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Shop Talk Episode 14: Seasons of Business with Sarah Durst of Potter's Daughter
From side hustle to full-time passion, the journey of a vintage seller is rarely a straight line. In our upcoming Shop Talk, we sit down with a seasoned entrepreneur who's weathered the ups and downs of family life, career pivots, and ever-changing online business. Trust us, you won't want to miss this honest and inspiring conversation.
Sarah Durst of Potter's Daughter has spent years in the vintage world, as a vintage clothing dealer, textile expert, and professional seamstress working with antique quilts. Her business has evolved alongside her career as an English professor and her growing family.
We are so excited to talk about running a business through different seasons of life, learning how to pivot, and knowing when to say NO. We’ll also dip into antique quilts and the world of quilt clothing.
NOTE - this episode originally aired on Instagram Live on October 1, 2024.
📢 In case you haven’t heard, SHOP TALK is an IG livestream series to share tips and strategies for online antique & vintage sellers. Think of it as your vintage dealer masterclass - and it’s all FREE. Find all the past episodes in our Highlights and UA-cam Channel!
Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:
-Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and www.thriftywhitney.com
-Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/VintageHavenShoppe
-Sarah on IG @potters.daughter
www.pottersdaughter.co/home
Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit
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Shop Talk Ep. 13: Instagram & Online Selling with Heather from @thrifted.home.co
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If you love cheeky thrifting reels, live sales, and learning about weird vintage items, you will LOVE our next guest! Heather from @thrifted.home.co will be joining us for September Shop Talk! Heather has been sharing her passion for vintage on Instagram since 2021 and has built a successful online business using many different platforms. She has also cracked the code on creating viral content ...
Shop Talk Ep. 12: Vintage Product Photography & Styling
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In today’s episode of Shop Talk, we chat about vintage product photography and styling, with special guest Jennifer from Shared Belongings! We discuss basic photography principles, equipment you need (or don't need!), how to style vignettes and lifestyle shots, and how to edit and process photos after a shoot. Resources mentioned: - Whitney's list of photography tools - www.amazon.com/shop/thri...
Shop Talk Episode 11 - Selling with Integrity
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Today's episode is all about selling vintage and antiques online with integrity. We welcome special guest Kandis from @the.vintagevine on Instagram to talk about what integrity means, how our values guide our businesses, and how we walk through difficult situations with customers, other shops, and more. These originally aired as livestreams on Instagram. Follow @thrifty_whitney and @vintagehave...
Shop Talk Episode 10: Open Q&A
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Today we had an open Q&A session for vintage selling! We answered dozens of fabulous questions about selling from you all. And towards the end, we really got honest about how to run a business. Follow us on Instagram - Whitney - thrifty_whitney Nicole - vintagehavenshoppe Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you...
Shop Talk for Vintage Sellers: How to set up a website on Shopify
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Learn how to set up your own website for your vintage shop on Shopify in this special free class on IG Live with @thrifty_whitney, @vintagehavenshoppe and @theantiqueher! Shop Talk is our monthly IG livestream series, where we bring you the tips and strategies you need to succeed in running your own online vintage shop. Today we chat all about how to open a website on Shopify, set up your first...
Create Good Conversations IG Live with Danielle & Whitney
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Whitney goes live with Danielle from @creategood.conversations. We chat about family life, running a business, vintage quilts, and even some nuts and bolts of selling on a Shopify website. Follow Danielle on IG for more good conversations with vintage sellers - creategood.conversations Follow Whitney for vintage tips and sales - thrifty_whitney
Shop Talk Episode 7 - Selling Vintage on Etsy
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In today’s episode of Shop Talk, we chat about selling vintage on Etsy with long-time seller Ashley from Delightfully Dutch. We answer your questions about Etsy fees, how to set up listings, how to create search engine optimized listings, whether to choose free shipping vs. calculated shipping, and more. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage ...
Shop Talk Episode 6: Branding Your Vintage Shop
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In today’s episode of Shop Talk, Nicole and I welcomed our very first guest: Marcela from @brassantics , who gave insight on all things “Branding”! Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on UA-cam. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshopp...
Shop Talk Episode 5 - How to pack and ship vintage items & antiques
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In today’s episode of Shop Talk, Nicole and I talk about how to pack and ship vintage items. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on UA-cam. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshoppe for updates, seller tips, and antique sales. In this ...
Shop Talk Episode 4 - Selling Vintage on Instagram
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In today's episode on Shop Talk, Nicole and I talk about selling vintage on Instagram in stories, feed posts, and IG live. We cover: -How to prep your items for sale: research, pricing, and measurements -How to promote your sales on IG -How to take great photos and set up for a live sale -How to run claims on your sales -How to process payments and shipping info A few resources mentioned: -Canv...
Shop Talk Episode 3: Instagram 101
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Nicole (@vintagehavenshoppe) and Whitney (@thrifty_whitney) share tips and ideas for Instagram growth and running a vintage shop on IG. Show Notes: -Set up 2-factor authentication to protect your IG account from hackers -Choose business or creative IG account (not personal) to give you more options -Remember: your content is for your customers. -Profile - choose a logo or clear photo of your fa...
Shop Talk Episode 2 - How to Find & Manage Inventory for Your Online Vintage Shop
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In today's episode, Whitney & Nicole discuss how to find inventory for your vintage shop and manage it with tracking systems and good storage. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on UA-cam. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshoppe for...
Shop Talk Episode 1 - How to Start Selling Vintage Online
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Whitney (Instagram @thrifty_whitney) and Nicole (Instagram @vintagehavenshoppe) talk about how to start selling vintage online: platforms to use, how to track your inventory, and our own stories of how we started our vintage shops. New episodes livestream on Instagram monthly, and replays are uploaded to UA-cam for you to replay. #etsyshop #etsyvintage #ebayvintage #vintageseller #vintageshop #...

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  • @kshoodesign
    @kshoodesign 17 днів тому

    Thank you for this! I have learned alot ideas for my shop!

  • @ForbiddenDiary
    @ForbiddenDiary 22 дні тому

    ebay's "Product Research" (formerly Terapeak) goes back through 3 years of solds

  • @donnafrance5478
    @donnafrance5478 24 дні тому

    Sustainability is a main core value for my shop. Not everything I source is antique or vintage, but it's all second hand or handmade. Another great Shop Talk! Thank you ladies!

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 23 дні тому

      I love your core value! And thank you for your kind words!

  • @sheliagage2227
    @sheliagage2227 24 дні тому

    What magazine is in, the name of it?

    • @ForbiddenDiary
      @ForbiddenDiary 23 дні тому

      I think they said it will be called "Vintage Living Collective"

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 23 дні тому

      Heather will be posting all the info for the magazine soon! I think it will be called Vintage Living Collective? Just watch @thrifted.home.co on Instagram.

  • @Signe-p3m
    @Signe-p3m 28 днів тому

    Why dont you get everyone online before you start? Maybe its not possible. I think you would have more reoeat watchers if you didn't waste time and cut to the chase.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 28 днів тому

      These are Instagram livestreams and we post the replays to UA-cam. You are correct, it’s not possible to have everyone on before we start.

  • @Signe-p3m
    @Signe-p3m 28 днів тому

    Starter kit

  • @southernloveinteriors
    @southernloveinteriors Місяць тому

    please share your VA info... My Shopify store has problems...

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney Місяць тому

      hi there - my VA isn't taking any more customers, but I am sending you a DM on Instagram!

  • @hutchandhardwarec.gaines7192
    @hutchandhardwarec.gaines7192 Місяць тому

    I'm really surprised to hear you say poll saying a week is ok for shipping. I try to ship within 1-2...maybe 3 days but i'm surprised customers wouldn't be pinging asking where their items are after 1-3 days (the Amazon-ification of shipping)

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney Місяць тому

      I think my customers understand that I am a small business and do all my shipping, so they give me a lot of grace getting my items out. I also am very clear in telling them what my shipping times are. The important thing is communicating all that clearly to customers so they know what to expect!

  • @Signe-p3m
    @Signe-p3m Місяць тому

    UA-cam

  • @tlew9429
    @tlew9429 2 місяці тому

    Just found you so excited to hear about your experiences. I currently am selling on eBay but very interested in selling on Etsy. PS Audio is cutting out periodically.

  • @janetspies3078
    @janetspies3078 2 місяці тому

    🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @tanyasmith1029
    @tanyasmith1029 2 місяці тому

    Do you use a phone or pro camera for shooting items?

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 2 місяці тому

      I recently got a Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR - the photo quality is much better. But I don't think it's an absolute necessity. Lots of people successfully sell just using their phones. It just depends if you are getting the results you want.

  • @tanyasmith1029
    @tanyasmith1029 3 місяці тому

    Is just one sale per month with weekly ads and perhaps more leading up the week b4 be recommended?

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 3 місяці тому

      I think the number of sales doesn't matter as much as consistency - if you always have just one sale a month, it helps your followers know what to expect. And you can create a marketing schedule based on that. If you decide to do weekly sales, you can adjust to that as well. Consistency is key!

  • @sheliagage2227
    @sheliagage2227 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the video

  • @sheliagage2227
    @sheliagage2227 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the shop talk!

  • @sheliagage2227
    @sheliagage2227 3 місяці тому

    First time watching, enjoying!

  • @KristenWhalen-mq9rk
    @KristenWhalen-mq9rk 3 місяці тому

    Catching up on UA-cam! Regarding Nicole's comment that she started with a fresh account for selling on IG. I've seen here and there that FB/IG wants you to have some kind of interaction history before they approve selling? Or have I gotten that mixed up? Thanks so much!

    • @whitneyconard8786
      @whitneyconard8786 3 місяці тому

      Hi Kristen - you may be referring to opening an IG shop. That is different than the type of selling Nicole and I do on IG, where we sell via posts and IG livestreams. There is no way for IG to limit/approve the selling that we do, so that's not an issue!

  • @AtticTreasuresFleaMarket
    @AtticTreasuresFleaMarket 4 місяці тому

    WONDERFUL segment, couldn't stay on the live because I was driving from Texas back home to Maine, but soooo pleased to hear it all on you-tube, and will have to look-see your earlier segments ... THANK YOU

  • @bck0804
    @bck0804 4 місяці тому

    I love that you’re doing this! 🙌🏻

  • @MarinaBundalevskaya
    @MarinaBundalevskaya 4 місяці тому

    Can i have a starter kit pleeeeease!!!!!!

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 4 місяці тому

      of course! Just head over to this link - thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit

  • @silvergrlfriend
    @silvergrlfriend 4 місяці тому

    First time

  • @mylittlecoloradocottage
    @mylittlecoloradocottage 5 місяців тому

    The remake was very interesting. You gave a lot information. I'm still doing baby steps using the different platform and learning how to list items. And i think im using PayPal for handling the money. Thse drop talks are fun.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 5 місяців тому

      Thank you! I am so glad you're enjoying them!

  • @NancyWorrell-fz2fy
    @NancyWorrell-fz2fy 5 місяців тому

    Where did you get your cost for shipping from?

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 5 місяців тому

      I use Pirate Ship for my shipping labels, so that is where the cost came from for the label.

  • @MonicaWB
    @MonicaWB 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing! I have an unrelated business that’s my main source of income and will likely remain so, but shopping for vintage home decor has become an obsession that I’d like to turn into a side hustle to fund home improvement projects. I’d also love to do sourcing trips to antique/flea markets I’ve dreamt of visiting and do blogging/content associated with the business. So even though I don’t expect to go FT, I want to take it very seriously. I have tech/marketing skills, vintage knowledge, a bit of an inventory stash, plenty of storage and studio space in my home, etc - in other words, a lot going for me! But I’ve never done anything like this before. Excited!🤗 I look forward to watching your other videos and have signed up for your emails.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! It sounds like you have a lot of background skills and knowledge to really make a great business!

  • @KellieHoff-bc8re
    @KellieHoff-bc8re 5 місяців тому

    Lots of great info! I never thought about turning the box inside out! Ha! Thanks so much!

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 5 місяців тому

      You're so welcome! Hope it's been helpful

  • @laurab8450
    @laurab8450 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, ladies!

  • @magnoliapinevintageboutiqu872
    @magnoliapinevintageboutiqu872 6 місяців тому

    I'm watching through your series now and really appreciate all of the great tips!

  • @teaolivevintagehome
    @teaolivevintagehome 6 місяців тому

    Question: Value of inventory at the beginning and end of year for taxes: what you paid for it or the value of it (hope to sell amount)?

  • @ThreeFrenchBleu
    @ThreeFrenchBleu 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this incredible resource. I am at the beginning stages of reselling on IG. Your advice is so helpful. Thank you Whitney & Nicole.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 6 місяців тому

      You are welcome - I am so glad it's helpful!

  • @anniesabo2713
    @anniesabo2713 6 місяців тому

    Okay this was so refreshing!! It’s so nice to see faces behind huge shops like that and know they’re sometimes just as frazzled as the rest of us. I really resonated with “no, it’s all over my house” 😂❤

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 6 місяців тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it - yes, trust me, our houses are just as crazy as yours, I imagine! :)

  • @mylittlecoloradocottage
    @mylittlecoloradocottage 7 місяців тому

    So much great information for new sellers. Thank you all for your tips and tricks selling on Etsy.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 6 місяців тому

      You're welcome! Glad it was helpful

  • @shelleymk58
    @shelleymk58 8 місяців тому

    Hi ladies ! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge .. I’ve dabbled in Etsy, Poshmark, EBay and have a brick and mortar … I’m getting by, but I’m ready for the next level !! Looking forward to all of your videos.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 7 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching - I hope they are encouraging!

  • @daniellebohannon4476
    @daniellebohannon4476 8 місяців тому

    Loving this, its the perfect content for where I am in my journey ... at the very beginning ! I have been reselling on posh, mercari, ebay & depop 3 years I believe, however I am ready to create my own shop etc. thanks for the great info !

  • @donnafrance5478
    @donnafrance5478 8 місяців тому

    Such GREAT information! Thank you! Can't wait for February's episode!!

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 8 місяців тому

      you're welcome! thanks for watching

  • @GayAnnFlammia
    @GayAnnFlammia 8 місяців тому

    Hi Whitney ! I’m 10O new to selling. I’ve inherited quite a beautiful vintage costume jewelry set earrings/matching brooches ,necklaces all 50-75+ yrs old. They’re stunning pcs. I’ve researched some of the names & all decent good quality. The stones are exquisite & some many settings as well. ANY POINTERS?? Probably 75-100 pcs. I’m still sorting/labeling brands.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 8 місяців тому

      Hi there - if you have a lot to list, I think setting up a shop on eBay or Etsy would be the quickest way to get them sold. Good luck!

    • @GayAnnFlammia
      @GayAnnFlammia 8 місяців тому

      @@ThriftyWhitney thank you 🙏🏼 ☺️ I’m on IG now I will start one ☝🏼. I’m located in USA ct

  • @anniehart1718
    @anniehart1718 8 місяців тому

    Got it! Ref my previous question - Nicole can be found at vintagehavenshoppe, aha!

  • @anniehart1718
    @anniehart1718 8 місяців тому

    Hi, how do we follow Nicole please? Thrity Whitney is genius, so easy to remember! Really enjoying these vlogs/shows very informative and love your kindly and professionally generous attitudes.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 8 місяців тому

      Hi Annie - Nicole doesn't have a UA-cam channel but you can follow her on Ig at @vintagehavenshoppe - thank you so much for your positive feedback!

  • @karenschmidtke8129
    @karenschmidtke8129 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for talking about the INVENTORY VOMIT. Bless y'all

  • @karenschmidtke8129
    @karenschmidtke8129 9 місяців тому

    Has anyone ever created a relationship with an Estate Sale Cleanout company? I have - and it has brought some real treasures. If you're willing to pick through the packed warehouse.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 8 місяців тому

      I have heard of that, but I don't think it's common in my area. Sounds like a great resource!

  • @karenschmidtke8129
    @karenschmidtke8129 9 місяців тому

    “FrankienBOX😅”

  • @karenschmidtke8129
    @karenschmidtke8129 9 місяців тому

    Would appreciate seeing a tour of your shipping stations. And I know Whitney has an upstairs loft office where she does her photography. How do you handle the purchase, photographing, inventorying, storing process? I have a wonderful large space in our shop with shelves, storage etc. My issue is the process of getting items photographed and inventoried, then stored. I'm all messed up. I don't have a place to photo specifically within my shop area. I am in the shop, in the loft office, outside, etc. I feel my productivity is suffering. HELP

    • @karenschmidtke8129
      @karenschmidtke8129 9 місяців тому

      Watched more 😂 and you showed your shipping area. Thank you 😊

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 8 місяців тому

      great! glad it was helpful @@karenschmidtke8129

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 8 місяців тому

      Also - just to answer your question - once my items are listed on my website, I put them in the basement for storage. I think it's really important to have everything separated (listed/not listed, sold/not sold) and easy to find - on shelves, etc. Try to consolidate where you can and find a place (or even a mobile photography set up) that you can use.

  • @hutchandhardwarec.gaines7192
    @hutchandhardwarec.gaines7192 9 місяців тому

    great videos!!

  • @kristenwhalen9402
    @kristenwhalen9402 9 місяців тому

    Same with labeling the boxes. I write on my cardboard boxes and use label pockets for my clear totes. Super easy to change out the index card as my inventory changes.

  • @kristenwhalen9402
    @kristenwhalen9402 9 місяців тому

    Thank you both for your generosity in taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm only halfway through this episode and am so inspired by both of you. I can't wait to watch your episodes, follow your journey, and implement changes in my new vintage reselling business.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 9 місяців тому

      you are so welcome! I'm glad they have been useful

  • @getpaloma
    @getpaloma 9 місяців тому

    Love the way you talk about the customer perspective! So important 🙌

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 9 місяців тому

      thank you! i agree, it is important!

  • @The1960sunshinegirl
    @The1960sunshinegirl 10 місяців тому

    So much great information! The Gold Nugget for me was getting their email info for Pirate Ship! I know that's gonna be a game-changer!! Thank you, Whitney!!

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 9 місяців тому

      yes it will save you so much time!

  • @karmarandall4240
    @karmarandall4240 10 місяців тому

    💦 *promosm*

  • @karenschmidtke8129
    @karenschmidtke8129 10 місяців тому

    I have the paid version of Canva - user friendly ISH...I struggle and find myself watching Canva videos too.

    • @ThriftyWhitney
      @ThriftyWhitney 9 місяців тому

      I've used paid version of Canva too, I do love all the options!

  • @karenschmidtke8129
    @karenschmidtke8129 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for uploading to UA-cam.

  • @thetealbutterfly3038
    @thetealbutterfly3038 10 місяців тому

    Lots of great info here! Thank you both so much! Now I get to work! 😂🦋