Mastermind Sessions

Here's your chance to meet people who are masters at their craft. They could be experienced resellers, newbies who have figured out a new way to find success or business owners who will share what they have learned being an Entrepreneur.

Mastermind Sessions is a business podcast hosted by Shannon Jean, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shannon Jean hosts Mastermind Sessions, a business show with 34 episodes published.

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  Mastermind Sessions

  How Resellers Turn Customer Returns Into Profits

  Aug 16, 202633 min

  Join 3200+ resellers in our $5 Reseller Mastermind Community and learn how to flip auction and liquidation goods for profit here: https://www.shannonjean.info/5MM 30-day FREE Trial of THE RESELLER MASTERMIND PRO: startlivenow.com Join the Reseller Rocket Cohort 2 Waitlist! shannonjean.com/programs Check out my Free Auction Starter Guide at https://www.shannonjean.com/auctions and Free Newsletter at https://shannon-jean.kit.com/ In this episode, we take you inside a big box return center in Dallas–Fort Worth where we ran a live selling auction event with Kip Roland from the Live Selling Academy. We sold Blackstone grills, slip-and-slides, inflatables, and more generating over $5,000 in inventory sales in just 2.5 hours with 20,000+ viewers tuning in. You’ll hear stories from resellers in our mastermind community, including Shams, who went from a full-time engineering job to making $4,300 in sales in just 12 days of live selling on TikTok. We break down how to source pallets from BStock, how to sell locally on Facebook Marketplace, and how to scale into live selling platforms like TikTok and Whatnot. Topics Covered: • How to source customer returns from Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and more • Running a live auction inside a warehouse • Selling unexpected products like rugs, food bundles, and furniture • The power of community support in the Reseller Mastermind • How to start live selling with just an iPhone, tripod, and light kit • Success stories from members replacing their 9–5 jobs • Tips for selling from apartments, garages, or warehouses • Why mistakes are “tuition” and how to avoid them If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the channel and let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, business, or legal advice. Examples and strategies are for demonstration only and results are not guaranteed. Always conduct your own due diligence and comply with all applicable laws. We do not encourage duplication of copyrighted material or existing business assets. Ensure your use follows copyright and intellectual-property laws. Follow me on my social media channels: X: https://x.com/ShannonJean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonjean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonjjean/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shannonjean TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@shannonjjean Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pVJgqKx0rCOqxqDFwqTlc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-sessions/id1868545499 Business Brain Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKF439sG2VYIwKYfCoAtMQ #Reselling #TikTokLive #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Ecommerce #OnlineBusiness #SmallBusiness #ShannonJean #BusinessPodcast

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  How to Succeed with TikTok Live Selling in 2026

  Aug 10, 202649 min

  30-day FREE Trial of THE RESELLER MASTERMIND PRO: https://startlivenow.com/Join 3200+ resellers in our $5 Reseller Mastermind Community and learn how to flip auction and liquidation goods for profit here: https://www.shannonjean.info/5MMJoin the Reseller Rocket Cohort 2 Waitlist! https://shannonjean.com/programsCheck out my Free Auction Starter Guide at https://www.shannonjean.com/auctions and Free Newsletter at https://shannon-jean.kit.com/ In this episode, Kip Roland joins me to share how TikTok’s new live auction feature has completely reshaped his reselling business. We talk about the differences between traditional live selling and live auctions, the barriers new sellers face when starting on TikTok, and how persistence and community support can help overcome them. Kip also explains how TikTok’s Shop Performance Score works, why building relationships with platform reps matters, and how the Live Selling Academy is helping hundreds of resellers succeed. Whether you’re selling fashion, food bundles, or even rugs, this conversation will show you how live auctions can unlock new opportunities and scale your business faster. Topics Covered: • The rise of TikTok live auctions in 2026 • Differences between flash sales and live auctions • Barriers to entry for new TikTok sellers • How TikTok tracks seller performance (SPS score) • Building relationships with TikTok account managers • The role of the Live Selling Academy • Surprising products people are selling live (fashion, food, rugs) • Lessons from resellers scaling across multiple platforms If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the channel and let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, business, or legal advice. Examples and strategies are for demonstration only and results are not guaranteed. Always conduct your own due diligence and comply with all applicable laws. We do not encourage duplication of copyrighted material or existing business assets. Ensure your use follows copyright and intellectual-property laws. Follow me on my social media channels: X: https://x.com/ShannonJean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonjean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonjjean/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shannonjean TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@shannonjjean Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pVJgqKx0rCOqxqDFwqTlc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-sessions/id1868545499 Business Brain Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKF439sG2VYIwKYfCoAtMQ #TikTokLive #Reselling #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Ecommerce #OnlineBusiness #SmallBusiness #ShannonJean #BusinessPodcast

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  Live Selling Costco Returns, Blackstones & Reseller Secrets with Kip Roland

  Aug 6, 202651 min

  Join 3200+ resellers in our $5 Reseller Mastermind Community and learn how to flip auction and liquidation goods for profit here: https://www.shannonjean.info/5MM Join the Reseller Rocket Cohort 2 Waitlist! shannonjean.com/programs Check out my Free Auction Starter Guide at https://www.shannonjean.com/auctions and Free Newsletter at https://shannon-jean.kit.com/ Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside a massive return center, or how top resellers source premium inventory at 70–80% off retail prices? In today’s episode, Kip Roland and I go LIVE straight from a big box customer return center in Dallas to walk you through sourcing, evaluating, and flipping liquidation inventory through B-Stock. We break down real-time dollar-start auctions, demonstrate live-selling strategies, and share how everyday resellers are building real side-hustles and full-time businesses by acquiring inventory at pennies on the dollar. In this episode, we break down: The B-Stock Advantage: How to access major retail customer returns (Costco, Sam's Club, Target) at 25–30% of retail value. Live Auction Case Studies: Sourcing and pricing breakdown on high-demand inventory like 36" Blackstone Griddles, Kirkland Drivers, and seasonal patio goods. In-Person Reseller Success Story: Special guest Melanie shares how she turned her first auction into over 1,000+ rug sales on Facebook Marketplace in under 9 months. How to Get Started Without Burning Cash: Why your first step shouldn't be buying inventory, but learning research, resale permits, and flipping what you already own. The Unfair Advantage Principle: How leveraging storage, localized customer service, or live-selling platforms lets you turn timing into profit margin. Freight & Logistics Realities: Evaluating manifests, condition tags ("didn't want/didn't need"), and shipping math for heavy goods. 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: Case studies + reselling insights (the “how and why” behind what works) Deals every Thursday + a deep dive into how I’d evaluate each option ⚠️ Disclaimer The auctions and specific inventory lots discussed in this video are time-sensitive and may already be closed or sold out. 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 or bidding on auctions. Follow me on my social media channels: Follow me on my social media channels: X: https://x.com/ShannonJean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonjean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonjjean/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shannonjean TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@shannonjjean Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pVJgqKx0rCOqxqDFwqTlc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-sessions/id1868545499 Business Brain Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKF439sG2VYIwKYfCoAtMQ Hashtags #BStock #Liquidation #Reselling #BlackstoneGriddle #CostcoReturns #LiveSelling #ResellerTips #Arbitrage #FacebookMarketplace #SideHustle #InventorySourcing #Flipping ForProfit #EntrepreneurMindset

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  The Secret to Staying Profitable in Reselling (Without Burning Out)

  Jul 31, 202631 min

  Join 3200+ resellers in our $5 Reseller Mastermind Community and learn how to flip auction and liquidation goods for profit here: https://www.shannonjean.info/5MM Join the Reseller Rocket Cohort 2 Waitlist: shannonjean.com/programs Check out my Free Auction Starter Guide: https://www.shannonjean.com/auctions Free Newsletter: https://shannon-jean.kit.com/ 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 —staying interested—finding the kind of deals that keep you moving forward, one bid at a time. In this episode, I walk you through how I evaluate auction sourcing using research-first strategy , and I break down what I look for on real inventory across multiple categories and platforms: Why “cool” deals can still be profitable if your math checks out How to use auction aggregators like Bid Spotter to find localized lots (and why that matters for freight) A deep look at inventory decision-making (manifests, UPC/model research, risk, and “freight reality”) How I analyze deals from sites like Ace Hardware / B-Stock , Lamps Plus , Ferguson (wholesale hardware/industrial) , Petco , Target , GovPlanet , and more Why marketplace reselling often requires thinking in terms of packs (to attract wholesale buyers and build repeat relationships) Where live selling can change the game for categories that might otherwise be hard to flip If you want to keep hunting, learning, and building without burning out hit subscribe and let’s go. If you want the deals + deeper breakdown, make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter/community. I send two editions every week : Tuesday: reselling insights + what’s happening (strategy, systems, tips) Thursday: my favorite deals of the week + how I’d evaluate each option ⚠️ Disclaimer The auctions discussed in this episode may already be closed by the time you're watching. These videos are educational and 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. Follow Me X: https://x.com/ShannonJean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonjean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonjjean/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shannonjean TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@shannonjjean Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pVJgqKx0rCOqxqDFwqTlc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-sessions/id1868545499 Business Brain Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKF439sG2VYIwKYfCoAtMQ #AuctionDeepDive #Reselling #GovDeals #GSAauctions #Liquidation #Arbitrage #FreightCosts #SideHustle #EntrepreneurialMindset #ResellerTips #Inventory #Flipping

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

  Jul 8, 202623 min

  Secure your spot for Reseller Rocket Cohort 2 Waitlist: https://shannonjean.com/programs Join 3200+ resellers in our $5 Reseller Mastermind Community and learn how to flip auction and liquidation goods for profit here: https://www.shannonjean.info/5MM Check out my Free Auction Starter Guide at https://www.shannonjean.com/auctions and Free Newsletter at https://shannon-jean.kit.com/ 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 side A real tour through auction platforms like GovDeals, GSA Auctions, B-Stock, liquidation-style sites, and more What 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 categories And 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 : ⚠️ Disclaimer The 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. Follow me on my social media channels: X: https://x.com/ShannonJean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonjean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonjjean/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shannonjean TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@shannonjjean Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pVJgqKx0rCOqxqDFwqTlc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-sessions/id1868545499 Business Brain Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKF439sG2VYIwKYfCoAtMQ #AuctionDeepDive #Reselling #GovDeals #GSAauctions #Liquidation #Arbitrage #FreightCosts #SideHustle #EntrepreneurMindset #ResellerTips #Inventory #Flipping

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