From Spark to New Venture
From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn entrepreneurial mindsets and bring them into everyday lives, taking action and learning from every step along the way.
From Spark to New Venture
Eric McDaniel--School to Side Hustle
Eric McDaniel is a UMW student and former baseball player who has developed a unique side hustle. In his free time, Eric runs an eBay business, digging through local thrift shops and bin stores to find products he can resell online for a profit.
We talked to Eric about how he got started in reselling, the methods he uses to identify profitable items, and some of the stories he’s collected over the years of running his business. Eric is very business-minded and shared his framework for determining the viability and profitability of reselling, as well as some helpful tips for anyone interested in starting a reselling side hustle.