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John Lim

Oct 5, 2020
4 min

The Poshmark mini-series roadmap

Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Episodes 202 - 221, 309 - 310, 330, 334 cover our Poshmark journey, breaking down everything from where we started to how we started gaining traction and sales on the platform. Episodes 353 - 357, 369-371, 401-404, 415 cover updates and enhancements to the Poshmark platform. Episodes 393 and 414 cover my book, The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses.

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John Lim

Mar 28, 2019
3 min

MF 221 : Poshmark series wrap-up

On this bonus episode, I wrap up the mini-series on Poshmark and share the two most important qualities for being successful on the platform. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Wrapping up the Poshmark mini-series: Over the past three months, we’ve covered a lot on Poshmark and starting a business online. I’m going to keep this short and share with you what I think ar

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MF 220 : Managing your time with a Poshmark business

John Lim

Mar 27, 2019
4 min

MF 220 : Managing your time with a Poshmark business

On this episode, I talk about managing your time with a Poshmark business while juggling other responsibilities. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: Managing your time with a Poshmark business This week, I’m really pressed for time. I’m writing this blog at the end of the day before the episode airs and just recorded it minutes before. I’m in the midst of the f

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MF 219 : Hitting our 100th sale on Poshmark and procedures for items over $500

John Lim

Mar 23, 2019
3 min

MF 219 : Hitting our 100th sale on Poshmark and procedures for items over $500

On this bonus episode, I share the procedures for selling items over $500. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Hitting two milestones last week This week, as I traveled to Florida for my workcation, we hit two milestones on Poshmark. As I covered in last week’s episode, I decided not to turn on the vacation settings and continue working on the store while in transit. I

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MF 218 : Administrative tools on Poshmark and keeping your house in order

John Lim

Mar 16, 2019
5 min

MF 218 : Administrative tools on Poshmark and keeping your house in order

On this episode, I talk about some of the administrative features on Poshmark to keep your business organized and your house in order. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. [Note: due to my upcoming vacation, website visitors can get a sneak preview for this episode and the write-up, today, March 16th. The episode will air on iTunes and all syndicated channels on Thursda

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MF 217 : The killer Poshmark marketing tactic that I found by accident

John Lim

Mar 13, 2019
6 min

MF 217 : The killer Poshmark marketing tactic that I found by accident

In this episode, I share one of our most effective marketing tactics for Poshmark that I found purely by accident. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: “Cobra Kai” Sweeps the Tweet If you’ve been following me on LinkedIn or Twitter, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of the show Cobra Kai, a 30+ year sequel to the 1984 classic film, The Karate Kid. If you haven’t s

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MF 216 : Working with a business partner on Poshmark

John Lim

Mar 6, 2019
6 min

MF 216 : Working with a business partner on Poshmark

In this episode, I take a look at working with a business partner on Poshmark, including the three most important factors: 1) communication, 2) dividing responsibilities, and 3) trust. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: Traveling back in time with classic films Lately, I’ve been binging a lot of black and white films. A month ago, I talked about 12 Angry Men,

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MF 215 : “Styling” on Poshmark to engage with potential customers

John Lim

Feb 28, 2019
3 min

MF 215 : “Styling” on Poshmark to engage with potential customers

In this bonus episode, I share how to “style” a customer using specific search criteria. This is a great way to build engagement with customers and provide that one-on-one service. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. How to “style” on Poshmark In this bonus episode, let’s talk about a little known feature within Poshmark. As we started growing our Poshmark store from 5

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MF 214 : What the heck is a Poshmark ambassador?

John Lim

Feb 27, 2019
4 min

MF 214 : What the heck is a Poshmark ambassador?

In this episode, I take a look at Poshmark’s ambassador program for sellers. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: The Poshmark feature I didn’t know I wanted For a long time, I’ve had a wish list of features I’d love to see on Poshmark, including pinned posts, the ability to bulk share items, and video. However, a draft feature wasn’t on my radar and so when Pos

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MF 213 : Negotiating on Poshmark: know when to accept, counter or decline

John Lim

Feb 21, 2019
7 min

MF 213 : Negotiating on Poshmark: know when to accept, counter or decline

In this bonus episode, I cover strategies for negotiating and whether to accept, counter or decline an offer. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. As the Kenny Rogers’ song goes, know when to “hold em,” “fold em,” or to “walk away.” Continuing on our discussion on pricing, we take a closer look at negotiating offers. As I mentioned on yesterday’s episode, a friend of mi

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MF 212 : The art of pricing items for sale on Poshmark

John Lim

Feb 20, 2019
7 min

MF 212 : The art of pricing items for sale on Poshmark

In this episode, I talk about factors that go into pricing your items for sale on Poshmark and how to apply the “salvage value” principle when selling used clothing. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: The art of pricing items for sale on Poshmark This week, we dive into the art and science of pricing your listings on Poshmark. Because many of you may be sellin

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MF 211 : Poshmark marketing and inventory management hack plus a great tool for signage

John Lim

Feb 14, 2019
2 min

MF 211 : Poshmark marketing and inventory management hack plus a great tool for signage

In this bonus episode, I cover a way to manage your inventory that also helps with marketing, plus my favorite tool for creating Poshmark signage. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Best practice for inventory management that works for marketing plus my favorite tool for creating signage As we’re diving into sales and Poshmark parties this week, I wanted to share two

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MF 210 : How to run sales on Poshmark and understanding the ins and outs of Posh parties

John Lim

Feb 13, 2019
7 min

MF 210 : How to run sales on Poshmark and understanding the ins and outs of Posh parties

On this episode, I share how to run a sale on Poshmark with shipping discounts and a power tip for making the most out of Poshmark parties. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: An unexpected gift When I started helping my Dad with his online business two years ago, I never expected it to be more than finding a solution to a problem. That’s exactly how I looked a

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MF 209 : Common interactions with your Poshmark listings

John Lim

Feb 6, 2019
5 min

MF 209 : Common interactions with your Poshmark listings

In this episode, I talk about a Poshmark shipping wrinkle with USPS and common interactions Poshmark buyers will have with your listings and what they mean. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: A Poshmark shipping wrinkle Last week, I experienced a wrinkle with Poshmark shipping. As I covered in last week’s episode, items you sell on Poshmark can be sent using a

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MF 208 : Best practices for smooth sales transactions on Poshmark

John Lim

Jan 31, 2019
5 min

MF 208 : Best practices for smooth sales transactions on Poshmark

Make it your goal to inspire this smile from every custome. In this bonus episode, I share additional tips for ensuring smooth sales and transactions on Poshmark. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Best practice tips for ensuring smooth transactions and happy customers Yesterday, we took a deep dive into how transactions work on Poshmark, including some best practice

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MF 207 : How transactions work on Poshmark

John Lim

Jan 30, 2019
9 min

MF 207 : How transactions work on Poshmark

Navigating transactions on Poshmark really comes down to 1) communication, 2) organization, 3) appreciation In this episode, we take a closer look at how sales and transactions work on Poshmark. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: The answer is “no” While I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, I do take stock of areas I want to improve and make those my short and l

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MF 206 : An important Poshmark safety tip for first-time sellers

John Lim

Jan 24, 2019
2 min

MF 206 : An important Poshmark safety tip for first-time sellers

In this bonus short, I share an important safety tip for first-time sellers on Poshmark. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Apply the lesson you learned as a kid about “stranger danger” Since we’re getting into the details of setting up your first Poshmark listings, now is a good time to talk a little ecommerce safety. When you create your first listings, it will rese

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MF 202 : Starting a business online: platform overwhelm

John Lim

Jan 2, 2019
6 min

MF 202 : Starting a business online: platform overwhelm

Keep in mind, I know nothing about clothing! In this episode, I talk about helping my dad take his clothing business online, including challenges with various platforms. More at www.bemovingforward.com. Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Part 1: Post-holiday blues I get a little melancholy right after the holidays. I love the holiday season, from the end of October and into November – December, as th

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