanted help, I like working alone but the business has grown and I’ve realised it’s the next stage for me.
Hello! I've always wondered if you erase the inside of the bundles before you wrap them together? When I've watched your packing videos I never see you undo them before putting them in the mailer. Weird question, I know. ❤😂😂😂❤
It's a great question! Yes I do! (occasionally I do forget though on the bundles but I try not to lol). Before the bundles are bought over to the photo table to photograph I erase the pencil normally on the packing bench. On my new prep area I have put a little caddy with erasers, scissors, pens and stuff so I can do it there on the prep table. It's also another reason bundles take longer. It's much easier to photograph individual books.
@backfromburnout thank you for answering my crazy question! I am so loving the frequency of your videos! Wish I was there to help you! It looks like so much fun! I work for Amazon as a packer so it's funny to me how much I enjoy watching you pack... Like don't I get enough of that already? 😂😂😂
Would've LOVED to hear your speech @ the Flip Con....! What did you speak on...?
I can't even remember now ha ha. I was too nervous lol