Podcast Episode
Auction Deep Dive: How to Find “Cool” Deals (GovDeals, GSA, Liquidation & Freight Math)

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Have you ever noticed that making money in reselling can start to feel like a grind… even when you know you’re doing everything “right”?Today’s auction deep dive is different because the goal isn’t just profit. It’s curiosity. It’s staying interested. It’s finding the kind of deals that keep you moving forward, one bid at a time.In this episode, I walk you through how I search auctions based on what’s interesting to me, while still staying strategic about the stuff that actually pays like:Local-service business promotion ideas (and ways to turn a business idea into a real evergreen revenue stream)Seasonal arbitrage and why timing matters on both the buy side and the sell sideA real tour through auction platforms like GovDeals, GSA Auctions, B-Stock, liquidation-style sites, and moreWhat I look for when evaluating lots (manifest, high-dollar items, risk, and especially freight reality)Examples including vehicles/chassis, retail liquidation lots, exercise equipment, patio furniture, and even tech/collector categoriesAnd yes one of my favorite themes: if your advantage is you can buy inventory and store it (barn/warehouse/self-storage) until the market rebounds, you can turn timing into margin. That’s the whole arbitrage game.If you want to keep hunting, learning, and building without burning out hit subscribe and let’s go.If you want the deals + the deeper breakdown, make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter/community. I send two editions every week:
⚠️ DisclaimerThe auctions discussed in this episode may already be closed by the time you're watching. These videos are educational and are intended to help you learn how to analyze liquidation opportunities, evaluate manifests, understand pricing, and develop profitable sourcing strategies. Always do your own research before purchasing inventory.
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