In Episode 79 of 'Pocket Change,' the hosts welcome a special guest, Beard King Picker, also known as Alex. The discussion delves into Alex's backstory in reselling, from starting with his toy collection to moving into full-time online arbitrage with Amazon and now niching down to books on eBay and Amazon. They explore the benefits and challenges of niching down, the process of hiring virtual assistants, and valuable tips on sourcing and listing items. The episode also highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life, managing taxation and health insurance for full-time resellers, and the impact of customer service on building a loyal follower base.

00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change Episode 79

00:08 Meet the Beard King Picker

00:54 Alex's Reselling Journey

03:03 Transitioning to Niching Down

04:16 Listing Strategies and Challenges

06:03 Balancing Reselling and Personal Life

07:11 Financial Management and Taxation

08:47 Sourcing and Selling Books

19:58 Weekly Sales and Highlights

29:52 Setting Minimums for Full-Time Reselling

30:32 The Dollar Deals Dilemma

32:16 Favorite Buyer of the Week

33:58 Shipping Challenges and Customer Communication

42:49 Listing Strategies and eBay Algorithms

45:16 Graded VHS Tapes and Their Value

51:12 Final Thoughts and Social Media Strategies