The Treasure Journal
Strategies, stories & the occasional hot take
Everything I wish someone had told me when I started — written by me, Inga. Sourcing, selling, mindset, and the AI tools that give me my evenings back.
From Zero Social Media to 100,000 Followers in a Year — Here's How
A year ago I had no followers and no warehouse. Here's how a late-40s immigrant mom of five built a live-selling business in the evenings — and why I know you can too.
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Own Your Audience Before the Algorithm Changes Its Mind
I have 70,000 followers I don't actually own. Here's why building an email list is the smartest move any reseller can make this year.
May 28, 2026
How to Read a Storage Unit in 60 Seconds
Before you raise your paddle, your eyes should already be doing math. Here's the exact scan I run on every unit.
May 20, 2026
5 Whatnot Hooks That Keep Buyers Watching (and Buying)
Watch time is everything on live. These are the openers and pacing tricks that built my repeat-buyer community.
May 12, 2026
Estate Sale Etiquette (and How It Makes You Money)
Being the person dealers respect gets you the early call, the back-room look, and the better price.
May 4, 2026
The AI Prompts That Cut My Listing Time in Half
You don't need to be technical. You need three good prompts and a repeatable workflow. Here they are.
April 26, 2026
Attorney by Day, Treasure Hunter by Passion: Building a Side Hustle Without Quitting My Career
An immigrant kid, a psychology degree, a law career — and the passion I built right alongside it. The honest version.
April 18, 2026
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