The Liquidation Industry Isn't What It Used To Be | Built By Liquidation Ep. 5 w/ Jason Padovani

In Episode 5 of Built By Liquidation, Zac Montgomery sits down with Jason Padovani from Smart Source Wholesale for a real conversation about the current state of the liquidation industry, buyer expectations, and why transparency matters more now than ever.They break down:How the liquidation world has changed since COVIDWhy so many buyers misunderstand seasonal loadsThe truth about Dollar General trucksSetting proper expectations as a broker and buyerThe importance of piece counts, pallet quality, and transparencyWhy education matters more than sales tacticsThe future of liquidation and reseller opportunitiesHow Zac used liquidation profits to build long-term wealth through real estateThis episode is packed with insight for resellers, bin store owners, liquidation buyers, and anyone trying to build a sustainable business in today's market.If you've ever bought a truck that didn't meet expectations, struggled with seasonal inventory, or wondered how experienced buyers actually scale in liquidation — this episode is for you.Featuring:Zac Montgomery – War on RetailJason Padovani – Smart Source WholesaleSubscribe for more conversations on liquidation, reselling, wholesale, bin stores, and building businesses beyond resale.