


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 COVID
- Why so many buyers misunderstand seasonal loads
- The truth about Dollar General trucks
- Setting proper expectations as a broker and buyer
- The importance of piece counts, pallet quality, and transparency
- Why education matters more than sales tactics
- The future of liquidation and reseller opportunities
- How Zac used liquidation profits to build long-term wealth through real estate
This 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 Retail Jason Padovani – Smart Source Wholesale
Liquidation Motivation x WHSL Market | Jason Padovani on Scaling a Liquidation Business

