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Module 0370 min · 6 lessons
Sourcing Products: Finding the BEST Vendors
"Your vendor list = your net worth."
Video lessons
- 3.1
Types of Vendors Explained
10 minWholesalers, manufacturers, liquidators, closeout sellers, arbitrage, local sourcing.
- 3.2
Where to Find Vendors (Part 1)
15 minOnline directories: SaleHoo, Wholesale Central, Worldwide Brands, Alibaba.
- 3.3
Where to Find Vendors (Part 2)
15 minLocal sourcing: thrift stores, garage sales, FB Marketplace, retail arbitrage, pallets.
- 3.4
How to Vet a Vendor
15 minRed flags, background checks, samples, reviews & BBB.
- 3.5
Contacting Vendors for the First Time
10 minEmail & phone scripts, what to ask, professional templates.
- 3.6
Negotiating Better Prices
5 minBulk discounts, free shipping, long-term relationship building.
Worksheet
Vendor Sourcing Tracker
- 50-row vendor database template
- Vetting scorecard
- Email templates (copy-paste ready)
- Call script for phone inquiries
Action challenge
Contact 10 potential vendors this week.