Corey Kossack

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Corey Kossack is a Managing Partner at Game Change Ventures, focusing on partnering and consulting with startups in the areas of social media, consumer Internet and e-commerce. Corey is also an Operating Partner at Game Change Ventures' first Internet startup, Addoway, a social marketplace that helps you buy and sell with your friends and the people they know. Formerly Corey was one of the world's largest retailers on eBay, built a $1M company from scratch at age 23, has led multiple startups and received numerous awards for his entrepreneurial achievements.

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eBay Millionaire or Bust making a run at the Amazon bestseller list!

Today I am pleased to announce that eBay Millionaire or Bust is making a run at the Amazon bestseller list and is coming close to having the highest sales rank today of any eBay book...

byCorey Kossack

May 27, 2007

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Are you up to it?

A thirst for knowledge is essential for those who truly want to become successful entrepreneurs. As a small business owner, I know the fundamental challenge that every business owner faces: time. "I don't have time...

byCorey Kossack

May 23, 2007

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The rise of a VERY young entrepreneur

A fellow author and new friend of mine, Ben Casnocha just released his book and is screaming up the charts on Amazon. Ben is even younger than I am! I had the chance to hear...

byCorey Kossack

May 21, 2007

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The Problem With the USPS Rate Increase

I just read a comment on one of my previous posts from "samthehappyman" (thanks Sam for the feedback!) Sam had mentioned that his eBay business has not decided whether or not they will raise their...

byCorey Kossack

May 20, 2007

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eBay Selling in Entrepreneur Magazine

The cover story for the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine is called "Sell it!", and includes 17 ways to supercharge the sales of any business. "How to Sell on eBay" is #4 on this list....

byCorey Kossack

May 19, 2007

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eBay Selling in Entrepreneur Magazine

The cover story for the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine is called "Sell it!", and includes 17 ways to supercharge the sales of any business. "How to Sell on eBay" is #4 on this list....

byCorey Kossack

May 19, 2007

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My Two Cents on the Drop in eBay Listings

In response to my last blog post, here's my two cents on the 2% reduction in active listings on eBay.com during the first quarter of 07. It is not eBay fees in general that causes this...

byCorey Kossack

May 14, 2007

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eBay CEO Meg Whitman on the cover of Forbes

There is an interesting cover story in this month's edition of Forbes Magazine featuring eBay CEO Meg Whitman. Entitled "What Would Meg Do?", the article talks about what Meg is like as a leader, the...

byCorey Kossack

May 9, 2007

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PBS Show Biz Kid$ getting youth interested in eBay!

I spent this weekend filming for a new TV show on PBS called Biz Kid$. From the producers of the famous kids educational show Bill Nye The Science Guy, Biz Kid$ is targeted at kids...

byCorey Kossack

May 6, 2007

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USPS rates are going up! What does this mean for eBay sellers?

Many of you have likely heard of the USPS rate increase. On May 14th, rates will increase significantly, leaving eBay sellers with some things to ponder. How does this impact your business? If you are...

byCorey Kossack

May 4, 2007

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Draw customers in with popular products, then up sell!

With eBay insertion fees being the cause for some eBay sellers to lose out on much of their profits, it is becoming increasingly important to implement some major strategy to pull buyers into your eBay...

byCorey Kossack

April 30, 2007

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Reinvent your eBay business, again and again…

In virtually any business on the planet, to stay ahead of the curve you constantly have to reinvent yourself and your business, and an eBay business is no exception. In fact, the eBay environment often...

byCorey Kossack

April 21, 2007

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The pros and cons of selling a commodity on eBay

When it comes down to it, I believe there are really two different types of products you can sell on eBay. 1) Hot Commodities - DVDs, iPods, or maybe a Starbucks Espresso Machine. 2) Unique...

byCorey Kossack

April 12, 2007

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Does a brand promise matter for an eBay business?

What in the world is a brand promise? you might ask... In entrepreneur school they teach you that a brand promise is that special guarantee that a company offers to its customers. This means that...

byCorey Kossack

April 6, 2007

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are eBay insertion fees getting out of control?

Last night I started thinking about my overall pricing strategy. Do I want to focus on cheaper items or more expensive items? What are the positives and negatives of each? I want to grow sales...

byCorey Kossack

March 26, 2007

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The Power of eBay Live!

Last week I asked my readers to join the discussion and comment on what they thought of eBay Live, and if they were planning to attend this year. Here's my two cents: eBay Live is...

byCorey Kossack

March 22, 2007

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I’m claiming my blog

I'm claiming my blog for Technorati. Technorati is a blog search engine that will allow more people to find the information I write in my blog: <a href="https://technorati.com/claim/tnmdrzx34m" mce_href="https://technorati.com/claim/tnmdrzx34m" rel="me">Technorati Profile</a>

byCorey Kossack

March 15, 2007

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Club Entrepreneur – The Power of a Network

No matter what business you're in, whether it be eBay, a restaurant, a magazine, or really any business in the world, you need to network with other entrepreneurs to help you become successful! Last night,...

byCorey Kossack

March 14, 2007

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5 tips for eBay selling

Want to be successful selling on eBay? These 5 tips for eBay selling are a good starting point for your eBay business. 1) Understand your eBay selling costs of doing business eBay selling is not...

byCorey Kossack

March 7, 2007

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Selling price matters on eBay, and not just for your buyers….

One of the simplest, most costly mistakes you can make with your eBay business is choosing the wrong price to list your item at. eBay's fee structure will charge you an insertion fee to list...

byCorey Kossack

March 3, 2007