Business idea · E-commerce
Book Pallet Reselling
Book Pallet Reselling: This business involves purchasing pallets of books from local auctions or school districts and reselling them online for a profit. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "He Copied My Episode With $70. Now He Does $15K/Month - Ep. #351" (aired November 10, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | He Copied My Episode With $70. Now He Does $15K/Month - Ep. #351 |
| Aired | November 10, 2026 |
| Category | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | eBay, TikTok Live, Facebook Marketplace, Cocoa Deals, Mindy's Book Reselling, Public Surplus |
The problem it solves
The business addresses the issue of excess inventory for schools and educational institutions while providing affordable resources to teachers and students looking for specific books at lower prices.
How it makes money
The business can operate on a one-time purchase model for each pallet with profits generated from the resale of the individual books. Alternatively, a subscription model could be explored for regular buyers or educational institutions.
Skills you need
Skills required include knowledge of online selling platforms, market research to identify valuable books, negotiation skills for bidding, and basic logistics for managing inventory and shipping.
The market, and why this works now
Most resellers overlook the opportunity in local school surplus sales, where districts often auction off excess books. A profitable first-revenue move involves listing these books on eBay, targeting educators looking for affordable classroom resources. In the first year, founders will face challenges with capital required for purchasing multiple pallets, as upfront investment can strain cash flow before sales materialize.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- eBay
An online auction and shopping website where people buy and sell new and used items.
- TikTok Live
A live streaming feature within the TikTok platform that allows users to sell products directly to viewers in real-time.
- Facebook Marketplace
An online platform for individuals to buy and sell goods locally.
- Cocoa Deals
A reselling business that utilizes TikTok for selling various items, including food and other products.
- Mindy's Book Reselling
A business model where individuals buy pallets of books at low prices and resell them for a profit.
- Public Surplus
An online auction platform where government agencies sell surplus items, including technology and equipment.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: He Copied My Episode With $70. Now He Does $15K/Month - Ep. #351
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.