Shari Smith began selling on eBay in 2015 after she left her stressful job as a corporate recruiter. Not long after leaving her job, Shari’s husband was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Needing a source of income but wanting the flexibility to be with her husband as much as possible, Shari began selling used clothing and jewelry on eBay with great success. Sadly, Shari’s husband passed away in 2019 but she has remained committed to her online business.

Aly McBride first started selling on eBay for a bit of extra cash while she was in law school. She never expected to become a reseller full time, but after a few years of private practice as an attorney, she decided to stay home with her children and needed an outlet in her spare time. Aly found it in thrifting and sourcing secondhand items with character, and decided to launch the Main Line Find, promoting her listings on eBay and social media.

Orion Gonzales is the owner and operator of MindfulRecycle, an eBay storefront with an eclectic range of fully recycled, refurbished, or repurposed secondhand products including collectibles, clothing, and electronics. Prior to starting his small business, Orion worked in both local government and corporate roles in Oregon and Missouri but decided to explore other opportunities that would grant him more freedom and flexibility. His mother had been successfully selling on eBay for several years, so he decided to develop an eBay small business of his own with her help.