The Poshmark Guide For Individuals and Small Businesses
This book by multifaceted author John Lim is THE ideal Solutions Book—a book designed to solve a problem, answer a question, or provide thoughtful guidance. In this case, it’s a guide for decluttering, for anyone who wants to downsize their apparel and accessories or start a Poshmark side hustle.
As I do with all the categorized Solutions Books, I’ve read and applied the suggested strategies to see just how much they would help me solve a problem. It did.
My problem was whether I should use Poshmark for clearing out my closet. Typically, I donate most of my gently worn clothes, bags, and accessories to a charity, but when it came to some once-treasured designer pieces, I thought, “Should I try to get a little of my investment back?” I considered Poshmark as a solution.
This book was the perfect solution to my conundrum.
Let me start with the truth: unlike all the ads you see touting Poshmark as an easy and quick way to “fund college” or “buy your new wardrobe,” they fail to mention the time you need to invest in “romancing the app.”
In other words. This is no “set it and forget it” site.
Enter the Poshmark Guide For Individuals and Small Businesses. I followed John’s guide step-by-step and instantly saw “interest” in me as a “posher” and the items I wanted to sell. However, what Poshmark doesn’t share, but John’s Guide thankfully does, is how to use the app to your advantage. It helped me navigate the complicated “Poshmark” terminology and cliquey community, helping me make the best decisions for my needs. What I learned from this book—and the cool Poshmark Seller Journal—was invaluable.
I wouldn’t know where to begin without this tool.
Please take note: you will want to read this book cover to cover (I’m giving it a five-star review!) And be sure to read the author’s introduction, which shares a heart-tugging story of how this book was born. But you’ll also appreciate John’s candor and truth about the scamming side of players on this app. He got hooked, and at first, so did I, and I’m grateful I had John’s book to help me navigate that surprise. Not only that, I needed to reference his book to decipher all the Poshmark language—trust me, there’s a vocabulary. Coupling that with the onslaught of messages and notifications, it’s pretty extra!
After experimenting with the app and reading John’s Guide, I decided that selling these few items on Poshmark won’t work for me. As I said before, it’s a time investment. While John breaks down how to navigate that in bite-sized, incredibly understandable, and approachable ways, I personally don’t have the patience. I want to set it and forget it, and learned from his book that’s not going to work.
To be clear, I have an acquaintance who’s a whiz at this and loves spending time building her Posher brand and community. And she does pretty well. So, again, it works for many people if you invest in learning the language and getting up to speed.
But another takeaway is huge. If you are willing to spend a few hours each week on this endeavor, please don’t do so without reading The Poshmark Guide first. It’s an invaluable resource that shares how you can easily make some serious cash and possibly grow a side hustle business, if you’re willing to dedicate some time to the endeavor.
Book and Image Courtesy of John Lim
