Lesson Three: WhatsApp Workplace

In wholesale, speed is everything. WhatsApp gives you: Instant replies Group chats with hundreds of sellers Live inventory drops Real-time negotiations Most serious wholesalers don’t use email threads. They post inventory in WhatsApp groups and move product fast. If you’re not on WhatsApp, you’re invisible.

Treat WhatsApp like a workplace. Not casual messaging. You’ll be: Posting inventory Asking for pricing Sharing spreadsheets Sending photos of pallets Forwarding deals to buyers Think of it as Slack for wholesalers. Professional. Direct. Fast.

Now you go proactive. Message every contact you add: To sellers: “Hey — what type of inventory do you usually move in bulk?” To buyers: “Hey — what products are you currently sourcing?” Save every contact. Label them: Seller Buyer Broker Your WhatsApp becomes a live database. This is how deal flow starts.

Here’s the real flow: Seller posts inventory You message for pricing + quantity You forward deal to buyers Buyer confirms You lock margin Seller ships You get paid No fancy funnels. Just speed + relationships. Most deals are closed with short messages like: “What’s best price on 500 units?” “Can you do $285 if we take all?” “Buyer ready. Send invoice.” That’s wholesale.