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Small wins matter - my first $1000 month!
NewSellerMia
8 months ago
I know this isn't as impressive as the 6-figure success stories, but I'm celebrating anyway!
Just crossed $1,000 in revenue for the first time. Profit was about $350 after all fees, but still - it feels REAL now.
How I got here:
- Started with retail arbitrage 4 months ago
- Invested my profits in more inventory each month
- Started mixing in some online arbitrage last month
- Finally figured out what sells and what doesn't (spoiler: NOT those clearance toys I thought were a great deal)
Lessons learned:
- Scan everything. My best finds were things I almost walked past
- BOLO lists are overrated - by the time you see it, so has everyone else
- Keep detailed notes on what works at which stores
- Don't get discouraged by slow days
Next goal: $2,000/month by end of Q2
To everyone just starting - keep going. It does work!
Just crossed $1,000 in revenue for the first time. Profit was about $350 after all fees, but still - it feels REAL now.
How I got here:
- Started with retail arbitrage 4 months ago
- Invested my profits in more inventory each month
- Started mixing in some online arbitrage last month
- Finally figured out what sells and what doesn't (spoiler: NOT those clearance toys I thought were a great deal)
Lessons learned:
- Scan everything. My best finds were things I almost walked past
- BOLO lists are overrated - by the time you see it, so has everyone else
- Keep detailed notes on what works at which stores
- Don't get discouraged by slow days
Next goal: $2,000/month by end of Q2
To everyone just starting - keep going. It does work!
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FBAMarcus·8 months ago
Every big seller started exactly where you are now. That first $1K month is a HUGE milestone because it proves the concept works. The clearance toys comment made me laugh - we all have stories like that. Keep detailed notes on your wins and losses, future you will thank you.
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PrivateLabelSara·8 months ago
Congrats on the milestone! Your lessons learned are spot on. That BOLO list comment is so true - by the time something is on a list, the opportunity is usually gone. Developing your own sourcing intuition is way more valuable. $2K/month by Q2 is totally achievable!
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