Beyond Marketplace: Is Facebook the Only Game in Town?
Facebook Marketplace is a wonderful place to sell refinished furniture, but is it the only option? What about consignment shops, vendor booths, craft shows, pop-up sales, or taking on custom furniture projects? Each offers opportunities to reach new customers, but each comes with expenses, challenges, and a few surprises.
In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned from trying three different consignment shops, along with experiences from Furniture Flipping Blueprint members who've explored custom work and home pop-up sales. We'll talk about commissions, booth fees, advertising, choosing the right location, and why getting your furniture in front of more people is only part of building a profitable business.
And because nothing in my life seems to happen without a story attached, you'll also hear about an unforgettable animal swap, two purses I didn't need, our adventures selling handmade quilts and woodworking projects at craft shows, and a few lessons learned along the way. Some opportunities make money, some teach us what we'd rather not do again, and some simply give us stories we'll be telling for years!
What You'll Discover
- → Ways to sell furniture beyond Facebook Marketplace
- → What to consider before placing furniture in a consignment shop
- → How booth fees, commissions, and transportation affect your profits
- → Why location, advertising, and customer traffic matter at pop-up sales and craft shows
- → How smaller decorative items can complement furniture sales
- → Why custom furniture work is a great fit for some artists but not everyone
- → How to experiment with new selling opportunities without losing sight of what already works
Want Help Building Your Furniture-Flipping Business?
Inside Furniture Flipping Blueprint, you'll find more than furniture painting and redesigning techniques. We also cover the business side of furniture flipping, including pricing, staging, marketing, and selling your finished pieces.
And you won't be figuring everything out alone. Our community includes real furniture artists who share their experiences, answer questions, offer encouragement, and help one another grow.
Whether you're just getting started or looking for new ways to expand your business, I'd love for you to come take a look inside.
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