The Flipping Ninja Podcast: Make Money Flipping Things A.J. Hakimi (The Flipping Ninja)

034: Weekly Q&A: Just Take The Baby and Run! (Actually, don't)—How To Be Financially Free From Debt Through Flipping, and more
The Flipping Ninja's Weekly Listener Q & A offers highly-focused, non-theoretical, no-nonsense Q&A.
In this week’s Q&A episode we discuss:
What steps to take to be financially free from debt—an answer to a 24-year-old soon-to-be father. Just take the baby and run! (Actually, don’t) The 4C's Framework—Clarity, Conversation, Calibration, Crush How to transition from a 9 to 5 to full-time flipping How to be better at flipping The strategy to earn $1000 a month flipping. How to start flipping as a newbie. Time Stamps:
2:00 - Question #1 from Jean, a 24-year-old man who’s about to become a father.
Living with his girlfriend, who doesn’t share his mindset regarding financial freedom, he struggles to pay off his debt and make a living. He also asks for book recommendations. A.J gives him the 4C’s framework.

6:07 - 1st C—Clarity. Creating clear targets that drive to achieving goals.

10:19 - 2nd C—Conversation. Sit down and have a discussion with your partner about your finances, life, and future. Love, alone, is not enough.

16:20 - 3rd C—Calibration. Find a solution to the problem.

18:41 - 4th C—Crush. Crush your goals. Creating SMART goals and executing them.

23:20 - A book recommendation—The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

26:24 - Question #2 from Joshua, who works in aviation, but wants to transition to a no-cap income job with huge freedom—flipping.

28:00 - A.J. quitting his lucrative 9 to 5 job.

32:29 - Advice on flipping. Scaling, systematizing, improving marketing skills, setting achievable money targets.

36:47 - Question #3 from Beth, an unemployed thrift store shopper who seeks wisdom.

39:25 - Question #4 from Rick, who’s losing $80K a year on his income. Wants to start earning $1K a month flipping.

45:09 - A.J. discusses Flipping Ninja Math

47:21 - Question #5 from someone who sells pop culture items—wants to know if they can add a story background to their item-listings. 

49:25 - How A.J. made money flipping keyboards when he was just starting. The more you tell, the more you sell.

52:00 - Question #6 from Jeremy, a newbie flipper, asking how to start flipping.
Quotes:
“..if you don't have a target, you will never be able to hit your goal. Fuzzy targets don't get hit.”
“You have to talk about money. It's an important topic, especially when you're with someone…
...I mean, if you guys have different views on money, that's a big deal. It doesn't matter how much you love each other or how much chemistry you have or how adorable she thinks you are, or vice versa. The fact is that it takes more than just those things to make a relationship work successfully”
“Crush your goals.”
“Dude, once I quit my job…
...even though I was getting paid less doing it, I felt rich. I felt wealthy. I felt like my soul, my spirit, my every aspect of my life improved because, like I said, I was just was free.”
“You know, get started with something small. Just buy something from a thrift store and see if you could sell it for $20 more than what you bought it for. And there's literally thousands of items—thousands you can do that with...”
“The more you tell, the more you sell.”
 
What To Do Next
LOVE FLIPPING AND WANT TO LEARN MORE MONEY-MAKING AND MARKETING SECRETS? READY TO EARN 1K ON THE SIDE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS...
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There are 4 secret steps to earning $400 to $800 a day flipping random things on Craigslist, eBay, thrift stores, Facebook MarketPlace, Flea Markets, Pawn Shops, Garage Sales, and more.
Wanna know what they are? This 3-part podcast series covers it.
Say goodbye to money struggles and living paycheck to paycheck and learn how anyone -- no matter what your experience level is or how busy you are -- can start buying and reselling things as a profitable side hustle and make more money in an hour than most people make in a week of working a full-time 9 to 5 job. 
Listen closely, take notes, then take action.
This is part 3 of 3.
The Flipping Ninja
Host: A.J. Hakimi
In this mini-series A.J. Hakimi helps you say goodbye to living paycheck to paycheck and any money struggles you may have. In today’s episode, A.J. shares how you can make money flipping things in your spare time. Flipping can allow you to take control over your income and life! This mini-series will prove how anyone- no matter experience or time available, can start buying and reselling things for a profit. Are you ready to make more money from a side hustle than you would possibly make in an hour at a 9 to 5 job? Listen in to part 3 of how to make hundreds a day flipping things!
 
4 Value Bombs:  
When trying to turn a profit on an item, post this item to multiple selling sites. This is what A.J. calls octopus selling.

Learn how to post a variety of items. Learn how to post ads for multiple different categories and niches. Be able to sell or flip anything that you want!

Following this advice can help you make money while simultaneously making you better!

Ask yourself, is this something that you can see yourself doing?  
Quotes: “The reason that we call it octopus selling, is you want to sell your stuff on multiple channels.”
“A lot of your success will come from retraining your psychology.”
“I want to train you to be in multiple different categories and niches. To be able to sell or flip anything. It doesn’t matter what the category or item is, you should know how to handle it.”
 
On This Week’s Episode You’ll Discover:  
Intro [0:01]
Start of the Podcast [1:16]
Octopus Selling [2:12]
Antique Chair Example [9:14]
Psychology and Beliefs, We Carry [12:01]
We Want to Train You [14:39]
Make You Money and Make You Better [16:08]
Recap of the Four Secrets [18:43]
Can You See Yourself Doing This? [28:13]
Closing Thoughts [29:06]
Outro [31:42]
 
What to Do Next: Do you love flipping and want to learn more money-making and marketing secrets? Are you ready to earn 1K on the side? Here’s what to do next to make that happen!
SOME GOOD CONTENT TO BINGE: I recommend you binge read (and listen to) everything you can on my website (the one you're on now). It is 100% FREE and will train you enough to be able to go make money right away - even if you're a beginner.
If you enjoyed today’s show, please share with those closest to you!
Please leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on your favorite streaming service.
Subscribe to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!
 
Want me to answer your questions about flipping, side hustles, marketing, entrepreneurship, personal development, motivation, mindset, lifestyle — or anything else? Send your questions in to AJ@TheFlippingNinja.com
You could have your question featured on a future show!
 
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There are 4 secret steps to earning $400 to $800 a day flipping random things on Craigslist, eBay, thrift stores, Facebook MarketPlace, Flea Markets, Pawn Shops, Garage Sales, and more.
Wanna know what they are? This 3-part podcast series covers it.
Say goodbye to money struggles and living paycheck to paycheck and learn how anyone -- no matter what your experience level is or how busy you are -- can start buying and reselling things as a profitable side hustle and make more money in an hour than most people make in a week of working a full-time 9 to 5 job. 
Listen closely, take notes, then take action.
This is part 2 of 3.
The Flipping Ninja
Host: A.J. Hakimi
What You Need to Know [Episode Summary]: In this mini-series A.J. Hakimi helps you say goodbye to living paycheck to paycheck and any money struggles you may have. In today’s episode, A.J. shares how you can make money flipping things in your spare time. Flipping can allow you to take control over your income and life! This mini-series will prove how anyone- no matter experience or time available, can start buying and reselling things for a profit. Are you ready to make more money from a side hustle than you would possibly make in an hour at a 9 to 5 job? Listen in to part 2 of how to make hundreds a day flipping things!
 
4 Value Bombs:  
Discover how to take photos that emotionally stun, engage, captivate, and compel your buyer into wanting your product!

Learn how to take the right kind of photos. Take photos of your product that sell and truly capture the attention of the buyer.

The difference between making $50 on something or $500 is in the words you write in your ad. Master your description and watch your profits skyrocket!

Know your targets. Where do you want to buy and sell things, what do you want to buy, and how do you buy or acquire things.  
Quotes: “The ‘Power of the Pen’ is learning how to write ads that sell like crazy. The words you use to write ads, to sell something — that’s EVERYTHING. That’s the difference between night and day. That’s the difference between life and death. You have to know how to write ads that sell.”
 
“If you can create an ad; if you can assemble the right words, that’s the difference between making $50 on an item that you buy then sell… and making $500 on an item that you buy then sell…”
 
On This Week’s Episode You’ll Discover:  
Intro [0:01]
Start of the Podcast [1:15]
What is Flipping? [1:45]
Recap of Part One [2:24]
Where to Start [2:54]
Know Your Targets [4:40]
Power of the Pen [8:49]
What A.J. Loves to Flip [12:44]
Money Shot Technique [14:43]
Achieving Freedom [20:14]
Reason Behind the Podcast [22:15]
Closing Thoughts [25:46]
Outro [26:11]
What to Do Next: Do you love flipping and want to learn more money-making and marketing secrets? Are you ready to earn 1K on the side? Here’s what to do next to make that happen!
SOME GOOD CONTENT TO BINGE: I recommend you binge read (and listen to) everything you can on my website (the one you're on now). It is 100% FREE and will train you enough to be able to go make money right away - even if you're a beginner.
If you enjoyed today’s show, please share with those closest to you!
Please leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on your favorite streaming service.
Subscribe to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!
 
Want me to answer your questions about flipping, side hustles, marketing, entrepreneurship, personal development, motivation, mindset, lifestyle — or anything else? Send your questions in to AJ@TheFlippingNinja.com
You could have your question featured on a future show!
  Relevant Links: Find the Next Episode HERE!  Episode 033 is part 2 of the mini-series!
[Listen to Part 3 of 3 here]
 
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There are 4 secret steps to earning $400 to $800 a day flipping random things on Craigslist, eBay, thrift stores, Facebook MarketPlace, Flea Markets, Pawn Shops, Garage Sales, and more.
Wanna know what they are? This 3-part podcast series covers it.
Say goodbye to money struggles and living paycheck to paycheck and learn how anyone -- no matter what your experience level is or how busy you are -- can start buying and reselling things as a profitable side hustle and make more money in an hour than most people make in a week of working a full-time 9 to 5 job.
Listen closely, take notes, then take action.
This is part 1 of 3.
The Flipping Ninja
Host: A.J. Hakimi
What You Need to Know [Episode Summary]: In this mini-series A.J. Hakimi helps you say goodbye to living paycheck to paycheck and any money struggles you may have. In today’s episode, A.J. shares how you can make money flipping things in your spare time. Flipping can allow you to take control over your income and life! This mini-series will prove how anyone- no matter experience or time available, can start buying and reselling things for a profit. Are you ready to make more money from a side hustle than you would possibly make in an hour at a 9 to 5 job? Listen in to part 1 of how to make hundreds a day flipping things!
 
5 Value Bombs: Flipping is where you buy something low, and you turn around and re-sell it for a profit. Anyone can do it and start making money immediately.

There is no cost of entry when it comes to flipping. Unlike most businesses, you don't have to pay anything, and you don't need much to start making money flipping things. Anyone can do it!

The reason flipping is one of my favorite side hustles and ways to make money - is because there's nothing else quite like it. Once you get into flipping, it offers you so many things like flexibility. It's something you can do totally do in your spare time, so it doesn't take too long to make a lot of money in little time.

You can literally make a couple of hundred bucks on your way home from work by stopping at a thrift store and taking a look. There is money and opportunity all around you that you are not tapping into -- which you can and should.

Flipping is addictive. Once you get into it, it will be hard to stop. You'll have so much fun and make so much money, why would you?  
Quotes:  
“The reason flipping is one of my favorite side hustles and ways to make money — is because there’s nothing else quite like it. Once you get into flipping, it offers you so many things like flexibility. It’s something you can do totally in your spare time, so it doesn’t take too long to make a lot of money in little time. You can literally make a couple of hundred bucks on your way home from work by stopping at a thrift store and taking a look. There is money and opportunity all around you that you are not tapping into — which you can and should.”
“You’re basically getting paid to drive a Porsche…” (listen to the podcast to hear more info on this part)
 
On This Week’s Episode You’ll Discover: Intro [0:01]
Start of the Podcast [1:19]
What is Flipping? [1:58]
What is Your Hourly Rate? [5:07]
Flipping is Easy! [5:50]
Large Profit Examples [6:31]
Flexibility and Flipping is Addictive [8:49]
People from All Walks of Life [9:09]
Cost of Entry for Flipping is Zero [10:04]
Look Around You! [11:12]
Free Section of Craigslist [12:51]
You Are You Own Boss [13:52]
Flipping Is Simple and Easy [14:32]
Closing Thoughts [15:02]
Outro [16:39]
What to Do Next: Do you love flipping and want to learn more money-making and marketing secrets? Are you ready to earn 1K on the side? Here’s what to do next to make that happen!
SOME GOOD CONTENT TO BINGE: I recommend you binge read (and listen to) everything you can on my website (the one you're on now). It is 100% FREE and will train you enough to be able to go make money right away - even if you're a beginner.
If you

Should I Flip Stuff from Just ONE Category or MULTIPLE Categories?
Or should you flip items from MANY categories and niches and broaden your scope? 
Which makes more money?
Find out in this episode.
 

See pictures and details of this flip here:
https://www.theflippingninja.com/roland-keyboard-package/
030: Flip of the Week: "$550 Dollars… While Lying In Bed On My Phone... Fast Money From The Comfort Of My Own Home”... Roland RD-300S Digital Piano Package + Amps + Extras
Flipping Ninja Deep Dive “$550 Dollars… While Lying In Bed On My Phone... Fast Money From The Comfort Of My Own Home” Flipping Keyboards changed my life forever.
I don’t think anyone loves flipping keyboards more than yours truly.
The best decision I ever made in my life was accidentally flipping my first keyboard over a decade ago and making a measly $20 bucks on it.
Even to this day, anytime I flip a keyboard, it takes me back to my roots. The early days when this cat was just starting. 
So what’s the difference between back then and today?
Well… this week’s Flip of the Week I made $550 on one keyboard flip... All while lying in bed browsing Craigslist from my phone.
Pay attention, because this flip has a lot to offer. 
Let’s dive in.
I came across this ad on Craigslist. Someone was selling their Roland keyboard PLUS 2 amps for $300.
“Roland Electric Keyboard RD-300S & Two Crate Amplifiers Amps KX-50”
Here’s a screenshot to their Craigslist ad and pictures:

Pretty basic. Not bad. But not the best either. 
And definitely not up to par with The Flipping Ninja’s standards.
When I sell something, I wanna make the most amount of money on it in the least amount of time. 
How do we do that?
What’s the first thing you notice about this ad?
Well... I don’t know about you...
But their picture sucks balls. 

Super basic and barely shows the keyboard in its full glory.
Not to mention, this deal comes with TWO FRIGGIN AMPS!!! And they’re totally just low key hiding in the background. 
So 2 things so far...
Sucky Thing #1: The keyboard pic itself sucks (especially as the ad’s display pic)
Sucky Thing #2: The amps are hard to see/barely visible unless you’re looking up close. Not good.
 
Oh and to add salt to the wound... sucky thing #1 & sucky thing #2 from above combined into 1 photo... AND IT’S THE MAIN DISPLAY PIC USED IN THE AD!
I could go on and on… But here’s what you need to know right now…
Photos are EVERYTHING when it comes to making money flipping things.
Taking photos that sell is both an art and a science. 
It’s a skill that’s learnable. And it’s one of the pillars I teach when it comes to making money flipping things.
But don’t worry… the fact that this ad has crappy photos is a GOOD thing. That’s because YOU (and I) can snag the item, simply take better pics, and by just that alone make MORE money. Yup. Learning how to take photos that sell will multiply your profits… 
Moving on...
The ad description:

 
I mean not bad… But not good. Just basic. Could be better. 
When it comes to ad descriptions when you’re selling or flipping stuff -- it boils down to this: 
The words you use in your ad description can make the difference between getting $300 on an item… and getting $850 on that same item.
I went and picked up this keyboard package for $300 as fast as I could.
I took it home, took killer pics of everything (I mean pictures that really sell… things like showing the item in its full glory, really positioning it as a PACKAGE).
See, thing is if I was JUST selling a keyboard, that’d be one thing.
But if I was selling a keyboard, 2 amps, a stand, a wheel bag, and whatever else with comes with… now it becomes a PACKAGE.
So there’s a golden lesson for you on writing ads that sell: Simply adding the word “PACKAGE” can allow you to increase your asking price, AND sell the item faster (everyone wants PACKAGES… a “PACKAGE DEAL”... a “FULL PACKAGE”... etc.)
Heck even in dating… You don’t want someone with just one or two cool things about them… You want the FULL PACKAGE!!!
Same thing applies here when crafting you