Shop Talk: Selling Vintage with Whitney & Nicole

This month, we sat down with Krista Agocs, the owner and creative mind behind KPorter Home. She has been an antiques lover and collector for many years and hosts live sales and quarterly themed marathons on Instagram. Krista is disabled and hopes to use her platform for advocacy in addition to sharing her love for old stuff.Thank you to the sponsors for this month’s episode!Dolly Archer English Antiques - Imported antique English furniture & decorative goods online and in Ft. Myers, Florida shop (featured in Shop Talk episode 27)Above & Beyond Shop - Small batch elderberry syrup, using organic, well-sourced ingredients and raw seasonal honey. Use special promo code code “VINTAGE” at checkout to save 10% on your first order: https://aboveandbeyondshop.com/☕️ To receive a shop shout out during the next episode and to support the podcast, head over to Buy Me a Coffee to sign up - we appreciate your help in bringing this podcast to your earbuds every month!Krista’s reel on disability access in antique malls - https://www.instagram.com/p/DRuR7_MjkT9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:-Whitney on IG at @conard.and.co and her website: http://www.conardandco.com -Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com -Krista on IG at @kporterhome Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://conardandco.myflodesk.com/starterkitGet 1:1 vintage business strategy session with Whitney - https://conardandco.com/products/vintage-business-consulting-call-with-whitney

In this episode of Vintage Shop Talk, we welcome Wendy Batten, a retail business coach and former shop owner, to discuss the journey from running a vintage business as a hobby to treating it as a serious, intentional business. Wendy shares her insights on the importance of mindset shifts, the four pillars of business, and how to scale sustainably without losing joy. The conversation emphasizes the significance of branding, pricing strategies, and creating systems that work for individual business owners. Wendy encourages listeners to design a business that serves their life and to embrace their ambition without fear.Wendy Batten is a retail coach and business strategist for independent small business owners and the host of the Creative Shop Talk podcast. With nearly 30 years of hands-on experience, she helps retailers grow profitably while designing a life they actually want. Known for grounded strategy, honest leadership, and a belief that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of joy, Wendy coaches clients around the world from her tiny crooked cottage by the sea in Nova Scotia. You can find her programs and services and connect with her at wendybatten.comGet your free business planning guide from Wendy here - https://wendybatten.com/planning-guide/Special thank you to our sponsors for this episode - -Dianna from The Lovie Shop - IG @thelovieshop and thelovieco.com-Brie from Olive & Thyme Vintage - IG @olive.and.thyme.vintage and oliveandthymevintage.com-Maggie from Collector & Curator - IG @collectorandcurator and collectorandcurator.comFollow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:-Whitney on IG at @conard.and.co and her website: http://www.conardandco.com -Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com -Wendy Batten on IG @wendybatten.biz and her website: https://wendybatten.com/Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://conardandco.myflodesk.com/starterkit

Get ready for an exciting episode as Whitney and Nicole take you on a journey into the enchanting @worldofnatashakennerley ! You might have caught a sneak peek of our unforgettable adventure through the picturesque Cotswolds, complete with a charming afternoon tea at Natasha's wonderfully curated home, during our October England trip. Now, we're diving deeper into Natasha’s captivating stories, her amazing antique collections, insider tips on antiquing in England, and where you can find her unique treasures for sale. Don't miss this charming, inspiring chat filled with travel tales, hidden gems, and a love for all things vintage!We are so thankful for our supporters! This month’s sponsors include Laura from @the_snyder_collection and Jill from @vintagiegoods . If you’d like to get a Shop Shout Out in a future episode, comment COFFEE below and we will send you a link to support the podcast.📢 Welcome to Shop Talk, your monthly dose of inspiration for selling vintage and antiques online, hosted by @vintagehavenshoppe and @conard.and.co. We bring you conversations, strategies and tips on running a thriving business that gives you life, instead of taking over your life.➡ Watch us on YouTube and Spotify - comment REPLAY below to get the links sent to your DMs.➡ Have an idea for an episode topic? Let us know!👀Watch our stories for a question box to submit your questions for the next episode, or just send us a DM!❤️ We’d appreciate it so much if you saved this post and shared it with others who would enjoy it! Spread the word! 📢Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:-Whitney on IG at @conard.and.co and her website: http://www.conardandco.com -Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com- Natasha on IG @worldofnatashakennerley Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://conardandco.myflodesk.com/starterkit

Whitney & Nicole traveled to England last month with their husbands for their first antique buying trip. And we fell hard for England! Join us for a recap on our week in the countryside. We share all the logistics for traveling to and from England, importing antiques, getting around the country, finding antique fairs and more.We are so thankful for our supporters! This month’s sponsors include @oohilovethat @cobblestone.house and @monarchlandingquilts. If you’d like to get a Shop Shout Out in a future episode, comment COFFEE below and we will send you a link to support the podcast.📢 Shop Talk is your monthly dose of inspiration for selling vintage and antiques online, hosted by @vintagehavenshoppe and @conard.and.co. We bring you conversations, strategies and tips on running a thriving antiques business that gives you life, instead of taking over your life.

From antique treasures to tariffs - join our conversation with Kristina Urquhart from @the.vintage.seeker , as she shares how her business is bridging the gap between sellers and seekers - now available to watch on YouTube & Spotify!📢 Welcome to Shop Talk, your monthly dose of inspiration for selling vintage and antiques online, hosted by @vintagehavenshoppe and @conard.and.co. We bring you conversations, strategies and tips on running a thriving business that gives you life, instead of taking over your life.New episodes launching monthly to watch on YouTube and Spotify (and more platforms coming soon)!

Are you ready to give your online vintage shop a boost? Or are you just starting out and don’t know where to start when it comes to telling people about the amazing vintage you’re selling? Our next SHOP TALK episode dives deep into marketing. Tune in as we share our strategies for telling people about what we are selling. From using Instagram and Facebook to business cards and text messages, we will provide tips on how to reach your customers with the antiques & vintage you love. Originally aired on Instagram Live on Jan. 8, 2025. Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales: -Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and ⁠www.thriftywhitney.com⁠ -Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageHavenShoppe⁠ Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - ⁠http://thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit

If you love cheeky thrifting reels, live sales, and learning about weird vintage items, you will LOVE our next guest! Heather from @thrifted.home.co joins us for September Shop Talk! Heather has been sharing her passion for vintage on Instagram since 2021 and has built a successful online business using many different platforms. She has also cracked the code on creating viral content to grow her audience and connect them as customers to her sales. 📢 In case you haven’t heard, SHOP TALK is an IG livestream series to share tips and strategies for online antique & vintage sellers. Think of it as your vintage dealer masterclass - and it’s all FREE. Find all the past episodes in our Highlights and YouTube Channel! Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales: -Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and www.thriftywhitney.com -Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageHavenShoppe -Heather on IG at @thrifted.home.com Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit

Today's episode is all about selling vintage and antiques online with integrity. We welcome special guest Kandis from @the.vintagevine on Instagram to talk about what integrity means, how our values guide our businesses, and how we walk through difficult situations with customers, other shops, and more. These originally aired as livestreams on Instagram. Follow @thrifty_whitney and @vintagehavenshoppe on IG for more help with vintage selling. Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit 📢 In case you haven’t heard, SHOP TALK is an IG livestream series to share tips and strategies for online antique & vintage sellers. Think of it as your vintage dealer masterclass - and it’s all FREE. Find all the past episodes in our Highlights and YouTube Channel! ➡ Replays will be available on both of our pages under Reels and Highlights, and on @thrifty_whitney’s YouTube channel - comment YouTube below to get the link sent to your DMs ➡ Have an idea for an episode topic? Let us know! 👀Watch our stories for a question box to submit your questions for the live, or just send us a DM! ❤️ We’d appreciate it so much if you saved this post and shared it with others who would enjoy it! Spread the word! 📢

Learn how to set up your own website for your vintage shop on Shopify in this special free class on IG Live with @thrifty_whitney, @vintagehavenshoppe and @theantiqueher! Shop Talk is our monthly IG livestream series, where we bring you the tips and strategies you need to succeed in running your own online vintage shop. Today we chat all about how to open a website on Shopify, set up your first listings, drive traffic to your shop, figure out shipping, cross-post to other platforms and more. Shopify is an incredible all-in-one e-commerce platform that can streamline your business. We use it as our centralized hub, no matter where we are selling. Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit Resources mentioned: Shopify Pirate Ship - discounted shipping rates Flodesk - email marketing ManyChat - automated social media chat marketing Etsy Integration & Sync DPL Sellbrite (for Etsy integration)

In today’s episode of Shop Talk, Nicole and I welcomed our very first guest: Marcela from @brassantics , who gave insight on all things “Branding”! Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on YouTube. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshoppe for updates, seller tips, and antique sales. In this episode, we cover: -What is branding? - a feeling or vibe you’re looking to portray to your viewers / clients / customers -Figure out your essence and move forward with that groundwork -Marcela - “Elements of visual language.” -Use colors to portray a feeling or mood (pairing colors that compliment one another, OR utilizing contrasting colors to show depth and versatility) -Using color hex codes to be uniform on all programs -Toolkit - name, colors, fonts -Live with the business before figuring out all of the assets (digital and physical), to see what works for you and your business. It may not necessarily be the same as someone else. Don’t feel the need to replicate someone else’s business module, because it may not work for you. -Colors - 3 is a comfortable number without going overboard -Fonts - 2, maybe 3 maximum (serif & sans serif) -Marcela - “What is your True North”? Figure out what that means to your business and use it as a guidepoint. A few resources mentioned: Canva.com https://www.16personalities.com/ Coolors.co Pinterest.com Miro.com Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers from Whitney here - https://thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit

In today's episode on Shop Talk, Nicole and I talk about selling vintage on Instagram in stories, feed posts, and IG live. We cover: -How to prep your items for sale: research, pricing, and measurements -How to promote your sales on IG -How to take great photos and set up for a live sale -How to run claims on your sales -How to process payments and shipping info A few resources mentioned: -Canva.com - a free website to use for designing graphics for IG -bookfinder.com - a website that searches all used and new bookstore websites to find lowest price on books -Lightroom app - the app Nicole & Whitney use to edit photos -Unfold - use the free version to create simple IG story slides -IG Broadcast Channel (not available to everyone) tutorial to send a DM to a group of subscribers Follow @thrifty_whitney and @vintagehavenshoppe on IG for more vintage tips and sales!

Shop Talk Ep. 2: How To Find & Manage Inventory for Your Online Vintage Shop In today's episode, Whitney & Nicole discuss how to find inventory for your vintage shop and manage it with tracking systems and good storage. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on YouTube and Spotify. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshoppe for updates, seller tips, and antique sales. Topics: How to develop a niche and decide what kind of inventory to sell The best sources for finding inventory How to buy at the right price for the right profit margins How to track your inventory costs and items How to physically store and organize your inventory