Our Rock Stars Rock

• Affiliate Payments – getting eBay to pay YOU

Our Rock Star JanieRuth just posted this inspirational note on the RS forums:

OK, I am not usually one to toot my own horn (NOT), but - this week I worked on my Bling! It and I finally got the hang of it. Still working out some of the edges, but all in all not too shabby.

ALSO, and I thought this day would never come, I got my first commission payment from Commission Junction. Yea! It was only $27.50, but that is money that eBay was not paying me before and I have a good bit in my hopper for next payday. Now, of course, the eBay changes will affect that, but the money will come from eBay instead of CJ. I was surprised to see how it starts to build.

So even though I am not at PowerSeller, I still Rock. (PS my sales are on track so I hope to make PS by eBay Live to be able to do PS things with y’all).

Janieruth of Janieruth’s Fabulous to Funky Finds eBay Store

Janieruth, you are truly an amazing Rock Star and such an inspiration to follow.  A beautiful eBay Store, gorgeous pictures, a new blog, getting eBay to pay YOU – you are pretty darn fabulous!

PS – if you want to see Janieruth’s amazing before and after pictures done with Bling! It, check out her blog at http://janieruth.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/

• Getting eBay to pay YOU to have an eBay Store

Our brilliant new Rock Star Brenda is using an outside domain to easily brand her business AND have eBay take 75% off her Final Value Fees each time someone comes into her eBay Store from her new domain name!  Check it out:

Hey everyone.. need to brag that I finally after 8 years became a “professional” and got my own domain name for my store. You might have read my other post in the Newbie forum and I received so many positive comments and encouragements.

So.. here it is… www.bienleindesign.com

Also.. I don’t know if its related but yesterday was the busiest day in my ebay store since day one! I couldn’t believe all the things that sold right after each other. YEAH.

next step (currently in process) is to create a logo for my store and listings.. get the colors to coordinate and everything branded.

Like you all tell me… one step at a time!

Brenda

www.bienleindesign.com
www.growingupdeaf.blogspot.com

This is so great Brenda – this will reduce your fees and increase your marketing and branding reach.  We are delighted to have you as a Success-minded Rock Star!!

• Free at Last!!

(SO excited about this one) we had another Rock Star leave the corporate world to become a full-time Success-minded entrepreneur – WooHoo!  Here is the email I received from Richard:

Free at Last!!

Richard

Richard Kuipers
Get a great warranty for your new item at SquareTrade

www.windmilltrading.com
Service. Speed. Support. Plus Security & Confidence.  It’s all here.  Want to be a smarter internet user?

We will definitely be having Richard on a future show talking about the transition from the corporate world to freedom & happiness…and how that process worked for him.  Congratulations Richard, I am celebrating with you!  YOU rock!

Don’t know what to sell?  We do!  And we’ll share…

I just posted over TEN actual business Sources for the Rock Star Forum topic, “New Sourcing idea – over $104 BILLION dollars in sales this year alone!”  I SO wish I had time to do this niche – I keep coming across great sources for brilliant products.  This is a very HOT niche and will continue to be so for quite a while.  I look forward to seeing who takes advantage of these amazing sources!!

Can you entice people with your words? Are you a press release writer?  Have a knack for fabulous wording?  Then we want to talk to you.

OSI Rock Stars is looking to bring onto its talented crew a writer.  In exchange, you would receive a free membership to OSI Rock Stars (Value over $700!)

Please send the following to info@janelleelms.com (deadline is May 2^nd, 2008)

·        Name:

·        Email:

·        Website:

·        And why you would be a great addition to our Success Crew:

Best in Stores voting – final days

Voting is open until April 30th for the 2008 eBay Best in Stores contest.  Submit your votes here: http://ebay.promotionexpert.com/bestinstores2008/vote/index.html

Best Shopping Experience:
Le Loft Jewelry
A-Fortunate-Dog
Minor Details
Woodland Direct Outlet

Best Store Marketing:
Perfect Timing
Thumb Monkey Video Games
Fun4Pets
Sleepy Time Bedding and Linen

Best Looking Store:
My Antique Boutique
Romance With Silver
The Copper Depot
The Wallpaper and Border Store

Best Simple Store:
Next Shelf Music
Msss Kels Place

Sahurarita Motorsports

Cross stitch in art

Best of luck to all finalists!

Ready to open your own eBay Store?  Head over to eBay Stores today and get started on your Path to Success!

Our Rock Stars Rock

I always have the most amazing email in my inbox…just received this from Brenda who was mentioned in the last newsletter…

Janelle,

This is Brenda Bienlein. You mentioned me in your “how amazing Rockstars are“. I want to agree 100%. I am overwhelmed with all the generous offers. In the month I have been a member here, I talked to Connie from DOUA/iosrockstars for over 2 hours via I.M. and she helped me improve my blog… Jennifer and several others offered to transcribe any podcast I requested…JR had great advice for improving my ebay store and I even got tech support from RussosRealm. I also had one person offer to create a logo for my store. These offers had me in tears as I never expected this. I also thank you very much personally for allowing me free access into this membership via DOUA. That is a HUGE blessing in itself. I wander around almost every day and learn something different. There is a lot of information just on the forums. This is going to be the year my ebay business takes off!

Thank you Janelle. I like your messages of positive thinking and faith. You are a blessing to me. Best of everything in your move across the country!

Hugs, Brenda

bienleindesign

By the way… thanks for mentioning my blog.. I will be writing about DOUA and OSI Rockstars very soon!

We are so delighted to have you Backstage with us Brenda – your energy and enthusiasm about your Success is contagious!

I also have heard that Pat Toler is now assisting Jennifer with doing transcriptions for the site!  If any of the rest of you would like to assist, definitely holler at Jennifer of Precision Bluing Plus.

Jennifer, JanieRuth, Alex, Pat, Connie, Edith and of course Brenda!  As well as all of the other amazing Rocks Stars – thank you so much for being amazing human beings…and isn’t that what this is supposed to be all about?

Are YOU a Rock Star yet?  Why not?  Come join this amazing Tour of Success at OSI Rock Stars today.  We would love to see you Backstage!

New Rock Star forum topics

·       Chew on THIS! - Applying ONE Seth Godin Principle -I think this is one of my favorites as it is helping people drill down into their sourcing

·       Need referral for Homeowner’s Insurance policy for eBay

·       Vista Print Freebies!

·       When is it time to upgrade a basic eBay Store to a premium store?

·       Google Base Store Connector

·       And many more!

Do you want a free membership to Rock Stars?  We have a new position open!

Can you entice people with your words? Are you a press release writer?  Have a knack for fabulous wording?  Then we want to talk to you.

OSI Rock Stars is looking to bring onto its talented crew a writer.  In exchange, you would receive a free membership to OSI Rock Stars (Value over $700!)

Please send the following to info@janelleelms.com (deadline is May 2^nd, 2008)

·        Name:

·        Email:

·        Website:

·        And why you would be a great addition to our Success Crew:

Are YOU going to get a piece of the $600 checks that are coming out on Monday?

PGB (President George Bush) just noted in the press that the first of the $600/$1200+ economic infusion checks are coming out this Monday, May 28^th.  They are expecting active spending to occur (duh!)…but are you prepared to have them spend their money in YOUR Store?  How about:

·        Mention it in your eBay Store newsletter

·        A special ‘tax’ discount if they buy in your eBay Store

·        Head over to Vista Print and grab some free postcards – throw them in the packages you are sending out (The IRS now says all checks for those who filed tax returns on time are scheduled to be deposited or mailed by July 11, so you have a nice span of time to collect on the influx of money)

·        And I bet the Rock Stars are coming up with even more creative ideas on how to get their hands on those new spenders!  Check it out at http://osirockstars.com/forum.php?id=21

Our amazing Rock Star Christina of Bela’s Boutique is another incredible eBay Store newsletter writer.  She engages the buyer with her sheer enthusiasm and excitement.  Plus her extra linking details make it very easy for the buyer to shop with her.  Nice job Christina!

You can see Christina’s beautiful eBay Store and sign up for her newsletter at Bela’s Boutique.

 Bela’s Boutique

Presents:

New Class replay is up

Meet the Rock Star - Melissa Guernsey

“If you think the list to the left is long, you have to listen to this call…Melissa is BUSY and she juggles it all. These “real people” rock star interviews are the best!”

Michelle

www.mjsconsignments.com

PowerSeller Melissa of eBay Store Infant Traveler is also a Trading Assistant, eBay Education Specialists, and owner of the brick and mortar Alaska store Crazy Moose. On top of this - she is also a Mom to 4 amazing children whom she home-schools! You aren’t going to want to miss learning how she does ALL of this and still has time to be an OSI Rock Star promoter too!
She shares:

• Why ‘not playing well with others’ is a good thing
• The skills that makes her a successful entrepreneur
• What happened in 2nd grade that contributed to her Success
• How being “fond of her junk” allowed her to successfully source
• What public humiliation contributed to her Success
• Her choices on balancing family and business

Such a fun interview today with our Rock Star Melissa – always great to get to know our amazing sellers better (and hear their Success tips!)

Ok, I apologize already…yes, as many of you have commented…I was on Griff’s radio show yesterday and didn’t tell any of you ahead of time.  I was on talking about eBay Live and the classes I am teaching (various classes for eBay Stores and Turbo Lister).  I am sorry for not telling you in advance, but you can always listen to the archives at www.wsradio.com .  Plus Griff and I end up just chatting away since we don’t get to see each other as often anymore on tour.  For those of you who missed it though, Griff did hint at wearing a nude colored unitard this year – if you have been to Live previously you will understand his sense of humor for ‘interesting’ attire!  I can’t wait for eBay Live this year – SO much fun to see many fabulous eBay friends again as well as finally meet many new ones!  Remember early registration is only until the middle of next week – get your application in at www.ebay.com/ebaylive

Nude unitards and Playboy sourcing info in the same issue - Wow – it appears we have a bit of a raunchy newsletter tonight.  LOL

Enjoy and blessings,

j

Our Rock Stars Rock

• This is how amazing the Rock Stars are…

A little over a year ago when the idea of OSI Rock Stars was coming into full view in my head and heart, I went to Marjie of the DOUA (Disable Online Users Association) and asked her opinions on doing different things on the site…how we could make the site better so her amazing DOUA members could participate.  She provided me with tons of great feedback which helped design the site.  However, the one thing that we weren’t able to do was a transcription service of the classes.  I would love to, but at a cost of approx $100 for each class (times over 120 classes) we would have to raise the membership fees astronomically in order to cover that one feature.  Both Marjie and I have continued to be on a lookout for a solution.

OSI Rock Stars recently had another member of the DOUA join our Success site.  We welcomed Brenda and her infectious enthusiasm for life and Success.  In getting to know her, she mentioned that she was deaf (you can read more about that on her great blog at http://growingupdeaf.blogspot.com/ ).  Brenda was excited to participate in the very active forums with the other Rock Stars, but wasn’t going to be able to hear any of the over 140 hours of podcasts or webinars on the site.  The other concerned Rock Stars wrote me in droves asking for a solution to assist Brenda in achieving Success.  And then I received an email from Jennifer of Precision Bluing Plus who offered to individually transcribe the classes for Brenda and then have us post them on the site so that other DOUA members would be able to access them as well.  I LOVE that we have so many Rock Stars that are passionate, kind, considerate and take care of each other so dramatically while they are on their adventure of realizing their own dreams.  How many successful entrepreneurs do you know who understand that we have all been given unique gifts that will allow us to prosper, but that the true use of those gifts is to help others as well?  I know hundreds of them – they are on OSI Rock Stars.  How honored I am to know such amazing human beings.  Thanks Brenda and Jennifer (& everyone who has been helping her on the boards and behind the scenes) – you guys ROCK!

Are YOU a Rock Star yet?  Why not?  Come join this amazing Tour of Success at OSI Rock Stars today.  We would love to see you Backstage!

Don’t know what to sell?  We do!  And we’ll share…

What niche product has Americans spending over $4.5 BILLION each year, was featured in a Playboy magazine and is the VERY LAST thing you would expect to find in a Playboy magazine?  Check out the answer (and the manufacturer’s info) at http://osirockstars.com/topic.php?id=365&replies=1#post-2863

New Rock Star forum topics

·       Chew on THIS! - Applying ONE Seth Godin Principle

·       Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Q & A

·       Selling on Amazon

·       Terapeak: Sporting a New Look!

·       Need Feedback about my listings and store please

·       And many more!

Another brilliant eBay Stores Newsletter

Melissa of the eBay Store Infant Traveler puts out a brilliant newsletter (another great example of people ‘getting it done’…Melissa is a PowerSeller, eBay education Specialist, Trading Assistant AND homeschools her kids!).  Plus you can hear her live on the show tomorrow!  Here is an excerpt from her latest newsletter:

Being fashionably late may be glamorous, however, being on time is a lot less stressful! 

Consistently being on Time is a Challenge most face.  Adding kids to the mix seems to raise the bar on this worthy goal.  After a lot of being almost on time and downright late, I decided to compile some of the tips which have helped me.

Being on time is important for children.  It teaches them respect for other people’s time, discipline and helps to avoid disappointment.  A local karate teacher requires ten push ups per late child.  One day a honest parent stepped up and did the push ups for her child because she was the reason for the tardiness.  Team photos are usually taken only once, so if your child is late, they are not included.  I hope you find these helpful or at least entertaining!

Ten Tips for Being on Time with Kids

Do It Ahead of Time.  Nike’s mantra of “Do it Now” is great, however, for a parent “Do It the Night Before” is better.  I have a friend who is rarely late.  She sets the table the night before and even pours the cereal in the bowls!  This way, in the morning all she has to do is pour milk and pass out pre-chopped fruit and Voila, nutritious breakfast in a hurry.

Be Realistic.  Time yourself when you are not on your way to an important event.  This way you can determine exactly how long it takes to get yourself and your children dressed, fed and loaded into the car.  If things go perfectly, add at least fifteen minutes to allow for those unexpected, but frequent delays.  If you do not need the extra fifteen minutes, leave the house anyway, and use the extra time to breathe before you hit the ground running!

Have Backups.  Having two diaper bags or snack bags may seem a little excessive, but it helps keep you on schedule.  Cleaning and restocking these items is a good plan, however, when you have back to back activities, this can save you from those dreaded, “sorry I’m late…” apologies.  With two bags, you can just trade your used bag for your fully stocked one and be out the door with no worries of forgotten items like diapers!

Tips 4-10 were just as fabulous and more importantly Melissa’s readers found value in them.  It wasn’t just one more newsletter pitching products.  It had truly useful (and humorous) information that was pertinent to the reader.

You can get your own copy of Melissa’s fabulous newsletter by going to Infant Traveler and click the ‘newsletter’ link in the right corner.

New free e-book – “Can linked-in increase your sales?”

I found this great free resource on one of my favorite bloggers site – John Jantsch, Duct Tape Marketing.  You can download this e-book at: http://www.sellingtobigcompanies.com/content_display.jsp?top=8486&mid=76812