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Can You Actually Make Money Reselling Thrift Store Finds? Here's the Truth After 30 Years

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Can You Actually Make Money Reselling Thrift Store Finds? Here's the Truth After 30 Years

Can you really make money reselling thrift store finds? After nearly 30 years of buying and selling, here's the truth about what works, what doesn't, and why knowledge matters more than luck.

By Kim Wren 09 Jun 2026
Reselling Isn't a Side Hustle. It's a Collection of Small Jobs Wearing a Trench Coat.

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Reselling Isn't a Side Hustle. It's a Collection of Small Jobs Wearing a Trench Coat.

People think reselling is finding cool stuff and listing it online. The reality? It's sourcing, cleaning, researching, photographing, inventory management, shipping, content creation, and customer service, all before the first sale happens.

By Kim Wren 04 Jun 2026
The Hidden Cost of “Pay to Play” Marketing in eCommerce

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The Hidden Cost of “Pay to Play” Marketing in eCommerce

Small eCommerce sellers are being pushed into “pay-to-play” marketing across platforms like eBay, Etsy, and Shopify. Learn how to control ad spend, test effectively, and protect your margins with data-driven decisions.

By Kim Wren 30 May 2026
Customer Questions Are Not the Problem: A Better Perspective for Online Sellers

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Customer Questions Are Not the Problem: A Better Perspective for Online Sellers

Customer questions in eCommerce aren’t a problem—they’re part of the buying process. Learn what buyers are really evaluating and how responding effectively can increase trust, improve conversions, and strengthen your customer experience.

By Kim Wren 04 Apr 2026
The Kind of Leadership I Actually Am

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The Kind of Leadership I Actually Am

I’m not interested in being a guru, an influencer, or a hype coach. I care about community, impact, stability, and being useful. This is a reflection on quiet leadership

By Kim Wren 22 Feb 2026
Feedback: Giving It Well, Receiving It Better

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Feedback: Giving It Well, Receiving It Better

Let’s talk about feedback for a minute. Giving feedback. Receiving feedback. If you’ve ever had a job, led a team, used a piece of software, eaten at a restaurant, or owned a business, you’ve been on both sides of it. I definitely have. Over the years, I’

By Kim Wren 14 Jan 2026
Systems vs. Processes: Know the Difference Before You Add Another Rule

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Systems vs. Processes: Know the Difference Before You Add Another Rule

Ask This Before You Add Another Process When you feel the urge to create a new process, stop and ask: Is this strengthening the system — or patching a failure?

By Kim Wren 31 Dec 2025
You Can Teach Skills. You Can’t Shortcut Emotional Intelligence.

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You Can Teach Skills. You Can’t Shortcut Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional Intelligence Isn’t a Quick Training Module Training someone emotionally takes time. A lot of time. And if the person being trained is young, inexperienced, or convinced they already know better? It often takes even longer.

By Kim Wren 03 Dec 2025
Finding My Way Back to Leadership

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Finding My Way Back to Leadership

I had walked into a startup in chaos—no processes, no direction. Everything ran on fear and demand instead of growth and product confidence. The system crashed often, but the core idea was solid. Over time, with grit, creativity, and a lot of teamwork, we built something strong.

By Kim Wren 20 Oct 2025
Customer Experience Matters

Customer Success

Customer Experience Matters

We have no idea what a customer is dealing with when they reach out. Stress. Health issues. Accessibility challenges. Distractions. Hesitation about buying online. A question isn’t an inconvenience—it’s an opportunity.

By Kim Wren 04 Jun 2025
Learning to Live With Toxic People (Without Losing Yourself)

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Learning to Live With Toxic People (Without Losing Yourself)

You don’t have to agree with how someone lives to respect that it’s their life to live.

By Kim Wren 07 May 2025
Still Fighting the “Not Enough” Feeling

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Still Fighting the “Not Enough” Feeling

Sometimes the hardest voice to silence is the one inside your own head. This is a reflection on imposter syndrome, generational messaging, self-worth, and what it means to keep showing up — even when “not enough” still whispers in the background.

By Kim Wren 01 May 2025
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