The Get Thrifty Podcast - podcast cover

The Get Thrifty Podcast

arc Thrift Storesarcthrift.com
For lovers of thrift, vintage, DIY, collecting, and for anyone who lives for finding one-of-a-kind, amazing treasures, the Get Thrifty podcast – powered by arc Thrift Stores – is a must-listen-to source of inspiration. Join host Maggie Scivicque as she and guests discuss topics ranging from design to reselling to fashion to sustainability. Get all the tips, secrets, and know-how you’ll need to revel in the thrill of the hunt! To learn more, go to www.arcthrift.com and click on the Get Thrifty podcast.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

112: The King of Diversity, Chris Torres of Popular Brand LLC

From clothes to trading cards to movies on VHS to birdcages to vintage cameras and watches, guest Chris Torres of www.linktr.ee/popularbrandllc will sell just about anything! He calls himself a “generalist” and is all about sharing his insights and the lessons he has learned along the way! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque to learn more!

Oct 17, 202340 minEp. 112

111: DIY That Has Big Impact with Not Much Effort with Ashley of Secondhand Savvy

A fan of the 30-minute thrift store “pop-in,” guest Ashley of @secondhandsavvy_ is not a traditional reseller; instead, she is a teacher and someone who is passionate about sharing her experience and telling everyone about the value and FUN of shopping secondhand! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn more!

Oct 10, 202343 minEp. 111

110: Estate Sales and Estate Cleanouts with Patricia of Contemporary Current

The Five Ds of Estate Sales… death, downsizing, divorce, debt, and displacement…as defined by guest Patricia @peaklegacy is the topic of this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Listen in as host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie and Patricia talk all about mystery shed sales, estate cleanouts. turning depreciating assets into liquidity through estate sales, and more!

Oct 03, 202332 minEp. 110

109: Building an Empire and Ecosystem all About Home, Art, Thrift, and the Environment with Hause Collective

Hause Collective’s @thehausecollective collection of high-quality thrifted and one-of-a-kind textiles that they design into new clothing items is the basis of Eco Village. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque @PodcastwithMaggie to learn how these two entrepreneurs are elevating secondhand, living lives of passion and purpose, promoting Slow Fashion, and providing educational workshops for the community about art, sustainability, horticulture, and mental h...

Sep 26, 202341 minEp. 109

108: Finding Hidden Gems with Willow of Urban Redeux

Willow of @urbanredeux grew up thrifting, antique shopping, and treasure hunting. Today she owns Urban Redeux, an enchanting antique and vintage home décor shop nestled in the heart of the DC Metro area. Join Willow and host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastwithMaggie) on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast and listen in to their fun conversation all about finding hidden gems, finding the perfect place for vintage in your home, and Willow’s predictions for upcoming thrifty fall, Halloween, and Chri...

Sep 19, 202339 minEp. 108

107: Building Your Blank Canvas on Which to Create Art with Traci Myers

Are you an artist with a passion for thrifting and creating? Then this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Traci Myers (@traci_myers) is for you! Traci’s message to all our listeners – to be brave and courageous when starting your online business – is truly inspirational!

Sep 12, 202334 minEp. 107

106: Thrifting is a FUN adventure with Tim Morrison

Want to know what goes on behind the scenes at estate sales? Then tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Tim Morrison of @estatesalesnet! Tim shares his insider’s point of view, talks about why estate sales are SO MUCH MORE than “dead people’s things” and “inside garage sales,” and shares his tips for social engagement.

Sep 05, 202335 minEp. 106

105: Taking Thrifting to the National Stage with Dina of @dinadays

In her encore appearance on the Get Thrifty Podcast, Dina of @dinadays shares with our listeners what it was like to be a featured guest on Good Morning America (where she talked about thrifty weddings), her thoughts on why thrifting has grown in popularity, her podcast Thanks it’s Thrifted, and how to determine what kind of thrifter you are by taking her quiz found on her website.

Aug 29, 202336 minEp. 105

104: Building a Successful Reselling Business with Jessica of Storage Warrior

Digging through storage units, hunting thrift stores and estate sales, it’s ALL how Jessica of @storage_warrior sources for her thriving online reselling business! Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as Jessica shares her five tips for succeeding as a reseller and her secrets to sourcing, selling across categories, and dealing with huge volumes!

Aug 22, 202341 minEp. 104

103: Vintage Holidays and Kitschy Fun with Rebecca of @curafted

Collecting vintage Halloween and Christmas décor and selling on multiple online platforms including Mercari, Poshmark, Depop, and Vendoo is Rebecca of @curafted’s jam! Listen in to her appearance of the Get Thrifty Post with host Maggie Scivicque here!

Aug 15, 202356 minEp. 103

101: Building Your Brand Online with Authentic Video Content with Andrea of Tyson Curates

As Andrea of @tysoncurates says, anytime you walk into a thrift store not only are you likely to find amazing treasures, but you will probably have something funny happen. Which is why humor is such a big part of her brand and her video content. Listen in to this edition of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as Andrea talks about slow fashion, thrifting trends, and “dopamine décor.”

Aug 01, 202348 minEp. 101

100: Secondhand Advocacy and Tips for Getting Videos to go Viral with Andi of All Put Together

Andi Jenkins of @allputtogether is a passionate secondhand advocate, especially when it comes to thrifting slow furnishings. It’s about finding items that are unique and that are going to last, and it’s about the thrill of the hunt! Join Andi and host Maggie Scivicque on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, get her recipe for creating viral videos, and be inspired!

Jul 25, 202351 minEp. 100

99: Repurposing and Upcycling with Barbara Johnson of Reveille Rustics and Relics

Our guest Barbara started Reveille Rustics and Relics @reveillerustics with her college-aged daughter to help pay for school. When her daughter graduated college and started her own career, Barbara continued reselling alongside her “day job,” until 2022, when she left it to pursue selling vintage full-time.

Jul 18, 202349 minEp. 99

98: Celebrating Whimsical Collectibles and Engaging Your Online Customers with Misty Pate

Misty @thrifterjunkervintagehunter has been going to thrift stores, garage sales, and antique malls since she was a baby. Today she’s a full-time online reseller with a popular YouTube channel. Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque to learn about Misty’s tricks and tips to grow YOUR online reselling business and more!

Jul 11, 202359 minEp. 98

97: Get Ready for the BOSS Reseller Remix Event with Katy, Vikki, and Theresa

It’s time to mix it up at the BOSS Reseller Remix @bossresellerremix event! If you’re a reseller looking for inspiration and motivation to help grow your business…and if you want to hang out with some AMAZING people…BOSS Remix is for YOU! Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as host Maggie Scivicque and event organizers – Katy, Vikki, and Theresa – talk about all the amazing speakers, panels, session topics, and social events that make this THE event of the year! It’s four jam-pa...

Jul 04, 202335 minSeason 8Ep. 97

96: Sterling Silver Stories with Lady Forge

For Brittany of @ladyforge, creating her one-of-a-king sterling silver jewelry from antique spoons found in thrift stores and vintage shops, is a passion. Celebrate the lost art of silver art on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque.

Jun 27, 202331 minEp. 96

95: The Event of the Summer! Up Your Reselling Game by Attending List Perfectly’s Camp Listing Event!

Up your reselling game by listening in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guests Amanda Morse and Clara Albornoz, co-CEOs and co-founders of @listperfectlyinc! These two dynamic and inspirational women provide our listeners an insider’s preview of what to expect from the Camp Listing Party, a fun and informative event that is taking place on June 27 and 28 in Phoenix, AZ! Get your tickets here: https://listperfectly.com/events/

Jun 20, 202345 minEp. 95

94: Mastering the Art of Social Selling with Doug Smith of List Perfectly

Are you ready to take your online reselling business to the next level? Then this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast is for YOU! Tune in as guest Doug Smith @snoop.dougie walks our listeners and host Maggie Scivicque through how to manage and expand your business on multiple online platforms and shares his insights into what’s going to be “the next big thing” in social selling including TikTok Shops and silent live auctions.

Jun 13, 202352 minEp. 94

93: Thrifting Travels with Laura Caldwell of Left Coast Revivals

Laura Caldwell of @leftcoastrevivals started her now super-successful business with just $200 and 24 thrifted items. Tune in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque to hear how this Oregon-based reseller has taken her lifelong love of thrift, traveling the world, and one-of-kind vintage treasures to new levels! Join Laura and Maggie as they talk about thrifting, video editing, food, the tours she takes to explore flea markets in Europe, and more!

Jun 06, 202343 minEp. 93

92: Storytime and Amazing Transformations with Hobby Bobbins!

Guest @hobbybobbins is an artist, an amazing storyteller, and a restorer of vintage wedding dresses! Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as she and host Maggie Scivicque talk about the distinction between upcycling and restoring, the restoration process (and the deep research that’s involved!), and why it’s so important to connect to and understand the history behind each item.

May 30, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 92

91: Dressing for Happiness and With Mindfullness with Sara Camposarcone

Sara Camposarcone @saracamposarcone has thrifted on the streets of Paris, Milan, New York, and Toronto. This fashion-forward trendsetter has an eye for thrift, vintage, and designer fashion but with a decidedly creative and colorful twist! Tune in to her appearance on the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque and learn all about what she calls “sustainable maximalism,” her favorite fashion challenge, the Toronto thrifting scene, her jewelry line and food-themed purses, and her love of w...

May 23, 202342 minEp. 91

89: Tips for Thrifted Furniture Makeovers with Mel Commandant

Mel of @meldiditherself is a Canadian upcycler and refurbisher of amazing, thrifted furniture. Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as Mel talks about how she made the leap to become a full-time reseller, her passion for helping others through her motivational messages, her recommendations for the best materials and tools to use, creative ways to market your business, and why she believes “sustainability is sexy!”

May 09, 202354 minEp. 89

88: The Math Behind Reselling with Theresa, Founder of BOSS (Business for Online Selling Success)

There are few resellers out there today with more experience and insider information than Theresa, @numbersgeek, founder of @boss.businessforonlinselingsuccess. Listen in to her conversation with host Maggie Scivicque on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast as she shares her decades of knowledge with our listeners. She talks about the early days of eBay, her approach to retail arbitrage, and why reselling is all about the numbers!

May 02, 202346 minEp. 88

87: How to Turn Your “Death Pile” Into a Money Pile with Diana Fella

A reseller’s dream is to be able to manage their massive inventory so that their “death piles” becomes money piles. Listen in to this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast for some straightforward hope, inspiration, and advice from guest Diana of @death_pile_diva. Diana is all about helping you dig out so you can dig in, making smart decisions when you’re sourcing, and making your reselling business thrive!

Apr 25, 202348 minEp. 87

86: Customers at Your Fingertips with Katy and Vikki of @aboutiqueforhim

Specializing in vintage men’s streetwear and vintage women’s clothing, Katy and Vikki of @lvpinkpeacock @aboutiqueforhim and @katyvikki on YouTube are resellers extraordinaire! Working on seven different platforms – including eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, Mercari, Grailed, and more – this couple is killing it in the reselling world! Join them on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as they take our listeners beyond the “black and white” must-dos of reselling – listing, keyw...

Apr 18, 202354 minEp. 86

84: Nailing and Scaling, Providing Value, and Finding Community with Rebecca and Aaron Glade

Rebecca and Aaron of @dakotavintage605 and @mantiques_by_dakotavintage are committed to entertaining and bringing some laughter to their reselling business and the community. Join this delightful couple on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with host Maggie Scivicque as they talk about their unboxing shows on Instagram, their “barn finds,” the wacky (but vintage!) recipes they post, nailing and scaling and providing value, and their five tips to starting your reselling business!

Apr 04, 202358 minEp. 84
Hosted on Libsyn
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android