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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. 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 t
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Part 1: The Final Frontier As I’m recording this episode, I’m also in the throes of the final edits of my upcoming book, Making Fake Star Trek. We’re 9 days away from our
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John Lim
- Mar 23, 2019
- 2 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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. 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 a
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. [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
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. 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
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Part 1: Traveling back in time with classic films Lately, I’ve been binging a lot of black and whi
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify How to “style” on Poshmark In this bonus episode, let’s talk about a little known feature within Poshma
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify 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,
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify 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
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John Lim
- Feb 20, 2019
- 8 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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Part 1: A new podcast to kick old habits It’s hard to believe but I haven’t had a chance to talk about my new podcast
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Best practice for inventory management that works for marketing plus my favorite tool for creating signage As we’re diving into sales and
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John Lim
- Feb 13, 2019
- 6 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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify 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 s
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Part 1: A Poshmark shipping wrinkle Last week, I experienced a wrinkle with Poshmark shipping. As I covered in last week’s epis
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Best practice tips for ensuring smooth transactions and happy customers Yesterday, we took a deep dive into how transacti
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Part 1: The answer is “no” While I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, I do take stock of ar
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify 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
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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. Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above. Moving Forward is also available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Part 1: Post-holiday blues I get a little melancholy right after the holidays. I love the holiday season, from the
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