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BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself
MelDidItHerself
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 105

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104: When Sales Slow Down, What Do I Do?
Season 10 · Episode 104
jeudi 23 mai 2024 • Duration 25:23
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 17: Should I Lower The Price Of My Painted and Refinished Furniture?
- Episode 9: Tips for Selling Furniture Online
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!
- Never miss a podcast episode and get furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox when you Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here
- Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
- Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out my coaching/consultation services and let’s get you heading in the right direction today
Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business
Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
103: Balancing The Side Hustle
Season 10 · Episode 103
jeudi 16 mai 2024 • Duration 24:12
Links mentioned in this episode:
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!
- Never miss a podcast episode and get furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox when you Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here
- Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
- Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out my coaching/consultation services and let’s get you heading in the right direction today
Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business
Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
94: The Anatomy of a Piece of Furniture
Season 9 · Episode 94
jeudi 14 mars 2024 • Duration 14:48
Links you may be interested in:
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!
- Want to get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here
- Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
- Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out my coaching/consultation services and let’s get you heading in the right direction today
Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!
Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business
Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
4: Furniture Makeover 101 Guide: Refinishing Your First Furniture Piece
Season 1 · Episode 4
jeudi 23 juin 2022 • Duration 18:45
In Episode #4 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through the steps, from start to finish, on what to do to tackle your first furniture makeover - whether you decide to paint or stain your furniture, or do some combination of both! We are taking it back to basics for those who are interested in learning more about furniture painting and refinishing, but just have absolutely no idea where to begin. We all had to start somewhere… join me and let me guide you through this exciting adventure, and be the cheerleader you never knew you needed.
Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 4: Refinishing Your First Furniture Piece post what you’re planning on tackling for your first furniture makeover, or if this isn’t your first rodeo, tell me about that first furniture flip you did back in the day (how did it go, and how did you feel after it was completed?!).
Links mentioned in this episode:
NEW:
- Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping!
- Ready to start your own furniture flipping biz? Snag my Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
3: Five Things I'm Glad I Started at the Beginning of my Business
Season 1 · Episode 3
jeudi 16 juin 2022 • Duration 29:38
In Episode #3 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I share the five things I’m glad I started right from the beginning of my furniture painting and refinishing business. These were things I implemented from day 1 and have found so useful for keeping me organized, intentional, focused, on track and motivated in my business.
Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 3: Five Things I’m Glad I Started at the Beginning of my Business post what you implemented early on in your business that is paying off today - regardless of the industry you’re in!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Canadian Tire Shelving Unit
- Canadian Tire Containers
- QuickBooks link - get 55% off your first 3 months
- Youtube Video - Cleaning and Organizing my DIY Supplies Space
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Podcast - Episode #1: The Origin Story of MelDidItHerself
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing. I’d also love if you would subscribe and leave a rating wherever you’re listening in.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
2: Why Choose Refinished Furniture Over New?
Season 1 · Episode 2
jeudi 9 juin 2022 • Duration 20:19
In Episode #2 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I wanted to talk more high level about the concept of upcycling furniture instead of purchasing new, manufactured furniture. We'll talk about the F word (no, not that F word-- F-waste!), just how much furniture ends up in the landfill every year, and how choosing refinished will help to sustain the environment and be more sustainable.
We'll discuss how vintage furniture is often more well-built, and carries a history with it that tells a story. I'll also walk you through the intentionality that goes behind every sale of a piece of refinished or painted furniture, which will make you feel even better about supporting a local business in your community, while getting an amazing furniture piece for your home.
Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 2: Why Choose Refinished Over New? post why you love choosing upcycled furniture instead of buying new, and the benefits of doing so... I'd love to hear what you think!
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
1: The Origin Story of MelDidItHerself
Season 1 · Episode 1
jeudi 2 juin 2022 • Duration 11:13
In the inaugural episode of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through my introduction to the world of DIY and furniture refinishing and upcycling. We'll chat about my first ever furniture makeovers and how I turned this hobby into an official business, and we'll go over what you can expect from this podcast every week when we meet here together.
Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 1: The Origin Story post what topics you'd like to see covered in upcoming episodes, any specific questions you have, or just come let me know if you're excited for episodes to come!
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
Trailer: Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself
Season 1
jeudi 26 mai 2022 • Duration 00:29
Welcome welcome WELCOME my friends to the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast! I am so excited to be finally taking on this exciting project that has been living in my head for some time now.
I’m Mel from MelDidItHerself and I’m a social service worker turned furniture refinisher, DIYer, small business owner and content creator.
I’ve learned everything I know about these industries thanks to people who shared their knowledge on the internet, so I’m paying it forward by bringing you my tips, lessons learned, and sharing my journey in this space with you.
So thank you so much for being here, being curious, and being a lifelong learner like me.
Join me every Thursday starting June 2, 2022 for new episodes!
In the meantime, follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more furniture refinishing and upcycling, DIYs and other furniture makeovers and thrift flips.
93: Are you just waiting for your business to grow?
Season 9 · Episode 93
jeudi 7 mars 2024 • Duration 36:59
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
- Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!
- 40: Marketing Your Furniture Refinishing Business
Links you may be interested in:
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!
- Want to get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here
- Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
- Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out my coaching/consultation services and let’s get you heading in the right direction today
Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!
Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business
Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
92: Eight Furniture Hardware Hacks You Need To Know!
Season 9 · Episode 92
jeudi 29 février 2024 • Duration 36:24
In episode 92 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you eight tips, hacks and things you may not know about furniture hardware. From measuring to sourcing to being a ✨resourceful queen✨, I share what I've learned over the years about the pièce de résistance for your furniture flips.
Links you may be interested in:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!
- Want to get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here
- Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
- Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out my coaching/consultation services and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.
Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!
Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!
Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business
Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)









