For Stacey of @ethelannredvan, her love of thrifting, vintage hunting, and yard sales began as a little girl. Today she has turned that passion into a booming reselling business. Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as Stacey talks about representing the third generation of her family to embrace a love of thrift and shares how she manages the ever-changing trends in reselling.
Heather of @blueberrycovevintage has a special love of vintage cocktail sets and barware. Collecting with or without the caddies, it’s all about hunting for those special items! On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, Heather shares her experience collecting vintage treasures, along with tips and tricks to resellers new to the business on how to manage live sales and static sales, how to communicate with your audience, and more!
Nicole Brady, @nicole_denver7, news anchor at Denver7, is a lifelong thrifter, a devoted treasure hunter, and one of our favorite guests on the Get Thrifty Podcast! She and Denver7 are big supporters of arc Thrift Stores, our Ambassador program, and partners in Feed Colorado, Colorado’s largest food drive. You can donate nonperishable food items at any of arc’s 33 stores or make a financial contribution by visiting https://arcfeedcolorado.com/.
If you love Rushton and Kamar dolls, vintage Barbies, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and trolls from the 1960s, then this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast is for YOU! Join host Maggie Scivicque and her guest Cole of @kitschyflower as they take a deep dive into the world of vintage toys. Listen in as Cole walks us through how he restores these amazing pieces of history and then sells them through his live sales, on Esty and WhatNot, and at his booth in an antique mall in Georgia!
A mindset that embraces gratitude and intentionality pairs perfectly with secondhand and thrift, and it’s a lifestyle that our guests Camilla and Khang of @thefiresellers believe in. Join this husband and wife team as they explain the FI/RE movement, how their reselling business is part of their goal to reach financial independence, and how YOU can do it, too! Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque today!
Leah of @foxievintage77 is a third-generation reseller, collector, and vintage lover! From before she could walk, she was immersed in the thrifting world. On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast she and host Maggie Scivicque talk about collecting, the thrill of matching a passionate collector with a special item, why she hasn’t bought anything new since 2020, and why “there’s enough vintage for everybody!”
We love our international friends! This episode’s guest, Valerie Maout, manages a charity shop in Ireland and joins host Maggie Scivicque to share her love of thrifting and consignment shopping and all the ways secondhand is different “across the pond.” Listen in here and find her on Pinterest at @allthatisnotgiven.
Starting a reselling business sounds great, right? It can be a profitable and FUN side hustle, but there are a lot of things you need to know about profitability and taxes. Timely and informative, guest Mark Tew @notyourdadscpa joins host Maggie Scivicque on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast to share his advice on filing your taxes, the difference between an LLC and an S Corp, bookkeeping tips, home office deductions, and his Reseller Tax Academy courses!
Vintage and thrifty trends, like oversized tees and street style, were the topic of the day on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guests Lisa and Cortni of @queenieandpearlmn. Tune in as these vintage mavens chat with host Maggie Scivicque about sustainability, share their five tips for thrifting like a pro (hint: size doesn’t matter!), and tell listeners about their upcoming thrift road trip across the U.S.!
However you manage your time, and whatever you’re selling, reselling has to be treated like a full-time job. Liz O’Kane of @coloradoreworn is host Maggie Scivicque’s guest on this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast and generously shares with our listeners all the ins and outs of selling on eBay and the Reseller Remix in Las Vegas, her view on the advantages of joining the Business of Online Selling Success (BOSS) community, how to navigate coded coupons, and more!
Maggie of @creategood.co has been keeping grandpa’s hand-me-downs cool since 2016! Join her as she makes an appearance on the Get Thrifty Podcast and talks to host Maggie Scivicque about creativity, ethical fashion, the origins of the “Boyfriend Skirt,” how she creates MANY different things – like wine bottle covers – from every piece of a repurposed garment, her store in Fort Collins, Colorado where you can watch her create her amazing items, and more!
Ren of @spiritsoffashionpassion has a fascination with the paranormal and is inspired by the stories – and energy – that accompanies the thrifted and vintage items she collects! Listen in to this fun episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as Ren shares her passion for fashion through the ages, her collection of unusual one-of-a-kind items, and storytelling!
It may appear that Kaitlyn @harrisvintage simply buys every thrifted vintage item she sees when she’s out on her treasure hunts. But the fact is that this former art director and designer has a very discerning eye for folk and outsider art and home décor. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and listen in to hear how Kaitlyn curates her collection, sells online, and celebrates her style.
Here’s a big thank you and heartfelt happy holiday wishes to all our listeners! As you cozy up with your family, friends, and a cup of good cheer, we hope you’ll take a minute to listen to this seasonal message of gratitude made just for YOU! May your holidays – however you celebrate – be full of joy, peace, and lots of thrifting!
How Jade of @voodoo_lobster_vintage took her hobby and turned it into a thriving business is the topic of this week’s episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Don’t miss this fun episode where Jade and host Maggie Scivicque talk about vintage Barbies, glass collectibles, thrifted holiday kitsch, tips for resellers, her live sales, curated auctions, and her 12-day long Christmas scavenger hunt!
When Sherry @lollysfinds became an empty nester, she needed to come up with what would define the next chapter of her life. Inspired by her love of thrift, vintage treasure hunting, and re-homing special items, she launched her online reselling career! Listen in to her appearance on the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn how this mom and grandma embraced her “new gig” and her love of live sales, barn sales, and Hot Marathons for resellers.
Yes, you CAN find vintage 1980’s bed sheets featuring Strawberry Shortcake, New Kids on the Block, Ninja Turtles, and even Rainbow Bright at thrift stores! Jesi @hipviolet finds a TON and turns them into sweet and functional baby bibs and more that she sells on her Etsy shop. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn how Jesi has turned her love of upcycling and thrift into a successful business and why, as far as she’s concerned, “the weirder, the k...
Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of the Get Thrifty Podcast? Tune in to this holiday edition of the show where host Maggie Scivicque is joined by producer Lisa Metzger as they talk about the inspiration behind the podcast, the wide variety of guests that have shared their stories and love of thrift, and their love of Dolly Parton.
Transforming and reinventing old items into new, contemporary, and stylish clothing – and encouraging people to live a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle – is the driving passion behind Revival London, the UK-based brand founded by Rosette Ale @thriftqueenlola. Join Rosette and host Maggie Scivicque for this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as they take a deep dive into the global slow fashion trend, sustainability, and Rosette’s love of secondhand and one-of-a-kind fashion!
On any random day, this episode’s guest, Ave @katieryan430, might be sporting a “grandma” look, a thrifted Nirvana t-shirt, or a ‘90s ensemble! This12-year-old thrifter is a delight and all about cute, inexpensive fashion that’s better for the environment. Tune in to this fun episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as she and Ava talk about her thrift hauls, her spirited videos that feature her thrifted fashion sense, and more!
For Marcy @vintagebulldog and Allison @skeletonkeysinthecloset the holidays are a year-round passion. Thrifty vintage Christmases are what brings them – and the hundreds of people that take part in their 12-hour-long live marathon sales four times a year – joy. Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and get into the holiday spirit!
Virginia Chamlee’s @vchamlee new book, Big Thrift Energy , is chocked full of invaluable tips for thrifting for profit, and how to shop not only at thrift stores, but also at estate sales, antique stores, auctions, Craig’s List, and Facebook Marketplace. Listen in to her conversation with host Maggie Scivicque on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast and be inspired!
Brandi @runstylerun has taken her love of fashion, upcycling, and kids’ toys and turned it into a thriving business. Listen in to her conversation with host Maggie Scivicque on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast and be inspired by her love of timeless vintage fashion, high-quality fabrics, repurposing fashion trends, and mixing thrift with new brand names.
Your beloved pup deserves to be a fashionista! Paula Munson @pixies_couture_closet takes kids ‘clothes she finds at her local thrift store and turns them into couture fashion for her four dogs…and has turned this passion into a successful upcycle business for other animal lovers! Tune in to this fun episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn all about how Paula mastered couture sewing skills, her one-of-a-kind thrift flips, and all the Disney characters costumes she ...
If you have ever visited arc Thrift Stores during the holidays, you have most likely encountered our dear friend Jim White, dressed up as Santa Claus for all the kiddos. Jim not only plays Saint Nick, but he has also been handing out arc vouchers to people in our community in need, donating his time to the less fortunate, and introducing a love of reading to kids across Colorado for years. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and be inspired by his love o...
Every year @thrift_con hosts over 1,000 small business vendors in major cities across the U.S…and host Maggie Scivicque got to talk to the three founders! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast and learn how Brian @revbafrederick, Mars, and Ken are bringing the love of secondhand to the nation!
Whether it’s vintage glass and brass or antique candy dishes, for Katrina @evylenavintage thrifting is all about joy, telling stories, and sharing memories. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn about her Etsy store and how she became her family’s defacto historian by saving vintage items!
It’s all about celebrating creativity, crafting, and thrifting with guest Sadie Fox Metter @sadiefoxstudio. From high-end couture to street fashion, from creating costumes for theater productions to selling online and refashioning, this is an information-packed episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. And be sure to read Sadie’s articles in Sew News and Sew Daily .
Hilary @whiteblushhome is this week’s guest and it’s an episode perfect for anyone thinking of getting into online reselling! Listen in as she and host Maggie Scivicque talk about creating engaging videos, reels, and live sales on your social platforms.
If you love Pyrex, this is the episode for you! Join host Maggie Scivicque and her guest Nate @myvintageis1976 on the Get Thrifty Podcast for this master class is the history of the iconic brand. As he says, he is “swimming in the deep end of the pool when it comes to my love of Pyrex!” Tune in and get his tips on collecting Pyrex’s different designs and patterns through the decades.
