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SimpleConsign · 8-Week Program

TheAcademy

The resale industry's first business + software academy

A free 8-week program that pairs hands-on SimpleConsign training with real business coaching from resale operators so you don't have to learn the hard way.
Included free with every subscription Self-paced, 24/7 access 8 masterclasses
8
Weeks
2
Tracks
~40
Lessons
8
Masterclasses
$0
Extra Cost
Why It Exists

Built by store owners, for store owners.

SimpleConsign was created by resale store owners who lived the daily grind firsthand — and much of our team still comes from that world. Since 2008 we've worked alongside thousands of shops, learning what separates the ones that thrive from the ones that struggle. The Academy packages that hard-won knowledge alongside best-in-class resale business coaches, so you don't have to figure it out the hard way.
1 How We Teach

Two tracks. One academy.

Master SimpleConsign inside and out while building the business skills it takes to run a thriving resale shop.
Track 01

Product Mastery

Self-paced lessons and live office hours. Move at your own speed — but never alone.

  • Step-by-step setup of SimpleConsign
  • Consignors, inventory, and POS workflows
  • Reports, dashboards, and daily close
  • Advanced: e-commerce, marketing, and scale
Track 02

Business Masterclass

8 sessions taught by real shop owners and industry experts — the business playbook most owners learn the hard way.

  • Store identity, layout, and merchandising
  • Consignor strategy and pricing
  • Marketing, social, and customer experience
  • Reading your numbers and scaling up
2 How It Works

Ways we show up each week.

Self-paced for flexibility, expert-led for perspective.
Product

Self-Paced Lessons

Short 5–10 min video tutorials with step-by-step guides, available anytime in the portal.
Weeks 1–8 · 24/7
Business

Masterclass

Eight 45–60 minute sessions with industry experts and working store owners. A collection of pre-recorded and sessions.
8 Sessions
Both

Office Hours

Drop-in calls for troubleshooting, screen-shares, and open Q&A all program long.
As Needed
3 The 8-Week Roadmap

Your path from setup to scale.

Week
Phase & Product Focus
Business Masterclass
01
Foundation
Setup, configuration & your first steps
Masterclass
SimpleConsign Fundamentals: Front Office, Back Office & Your First Weeks
Led by Alyson MacArthur, Customer Onboarding & Training Specialist, SimpleConsign
02
Foundation
Consignors & inventory onboarding
Masterclass
Launching Your Shop: Positioning, Merchandising & Consignor Relationships
Led by Michelle Guanaga, Outdoor Gear Revival
03
Operations
POS workflows & daily transactions
Masterclass
Running the Floor: Ops, Customer Experience & Daily Rhythm
Led by Emily Bostian, Jolliffe's
04
Operations
Reports & dashboards — know your numbers
Masterclass
Reading Your Numbers: Profit, Pricing & Smarter Buying Decisions
Led by Neil Abramson, ResaleRise
05
Growth
E-commerce, marketing tools & outreach
Masterclass
Marketing That Moves Merchandise
Led by Jennifer Johnson, True Fashionistas, The Confident Entrepreneur, Author
06
Growth
Loyalty & community building
Masterclass
Building Repeat Business: Loyalty, Community & Word-of-Mouth
Led by Taylor Logsdon, Peddlers Mall
07
Scale
Team, hiring & delegation
Masterclass
Hiring, Staff Management & Building a Team That Runs Without You
08
Scale
Second locations & new revenue streams
Masterclass
Scaling Up: Second Locations, New Revenue Streams & Long-Term Growth
Led by Johana Zlenko, The Closet Trading Company
4 Graduation · Week 8

You made it. Here's what unlocks.

Graduates join a select alumni community with ongoing access, recognition, and real revenue opportunities.

Graduation Check-In

A 30-minute session with your success contact. Review milestones, celebrate wins, and set goals for your next 90 days.

The Academy Badge

Earn your Academy badge — displayed in your account and shareable on social to signal your expertise.

Ambassador Program

Become eligible to earn referral commissions and join a network of owners who recommend SimpleConsign.

Alumni Track

Continued access to office hours and future masterclasses. Your learning doesn't stop at week 8.
The resale industry is one of the fastest growing in retail. The shops that win aren't just good at reselling — they're good at running a business.
SimpleConsign · Serving Resale since 2008
Ready to Get Started?

Build a shop that actually runs.

The Academy is included free with your SimpleConsign subscription — product training, business coaching, and 18 years of expertise in one place.

If you’re already a customer, you can join the Academy by clicking “Get Help” in the top navigation of your SimpleConsign portal, then selecting “The Academy.”

If you’re not currently a customer but are interested in learning more, fill out the form below to connect with one of our sales experts.
Included at no extra cost with every subscription