Welcome to all you wonderful Lynn Dralle Fans. I'm really pleased to have you join my newsletter list. Please remember, there's an unsubscribe link at the bottom of all my emails if you decide my style isn't for you.

This is just a quick email to introduce myself and update all my regular subscribers before I fly out to Las Vegas tomorrow.

Here Comes The eBay Radio Party!

OH boy! I just received word that the eBay Videographers are coming to the Radio Party. Here's the 411, in their own words: "The goal is to capture seller and uniquely eBay stories on camera. There will be a question set we'll ask participants to answer in their own, unique way." This is a contest, with the top 5 videos to be put on a web site and judged after the event. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 with the four runners-up each receiving $250. I've heard the working theme is "I am eBay", so be ready to tell the cameras why YOU are eBay!

My advice to you is: as you pack your bags, sit in the airport start thinking of your short 'elevator speech' in case the video cameras turn on you. Hey, the odds of winning is better than playing the slots - LOL.

Photography, & eBay Marketing

I'm one of the speakers at the event. I giving a presentation on photography and how you can compete against the big box sellers on eBay. This is a completely new talk that I've never, ever, heard anyone present before. This information is new, the results surprising, and I've spent many, many, hours researching the topic. In fact, in preparing the speech it has changed a few assumptions I've had about eBay product photography. Some of the conventional wisdom about eBay photos are challenged by the experimenting done for this presentation.

I  shared the presentation with my partner Dany and she was so inspired by the new material she did a quick 'how to' demo with Photoshop Elements. She shows a sample of one way you can think creatively about your product photos. To view the video click here.

eBay Sellers Challenge - Your Chance to Win $25,000

For entrepreneurs who’ve dreamed of how they could expand their business online, eBay wants to help make that dream come true. The first ever Sellers Challenge calls for entrepreneurs to submit a business plan and video for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business on eBay.

Watch a video on how to submit an entry and read all about the eBay Sellers Challenge at http://sellerschallenge.ebay.com

It's Official - The eBay Marketing Bible Is Shipping

The eBay Marketing Bible is shipping just in time for the eBay Radio Party. 


After months of seeing only the Word documents and photos plus countless Skype calls to Cliff -I'm relieved and delighted that this project is now a real live bound book. 

If you are going to the eBay Radio Party in Las Vegas , I've been invited to sign copies after my seminar. (I'll be talking about photography - for those who've heard me talk before, this one will include new material).

If you can't make it to the workshop/party, the books are for sale here

What's in the book:

  • build a successful marketing plan 

  • brand your eBay business 

  • develop strategies for individual auction listings and eBay stores 

  • combine online and offline strategies to build your businesses 

  • use email marketing, search engine listings, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and more 

The Selling Circus
Podcast 

Bonanzle guru Phedra Stockstill & Auction Wally will interview me on their podcast Monday 29th evening 5:00pt/8:00et.

It should be fun! I would love to have you join use. You can find out more on their blog at: http://sellingcircus.blogspot.com

eBay Radio Party June 24 & 25th

 Lee Mirabal, Jim Griffith and eBetsy from eBay radio have started a grass roots eBay get together in June in Las Vegas. Talk is that there will be experts, parties and cheap buffets. This will be an excellent chance to network with other eBayers. And, there is hope that at least some of the eBay contingent will be there.

For more information or to sign-up go to http://www.wsradio.com/RADIOGROUPJUNE/  

The Agenda Has Been Set - If you wondered if this was the right event for you, here's more information about the activities:

8:00-9:00 - Registration
9:00-9:45 - Janelle Elms - How to set up an eBay Store
9:45-10:00 - Networking Break
10:00-10:45 - Cindy Shebley, Photography for eBay
10:45-11:00 - Networking Break
11:00 -1:00 - eBay Radio Show Live Broadcast
1:00-2:00 - LUNCH
2:00-2:45 - Debbie Levitt - Growing your eBay Business with Marketing,
Strategy and Software
2:45-3:00 - Networking Break
3:00-4:00 - eBay Town Hall
4:00-5:00 - Networking, Q&A 

THURSDAY, JUNE 25
9:00-9:30 - Speed eBaying
9:30-9:45 - Networking Break
9:45-10:30 - Lynn Dralle - Product Sourcing at Garage Sales
10:30-11:00 - Break - CONTEST RESULTS
11:00-11:45 - Carolyn CJ Jacinto - Packing & Shipping
11:45-1:00 - LUNCH
1:00-1:45 - Melinda Jackson - How to start an eBay Seller's Group
1:45-2pm - Networking Break
2:00-2:45 - Marsha Collier - eBay Sales Tips and Strategy
2:45-3:00 - Networking Break
3:00-5:00 - eBay Radio Show Live Broadcast 

For more information or to sign-up go to http://www.wsradio.com/RADIOGROUPJUNE/  

Amazon Conference - July 

Colin Sebastian, Digital Media & Internet analyst at Wall Street firm Lazard Capital Markets, estimates that Amazon.com's third-party sellers will generate nearly $9 billion in gross merchandise sales in 2009. This is up from roughly $7 billion in 2008.

If you want to learn more about getting on board in this hotly growing sales venue and great jumping off point is the Independent Sellers Conference next month.

This is the independent conference for entrepreneurs who utilize amazon.com as a sales platform.

Dates = July 10-13 2009
Place - Seattle Airport Marriott and Amazon HQ

This conference is presented to allow sellers to network, learn, and grow their online businesses. Executives from amazon.com will be on hand to lead sessions, answer questions and receive feedback. 

Website: http://www.scoe.biz
Location: Kirkland, WA

I've just received a special offer for those who are late to sign-up. The fee to attend now is $325 - but, if you use this special link: http://www.scoe.biz/REFERRAL.html you can still register for $250.00.

This is an affiliate link - if you write in that I referred you - I'll receive $25.00. But that's not why I'm telling you about the link. I want you to be able to attend this important conference at the best possible price. So, what I'm going to do is donate all money I receive from the referrals to my favorite charity - NOAA Animal Center.

One Last Word

Don't forget our dollar offer!

Dany and I have a simple offer - please give The Web Sellers Circle a try for 21 days for $1.00. We're confident you'll find value with the material, the networking opportunities, and the forum discussions.

Here's the link to check it out: http://www.websellerscircle.com/public/10.cfm

That's it for now,

Cindy Shebley
eBay Certified Business Consultant
author eBay Marketing Bible
www.websellerscircle.com

theFlip MINO

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