The CEO of eBay, Jamie Iannone, says that you’re likely sitting on treasures worth thousands of dollars.On Yahoo Finance’s Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast this week, Iannone said that an average household contains at least $3,000 to $4,000 worth of items that could be sold online. Collectibles like Pokémon cards and trading cards, for example, were a “massive business” that contributed to $10 billion worth of products sold annually.”The whole idea is to unlock what’s in people’s closets and garages and houses,” Iannone said on the podcast. “And so, really unlocking all of that amazing inventory.” Related: She Bought a Vase…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nearly 40% of Americans have a side hustle right now – and for many, it’s not just a way to earn a little extra cash. According to a recent LendingTree survey, 61% of people with a side hustle say they couldn’t afford to live without it.While the number of side hustlers has decreased slightly since the pandemic’s peak, many still feel the everyday financial pressure. A third say they picked up a side gig to cover basic expenses, while 49% cite the current economy as the main reason for getting started.Want to…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I signed on as a founding owner of the Houston SaberCats, people asked me the same question over and over: “Why rugby?” To be fair, it wasn’t the obvious move. I’d already built a successful career in commodities trading and entrepreneurship. Rugby wasn’t a mainstream sport in the U.S., and it was clear we’d be climbing uphill in search for new market, new fans and new infrastructure. But that’s exactly what drew me to it.Entrepreneurs know that if you only play safe games, you’ll never learn anything new. Rugby, in all…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Jared Pobre and his wife, former WWE star Stacy Keibler, moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, he expected more time outdoors, skiing, hiking, fly-fishing. What he experienced was how extreme conditions accelerate skin aging and damage, leaving his skin raw and red. When searching for solutions for his skincare, not only were options limited, but nothing seemed to help. Out of frustration, he tried one of Keibler’s pricey serums.”Within a week it cleared everything up,” he says. “That’s when I asked myself, why doesn’t something like this exist for men?”Pobre is the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Success isn’t a stroke of luck — it’s a habit forged through deliberate, daily effort. In my five-year study of 233 wealthy individuals and 128 poor individuals, one finding stood out like a beacon: 67% of the wealthy set specific, actionable goals every single day, while only 17% of poorer people did the same.This isn’t just a statistic — it’s a roadmap for building wealth and achieving dreams. For entrepreneurs navigating the high-stakes world of startups, where every decision can make or break your venture, this habit of daily goal-setting is your…
Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, is one of the original Shark Tank sharks who, since 2009, has made the dreams of some entrepreneurs come true and sent others home in tears. The 17th season premieres in about two weeks, and if my conversation with him for our show, How Success Happens is any indication, time has not mellowed this man.He calls b.s. when he sees it, but he isn’t a hater. As fast as O’Leary is to declare “I’m out!” he also doesn’t hesitate to throw his full energy behind the things he loves. If you follow Mr.…
When Shirin Behzadi arrived in the United States from Iran at 17, she had no money, no family and no clear plan for the future. But she carried a belief that seemed impossible at the time.”When people asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, I’d say, ‘I’m going to run a big company,'” she says. “If you think about it — a young girl who’s working at a gas station, has no money, doesn’t have any friends, doesn’t have parents — why would I even think that way? All I know is that it gave me…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Over the years, I’ve worked with and invested in many early-stage companies.I’ve seen promising startups gain traction and scale beyond expectations. Sadly, I know too many founders fall into the same predictable traps. They make simple mistakes that stall growth or even derail their businesses entirely.It’s not incompetence or a lack of determination. Passion, drive and ambition are vital qualities for entrepreneurs. However, they can lead founders down a dangerous path if they go unchecked. If you’re building a business right now, especially your first one, I want to highlight three of…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Restaurants are racing to go digital, and PepsiCo wants to help them get there.To the world, PepsiCo is a global brand known for bold flavors, iconic ads and entertainment partnerships. To restaurant owners, it is also a growth partner offering tools to strengthen their businesses.André Moraes, who leads global digital marketing for PepsiCo, explains how the multinational food and beverage corporation has been building a digital powerhouse for restaurant partners. “Restaurants are at the center of our lives,” Moraes tells Shawn Walchef of Restaurant Influencers. “If they succeed, the whole community does.”…