📈 Scaling Your Reselling Business

When to Scale

Scale when you're:

• Consistently profitable: You know what works
• Time-limited: Turning away opportunities due to capacity
• Systems-ready: Processes are documented and repeatable
• Financially stable: Have buffer for investment

Build Systems First

You can't delegate chaos. Create systems for:

• Sourcing: What to buy, what to skip, price limits
• Prep: Step-by-step cleaning, measuring, tagging
• Photography: Lighting setup, angles needed, backgrounds
• Listing: Templates, keywords, pricing guidelines
• Shipping: Packing process, carrier selection, supplies
• Customer service: Response templates, return policy

Hiring Options

• Family/friends: Flexible, trusted, but set boundaries
• Part-time help: Students, retirees, stay-at-home parents
• Virtual assistants: Remote help for listings, customer service
• Prep centers: FBA prep, photography services
• 1099 contractors: Project-based, you don't pay benefits
• W-2 employees: More control, more responsibility/cost

What to Delegate First

• Shipping and packing
• Photography (with your system)
• Prep work (cleaning, steaming)
• Data entry and listing

What to Keep

• Sourcing (until you can train someone)
• Pricing decisions
• Financial management
• Strategy and growth planning

Space & Infrastructure

• Dedicated workspace: Not just a corner—a real area
• Storage: Shelving systems, bins, organization
• Packing station: Everything within reach
• Consider commercial space: When home is overflowing

Automation & Tools

• Crosslisting software: List to multiple platforms at once
• Repricing tools: Automatic price adjustments
• Inventory management: Track across all platforms
• Accounting software: Automate expense tracking
• Shipping automation: Batch labels, preset packages

Financial Milestones

• $1,000/month: Viable side hustle
• $3,000/month: Significant part-time income
• $5,000/month: Full-time potential (low COL areas)
• $10,000/month: Solid full-time business
• $20,000+/month: Time to hire, systematize, scale further

Scaling Mistakes

• Scaling too fast: Growing faster than systems can handle
• Wrong hires: Hiring without clear job descriptions
• Ignoring cash flow: Buying more than you can process
• Losing touch with numbers: Not knowing actual profit margins
• Burnout: Working harder instead of smarter