The Business of Antiques
I'm Toma Clark Haines, host of The Business of Antiques podcast. I'm on a mission to make antiques sexy, modern and fun... and PROFITABLE!
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- Gábor Újvári1 ep
- Carrie Eves1 ep
- Anne1 ep
Also: Steven Becker, Linda Merrill, Dawn Moore, Derrick Ricketts, Derek Ricketts, Mitzi Beach, Tara Connaghan, Olga Granda, Lynn Byrne, Zack Taylor, Tamara Stephenson, Cindy Hodnett, Jason Fisher, Tina Fisher, Keri Seery, Tina Bird, Steven Favreau
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3.3K to 30K🎙 ~2x weekly·105 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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6.7K to 60K🇺🇸100% - Active Followers
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3.7K to 33K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/15/26 |  The Business of Furniture Design: ISFD, High Point & the Pinnacle Awards | In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, welcomes David Blair, executive director of the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD), to explore how furniture design, craftsmanship, and storytelling shape the value of antiques and contemporary home furnishings. From antique-inspired furniture and the hidden construction details that distinguish quality pieces to the Pinnacle Awards at High Point Market, they discuss what makes great design stand the test of time. David shares why designers must learn to communicate their work’s value and how AI can support business tasks without replacing hands-on creativity, while Toma offers insights into sourcing antiques beyond the obvious markets, trusting your eye, and understanding how branding and buyer relationships influence price. A thoughtful conversation for antique dealers, interior designers, and furniture makers looking to sharpen their expertise and build lasting value.Check out the links from our episode.David: isfd.org | LinkedInToma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack | 1h 01m 53s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  Profitable Antique Sourcing: Relationships, Negotiation, and Shipping | In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, takes you behind the scenes of a 13-day antiques buying tour through France, Belgium, and Italy, revealing how strategic sourcing can help antique dealers and interior designers find distinctive inventory and improve profit margins. From the Paris flea market and lesser-known trade fairs to private warehouses and Parma’s Mercanteinfiera, Toma explains why vendor relationships, smart timing, and getting off the beaten path matter more than following the crowd. She shares negotiation insights, ways to reduce shipping costs, and the value of mixing periods and styles to create memorable interiors. Plus, hear the story of her €600 Coromandel screen find and why educating your eye and building a long-term buying strategy can make all the difference in your antiques business.Check out the links from our episode.Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack | 1h 06m 38s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Sell the Story, Not Just the Antique: Authentic Branding with Dawn Moore | In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, welcomes luxury marketing expert Dawn Moore of Moore About Marketing back for a candid conversation about building trust, strengthening your brand, and selling more antiques through authentic marketing. They explore how antique dealers can turn buying trips into long-term content strategies, use storytelling to sell the feeling behind an object, and translate deep expertise into approachable social media that engages rather than intimidates. Dawn shares practical ways to become more comfortable on camera, including interview-style videos, scripts, voiceovers, and B-roll. All while emphasizing why meaningful engagement matters more than likes. Toma and Dawn also discuss the competitive advantage no one can copy: your unique taste, point of view, and personality. Whether you’re refining your antiques business strategy, developing your personal brand, or looking for more effective content ideas, this episode offers actionable advice for showing up authentically, earning customer trust, and turning your passion for antiques into profit.Check out the links from our episode.Dawn: mooreabout.com | InstagramToma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack | 1h 08m 47s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 |  Selling the Story: French Vintage, Authentic Branding & Retail Success with Benjamin of The French Store | In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Benjamin, founder of The French Store in Dublin, Ohio, to explore how authentic storytelling, a bold personality and a sharp eye for French vintage can turn a retail concept into a memorable, profitable brand. Benjamin shares how he sources distinctive tableware, linens, perfume, body care and artisan-made goods across France; uses humor and social media to sell the story behind each product; prices vintage finds accessibly; and navigates the realities of shipping, tariffs and customs. Along the way, they discuss French versus American approaches to business, why small makers deserve a wider audience, the products worth bringing home from France and how curiosity, beauty and slowing down can shape both a better brand and a richer life.Check out the links from our episode.Benjamin: thefrenchstorecolumbus.com | Instagram | TikTokToma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack | 58m 33s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  The Business of PR: Brand Growth, Media Strategy & Reinvention with Andrew Joseph | In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with international design publicist Andrew Joseph of Andrew Joseph PR to explore how strategic public relations can help antique dealers, interior designers, and creative entrepreneurs grow their brands. Drawing on more than a decade of friendship and collaboration, they discuss why successful PR is a long-term partnership rather than a quick media grab, how authentic storytelling and industry relationships create lasting value, and why today’s changing media landscape demands a broader approach encompassing marketing, business development, and brand strategy. Andrew also shares lessons from building a global PR firm, the importance of reinvention, and how choosing the right clients, collaborators, and opportunities can turn visibility into sustainable business growth.Check out the links from our episode.Andrew: andrewjosephpr.com | Business Instagram | Personal InstagramToma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack | 57m 28s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Color, Content & Italian Design: How to Grow a Creative Brand | In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Kate of Mad About the House to explore how consistent content, authentic storytelling, and thoughtful design can build a recognizable and profitable creative brand. Kate shares how her journalism career evolved into an influential interior design blog and Substack, why treating writing like a muscle helps overcome creative blocks, and how antique dealers can turn the objects around them into engaging content. They also discuss the psychology of color in homes and businesses, the relationship between our surroundings and mental well-being, and Kate’s immersive Italian design retreats in Turin, Milan, and Venice—offering practical inspiration for antique dealers, interior designers, and creative entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their brand, connect with their audience, and grow with confidence.Check out the links from our episode.Kate: madaboutthehouse.com | Substack | InstagramToma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack | 1h 01m 47s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | antique shopbuying strategy+4 | Jason FisherTina Fisher | Indio WhiteThe Antiques Diva & Co+3 | Columbia, Tennessee | antique shopbuying strategy+6 | — | 1h 05m 28s | ||
| 8/27/26 | antiquesinterior design+4 | Keri Seery | Antique Therapy InteriorsInstagram+2 | BrimfieldCorsica | antiquesinterior design+6 | — | 1h 13m 55s | ||
| 8/20/26 | antiques tradebusiness strategy+5 | Tina Bird | Decorative Garden AntiquesTeam Tactics+9 | UKEurope+2 | antiquesonline business+5 | — | 1h 07m 20s | ||
| 8/13/26 | antiquesinterior design+4 | Steven Favreau | The Antiques Diva & CoReal Design Help | High Point MarketBoston+4 | antiquesinterior design+6 | — | 1h 23m 49s | ||
| 8/6/26 | sourcing antiquesEuropean antique markets+4 | — | — | FranceBelgium+11 | antiquessourcing+6 | — | 1h 17m 26s | ||
| 7/2/26 | sustainabilityheirloom furniture+4 | Zack Taylor | Wesley HallThe Antiques Diva & Co | North CarolinaHigh Point Market+2 | antiquessustainability+5 | — | 1h 03m 48s | ||
| 6/25/26 | interior designtextiles+4 | Tamara Stephenson | Root Cellar DesignPinterest | HamptonsNew York City | interior designtextiles+6 | — | 1h 09m 06s | ||
| 6/18/26 | home furnishings industrytrade publications+5 | Cindy Hodnett | Bridge Tower MediaFurniture Today+2 | High PointLas Vegas+2 | Cindy HodnettToma Clark Haines+6 | — | 1h 01m 05s | ||
| 6/11/26 | digital marketingsocial media+4 | Lynn Byrne | The Antiques Diva & CoEmerald City+3 | — | antique dealerssocial media marketing+5 | — | 1h 03m 50s | ||
| 6/4/26 | antiques businessrevenue streams+4 | Olga Granda | The Antiques Diva & CoChianti Clubhouse+1 | MiamiCoconut Grove+1 | antiquesbusiness strategies+5 | — | 57m 35s | ||
| 5/28/26 | antiquesentrepreneurship+4 | Gábor Újvári | 1stDibsArtOrigo | Lake BalatonBudapest+2 | antiquesGábor Újvári+6 | — | 1h 14m 07s | ||
| 5/21/26 | brandingInstagram+4 | Carrie EvesAnne | Tortoise and Hare VintageInstagram+3 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | antique businessInstagram branding+3 | — | 57m 16s | ||
| 5/14/26 | antiques insurancebusiness protection+4 | Steven Becker | The Becker AgencyThe Antiques Diva & Co+6 | — | antiquesinsurance+5 | — | 1h 17m 15s | ||
| 2/12/26 | nervous system healthbusiness profitability+4 | — | — | OklahomaVietnam+1 | nervous systembusiness health+6 | — | 1h 07m 06s | ||
| 1/1/26 | interior designblogging+4 | Linda Merrill | The Antiques Diva & CoThe Skirted Roundtable+1 | — | interior designblogging+5 | — | 58m 01s | ||
| 12/11/25 | marketing strategiesluxury branding+5 | Dawn Moore | The Antiques Diva & CoMoore About+3 | — | antiques marketingluxury brands+5 | — | 48m 40s | ||
| 11/27/25 | retail merchandisingevent marketing+4 | Derrick Ricketts | Gustavian chairsAidan Gray’s iconic orange+1 | SwedenRound Top+3 | antique retailmerchandising+5 | — | 42m 01s | ||
| 11/20/25 | interior designcareer pivots+4 | Derek Ricketts | PalecekThe House That Pinterest Built | Buenos AiresDallas Market Center | interior designcareer change+4 | — | 42m 07s | ||
| 11/7/25 | interior designwellness+4 | Mitzi Beach | The Antiques Diva & Comitzibeach.com+2 | — | life-sizingwellness-driven homes+5 | — | 41m 11s | ||
| 10/30/25 | antiquesauctions+4 | Tara Connaghan | Collin-MezinLupo+4 | — | antiquesauctions+8 | — | 49m 35s | ||
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Chart history for The Business of Antiques
Peaked at #180 in Ireland, currently #180 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Ireland | — | #180 | #180 | — |
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1 placement across 1 market.
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1 placement across 1 market.