Example Project

A One-Time Win: Hockey Gear via Garage Sales

From clutter to gear in ~90 days. Clear goals, simple steps, real momentum.

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Goals

Primary Goal

$150 for two hockey sticks

One-time purchase

Stretch Goal

$450 for sticks + pads

Upgrade + protection

Progress100%

Funded via selling unused items locally/online.

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Result Snapshot

Sold enough items to hit the stretch goal within ~90 days—plus extra items remain for future upgrades.

$460

Total raised

Days to goal

Big sales

Bonus: Black Friday pricing stretched dollars further—3 sticks instead of 2.

Approach

Step 1

Pick a quick win

Choose an achievable goal, declutter for inventory, and set a 90-day target.

Step 2

List fast

10 minutes per item: photos, short description, price. Post to OfferUp or similar.

Step 3

Ride momentum

Iterate on what sells, message promptly, and reinvest in the main goal.

Turn your idea into a plan

The Story

This first project aimed small: clear clutter, fund gear. After comparing options for fees and setup time, OfferUp beat out building a store or using auction platforms for a quick one-time run.

Early items chipped away at the target. A month later, a larger item sold (≈10% under asking) that pushed the total beyond the stretch goal—even after platform fees.

Black Friday deals stretched dollars to 3 sticks. With leftover inventory, a follow-up project could fund league fees or additional upgrades next season.

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