Kansas Sellers Group

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❓Did you know that misusing USPS FREE shipping supplies can lead to fines, postage due, or even federal charges? 🚨

📦 Free USPS supplies are provided ONLY for shipping Priority Mail. Using them as filler inside other boxes, covering flat-rate boxes with poly mailers, turning them inside out, storing items in them, or using them as shelving is NOT allowed.

👮Under 18 U.S.C. § 1707, it is a federal offense to “purloin or embezzle any property used by the Postal Service, or appropriate such property to any use other than its proper use.”

⚖️ Many cases never go to court because they’re settled quietly. - Recently, a Whatnot seller was ordered to pay over $100,000 in an out-of-court settlement and was permanently banned from Whatnot for covering flat-rate boxes with polymailers and using USPS envelopes as padding - there are over 82 cases pending…

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❓ Did you know that Mystery Boxes are no longer allowed on Whatnot and have been replaced with a very strict format called Surprise Sets? 🎁🚫

Many sellers are still trying to sell “mystery boxes” or “surprise bundles,” but Whatnot now has clear rules to protect buyers and ensure transparency. Surprise Sets must:

✨ Be labeled as Surprise Sets as the Primary Selling Format

✨ Show every single item on screen the entire time. Items must be revealed before the auction.

✨ Provide a full detailed checklist in the listing (brand, condition, quantity, etc.)

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❓ Did you know that the method for requesting Booster Raids has changed? 🚀💛

Booster Raids are a free Vizzuals service where a fast 30–90 second show is created solely to raid into a seller who needs a boost. These raids introduce you to buyers you’d normally never reach — and there is never a charge.

Premium Members now have two ways to request a raid:

1️⃣ Text (SMS) your show link when you go live — this puts you at the TOP of the list instantly.

2️⃣ Tag in your show: @vizzuals Raid Please

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❓ Do you know the USPS Christmas shipping deadlines this year? 🎄📦

For holiday delivery, the Ground Advantage deadline is December 17, and the Priority Mail deadline is December 19.

If you plan to host live shows and ship the same day, these should be your final show dates to ensure buyers receive their packages before Christmas. ⏰✨

Remember: delays increase as the holiday gets closer, so earlier is always safer!

👑 Pro Tip: Most Post Offices have two truck pickups each day. Catching the morning pickup can move your packages through the system faster. Just ask a clerk what time the first truck arrives — then aim to drop off packages at least 30 minutes before that time. 💛

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❓ Did you know that having 11 or more scheduled shows can make you more visible on Whatnot? 👀✨

Whatnot tends to prioritize sellers who show consistency and commitment — and one way the system reads that is through how many upcoming shows you have scheduled. Sellers who plan ahead often get more visibility because Whatnot sees them as active, reliable, and invested. 📈🔥

So even if you don’t plan to stream every day, having multiple shows scheduled helps the algorithm take you more seriously — and can lead to more bookmarks and more buyers.

👑 Pro Tip: When creating a show, before adding your thumbnail, use the “Repeat Show” dropdown. Set it to repeat daily and it will create up to 10 shows at once. You can always go back later and edit the date and time — but the settings, structure, and…

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❓ Do you tip your mail carrier or local post office clerks? 📬🎄

With the holidays here, many sellers show appreciation — but there are rules. Mail carriers have a $50 value limit per year according to the newest USPS policy. USPS employees are not supposed to accept cash.

😜Personally, I am a USPS Supervisor and I still give my carrier $100+

For Post Office clerks, carriers, helpful management, giving food, treats, or gift baskets is usually the best option, since they cannot legally accept cash gifts. 🍪☕

🚨IMPORTANT: If you give a card or gift, make sure it has their name on it — not just “Mailman” or “Carrier.” Otherwise, any USPS employee (including a utility carrier covering the route) can legally take it.

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❓ Did you know that your show title can DOUBLE your traffic when done right? 👀🔥

Your title is one of the first things buyers see — and it matters. A keyword-rich title helps buyers find you when searching for something specific, like “Vintage Tees,” “Squishmallows,” or “Mystery LEGO Pulls.” 🧩🛍

But keywords aren’t the only strategy… sometimes a compelling, funny, bold, or even slightly chaotic title grabs attention and increases click-throughs when your notification pops up. 😂💥

The BEST method? Combine both.

Example:

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❓ How did your shows go yesterday for Black Friday? 👀🛍

Black Friday on Whatnot can be unpredictable — some sellers crush it with huge traffic and steady sales, while others have slower results. And sometimes it has nothing to do with being a “big” or “small” seller… timing, niche, strategy, and luck all play a part. 📈🤷‍♀️

So if your show was amazing — celebrate it. 🎉

If it was slower — don’t let it discourage you. Many sellers see stronger results the day after big buying events because competition drops and buyers are still in shopping mode. 🛒✨

And if you didn’t host a show yesterday… did you score any amazing deals? 👀🔥

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❓ Did you know how important it is to scan your packages when shipping? 📦📬

Whatnot now has an in-app scanner that lets you scan your label by taking a picture before you drop it off. This helps notify the buyer that their item is on the way and adds a layer of tracking visibility… BUT this is not official proof of shipment.

The ONLY true proof that you mailed a package is a physical USPS scan and receipt. Once a postal employee scans your label, it shows the package entered the mail system — and protects you if a buyer claims an item wasn’t shipped. 🛡

Yes, you can just drop items in a bin — but having a scan + receipt is always the safest choice.

👑 Pro Tip: Scanning at a self-service kiosk does not count as official acceptance. For full…

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❓ Is this your first Black Friday on Whatnot? 👀🛍

Black Friday is one of the busiest days of the year on the app — which means tons of buyers, tons of sellers, and LOTS of competition. Expect higher traffic, faster-paced shows, and possibly a few glitches because so many people are live at once. 📈⚠️

To make the most of it:

✨ Schedule multiple shows throughout the day

✨ Try pop-ups during non-peak hours when competition drops

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❓ Did you know you can run multiple Flash Sales at once in your BIN? ⚡🛍 Flash Sales let you discount items for a specific amount of time — from 10 seconds up to 2 hours. That means you can keep certain items on sale for almost your entire show to drive urgency and extra sales. 📈🔥

You can choose either a $ amount off or a % amount off, depending on your strategy.

👑 Pro Tip: Be very careful with high percentages. Example: If you run 90% off a $1 sticker to push toward 1,000 sales, the buyer only pays $0.10 — but you still pay Whatnot + processing fees. That can leave you with a negative balance on that item. 💸

⏰🚨 Final reminder: TOMORROW is the last day to submit your Black Friday coupon for FREE promotion. Deadline: 12 PM EST.

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❓ Did you know what to do if a buyer purchases so many items that they won’t all fit in one box? 📦📦

If you need to split a shipment, you cannot put the same label on two boxes. Each package must have its own unique label. Using the same label twice is not only illegal, but you risk being charged full commercial rate for the second package — and that adds up fast. 🚫💸

Luckily, Whatnot makes it easy to unbundle an order. Just check the items you need to remove from the shipment, click Unbundle, and Whatnot will create a second label for the second box. Easy, legal, and accurate. ✔️

Small detail — big protection.

⏰🚨 Reminder: Only 2 days left to submit your Black Friday coupon for FREE promotion.

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❓ Did you know that raiding other sellers at the end of your show gives you extra exposure? 🚀🔥

End by tapping “RAID” instead of just closing your live. The seller may promote you. Buyers and sellers will often follow back, bookmark your future shows, and remember you — especially if you raid & support new sellers. 🤝

Raids help build community, boosts visibility, and keeps your momentum going even after you end your live. Small action — big payoff. 📈✨

🚨 IMPORTANT: 1/2 of all coupons submitted for Black Friday were invalid either because they were not created on Whatnot first or because they didn’t schedule a show on 11/28.

Follow these instructions below. Only 3 days left.

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❓ Did you know that pinning an item during your live show sends a notification to anyone who bookmarked it, letting them know it’s about to run? 🔔👀

Pinning isn’t just for organization — it’s a built-in strategy to bring buyers back at the perfect moment. More eyes = more bids, more sales, and more momentum. 📈🔥

👑 Pro Tip: Keep the pinned item visible for a few seconds before running it so notified buyers have time to join.

⏰🚨 Reminder: You only have until TUESDAY to submit your Black Friday coupon for FREE promotion to over 160K Whatnot members.

Step 1: Create your coupon here:

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❓ Did you know that I just released TWO brand new Whatnot training courses — “The Ultimate Whatnot Coupon Course” and “All About Whatnot Giveaways” — and they are 100% FREE? 🎉✨

You can take them right now by going to:

Vizzuals.com → Courses

These will help you boost sales, understand strategy, and avoid common mistakes — especially with Black Friday coming! 🛍🔥

⏰Speaking of Black Friday… you only have until November 25 to submit your coupon for FREE promotion to over 160,000 newsletter subscribers. 👀💛

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❓ Did you know that when running a giveaway, you must CLEARLY state exactly what the prize is? You cannot label it a “random giveaway” and decide later. It must be specific, like “$10 gift card” or “Loungefly Bag.” 🎁✨

🗣️My opinion, I dislike giveaways. PLEASE… If I give you a booster raid, don’t feel pressured to do a giveaway. Just run an item $1.00 lower, or just say “Thank You Vizzuals”. Save money, attract the right buyers. Of course this wouldn’t apply to larger sellers… 💸👀

Instead, I recommend using Buyer Appreciation giveaways. These reward real supporters, and compels people to purchase. 🛍💛 non-buyers CAN when these giveaways so remember, once it starts, you cannot change the item or send something different— if the winner didn’t purchase. 🚫📦

⏰ Reminder: Only 6 days left to submit your Black Friday coupon for FREE promotion!

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❓ Did you know… you can promote your Black Friday show to over 160,000 Whatnot users… for FREE? 👀🔥

For “Question of the Day” on Thanksgiving AND a special newsletter going out Wednesday, November 26, we’re featuring seller Coupon Codes to help you get more visibility, more bookmarks, and more buyers before Black Friday Sales. 🛍⚡

It’s open to EVERY seller and costs nothing to participate.

Want in?

Go to:

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❓ Did you know that most sellers schedule their shows right ON the hour or half hour — which means Whatnot sends out a flood of notifications at the same time. 🔔📱

⏰ If you schedule at an odd time like 7:17 PM, 8:08 PM, or 6:43 AM, your notification is less likely to compete with others, making it more visible to your followers. 👀✨

This small tweak can help increase show attendance, bookmarks, and sales — just because your alert stands out.

🎩 Other Tips:

• Keep a consistent schedule so viewers form a habit.

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❓ Did you know that there are several ways to utilize flash sales? ⏳🔥

You can run Flash Sales for single items or multiples, and the timer can be very fast or as long as 2 hours. You can even run several during a show — they can run for the length of your whole show, including while auctions are happening — to help boost momentum, increase conversions, and keep buyers engaged. ⚡

Flash Sales create urgency, encourage faster decisions, and give buyers a reason to stay active in your show.

✨ Pro Tip: Use Flash Sales as an entry method for a Buyer Appreciation Giveaway. If you have multiples, discount them so buyers can purchase to enter. No multiples? Use stickers and drop them to $0.60 — fast, fun, and effective! 💛

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❓ Did you know that you can now be notified immediately when new raid trains are added?

Currently, there are 62 raid trains listed on the vizzuals.com website. New raid trains are added as hosts submit them.

Many sellers have mentioned that they don’t find many open spots on these trains. So I created away to give you an automatic notification when new raid trains are entered, giving you a better shot at grabbing a spot.

Go to vizzuals.com and look for the “raid trains“ page and you will see a form at the top. Enter your email and Whatnot username to be notified.

Hosts: Remember that you can enter your raid trains, 100% free.

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❓ Did you know that “Captions” is now available for all users, including Android?

“Captions” (or “captioning”) 🗣️lets viewers watch shows with their phone’s sound off while still reading everything the host is saying right on the screen.

As a seller, you 🚫cannot🚫control whether captions are on or off for buyers — the feature is available automatically on every show. Buyers can turn captions on by tapping the three dots on the show screen.

🤫This is a great tool for people who want to keep their volume low, and it’s very accurate. Just remember: if you whisper during your show, captions will still pick it up and display exactly what you said!🤭 Try it!

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❓ Did you know that I run over 120 groups just like this one?

🌎 I have put together over 120 groups for all US states and Canada. Some areas have more than 1 group. For example, New York, Florida, Texas and California all have more than 6 groups each.

⏰ It takes me 2 hours to create the “question of the day” and post them by hand to each group. I am also constantly scanning these groups to answer questions, give technical helpl and monitor for anything inappropriate. So if I miss anything, please bring it to my attention.

🧑‍💻These groups are also located on the vizzuals.com website. 🆘 Several of the groups on the website still need an admin (no special skills needed). If anyone is interested in helping with the following states please send me a private message: AL, AK, AR,…

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❓ Did you know that you can find raid trains to join or follow on vizzuals.com

🚂Also, hosts can advertise their raid trains right on vizzuals.com for free. Just look for the “raid trains“ link. All of this is always 100% free.

✏️And if you are interested in hosting your own raid train, but you don’t know where to start, there is a free course on the website to help you out.

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❓ Do you have any serious pet peeves when it comes to purchasing from other sellers?

It’s time to put on your “buyers hat“ for this one… As a buyer, what is something that you hate to see sellers do in their show? What are some things that caused you to leave the show?

It’s true that we cannot ‘please’ everyone… Some people may say that they love loud, happy music and others might say that they hate hearing music at all… But… By answering these questions, you can help other sellers know what to avoid.

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❓ Did you know that there is a HUGE showcase happening for Black Friday?

@TheRedRooster is putting together something special for 🖤Black Friday🖤 — it’s called Shop Small Friday on Whatnot.

💡The idea is simple: instead of battling the crowds and big box chaos, we celebrate and support the amazing small businesses that make Whatnot so special.

⏰You can go live anytime during the 24-hour event on November 28th, end whenever you want, and if another Shop Small seller is still live, you can raid into them to keep the good vibes rolling!

In past years, Whatnot made it a no commission day, so we hope it happens this year 🤞

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❓ Did you know that Whatnot tracks your show frequency and uses it to help boost your visibility in search results and recommendations! 📈

The more consistently you go live, the more the algorithm recognizes you as an active seller, meaning your shows are more likely to appear on the “For You” and “Shows with Momentum” areas. 👀

⏰ Tip: Create a schedule you can stick to — even one or two regular shows each week makes a big difference over time. Try using similar time slots so returning buyers know when to find you.

Consistency builds trust, helps the algorithm learn your rhythm, and keeps your audience coming back! 🔁

⭐ Stay visible. Stay active. Stay consistent. ⭐

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❓ Did you know that Whatnot has added new sub categories?

New Sub Categories to Grow Your Community

Whatnot has added new categories to help you reach more focused buyer communities and list your inventory more accurately.

* 👗Women’s Fashion: Plus Size, Dresses, Boutiques

* 🍿Food & Drink: Baked Goods, Snacks & Candy, Other Food & Drink

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❓ Do you “pin” items strategically?

Even if you run random pulls, it’s smart to keep a few BIN or individually listed items in your auction tab. This gives buyers a preview of what you sell or what’s coming next! 👀

✅ Make sure those items are in your Marketplace so they’re easy to import — and buyers can bookmark them for alerts.

📌 When you pin an item, anyone who bookmarked it gets a notification and might jump into your show. Keep it pinned a few seconds before you run it so they have time to join!

💡 Pro Tip: Create a “notification listing” like this 👉 https://www.whatnot.com/s/Pmh3pOz4 🔖(please bookmark it for me)🔖

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❓ Do you know the most common shipping mistakes?

🚫Splitting up a bundle that is too large and then printing the same label for both boxes and shipping them both with the same tracking number. Not only is this wrong, but it can cause you to be investigated by Postal Inspectors, fined and even jailed.

🚫Using a Ground label on a Priority box.

🚫 Not using the correct packaging with a flat rate label.

🚫 Not changing your packaging dimensions when your package is over 12 x 12 x 12

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❓ How many moderators do you use for each show?

Moderators can be a huge asset to Show. You are missing out if you are not using them for your shows. Not only are they helpful, but they are also buyers.

🟢 Grow a network of moderators that can help you during your shows

🟢 Offer to be a moderator for others if they are a moderator for you

🟢 Find moderators here in this group or on the vizzuals.com group. Ask past buyers to be a moderator for you.

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❓ How do you feel about your Whatnot journey so far?

It only takes one single change to turn around your whole business. And even if you’re happy, you can still improve.

Here are some tips to steer you in the right direction…

🌟 Spruce up your profile. Talk about what you sell and not who you are.

🌟 Have at least 20 items listed in your BIN

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❓Did you know that you can watch past Whatnot Seller Talks?

@WhatnotSellers has a weekly livestream to update sellers about new features, best practices and more. You can watch many of the past streams by going to their YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-YKVTXh9MtNCw65nRh372HGb__xIhmnV&si=uUW_zYAR37NRoX-J

Quick Reminder:

You only have one day left to enter for a chance to win a free advertising spot in the next Vizzuals Newsletter to over 160k Whatnot users.

To enter, there is no purchase necessary. Go to vizzuals.com and find the “regional group“ link and join your local group(s). Then go into your Vizzuals profile and change your “display name“ to match your Whatnot username. The names must match in order to be entered.

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❓Have you ever tried the “5 Method”?

Let me explain for those of you that don’t use this method.

Following these simple steps every day for one week can be very helpful to increase sales. And the number “5” can be changed depending on the level of seller that you are. Some people may choose “20“ for example

🟢 Visit 5 shows for at least 5 minutes each and chat within the shows without asking to advertise

🟢 Contact 5 previous buyers and ask them if you can share your next “huge show” with them

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❓ Do you have any questions for me?

Each day I post a question of the day, challenge or fact, but this time I wanted to open it up for you to ask me a question. Whether it is a question about policy, equipment, or even something personal (within limits🤣) post your questions below.

Reminder: I am giving away 10 advertising spots in my next newsletter. There is no purchase necessary, all you need to do is join the “regional groups“ on the vizzuals.com website and make sure that your profile “display name“ is the same as you’re Whatnot Username. I will be choosing the winners on Friday. It will be a surprise when the newsletter goes out, so make sure you’re Whatnot profile and shows already.

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❓ Are you aware of the extra giveaway policies on Whatnot?

You cannot tell buyers that they will get something extra in their box if they purchase from you.

You cannot tell buyers that they will get something if they purchase over a certain amount.

You cannot have guessing games on your show to win a prize.

You cannot restrict giveaways to buyers only.

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❓ Do you know the difference between the different levels of Whatnot restriction, blocked, suspended and banned?

Blocked: A user-to-user action that prevents one person from interacting with another (no chatting, following, or buying). It only applies between those two accounts and can be undone anytime.

Suspended: A temporary platform penalty from Whatnot for policy violations. It restricts account access (like selling or going live) for a set period—usually a few days to 1 week—after which access is restored.

Banned: A permanent removal from Whatnot for serious or repeated violations. The account is closed, and creating new accounts is prohibited.

In short:

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❓Did you know that just communicating with a person, can change your whole Whatnot algorithm?

A lot of sellers talk about “algorithm“… But what really affects it?

I’ve done a lot of research and talked to several Whatnot staff members about this. I have learned that simply communicating with a person, will start to show their shows in my feed. Mostly private message interactions, or visiting their show at least once.

When people say that “Whatnot is saturated” it may only be THEIR feed that makes it look that way.

Test it out… Focus on a specific person or category to see how your algorithm changes.

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❓ Did you know that in a recent survey on Vizzuals.com, over 42,000 people answered and the majority said that they pay more attention to the background than the person showing the items?

Whether you are a small seller, large seller or huge warehouse, your background is very important.

I have watched small sellers create an amazing looking background with just a single sheet of fabric.… And at the same time, the other night, I saw a snack seller that I frequent, and there was a rat running around in the back. This person had about a hundred people in their show.

How do you feel about watching shows with a messy background? Do you care? What are some low cost ways that you have upgraded your background?

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❓Did you know that you can network with local stores and get free shipping supplies and other stuff?

All it takes is a quick conversation with the manager of your local TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Target…. Let them know that you are an online reseller and you are looking for boxes to use for shipping. And then ask for permission to go in the back or dumpster and collect empty boxes.

You may not want to go dumpster diving, but this conversation can achieve several different things. once you start networking, exchange, contact information, managers will start putting things aside for you that they would have thrown out. This can include a lot of “disposables“ that they do not return to a warehouse but would have destroyed.

Test it out, and tried to work with at least one manager in your area.

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❓ What is the biggest lesson you have learned since starting Whatnot?

Let’s learn from each other…

Side Note: There are only a few days left to go to vizzuals.com enjoying the “regional groups“ for your chance to get featured in the next newsletter to over 160,000 subscribers!

Hello to all my fellow kansas sellers/buyers/ whatnot addicts! Im nursemompixie as known as Chrystal. I am a rehabilitation nurse by day. I work in a rehab hospital as a crrn, charge nurse and regional trainer. Whatnot is my me time and I enjoy going live and making connections. I am a newish seller still working on my 1k- im almost there 💪 I sell in the Disney catagory both merchandise and Loungeflys. Looking forward to meeting fellow kansas sellers!

❓ Are you standing in your own way of success?

We all have “things,” but sometimes those things become excuses — reasons we don’t go live or why we’re not where we want to be.

Decide what you truly want your Whatnot business to be: full-time, part-time, or just for extra cash. Then, take a real look at where you are. Are you aiming higher but not taking action? Are you waiting for the “right time”?

What’s holding you back — work, health, kids? Do you need to adjust your goal or your situation?

There’s no magic fix — YOU have to take action. If your situation can’t change, tweak your goals. Small steps forward are better than standing still.

Hello Everyone!

I’m still in the process of trying to figure out how to automate posting into all 54 of these groups. As soon as I get a fix I will start posting the “Question of the Day” and other helpful posts. Thanks for understanding and in the meantime, please feel free to introduce yourself and post questions

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