Rocket City Reseller Presents: Launchpad

👑 FROM SELLING ON EBAY IN 1997 TO BUILDING A RESELLING EMPIRE! 💰🚀What can nearly THREE DECADES of selling on eBay teach us about building a business, finding hidden treasures, and creating the freedom to work for yourself?🚀 On Season 3, Episode 5 of the Launchpad Reseller Podcast, we welcomed Brian AKA Kings of eBay for an incredible conversation about reselling, entrepreneurship, and the lessons learned from nearly 30 years in the business!Based north of Boston and traveling throughout New England, Brian has been selling on eBay since 1997! But his journey goes far beyond online sales.As the owner of an auction house and estate liquidation company, he's built a business around discovering value in overlooked items, turning secondhand treasures into opportunities, and creating a career on his own terms.And along the way, he's built an impressive social media community!🔥 102K Facebook Followers📸 30.7K Instagram Followers📺 6.79K YouTube Subscribers🎬 4.45 MILLION+ YouTube Views📦 eBay Seller Since 1997!🚀 IN THIS EPISODEWe explored:✅ Nearly 30 years of selling on eBay and how the marketplace has evolved.✅ Building a business that provides the freedom to work for yourself.✅ The realities of running an auction house and estate liquidation company.✅ Finding valuable inventory throughout New England.✅ Turning estate sales, auctions, and secondhand finds into profitable opportunities.✅ Building a social media following of more than 100,000 on Facebook.✅ The biggest lessons learned from decades of buying, selling, and adapting.✅ What today's resellers can learn from someone who has experienced nearly every era of eBay!🎙️ NOVEMBER ON LAUNCHPAD: BEYOND THE FLIP!We kicked off our November lineup with a fantastic conversation about experience, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a business around reselling!From the early days of eBay to building multiple businesses and a thriving online community, Brian shared his journey and the experiences that helped shape his success.Whether you're just getting started or have been selling for years, this episode offered valuable perspectives on building a business, recognizing opportunities, and adapting as the reselling world changes.A huge THANK YOU to Brian, Kings of eBay, for joining us on the Launchpad and sharing his story with our community! 👑🚀📺 WATCH THE REPLAY ON ROCKET CITY RESELLER!https://www.youtube.com/@Rocketcityreseller👑 CONNECT WITH KINGS OF EBAY!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsofebay/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsofEbay📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KingsofeBay🛒 eBay Store: https://www.ebay.com/str/theestatekings🔗 All Links: https://linktr.ee/kingsofebay👇 QUESTION FOR THE COMMUNITY:eBay has changed a LOT since 1997!What's the BIGGEST change you've seen in reselling over the years, and do you think the marketplace is better or worse today?Drop your thoughts in the comments! We'd love to hear your perspective! 🚀#LaunchpadPodcast #KingsOfEbay #ResellerCommunity #eBaySeller

What happens when a passion for collecting cool and unusual treasures turns into a reselling business and a growing online community?In this episode of the Launchpad Reseller Podcast, we welcomed RedBeard Flips, a California picker, collector, gamer, and reseller who shared his experiences hunting for hidden treasures at yard sales, flea markets, estate sales, swap meets, and thrift stores.We explored the balance between collecting and reselling, finding overlooked items with profit potential, using eBay to fund a collection, and turning sourcing adventures into engaging content for Facebook and YouTube.RedBeard shared lessons learned from buying, collecting, and flipping, along with what makes the thrill of the hunt so rewarding.Whether you're a seasoned reseller, passionate collector, or just love discovering unusual finds, this episode was all about the stories, treasures, and people behind the flips!🚀 Keep on Flippin!#LaunchpadPodcast #RedBeardFlips #Reselling #eBaySeller #ResellerCommunity

On Season 3, Episode 3 of the Launchpad Reseller Podcast, we explored how the reselling landscape had continued to evolve in 2026 and why adapting to change was more important than ever!From shifting marketplaces and changing buyer habits to AI, automation, and new business strategies, we discussed the challenges resellers faced and the opportunities that came with embracing change.We shared insights on recognizing when strategies were no longer working, diversifying income streams, and knowing when to pivot, persevere, or move in a completely new direction.💬 The biggest takeaway? What worked yesterday wasn't guaranteed to work tomorrow. Successful resellers needed to stay flexible, keep learning, and be willing to adapt!👇 What was YOUR biggest pivot in 2026?🚀 Your Mission Control for All Things Reselling!#Reselling #ResellerPodcast #SideHustle #Entrepreneurship #RocketCityReseller

🚨 ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE FLIPSIDE IS IN THE BOOKS! 🎙️🔥Six resellers. Six perspectives. One community.We came back around the table for another episode of The Flipside Reseller Round-Table, where nothing was off the table!🔥 Real people.🔥 Real flips.🔥 Real talk.We talked reselling, what was working, what wasn't, the wins, the frustrations, and the challenges sellers are facing in today's ever-changing marketplace.From different perspectives to shared experiences, it was another great conversation about the realities of reselling!🎙️ THE FLIPSIDE RESELLER ROUND-TABLE📅 October 18, 2026⏰ Aired at 6:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM ET🚀 MISSED THE SHOW?Catch the replay on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio!A huge THANK YOU to everyone who tuned in, joined the conversation, and continues to support our reseller community!💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?#theflipside #resellercommunity #reselling #ebayseller #podcast #sidehustle

What happens when a former City Manager trades the office for garage sales, thrift stores, auctions, and the backroads of rural America?On Season 3, Episode 2 of the Launchpad Podcast, we welcomed Darcy D. Long, better known as Podunk Picker, from Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula!We had a great conversation about his journey from City Manager to reseller, finding hidden treasures in unexpected places, sourcing across rural America and the Canadian border, and building a growing YouTube community with over 1.28 million views!Darcy shared his experiences, insights, and passion for turning overlooked items into profitable finds while enjoying the lifestyle he loves.🐈 And of course, we couldn't forget Natalie, the orange cat!A huge THANK YOU to Darcy for spending the evening with us and sharing his story!❤️ And thank you to everyone who tuned in, participated in the live chat, and continues to support the Launchpad community!🚀 Missed the live show? Catch the replay on our YouTube channel!📺 Connect with Podunk Picker:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodunkPickereBay: https://www.ebay.com/str/podunkpicksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podunkpicker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodunkPicker💬 What's the most unexpected treasure you've ever found while sourcing? Drop it in the comments! 👇#LaunchpadPodcast #PodunkPicker #Reselling #ResellerCommunity #secondhand #extraincome #sidehustle