Wednesday Oct 09, 2024

The What Sold Podcast - Episode 52 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now

In this episode of the What's Old Podcast, hosts Brandon and Matt, aka the Mercado de Madneso, discuss their week, including Matt's recent travels and some impressive sales achievements. They highlight the growth of their podcast's global listenership, particularly noting an increase in Chinese followers. The conversation touches on upcoming plans, like Matt's future mudlarking trip to England. Matt shares insights into recent sales, including minor items with good value and a major gold jewelry sale, reflecting on how these sales integrate into a larger business strategy. They emphasize the importance of understanding cash flow, sell-through rates, and the benefits of networking in reselling. The episode also includes a discussion about learning from past mistakes, such as the significance of cash flow management and storage considerations when buying in bulk. As they wrap up, they encourage listeners to write reviews and follow their additional content on YouTube.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Catch-Up

01:52 Podcast Growth and International Audience

02:46 Upcoming Trip to England and Mudlarking

04:21 British TV Shows and Cultural Differences

06:00 Reselling Tips: Small Sales and Big Profits

07:09 Jewelry Reselling Strategies

18:39 Gold Sales and Strategies

20:46 Consignment Selling Insights

22:18 Mistakes and Lessons Learned

23:20 Financial Planning for Resellers

25:42 Understanding Cash Flow

29:12 Sell-Through Rate Importance