After reading my tip regarding online sellers being sales and marketing people whether they like it or not, several people insisted that they couldn’t do either very well, so I was giving people unrealistic hopes.
My first thought was a defensive one. Then I realized that I know hundreds of eBay entrepreneurs who through other talents — such as product sourcing; listing strategies; business management and development; fortitude; and desire — make things happen for them in a big way and end up with a successful business. Entrepreneurs throughout history have come from every type of talent.