How I Turned My last $150 Dollars into $30K
The acquisition creating a catalyst to inspire a thriving business flipping storage units “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” ― J.K. Rowling Running Out of Options Back in early 2005, I had a hole to crawl out of. Without getting too far into the details, struggle, a major injury and a geographical transition led me to a place with little resources. Still having rent to pay along with food to buy and other expenses. My bank account had a meager $150 left, I was unemployed, no benefits or help was available. It became clear I had to do something and do it fast. Literally living in what used to be a chicken coop, one day during a brainstorming session, an idea arrived. The website eBay, had been my friend, knowing how to list, sell and ship, my efforts were focused on finding something to sell. But how, with only $150 left and food needed in the pantry? My memory does not serve me well enough today for sharing exactly how I came up with the plan, but here it is. “If you have never reached rock bottom, you have never attended the school of greatness.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo Dialing for Dollars Sales were easy with my knowledge of selling online and an established eBay account with several thousand positive ratings from selling my art. Products can be turned into cash in just a few days. If you have the inventory, but I didn’t. AContinue Reading
