Karri Kennedy
Why Not Whatnot?
Hi, I’m Karri Kennedy, and this is Why Not Whatnot. This podcast is about buying and selling on the Whatnot app, and what it’s really like to build a business there. I share practical, no-nonsense advice from my own experience, and I bring on other sellers to talk about their journeys and how they’ve achieved their success. If you want clear insight and informed perspective on Whatnot, this is the show for you. Thanks for listening, and welcome to Why Not Whatnot.
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Episodes
A Word of Encouragement- Episode 99 04.07.2026 17:55
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy This episode isn’t the rah-rah pep talk you’re used to from me. I’m getting real about the divorce I’m going through, the hit my rating just took, and why I’m rethinking my whole category on Whatnot. I walk through the real numbers on shipping and packing, why the vintage category might not be sustainable for me right now,...
Happy Fourth of July! Snapshots- Episode 100! 04.07.2026 34:44
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy Happy Fourth of July! I’m scrolling through Whatnot live and giving you my honest take on who’s killing it, who could improve, and everything in between. I cover my frustration with sellers running looped commercials instead of live selling, a first-time seller who needed more practice before going live, and why quantity de...
7 Hour All Show Promotion Experience - Part 1 - Episode 97 29.06.2026 22:38
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy I tried a 7 hour $1 start experiment and paid $35 per hour to promote the entire show. The results surprised me. In this episode, I break down every number, every mistake, what I learned, and why I won’t be doing it again—at least not while my account health is sitting at “Good.” If you’re a Whatnot seller trying to grow yo...
7 Hour All Show Promotion Experience- Part 2 - Episode 98 29.06.2026 22:38
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy I tried a seven-hour $1 start experiment and paid to promote the entire show. The results surprised me. In this episode, I break down every number, every mistake, what I learned, and why I won’t be doing it again—at least not while my account health is sitting at “Good.” If you’re a Whatnot seller trying to grow your busine...
No More Flat Rate Shipping Soon Episode 96 27.06.2026 42:53
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy Whatnot announced shipping changes and called it a 20% savings. I am calling it what it is. Flat rate is gone no earlier than August 1st, free boxes are gone with it, and if you ship anything over five pounds the math is not in your favor. Then September 1st hits and every buyer complaint is yours to handle in two business...
Local Pickup - Episode 95 18.06.2026 6:50
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here My quickest episode ever I should also point out the fact that you could meet the person at the post office but I don’t think that’s a good idea. The post office already has lines and parking issues and it’s a pain in the ass so while I didn’t put that in the episode I think that you should find another place to have an exchange. Support the show
Margin - Episode 94 18.06.2026 21:54
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy This isn’t a business episode. This is a life episode. I’m talking about what ketamine treatment actually did for my brain, why so many of us are running like hamsters on a wheel without realizing it, and the 1 concept I think could change everything for you: margin. Not financial margin. Life margin. If you’re a Type A who...
The Problem with Cute - Episode 93 17.06.2026 30:59
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy I hear the word cute approximately 500 times every time I open the Whatnot app. And I get it — it’s easy, it’s safe, it rolls right off the tongue. But here’s the truth: cute has stopped meaning anything. Buyers’ brains tune it out completely. In this episode I break down why overused words lose their power, where “cute” ac...
More Bad Changes Coming - SPS - Episode 92 14.06.2026 39:27
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy On September 1, 2026, Whatnot is enrolling every US seller into a program called Seller Provided Support — and most sellers have no idea it’s coming. When a buyer has a problem after that date, that complaint goes straight to your inbox. You have 2 business days to respond. Miss that window and Whatnot steps in, issues a re...
What the Heck? New Listing Details - Episode 91 23.05.2026 6:28
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here Whatnot dropped a listing update and I caught 2 things right away that are making me quite frustrated. Pricing is now buried on page 2. And if you don’t like your first photo? You can’t just swap it out anymore — you have to delete everything and start over. I’m sharing what I found this morning, why it’s adding unnecessary time to every single listing,...
USPS Abuse, Whatnot Jail, Needed Integrity & Communication — Episode 90 22.05.2026 1:13:45
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy USPS Abuse, Whatnot Jail, and Buyer Frustration is a deep conversation about professionalism, buyer trust, communication, accountability, and the growing loss of real human interaction across online selling platforms. From USPS supply abuse and broken shipping disasters to automated moderation, anonymous reporting, giveaway...
There Are Gonna Be Days Like These - Episode 89 18.05.2026 30:56
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here Some mornings don’t start the way you planned. This one started with dog pee. Literally. I’m talking about the kind of morning where everything hits at once. The mess, the exhaustion, the regret over selling things too cheap, and the weight of a life that has more question marks than answers right now. I’m going through a lot right now, and I figured if...
Grace Needed - Episode 88 16.05.2026 33:24
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here Guys, life is hard right now — and this episode is raw, real, and unscripted. I’m talking about grace, communication, and what happens when things go sideways as a seller. I share two very different customer situations: one that resolved beautifully thanks to a gracious buyer, and one that left me blocked with no way to make it right. I also cover the Wh...
My Awesome Connection & Selling Tip : Episode 87 11.05.2026 10:58
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy just a quick tip. Support the show
My latest endeavor & mishap on Mother’s Day - Episode 86. 10.05.2026 9:45
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy A quick episode talking about how we’re human and we make mistakes and we all just need to try our best. There’s real value in having role models and mentors that you can call when you’re having a difficult time. Support the show
What’s the latest Whatnot News? Episode 85 07.05.2026 1:03:15
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy Back with an overdue catch-up on everything happening at Whatnot right now — From the first-ever Seller Summit in Austin to the new Shopify integration bringing bigger brands onto the platform, there’s a lot! #WhyNotWhatnot #KarriKennedy #WhatnotSeller #LiveSelling #WhatnotSellerTips #SellerSummit #WhatnotUpdate #LiveSell...
Littlerhodyfinds Killing It! Newbie go take notes. - Episode 84 03.05.2026 8:25
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy What the heck I didn’t he’d show notes. I said it all up in there and I gave her the title! I hope you guys are having a great weekend. Say a prayer for me. I’ve got a lot going on these days. Support the show
Counterfeiting Postage Labels - Episode 83 02.05.2026 15:26
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy Just a quick episode on things that are happening lately. Support the show
INSIDE THE SHOP: SNAPSHOTS #8 — Episode 82 01.05.2026 59:45
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here INSIDE THE SHOP: SNAPSHOTS #8 https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy This episode has more places that we visited and next time I’ll put the time at the end of everybody’s but right now if you see a number afterwards, it’s roughly where you can find it. Brassology Saltyscents Annpynrocks PoodlesndPine Lisaluvsauctions Hazels_haberdashery SaltySis1 Automagicshop...
SURVIVAL GUIDE - Rules & Regulations - Episode 81 28.04.2026 54:43
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here I went through the full Whatnot Terms of Service, the community guidelines, and the help center and pulled out every rule and policy that can quietly cost you money or flag your account if you do not know about it. Some of this changed in 2026 with no announcement. Some has been in the terms all along. All 13 rules in this episode are sourced directly fr...
Quick Unboxing & Shoutouts! Episode 80 27.04.2026 17:39
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy Oh my! Great Sellers! #Vintage_Librarian #MoesTreasures #SpirtHatched Support the show
Fun & Games - Episode 79 24.04.2026 1:06:56
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy This episode breaks down the games, ideas, and show tricks that turn a plain ole experience to a fun exciting one where people love not just buying from you, but hanging out with you and enjoy your shows more as well. #WhatnotSeller #WhatnotLive #LiveSelling #WhatnotTips #ResellersOfWhatnot #WhatnotCommunity #LiveSellingTi...
THE COST OF CANCELING - Episode 78 24.04.2026 1:09:12
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy On March 14th, 2026 Whatnot quietly added a cancellation fee to their Terms of Service and the seller community is still catching up to what it actually means. I break down exactly what the fee is, what it costs you at different price points, the one free pass you get and how to find out if you’ve already used it, what it d...
My Biggest Screwups Ever — 0 Commission Day — Episode 77 20.04.2026 53:51
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy Zero commission sounds like a win — so what does it actually look like when you go all in and break it all down? In this episode I walk through every mistake I made, every dollar I spent, and what I actually walked away with after 272 orders, 53 boxes, $1,163 in sales, and roughly 36 combined hours of work between me and my...
INSIDE THE SHOP: SOCIALS — BAD ADVICE COSTS YOU —Episode 76 20.04.2026 25:35
Guys, I’d love to hear from you! Click Here https://linktr.ee/KarriKennedy In this episode, I walk through a real situation where one small change, moving item numbers to the end of listings, completely shifted how the room felt, how buyers responded, and how quickly things moved. We’re talking about how misinformation spreads, why not all advice is worth following, and how to actually look at you...
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