How did your early childhood sales on eBay shape your understanding of shipping?
Replied bySean Henry
Co-founder & CEO at Stord
Niche: eCommerce
Revenue: Approx. $12 Million/month
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Started: 2015
I was homeschooled in 2003 and spent all day on the computer. I started selling electronics, Game Boys, and car parts on eBay when I was seven. That taught me how critical the logistics loop was and how hard it was to manage shipping as a small business.
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