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Many thanks to Chris Green for joining us in the chatroom to welcome Skip and FBA sellers.  Also for offering to give away several books to lucky RRB Radio listeners.

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NOTE: Skip McGrath was unable to join us for this episode, but joined RRB Radio on Thursday, March 22nd, for an exclusive RRB Radio special episode.

Many thanks to Chris Green for joining us this episode. Chris Green‘s FBA Power is a tool to helps Amazon Sellers source, list, and sell on Amazon using Fulfillment By Amazon.  Visit his site for more information.

Sellers in the Dallas area are cordially invited to join the Dallas eBaybes & eMales Wednesday, March 28th, as Skip McGrath presents on selling on eBay and Amazon.  For more information on joining the Dallas eBaybes & eMales, Visit Meetup.com.

The Dallas eBaybes & eMales, eBay's 1st Local Seller Group | 02-28-11 Dinner with Griff

This episode was packed full of ecommerce tidbits!  While Bryan is off traveling this week, Uncle Joe Adamson joined me at the mic as Co-host.  First up was Russell Walraven of Kabbage.com to share news of another platform added to their program to provide working capital to online sellers to grow their business.  He also shared testimonials and talked more about how Social Klimbing can improve your Kabbage score.  Next up was Danni Ackerman, UdderlyGoodStuff on eBay, who was thrilled to announce that Griff is coming to visit her Las Vegas eBay Sellers Group next month! Danni also gave us an update on her Amazon FBA sourcing adventures and selling successes.  We discussed eBay’s FVF discount offered to sellers who’s listings meet specific criteria in December, see more details HERE.  BarryMark joined in the conversation to talk Amazon and his beta testing of eBay’s Sales Maximizer which helps sellers to create sales, coupons, and upsell opportunites to buyers as announced on RRB Radio by Andrew Shearer, Director of eBay;s Product Development last week.  And finally, Chris Green of FBA Power joined us to discuss the recent Amazon FBA Fee Increase just announced and how to adapt your business plan for that change effective February 2012.  Thanks so much to Uncle Joe for co-hosting this episode, it’s always a pleasure!  ENJOY the replay!

So when I stumbled across a little news item about this amazing book, I immediately contacted the author to see if we could arrange an interview for our listeners. He agreed and will be on The River the Ranch and the Bay Podcast tonight at 8:08 PM (EST). So click the link and come listen!

While Michael is on the show, one lucky listener will win a free, autographed copy of his book. Click on the book photo to visit a page with a complete description and table of contents from the book, as well as information about the 90+ OTHER books Michael has authored.

Read more below about this man and his amazing career. He is an accomplished author, musician and model builder, with over 90 NON-Fiction books to his credit, along with many more he has contributed to. Michael is a drummer also!

Michael Miller received a Marketing degree from Indiana University in 1980. After graduation, he worked for seven years in his family’s retail business, then spent twelve years in various positions at Macmillan Publishing. In his last position as Vice President of Business Strategy, he helped guide the strategic direction for the world’s largest reference publisher and influence the shape of today’s computer book publishing market. Mr. Miller formed The Molehill Group in January 1999, and is now a full-time writer.

The Future of the The Auction Rebel Website
Posted: 05 Jul 2009 09:50 PM PDT
Hello all, this is Gary’s son Mike. I have been trying figure out everything dad had going on online and it seems as though there were a few projects in the works but this was his baby that he tended to every day.
For the short term, 1 or 2 months, this site and the garage sale challenge site will remain up and running. Please feel free to use the forums and continue with your own garage sale challenge.
The long term has yet to be decided, I know that I am no auction rebel and am sure that all of you would fit that title more then me. Therefore I would like your feedback, thoughts, ideas about what the fate of theaucitonrebel.com should be. Is the site useful as is or does the information get outdated like dad’s computer that I’m typing this on? No idea is a bad idea, well except if you suggest I take it over, we will all go broke then since I don’t have dad’s eye for buying the 25 cent item at a garage sale that will sell for hundreds or more online.
I look forward to hearing your ideas and thoughts.
Thanks,
Mike Hendrickson
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Many of us were saddened last week when we heard of the passing of ‘The Auction Rebel’ from our midst. This stark reminder of our own mortality happens more and more frequently, it seems, as we age. It started me thinking, again, about the ‘end plan’ I have for my business. A wonderful Mentor, Janelle Elms, first brought this concept to my thoughts and I’ve returned to it again & again. Right now the practical matters are foremost in my mind. I guess I don’t want to leave these type of decisions to my family to decide while they are dealing with other pressing matters. . . . . although from the above I can only say that Gary’s son seems to be right on top of everything and handling it wonderfully.  What are your thoughts? What are your plans? NONE of us are guaranteed tomorrow.

SushiBooFay

click on Her Logo Fish to visit her eBay Store!

This day’s victim, LOL, is Cat and she has some great info and stories for you!

1 – Please tell me about yourself and why you are an eCommerce entrepeneur?

The truth? It started out as a way to get rid of a bunch of stuff we had in storage after we sold our convenience stores. Then I started thinking of it as a way to supplement my Pet Sitting income. Now – I find I enjoy the challenge of selling online. I like finding stuff that I THINK will do well – and then seeing if it does. I’ve always loved antiques and this is a great way to incorporate my love of things old with owning my own business.

2 – how did you pick your business name and what you sell?

LOL….the name Sushiboofay comes from a woman I use to work with. She had a real southern drawl — and one day a bunch of us from work went out to eat at a Chinese place and they had a buffet. Someone commented that they had a sushi buffet and in this voice that sounds like melted butter she says…. “Suushii Boo Fay….sounds like a ‘lady of the evening’”…..Years later I still remembered that and how we all loved the name and had a great laugh over it….so when I started thinking about store names….that’s the one I went with!

As for selling – I sell a little of everything. Right now I’m getting into selling records and vintage clothes. I also have some Gone With The Wind plates that belonged to me, but we just don’t have room for – so I’ve been listing them. Next month – it will probably be something else. I love to keep updating!

3 – what online venues are you currently selling on and are there others you plan to expand to in the next year?

I primarily sell on EBay, but I’ve been fascinated by Bonanzle so list there too. I’m also on Amazon and iOffer. I use Sushiboofay on all of the sites right now so people can remember it and easily find me on whatever venue I may be on.

I will probably be on GEMM next. I’ve heard some good things about them and sounds like a great place to list record albums!

4 – What are your goals for your business in the next year?

I really want to push my online business to the next level. I have down as official goal for this year that I would like to make EBay Power Seller by July 1st — got a long way to go, but I love a good challenge!

Cat's Bonanzle Booth

(click on the Bonanzle logo to visit Cat’s Bonanzle booth)

5 – Tell me a favorite story about your eCommerce career.

I don’t really have a story about my career, but I do have a favorite customer. I sold a vintage cookie jar to a woman in Canada. I didn’t have “worldwide” marked, but she bid and won anyway (pretty big amount). She had ONE feedback. I just knew this was going to end badly — but then she wrote that she wanted to give it as a gift to her mother because they had one when she was growing up and it would bring back a lot of memories. I had to rethink the shipping — took about a week to get all my ducks lines up — I still wondered if it was going to turn out well or not….but I took a chance and sent it.

She was just thrilled went it arrived. Gave me some of the best feedback I had ever gotten. THAT made me feel good about taking a chance on someone….knowing there are still some decent people out there and I made one of them happy!

Cat is also a writer and has some of most FUN signature lines on our group. Here is the current one! click on the image to visit her blog.

Cat's Blog