Exactly How You Can Start Making $150 a Day On WhatNot in 24 Hours (With 0 Experience)

Exactly How You Can Start Making $150 a Day On WhatNot in 24 Hours (With 0 Experience)

In episode 127 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/ ) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) sit down with Max (https://www.instagram.com/commongroundfinds_/)

Max was a former teacher turned full-time bookseller who now makes $1,200–$1,500 per day selling used books on Whatnot, eBay, and more.
He breaks down exactly how beginners can start flipping books — many of which you can get completely free — and start earning $100/day within 24 hours using Whatnot’s live-selling platform.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why books are still one of the most profitable and ignored reselling categories
✅ How to source hundreds of books for free (and what to look for)
✅ Max’s $1 auction strategy that turns “duds” into cash
✅ The exact steps to launch your first Whatnot show and build momentum fast
✅ How consignment deals, box lots, and media mail unlock insane margins

Whether you’re new to reselling or looking for a side hustle with low startup costs and fast cashflow, this episode gives you the full blueprint.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Book Selling Journey
02:53 The Resurgence of Book Sales
05:40 Max's Business Model and Sales Breakdown
08:41 The Whatnot Platform: A Game Changer
11:10 Getting Started in Book Selling
14:03 The Value of Free Books and Bulk Selling
17:15 Max's Profit Margins and Business Growth
20:03 The Future of Book Selling and Whatnot
22:46 Conclusion: The Potential of Book Selling
29:46 Transitioning from Teaching to Book Reselling
32:10 Building Knowledge and Community in Book Selling
34:56 The Role of Technology in Book Valuation
36:57 Success Stories in Book Reselling
40:22 Finding Hidden Treasures in Book Sales
43:29 Traits of Successful Book Sellers
46:15 Navigating Book Deals and Collections
48:42 Scaling Up with Whatnot
52:00 The Importance of Teamwork in Book Reselling

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