{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"323. How to Declutter Your Home and Make Money Selling Pre-Loved Items with Jessica James","description":"You did the hard part. You sorted through the closets, cleared out the garage, and made the piles. Now you are standing there looking at all of it, wondering what actually comes next. That is exactly the problem Jessica James built Madilyn James to solve. In this episode, I sit down with Jessica \u2014 serial entrepreneur, tech founder, and the woman behind a brand new e-commerce platform built specifically for people who want to sell secondhand items online without juggling multiple platforms, paying anything upfront, or figuring out a marketing strategy on top of everything else. Jessica walks us through how Madilyn James works, how she got here after building and selling a background screening company in 2020, and what it actually looks like to set up a free storefront and list your first item in under a minute. We also get into the decluttering process itself \u2014 where to start, how to sort what you sell versus what you donate, and why clearing your space is just as good for your mental clarity as it is for your bank account. If you have been sitting on a pile of quality items you no longer need, or you have been looking for a low-cost, low-risk way to bring in extra income, this episode gives you a real, practical place to start.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why managing multiple resale platforms stops most people before they ever list a single item \u2014 and how Madilyn James fixes that Where to start when decluttering feels overwhelming (and why finishing one area first makes all the difference) How to sort your piles into what to sell versus what to donate \u2014 and how to get donations out of the house first What it actually looks like to set up a free storefront and list an item in under a minute How Madilyn James handles search optimization and social media so your items get found without extra effort from you Why starting simple is the most underrated strategy in entrepreneurship The special commission offer Jessica is sharing exclusively for Game On Girlfriend\u00ae listeners   FREE GIFT FROM JESSICA JAMES Sign up for a free account at Madilyn James and list your first items using the link below. As a Game On Girlfriend\u00ae podcast listener, you will be locked in at a 7.5% commission rate \u2014 that means more money stays in your pocket from every sale. No setup fee. No upfront cost. Nothing is pulled from your earnings until your item sells. https:\/\/app.madilynjames.com\/signup   CONNECT WITH JESSICA JAMES Website: https:\/\/www.madilynjames.com Instagram: @themadilynjames TikTok: @madilynjames Facebook: @madilynjames   ABOUT JESSICA JAMES Jessica James is a serial entrepreneur in the tech industry, now launching her second venture in e-commerce with a mission to reinvent the retail experience by curating unique, pre-loved, and sustainable fashion finds while fostering a vibrant community of sellers and shoppers. She founded Madilyn James with the clear purpose of empowering entrepreneurs, providing sustainable shopping opportunities, and giving back to the community.   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-minute call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/online-courses Free Resources: https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/podcast YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. She is the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend\u00ae podcast. Sarah's mission is to put more money in the hands of more women while teaching authentic, heart-centered business strategies.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND\u00ae EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 259: How Building an Email List Helped Increase My Revenue 10X with Sena Wheeler \u2014 https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/building-email-list\/ Episode 80: Your Business Is NOT a "Hobby" with Nicole McKay \u2014 https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/nicolemckay\/ Episode 174: Committing Until It Takes with Kimberly Spencer \u2014 https:\/\/sarahwalton.com\/business-commitment\/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." 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