What to Do After Your First Shipment Arrives

So your first shipment arrived — now what?

This is where most beginners get stuck. They spend all their energy getting the product in, but don’t know what to do next.

Here’s how I turn new inventory into cash — quickly and consistently:

✅ Step 1: Inspect Everything

Unpack every box. Check quality. Take your own product photos.
Never assume it’s “ready to sell” until you verify it.

✅ Step 2: Start Selling Fast

You don’t need a website yet. I started with:
– Facebook Marketplace
– Craigslist
– Instagram DMs

Post your product. Use clean photos. Write a simple caption. Start today.

✅ Step 3: Offer Local Pickup or Delivery

Don’t make people wait. Offering “Free delivery on Oahu” helped me get my first paying customers within days.

✅ Step 4: Track What Sells

Create a simple spreadsheet or use your Notes app.
Find out which products sell fastest — and use that data to guide your next reorder.

💡 Pro Tip: Don’t sit on your boxes. Sell what you have now.
The goal isn’t perfection — it’s momentum.

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