The One Business Skill that Separates Hobby Sellers from Real Money Makers

You didn't start your side hustle just to drown in chaos.  The truth is, you don't need more hustle.


You need a new way of thinking.

I couldn't recommend this highly enough!! It's a 10 out of 10. Even as a seasoned vintage reseller (transitioning to full time) there have been numerous aha moments as I've worked through the first couple of modules. Thanks Melanie for making this course affordable. I already feel more successful!  ~ Kathy M.

You are what you think

You've probably noticed it—some side hustlers seem to effortlessly grow their little businesses while others (maybe you?) feel stuck spinning their wheels, working harder but not really getting ahead. 


 It's not about having better products or being luckier with finds. It's about your mindset.


The problem is that most people approach their side hustles like a fun hobby that pays, instead of like a real business that needs strategy.


Here's the thing—you probably love the thrill of making sales. 


But without understanding how to actually think like a business owner, you're basically running an expensive hobby that occasionally drops some extra money in your bank account.


Even if you're naturally good at selling, even if you have an eye for great finds, even if customers love what you do—none of that matters if you don't have the foundational business thinking to build something sustainable

 

The secret that lets successful business owners consistently grow while others plateau? 


They think differently about every decision they make


This makes a difference because how you think about your business dictates every action you take. 


When you start thinking like a business owner instead of just a seller, you naturally make different choices—choices that lead to consistent profit instead of occasional good months.


Inside the course you'll learn

The simple planning method that turns overwhelming to-do lists into focused action plans.

How to put a dollar figure on your time and see where your profit really comes from

Why you need professional boundaries with customers and what that looks like

The inventory mindset shift that takes the emotions out of the stuff and allows you to purchase with profit as the goal

BONUS 21 page Companion PDF Workbook to help you highlight what you learn and work through your action steps

Right now, you're stuck in the same cycle


You buy inventory without a clear plan—some of it sells, some of it just eats space.

  Your time is scattered between ALL the things without a clear plan.
 
  You’re burned out and constantly playing catch-up. 

 You don’t really know what your profit margin is—or if you’re even paying yourself. 
 
That’s not business ownership. That’s survival mode

 And survival mode will always keep you small.

My name is Melanie Alexander, and I'm the founder of a 7-figure reselling and furniture painting business. 


For the past 13 years, I've been growing Lost & Found from a tiny antique booth (started when I was 6 months pregnant with baby #3, because life has a sense of humor ) into something that actually changed my family's financial picture.

 

If you're anything like me, you started your side hustle because you needed to make some money, but nobody handed you a business manual when you set up your first booth or listed your first item


So I started my business with a goal in mind - actual money in my pocket.


And pretty soon, that meant I was doing things differently, because my mindset was different than the hobbyists around me.


Why Mindset Matters

Over the years, I've learned how mindset makes all the difference when you're trying to legitimize your side hustle. 


I've seen it proven true over and over again


There's something you should know about how this course came to be. After coaching hundreds of other side hustlers over the years, I kept seeing the same patterns.


The people who succeeded weren't necessarily the ones with the best eye for merchandise or the most time spent sourcing.


They were the ones who learned to think strategically about four key areas: finances, time management, inventory, and relationships.

A Cheat Code for Success

I created this course by taking everything I wish someone had taught me in year one and organizing it into the four pillars that every successful side hustler needs to master.


I've cut out all the junk and theory so you can work through this course and start making better decisions immediately.


Don't let the practical approach fool you—hundreds of hours of real business experience went into what I share in this course.


It truly is the shortcut you can use to start thinking strategically about your side hustle instead of just winging it.


You can get all this business wisdom "done-for-you" and organized in an easy-to-follow course.


It's like having a business mentor who's actually walked this exact path.

Who is this course for?

Ebay & Poshmark Resellers

Antique Booth Owners

Furniture Flippers

Etsy Shop Owners

Pop Up Market Sellers

Service Sellers (Decorators, Organizers, Party Planning)


Basically, if you are using your creative talents to sell anything, and you wanna learn how to run a legitimate business, there's something for you in this course.

How to Think Like a Business Owner Course

Only  $97

plus get Weekly & Quarterly Printable Planner Sheet, a $37 value, FREE

Not sure it's worth it?

Consider this: one good business decision could easily save or make you hundreds of dollars. 

Learning to track your numbers properly might reveal you're underpricing by 50%. 

Understanding your time costs could help you focus on activities that actually pay instead of just keep you busy.

Skip dinner out this weekend and instead invest in something that could literally change how your business performs for years to come.


Why only $97? I remember what it felt like to be starting out, trying to make this work with more enthusiasm than business knowledge. 


I'd rather help hundreds of people build sustainable businesses than price out those who need this most. 


Plus, when your business starts consistently making money, you become a success story I can share - and we both win


But to make it even better, I'm giving you a BONUS printable weekly planner and quarterly goal-setting sheet.


That's a $37 value, added in for completely free.


This course has the chance to change the direction of your business and your life. So what are you waiting for?

How To Think Like a Business Owner Mini Course

Limited time price

Only $97

PLUS get 21 page Course Workbook  and Weekly/Quarterly Printable Planner Sheet FREE, a $37 value

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