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| Lisa Graystone Returns - Are we getting Lazy? | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:02:17 | |
Lisa Graystone of returns to talk about a shift in many vintage sellers' approach to their business, ......laziness? Let's discuss. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Are Resellers Evil? ...Asking for a Friend... | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:29:37 | |
Amanda here, back to talk for a minute about the title itself: Reseller. Is that what we are? Because if that's all we do, buy old clothing and resell it, there's a lot of people out there saying that we are like, SUPER-BAD for doing it. But aren't we doing so much more than that? and even if that is all we are doing, scooping up truckloads of "used clothing" and selling it at a higher price, I genuenly don't know who that is hurting or how it would make a reseller....EVIL?? Let's discuss. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Pros and Cons of Collecting | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:48:09 | |
This episode of The Thrifters uncovers the emotional weight behind collecting. Each piece we collect tells a story that intertwines personal experiences with our sense of self worth. From the thrill of discovery to the burden of preservation, Amanda eloquently articulates the delicate balance between fascination and the burden of caring for vintage treasures. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| How to Fight Off Feeling Overwhelmed | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:26:32 | |
Amanda's back! And staying on message after this mysterious gap in episodes, Amanda talks about feeling overwhelmed as a small business owner, mom, wife, and so on. How can we fight off our feelings of being overwhelmed? Amanda gets into how she has improved in her delegation of the jobs that get in the way of business and better times. Can someone else help with things like cooking, cleaning and watching the little ones? * Get Kate Northrop's Do Less on Amazon or listen on Audible - https://amzn.to/3AWutaL * Save time and headaches with Hello Fresh - https://www.hellofresh.com/ ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Best and Most Difficult Thing You Can Do for Your Business | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:33:59 | |
Why is having confidence in yourself SO HARD? It's free. You don't have to go to college for it or anything. But not believing in your own ability to be a staunch business owner holds us back. This week Amanda reveals more of her story as a vintage clothing reseller, how she went full-time with it, and what mental blocks she has (generally) gotten over in order to do it. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| You Have the Right to Change Your Mind | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:19:14 | |
This week Amanda takes a moment to talk about what excites her and how it evolves and may change completely. And when it comes to buying and reselling vintage clothing, the key take-away is to follow your passion and not feel locked in to any one genre or style forever. Show produced by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Pros and Cons, Love and Hate of Live Sales | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:36:50 | |
Amanda goes in depth on the subject of Live vintage clothing sales. She gets into why she loves doing them and goes through the step-by-step of doing them. There are some basic things you'll want to consider when doing your own Live sales, so let's get into it. Amanda also vents about things that have gone wrong when buying from other sellers Live sales. These are the learning moments, folks! Follow Amanda at @irreverentfinery on Instagram Etsy store is Irreverent Finery This podcast is produced by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| 3 Easy Ways to Please Your Customer | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:22:41 | |
This week Amanda takes a moment to go over three really simple ways to keep your customers happy and coming back for more. (Spoiler) They are: Communicate with your customer Disclose any and all flaws Ship in a timely manor. More on all these points and some venting about a recent, bad experience with a seller who did not do these things. Don't forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest review wherever you get your podcasts! Produced by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLoed ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Saturdays are for Yard Sales | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:39:02 | |
This week Amanda and Ben take you with them, beat-by-beat as they recount their Saturday, hitting up the Yard Sales. The highs were high and the lows were low but still they came away with some good items that can be flipped at a nice profit. Also Ben tries to break down the successfulness of a Yard Sale experience into some kind of scientific formula. The couple rounds out this episode with a new feature: What are you excited about this week? Follow Amanda at @irreverentfinery on Instagram, Etsy and beyond. Follow Ben at @cheapchillsfanclub Show is produced by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| What's Your Vintage Shop Mantra? | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:22:14 | |
This week Amanda talks about how thinning out her inventory with a big sale allowed her to better define her vintage clothing shop aesthetic. She talks about her niche and the ideal buyer she envisions. There are a few of the key questions, her "mantra" that she asks herself when sourcing at thrift stores and estate sales. If it's "NO" to all the questions it goes back on the rack, even if it's considered valuable. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Its OK to be Jealous | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:22:01 | |
This week Amanda gets into the idea of jealousy and how to make it work for you. What are you seeing others do/have that you want desperately for yourself? Listen to your desires. Write them down. Say them out-loud and make it happen for you! With special guests, puppies!!! ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Halloween Haul - This season is your best time for sourcing vintage at Goodwill | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:32:29 | |
It’s officially time to roll up your wizard sleeves and get busy buying up the rare, show-stopper pieces that come out as “costumes” at thrift stores. From the timing of it all to what you should keep an eye out for on each rack, Amanda talks you through how to take advantage of the “Halloween racks” at your local Goodwill and beyond. Amanda and Ben wrap up the episode doing some show and tell with recent vintage finds (Mostly “tell” since its audio only). Tag Instagram pics of your Halloween haul! @Irreverentfinery and #TheThriftersHalloween ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Are You Violating Etsy Policies Without Knowing It? | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:17:04 | |
Amanda made a goof this week and she's here to talk about it and other ways you may be inadvertently violating Etsy's Terms of Service (TOS). Should you be selling children's clothing? Are you infringing on others' Intellectual Property? Plus, a new segment: Vintage in the News! Heinz Ketchup has teamed with thredUP to toss their gloppy hat in the Vintage clothing ring. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| How to Weather Economic Downturns | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:20:46 | |
Welcome back! This week Amanda's got some words of encouragement and tips for people who are feeling like things are changing in their business and in the Econemy in general. We don't have to panic or make any rash decisions. Amanda has some stories from previous "iffy" times and thoughts on what we can do to keep our vintage business trucking on! ********* Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Being You is Your vintage SuperPower - an update with Ben Walker-Storey | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:38:13 | |
This week Amanda is joined by husband and co-thrifter, Ben Walker-Storey to talk about how his Etsy shop went from a slump to a...pump? It's doing better. Amanda explores the idea of using what is most "YOU" as your super power, in other words, your specialty that can earn you sales. Podcast produced and edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod Amanda can be found at: IrreverentFinery on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/IrreverentFinery?page=2 IrreverentFinery on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/irreverentfinery/ Ben Walker-Storey is on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/greenappledirties on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cheapchillsfanclub ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Lasso of Truth - Best practices for disclosing flaws in your vintage clothing | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:28:52 | |
Should sellers disclose every bit of damage and flaws on a garment or throw up their hands and say "It's OLD, whataya-want??" Amanda has some thoughts on this and how thoroughly inspecting pieces and disclosing flaws can improve your vintage business and have happy customers. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Chasing the Thrift-Score High (or How to Know When It's Time to Take a Break From Sourcing) | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:15:12 | |
Do you get “The Call of The Wild?” It’s that voice, that urge to go check out the thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, however you source when there are other aspects of your vintage business that are gathering dust. This week Amanda offers you (and herself) a pep-talk on tamping down the impulses to do the “sexy” parts, the fun parts of your reselling business and balance it with the other necessary things on your to do list. Podcast produced and edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod Amanda can be found at: IrreverentFinery on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/IrreverentFinery?page=2 IrreverentFinery on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/irreverentfinery/ ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| 5 (plus) Game-Changing Investments to Level Up Your Vintage Clothing Business | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:30:26 | |
This week, Amanda goes in-depth on five investments that will level up your vintage fashion business (plus some extras). It's tempting to spend the earnings from your initial Etsy sales on ramen and mai tais but do yourself a favor, give your business a boast by setting up with some of these essentials. Here are links to the products and services mentioned in this episode. These are UNPAID endorsements of Amanda's favorites. However, some of the links below are affiliate links so clicking them helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you. Thanks! Label Printer- https://amzn.to/3QgdAwS Labels - https://amzn.to/3JHD1W9 Poly Mailers - https://amzn.to/3BEjN1h Thank You Stickers- https://amzn.to/3JqzyLj Acid-Free Tissue- https://amzn.to/3d4xFb9 Pirateship- https://www.pirateship.com/ Jiffy Steamer- https://amzn.to/3BAEivR Mannequin- https://amzn.to/3BF0nta Lighting Equipment- https://amzn.to/3cSC00Q Heavy Duty Z Racks- https://www.storesupply.com/pc-12768-853-heavy-duty-z-trucks-with-orange-bases-60283.aspx ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Ashton from Radically Rare Vintage (updated) | 28 Jul 2022 | 01:20:29 | |
This week Amanda is joined by guest, Ashton from Radically Rare Vintage. They compare notes on all things vintage life: Instagram Live sales, how a love (or not) of antiques and vintage can affect relationships, and their goals for the future. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Do you have Limiting Beliefs? How to Turn Your Thoughts Around for a Better Vintage Business | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:25:22 | |
This week Amanda discusses the roadblocks to success that only exist in your mind, our "limiting beliefs." Why try harder when this is "just a hobby?" Does Instagram hate me personally? What is The Algorithm and should I offer it sacrificial goats? Can this customer afford my items? If you hear these questions in your inner monologue, tune in for this very special episode of The Thrifters. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Being Your Own Boss is Great! - Amanda's 5 Month Entrepreneur Update | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:12:59 | |
It's been 5 months since Amanda was fired from her full-time job. Well they called it "let go" and she called it "Freed to do what she loves". Life is too short to go to a job you hate. Here some of the ups and downs, pros and cons Amanda has experiences since she took Irreverent Finery full-time. Podcast produced by Ben Walker-Storey ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Silver Sea Vintage | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:04:50 | |
On this exciting new episode, Amanda chats with her first guest, Simona from Silver Sea Vintage. There's lots of shop-talk like their preferred selling platforms, what it's like sourcing vintage clothing in Southern California vs the Foothills of California, sustainability and the durability of clothes from different eras, and they compare notes on special, favorite finds. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Amanda's Top 5 Vintage Clothing Items Resellers Should Watch For | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:13:09 | |
This week Amanda does a short but deep dive, tipping you off on what to keep an eye out for while sourcing vintage at thrift stores, estate sales, etc. You can follow Amanda at @Irreverentfinery on Instagram. Her Etsy shop is IrreverentFinery. Ben's Etsy shop is GreenAppleDirties. You can follow him at @cheapchillsfanclub. Podcast produced by Ben Walker-Storey. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| How to Beat the Summer Slump | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:40:18 | |
Happy Summer Solstice and if you are feeling dread over "the Summer Slump" we feel ya. This week, Amanda and Ben talk about the dip in internet sales that can happen every Summer. Amanda explores and confronts her anxieties that stem from seeing other vintage resellers throw in the (fabulous, 70's era) towel. Ben drops some knowledge from his years of experimenting with "side-hustles". How do you simultaneously stick out the slow periods AND pivot? The Thrifters do their best to help you through it. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| I Overshared! or The Case for Gatekeeping…sometimes | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
Oversharing. It can really screw us in some situations. So how do we draw the line between avoiding OVERSHARING and gatekeeping? Join us this week as Amanda recounts her misadventure at a storage unit Estate Sale where she discovered the perils of talking too much! When it comes to working in close proximity with your competition, a little gatekeeping can go a long way. Or like Grandpa used to say, "Loose lips sink ships." ********* Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Some Thoughts on Pricing Vintage | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:57:50 | |
This week Amanda gets into her thoughts and feelings on pricing vintage clothing. Where to find "comps" and how your own expenses, expertise and time should factor into your retail prices. Ben does his best to use elephant poo paper as example of supply and demand in a World market. Resources: https://gem.app (Pricing comps with the Gem App) https://www.flippertools.com/ (What items sold for on Etsy) Follow: https://www.instagram.com/irreverentfinery/ https://www.instagram.com/greenappledirties/ https://www.instagram.com/cheapchillsfanclub/ Podcast produced by Ben Walker-Storey ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| So You Wanna List Vintage on Etsy - Part II | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:00:17 | |
Amanda and Ben are back in action, finishing up their dry run on an Etsy listing for a vintage clothing item. There's discussion on SEO (search engine optimization) What are tags? Do we need tags? Seriously, we're asking. Ben also has some insights on filling out your Etsy shop with digital and Print-on-Demand (P.O.D) products and how it differs from working through Amazon.com. Do you have any questions or ideas for a guest? let us know on Instagram. @irreverentfinery ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| A Family Business : How to be your own boss, work from home, with kids | 18 May 2022 | 00:33:19 | |
This week, Amanda and Ben take a moment to discuss balancing family life with a business of vintage reselling. They are joined (briefly) by guest and fellow thrifter, Jet, age 5. The family goes over how they source vintage clothing while taking care of their son. How they manage to work from home with a child who has his own wants and needs. What are the struggles and advantages of having a family while running this entrepreneurial enterprise? ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| So You Wanna List Vintage on Etsy - Part I | 11 May 2022 | 00:44:25 | |
If you have never listed anything on Etsy, it can be intimidating. But not to worry, newcomer, Ben is grilling Amanda on all the basics, best practices and intricacies involved in getting your vintage clothing up on the platform. Well, half of it anyway! It's a lot. They go over how to choose the best photos, thumbnails, categories for your items, what should go into the title and written description, how to disclose flaws and describe the condition of vintage items. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Living Full Addams (Recorded in 2020) | 04 May 2022 | 01:10:38 | |
This week we are bringing you a recording from 2020 when Amanda was ramping up her vintage business while still working her day job. Ben and Amanda get into all aspects of reselling and how it fits with their dream to live like the Addams Family. We'll be back next week! ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Is it Vintage or Reproduction? | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:36:25 | |
It's probably the trickiest part of sourcing and selling vintage clothing: Dating the items, or at least knowing whether or not it's vintage at all. This week, Amanda takes what will have to be the first of many "Deep Dives" into the subject of sorting the vintage from the "repros." Plus, what's an antique? what is considered an artifact? ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| BREAKING NEWS - YOU Are Vintage! | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:44:06 | |
Amanda is about to drop some seriously Bad/Good News. If you were around during the 90s and Y2K, You're vintage. At least, the clothes you wore then are considered vintage now. So don't overlook their value! Plus Amanda and Ben discuss movies and TV from the 90s and 2000s that feature great fashion. Maybe take a fresh look at them for sourcing inspiration? If you like this podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review. You can also follow Amanda at @irreverentfinery. Ben is @cheapchillsfanclub. ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Get Better or Get Bitter Business Bureau | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:51:40 | |
This week Amanda takes a moment to reflect on staying positive and helpful in the vintage clothing business. Are you driven by love and openness or fear and cynicism? Amanda and Ben discuss ways to be a Generous Jennifer and how being helpful (or at least neutral) really is the best way to help your own business. Get Better or Get Bitter! ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| S.O.S Save Our Shops! | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:02:44 | |
Welcome! This week Amanda gets into the subject of "failing" online Vintage clothing shops and social media. Is something wrong? Is there something more we can do? Amanda and Ben talk about getting inspired in order to stay motivated and how to fight imposter syndrome. Amanda also discusses how much effort she puts into #hashtags and keywords for SEO on Etsy, Instagram vs Shop Thrilling. --- Podcast Produced by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Treasure Hunting | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:42:26 | |
In this second episode of The Thrifters, Amanda takes a deep dive into sourcing vintage clothing. Wear does she find her fabulous dresses, coats and jumpsuits? The short answer is EVERYWHERE. Amanda digs into the pros and cons of digging around for cool vintage at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and a few lesser-known ways of snatching up beautiful old clothes before they end up in a landfill (or worse, in the hands of another seller! JK ;) Produced by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin MacLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Trends in Vintage to Source Right Now | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:45:59 | |
Whether you are seasoned seller or just starting out- it’s always a good idea to reevaluate what you are sourcing and offering in your shop. In this episode Amanda talks about what is trending for 2025 and offers ideas on how to make unfamiliar eras and vintage your own. ********* Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| How Vintage Clothing Saved My Life | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:53:50 | |
Welcome! In this very first episode of The Thrifters, host, Amanda Walker-Storey of (Irreverent Finery) breaks some Big News and talks about how vintage clothing saved her life. Her sound guy and husband, Ben asks some basic questions about getting started selling vintage on Etsy as they begin to chip away at the mystery of how you can make a living sourcing and reselling vintage clothes. Follow Amanda on Instagram @irreverentfinery on Etsy IrreverentFinery ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| I'm Changing Gears and It's Hard to Be Patient | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:18:20 | |
Welcome back to another episode of The Thrifters! It's a new year and while Amanda isn't really a "New Year's Resolution" person, she is embarking on a big transition in the way she's going about selling vintage clothing. And its starting now, in early January, JUST BY COINCIDENCE, OK?! But it is hard when we put ourselves out there in a new way and aren't immediately met with cheering and applause, people lifting us up on their shoulders and launching us into the air with make-shift velvet cape-trampolines. So Amanda is here commiserating with all of you about the struggles of pushing into a new business model, our ever-sinking Instagram engagement and more. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you. If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Year in Review | Our Measures of Success | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:50:39 | |
How do you measure your success as a Vintage reseller? In this episode Amanda breaks down a few ways to determine how well your business is doing. From finances to mental health- the goal of this episode is to celebrate wins and determine goals as we head into 2025. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| The Vintage That Haunts You | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:32:24 | |
Some vintage treasures stay with you forever—not just in your collection, but in your mind. In this weeks episode I talk about experiences I have had with vintage clothing that have left a lasting impression. From wounded beauties to heartbreaks over the one that got away, these are the haunting tales that keep me chasing the next perfect find. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Amanda's Thrifters Podcast is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Bringing Your Customers Into Your World | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:29:24 | |
This episode of The Thrifters podcast explores the storytelling magic behind successful brands. Amanda offers practical tips and inspiring insights on how you can build a vintage business and online presence by inviting people into your world. ********* Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead Amanda asks for support from listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Considering Body Image as a Vintage Clothing Seller | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:49:30 | |
In this episode of The Thrifters Amanda delves into the complicated topic of body image as it relates to buying, selling and wearing vintage clothing. From best business practices to deeply personal stories, Amanda challenges the listener to go inward and examine their feelings on this nuanced topic. ********* Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead Amanda asks for support from listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Lisa Graystone and the 55 Thousand Dresses | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:21:02 | |
This week Amanda is joined by fellow vintage seller and friend, Lisa Graystone. Lisa a sustainable fashion stylist, writer and curator of a collection known as the 55 Thousand Dresses. A man named Paul Brockman ammased 3 seatrains (cargo shipping containers) full of vintage deliciousness, as Lisa puts it over his 90-something years and Lisa's the one tasked with curating and selling off this collection. Dresses from the 1930s through Y2K era are being sold on-line and in pop-up store settings and Lisa has tales to tell! ..... If you're enjoying what I'm doing over here on the podcast, please feel free to leave me a review anywhere you listen to the podcast and you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters. Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ********* Some extra Keywords for SEO:
********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| 4 Major Lessons I've Learned This Year | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:23:07 | |
On this episode of The Thrifters, I’m sharing the top lessons I've learned navigating 2025’s wild vintage selling landscape. From surviving platform shifts and summer slumps to finding creative ways to move inventory and connect with buyers. I share the wins, the ego-shattering moments, and the small changes that actually made a difference. These insights will give you actionable takeaways as to get uss all through the rest of this challenging year and BEYOND! ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| More Fall Trends to Source | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:19:17 | |
In this episode of The Thrifters, your host Amanda dives into the latest vintage fashion trends you should be sourcing for your shop. From iconic 1990s styles to timeless, Old Money classics, learn how to interpret modern trends and bring them into your resale business. Whether you’re a seasoned vintage seller or just starting out, Amanda offers actionable tips on what to (thrift)shop for, and list in your store right now. Stay ahead of the curve and maximize your profits for your vintage fashion resale business. If you're enjoying what I'm doing over here on the podcast, please feel free to leave me a review anywhere you listen to the podcast and you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters. Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ********* Some extra Keywords for SEO:
********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Is Your Description a Slur? 5 Vintage Clothing Words That Can Get You Cancelled | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:23:32 | |
Hi friends! Welcome to The Thrifters podcast. It's Amanda Walker-Storey. If you're enjoying what I'm doing over here on the podcast, please feel free to leave me a review anywhere you listen to the podcast and you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters. Today's episode is...a little bit tricky. So here is basically a disclaimer: I'm going to be using some words in this episode that may not be, I don't want to say "politically correct" because that feels so like, 90s. I'm going to be using some words that are frowned upon. And the only reason I'm using these words is to be sure that I'm clearly conveying this message to you today. These are not words that I use typically in my language and my day to day. And actually, I'm sharing this message with all of you so that you can also make some decisions about the language that you're using. There are some words that get thown out there to describe aspects of a garment that you may not even realize are rooted in racially problematic terms or are othewise making people uncomfortable, even angry. So let's talk about them. ********* Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| 5 Common Mistakes We Can Make When Sourcing | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:27:21 | |
If you have some basic rules and formulas for knowing whether a dress is Vintage or not this episode might blow them up. Amanda has 5 ways people can get tripped up when dating a garment. Maybe you're looking at a new piece that has been altered by the former owner. Or maybe it is vintage and worth alot but its hard to tell because it has been altered by the former owner. Is that label sewn in there the final answer? Amanda explores all these topics and more on this episode of The Thrifters. ********* Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead we are supported by listeners like you! (so PBS of us...) If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| How Do We Keep Up with the Ever-Changing Tastes of Vintage Buyers? | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:34:15 | |
This week Amanda delves into the ever-evolving world of vintage clothing trends and the dynamic market of buyers and sellers. From “style eras” to the latest shifts in consumer preferences, we explore how the landscape of vintage fashion is constantly changing. How can we as vintage sellers keep up and stay relevant? ********* Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead we are supported by listeners like you! (so PBS of us...) If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| 5 Trending Looks to Source this Fall | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:34:55 | |
In this episode I discuss five fashion trends that are surging for Fall 2024. Sharing data-driven fashion insights from style.analytics we learn how to earn by interpretting these trends and adding trendy fashions to our vintage shops. ********* Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead we are supported by listeners like you! (so PBS of us...) If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip, whatever amount whenever you want. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
| Some of the Ways I've Ruined My Vintage | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:31:10 | |
Join me on this week’s episode as I dive into the common mistakes people make when handling both their own vintage wardrobe and their inventory. I share some of my practical tips for preventing some major mishaps when handinling, storing and laundering vintage clothing. Hopefully helping you to preserve your vintage for many years to come. ********* Perhaps you've noticed, The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free! Instead we ask that if this episode has brought you some value, please send a little something Amanda's way. Or whenever you want. No subscriptions or paywalls here- buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ********* The Thrifters Podcast comes to you commercial free and is supported by listeners like you! If this podcast has brought value to your life and business, how about sending a little something Amanda's way? Buy me a Coffee is like a tip jar. No subscription necessary. Thanks, we love you! buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Thank you for your support! Amanda sells Live every Friday at 6pm Pacific - VCA on Facebook Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLleod, incidentals by Ben Walker-Storey | |||
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