Shop Talk: Selling Vintage with Whitney & Nicole

All Put Together: Building a Multi-Platform Vintage Business with AndiWhitney talks with Andi of All Put Together about running a vintage and antiques business across Etsy, YouTube, Instagram, booth sales, and online courses. They explore what drives growth: creating content, choosing the right platforms, pricing strategically, and building systems that support a one-person business.Andi shares how her marketing background shaped her reselling strategy, why YouTube became a revenue engine, and how she balances online selling with booth spaces and travel-based sourcing. They also discuss free shipping, listing photos, AI-assisted copy, and ways to market vintage products to the right customers.Find links to Andi's Instagram, social media course, Etsy shop, and YouTube page here - LinkTree.Thank you to this month’s sponsors Richard & Thais Wood from Dolly Archer English Antiques in Fort Myers, Florida. You can find them online at https://www.dollyarcher.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!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 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

Bella Patina: Building a once-a-month vintage market that keeps getting biggerWhitney and Nicole talk with Nick and Megan Allen, the husband-and-wife team behind Bella Patina, a once-a-month antique and vintage market in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. They trace the business from a scrappy 5,000-square-foot start to a 25,000-square-foot destination, and share how curation, vendor culture, and limited-open hours created a business that supports family life instead of consuming it.In this episode, they also dig into what makes a monthly market work long term, how they use social media without shipping or a full-time online store, and why experience matters as much as inventory.In this episode, Nick and Megan share how Bella Patina began as a side quest after marriage, during the market crash, with Craigslist-era sourcing and a lot of uncertainty.They explain why they chose the West Bottoms and how the area’s history, warehouse architecture, and First Fridays energy helped shape the market concept.They describe the early days of launching with seven partners, not enough vendors, and a space that was too big at first, then grew as demand increased.They walk through the expansion from 5,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet over three years, including taking over neighboring space and adding more floors.They talk about why Bella Patina stays open only three days a month, and how scarcity, urgency, and monthly refreshes create momentum.They break down the vendor standards that matter most: fresh inventory, strong merchandising, visual storytelling, and a style that feels authentic to the seller.They share how food concepts like Painted Rooster and Revivalist Coffee add another reason for people to come, while also supporting traffic throughout the store.They discuss the importance of community, including loyal regulars, road trippers, designers, and even production teams for major films.They explain why social media has been one of their strongest growth tools, especially reels, full store previews, and highly visual posts that stop the scroll.They reflect on how running the business as a couple works best when they communicate constantly, stay open-handed, and prioritize their kids and family rhythm.Follow Bella Patina online:Instagram - @bellapatinakcFacebook - Bella Patina KCWebsite - www.bellapatinakc.comThank you to this month’s podcast sponsors!Bar Canon - IG @bar_canon_ - unique vintage & antique barwareThais & Richard Wood - Dolly Archer English Antiques☕️ 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!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 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

How to Source, Preserve, and Sell Antique Artwork with Michelle from Aarochelle Antique ArtJoin Whitney and Nicole as they chat with Michelle, an expert in rescuing, restoring, and selling antique artwork. In this episode, Michelle shares how she sources pieces, evaluates authenticity and condition, and preserves art so it lasts for generations.Resources mentionedAppraisers Association of AmericaHeritage Haven Antiques 225 on Instagram (Madeline)Local auction housesHeritage AuctionsChristie’sSotheby’sAmerican Institute for Conservation — Find a ConservatorMany frame shops work with art conservators@averygalleryfineart — https://www.averygallery.com@graphicconservation — https://www.graphicconservation.com/In this episode, we cover:Michelle’s journey from artist to antique art dealerSourcing artwork through travel, research, and rare estate findsWhy Instagram works so well for selling artHow to judge authenticity, condition, paper, signatures, and styleFraming tips that protect antique art long-termHow to photograph framed art without glareShipping artwork safely and securelyHow to determine value and when to seek professional appraisalWhether you’re a vintage seller, art lover, or collector, Michelle’s insights will help you source, frame, and sell antique artwork with more confidence.Follow Michelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aarochelle.antique.art/☕️ 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!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 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

In this episode of Shop Talk, co-hosts Nicole and Whitney catch up on their recent sourcing adventures and share what they’re learning as they grow their antique and vintage businesses. From Brimfield’s unpredictable weather and field-by-field logistics to Whitney’s intense buying trip in England, this conversation is full of honest behind-the-scenes insight, practical advice, and plenty of stories from the road.This episode features shop shout-outs to:Elisabeth’s Vintage Treasures - IG @Elisabeths_vintage_treasuresMimi’s Vintage - IG @shopmimisvintageSide Hustle KC - IG @sidehustle.kcDolly Archer English Antiques - IG @dollyarcherenglishantiques☕️ 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!https://buymeacoffee.com/vintageshoptalkResources mentionedBrimfield Antique Week: brimfieldantiqueweek.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 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

In this episode, Whitney and Nicole share expert tips on researching, dating, and pricing antiques and vintage items. They cover practical techniques, key resources, and industry insights to help collectors and sellers enhance their knowledge and confidence.Thank you to this episode’s sponsors!Jill Roddan (IG @jillroddan) - Cotswolds, England. She sells at Tudor House in Stow-on-the-Wold & Station Mill Antiques in Chipping Norton, England.Helen Wilde (second time sponsor) - IG @helensprettyvintage2018. Located in Brighton, UK. Visit Etsy shop.Lauren (IG @soulofasouthernhome) - Horse brass queen and equestrian antiques in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit Etsy shopSpecial thank you to our repeat monthly sponsors Richard and Thais from Dolly Archer English Antiques - IG @dollyarcherenglishantiques. Visit shop website.  keywordsantique research, vintage pricing, antique identification, furniture dating, art and ceramics, auction results, dealer relationships, museum resources, antique books, pricing strategiesChapters00:00 Introduction to ShopDoc and Antiques Research03:36 Understanding Antique Dating and Research Techniques12:07 Historical Context and Its Importance in Antiques24:24 Resources for Researching Antiques and Artwork43:00 Understanding Antique Pricing and Authenticity46:12 Building Trust Through Knowledge48:11 Essential Resources for Antique Dealers53:21 Networking and Relationships in the Antique Community56:41 Utilizing Technology for Antique Identification59:45 Pricing Strategies for Antique Items01:05:34 The Importance of Cash Flow in Antiques01:10:14 Supporting Each Other in the Reselling Community resourcesJudith Miller's Antique Price Guides - https://amzn.to/3Rmt3BrWorthpoint Auction Database - https://www.worthpoint.comInvaluable Auction Platform - https://www.invaluable.comThe Potteries.org - https://www.thepotteries.orgReplacements.com for China and Silverware - https://www.replacements.comBrave Art UK - Canvas and Frame Dating - https://bravefineart.com/blogs/news/identifying-the-age-of-a-canvas-painting?srsltid=AfmBOor7fYwQMp9WmCXoky5TBvRAy63UeJ46M0dKz1L3RiONr-NYaB1PMuseum Online Catalogs (e.g., The Met, UK Museums) - https://www.metmuseum.orgSainsbury's Advertising Pot Database - https://www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/highlightsJean Weatherby’s Ironstone Books - https://amzn.to/4dtOSYiKovel’s Antique Price Guide - https://a.co/d/08xIJCCONicole’s Amazon storefront for reference books:https://amzn.to/4dtOSYiWhitney’s Amazon storefront for reference books:https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrifty_whitney/list/3EAR1PJXHDIPI?ref_=aipsflist☕️ 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!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 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