5 Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Business: Expert Advice In Furniture Flipping

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for watching! What are your tips for recession proofing YOUR business? Did you gain anything from my tips?

[@markshaw5711]

❤ A prince indeed❣️❣️❣️ another stunner❣️. I appreciate the hardware tip with the painters tape… that hardware is my nightmare. I always appreciate your tips, as I need reminders…🤭. - Jill

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Hardware can be such a pain!! I got more confidence using the hardware template but there are always those pieces…. Thanks for being here Jill

[@fdort3971]

Note to self...invest in small dollies ... I have been scooping up decent quality pallets for free...with sweat equity I'm going to build my own work shop and make furniture and cat condos...you would be surprised what people throw out when done projects! I have started refurbishing my old furniture too.

[@cherylacampora670]

Beautiful work!!

[@shawndelaney9311]

Love the elevated look taking the base off and adding the legs added! Amazing!

[@manuelag2128]

Beautiful ❤Thank You For the Video. Without the music even better😅

[@norcaldata]

I love how you say you have no idea what you’re doing😂 taking that base off what’s the right call, I love how you gravitate towards 80s and 90s furniture and bring into there and now! This turned out beautifully and your tips just make sense. I know filming these and trying to pay your bills is time consuming, so thank you for your content! I appreciate you! 👍🏻

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! I love this comment

[@diannahartin8394]

The dresser turned out absolutely beautiful.

[@sophiachristo7546]

Fantastic!!!! The legs are so beautiful and so suitable for this piece! The handles are also awesome! Thanks so much for sharing

[@erikacorkern9617]

Could you share a simple of the letter instructions you send to your costumers. Please

[@rockshot100]

Unique, but not freak. Removing the skirt from this made all the difference. The legs look custom made for this. Black hardware over the black body really does work, not something most would do, though. The original hardware wasn't bad, but there was too much of it on the top drawers. The new does look current now. I have never heard of the light stain that is a stain and not a white wash. It's also a nice touch to provide touch up and cleaning instructions with the sale, it shows you care. I cannot find new furniture made this well now at any price. I wouldn't doubt the buyer's grandchildren will eventually own it. Low key style, but elegant. Fantastic job.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yes! I hope so! This thing is so heavy! It's a beautiful piece. I hated it when it first arrived in my garage. It sat for awhile until inspiration struck! Have a great week!

[@kathleenellison6869]

Always learn so much from your tips and videos. Well done

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I appreciate that! Thanks for being here!!

[@TheFlippersGuide]

Gorgeous piece!! I think the legs make it 🤩🖤

[@rosagutierrez8112]

Wow amazing

[@superbfrenchies2465]

I really love this piece. I do have a question. Do we need to paint the back of dressers too? The only reason why I ask is that when watching others videos they show spray painting the front and sides while it is inside a tent but I never see the back.

[@daveferrell1137]

Very nice job!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@stephenanddonnateshhinicke9110]

Hi! I am watching your video doing an update on two nightstands by painting them black. You shared your husband has lost his job yet again and you are in “hustle mode”. I know the wind has been knocked out of your sails because it is a scary time! I am looking as you are as to how He will make beauty from Ashes!!!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

He constantly does that in my life! God will come up victorious once again in this situation. We’re excited to see what He will do…but the waiting..is always the trickiest! Thanks for the comment!

[@maryfields6649]

Very nice. It's a true transformation update. 👏👏👏

[@juliahelland6488]

Looks amazing! 💯 Thanks for sharing this! ❤

[@midcenturyflipper]

Great work! Inspiring. I’m working on my new video where I’m Refinishing a 60s mid-century table 👌🏻

[@sanjosefurnitureflip4758]

That tape idea is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing, loved the video.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Works everytime!

[@GodsChosenOne1986]

Great job, but I do have two questions. 1. How do you recommend hiding the filled in hardware holes (I could still see them on the finished product) and 2. Do you recommend prepping and refinishing the insides and sides of the drawers as well?

[@ceramista28]

Just beautiful! You really do outstanding work.🎉

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@talmystyson6079]

I love your transparency…I just started on my first flip. And I must admit you make it look so easy…Thanks for inspiration!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

You can do it! I started with no knowledge a few years back and just kept trying different things! Glad you are here!

[@carlosboi53]

I love your videos im so excited to start furniture flipping here in 3 days i can not wait like at all i have 2 of my work pay checks saved up and my woodshop teacher is letting me use tools for the summer and already have free pieces to use and my mother believes in me for once im so confident w this and j thankful for there helpful videos i love to do my reaserch and learn as much as i can and i find it amazing that some women on the internet could inspire me so much❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

You are inspiring me!! Sending you lots of prayers on your new adventure! You can do this!!

[@carlosboi53]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture thanks sm will for sure let you know how it goes, i stayed up tonight setting up accounting on google sheets and have 4 pieces thats im going to pick up tomorrow to start my first project i cant wait may record

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Im checking in on you! How’s it going?? Have you started?

[@carlosboi53]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture thanks so much i need it ive been trying to reach out to alot more people i havent made much progress im not sure what to do with composite lumber.

[@tallygirl1107]

Love this!

[@mchfurniturerestoration]

Great to see the finished piece after watching your Live stream (FYI did you forget to post the link above?). The feet look really great, nice choice of style. As a new business I really liked Tip 5 customer appreciation for repeat business. I'll add this to my business as it is low cost/high return. Right now I offer people a 10% discount for repeat business and so far it has received good vibes and 2 customers have taken advantage of it. But, my bigger issue is initial sales, not repeat business - FB Mplace is such a swamp of scammers, ghosters, etc, its so energy draining compared to the furniture restoration side that I love...

[@sbarr6677]

Love your videos - great job on this one. Your so brave!! Love your customer tips too.

[@sherry1674w]

what a beautiful job, i am empressed.

[@sunnybunny222]

really awesome transformation...i love how yall took off the bottom deco....i think that's what dates it so much. i didn't see the brand on the small circular saw. it is great how he can cut the pieces where eve they are...

[@stephanieb2557]

I'm going to go a little high, but think it's worth it because of the great way it looks, $850. ❤

[@lorikegley3327]

That turned out gorgeous! I love it!

[@annmurphy883]

Great job! And thank you for giving all the tips!

[@karenbartlett9265]

Gorgeous!

[@janetrodriguez914]

Kara, as always, great job! That dresser looks so much better. Love the black, love the new feet. I’m always impressed with your work. I’m still praying for you and your family. When one door closes, God will always open another. Something great is coming your way. God bless.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much! We have some forward movement this week ;) hopefully not much longer! Thanks for being here

[@kimhough7753]

Great tips!

[@marilynweist2645]

Looks great!

[@kristenfranks8902]

I am wondering about hinges. It seems like sometimes you paint them and sometimes you tape or even remove them. How do you decide what to do with them?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Just depends if I want them to blend in or not.

[@JR-ol3hx]

Which All-In-One paint do you recommend for going over cheap laminate furniture?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Beyond paint is perfect for that. You can use code lemons to save 10% if you’d like!

[@cliffhorman6846]

Very helpful, Grate transformation.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@catherines1385]

This is a nice piece and I do prefer the new legs. How or in what do you give your customers extra product(paint)in? Also you had mentioned you’d list the video of how you soundproof your compressor but I’m having a hard time locating it:/ thank you

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Here is the link! Thanks for watching! LIVE! Life of A FULL TIME FURNITURE FLIPPER! kzbin.infoS-Q5cEKSH_c?feature=share

[@spiceoflife3307]

HELLO FROM TOLEDO OHIO!! great job sister, hey your honest review of your sander, is it worth all the money?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

It is the one thing that I would constantly repurchase should ANYTHING happen to it! My Surfprep is a life saver!

[@amybucher5439]

I imagine that the Dallas market would bear a higher price than KC, where I am. So I guess 900.00. Thank you for posting your tips. The one that I liked the most was using an all-in-one paint. Overtime, that could save a lot of money & time.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for watching! Yes! I am so heavily leaning into my all in one stash right now! There are some really great ones out there! And so easy to work with!

[@vintagerose2]

Love this so much! Was worried about what you were going to do with the top, but it’s perfect!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you!

[@lindabishop6210]

I am enjoying your videos so very much and they are so informative! Thank you for such great content! I have not found the brand name and model gravity fed sprayer mentioned on your videos. Which one do you use?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I have a GVLP from Harbor Frieght w a 20 gal compressor but I do really like this one if you don;t have a large compressor. amzn.to/3r2q18a

[@Whispers227]

Hi, after watching so many of your videos I see you painting your furniture outside or semi-outside in your open garage but how do you stop flies/bugs and dust sticking to your wet projects?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Hmmm,..I’ve never had an issue with that .

[@cindybunker4918]

$1,500. High for my area but may not be too high for your market.

[@kimberlypaloma5499]

Kara, What are your cleaning instructions for a long lasting finish? I'm curious as to what you tell your customers to use? Thank you for sharing so much about your business and all your great Tips!! Love it & Very helpful. 😊

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Hello! I’ll tell them 30 days to cure so no drinks, heavy items ect. If they can keep everything off it it would be best! Damp cloth for dusting is preferable. No pledge! Hope that helps!

[@heidisettles5537]

I kinda liked the old hardware, but this is definitely a nice upgrade. Love the stain on top, haven't tried that one before. I'm in metro Atlanta market, maybe 800?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I bet our market is similar!

[@staceyrideout3372]

I cant find the information about the compressor and sound proof case. Can you link it

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Here it is! LIVE! Life of A FULL TIME FURNITURE FLIPPER! kzbin.infoS-Q5cEKSH_c?feature=share

[@sarahjohansson2600]

Hi, do you sell your flips on FB marketplace as well or is there another place people can find your items?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

No I just sell on FBM for now

[@sarahjohansson2600]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thanks

[@brkannak4140]

I've seen a lot of your videos and love them. But was curious as to what would be your design process, when you look at a piece of furniture. Do you try out drawing n coloring before you use the actual paint? Or use apps to try the same? Coz it's wonderful how the furniture turn out to be.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much! I really just stay within the design trends that sell in my area. I can usually “see” what I want it to look like before I start and go from there. I know that’s not very helpful!

[@aprilsue7072]

Beautiful! $875

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Great guess!

[@ruthmadden4909]

How do you know how price how your area. I'm down in Houston and haven't got a clue.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I look to see what other flippers price for in my area. A good starting point (in my opinion) is double the price of the piece and double the price of your materials. SO on this one it would be $200 + $200= $400 at least you know you have more than broke even. However...dressers like these sell for around $700 in my area so I would be WAY underpriced BUT I would know I made my margins and I would know I could ask for more next time! Hope that helps! That's how I started.

[@JR-ol3hx]

That dresser turned out awesome! Was wondering when you poly, do you do more than one coat, and do you sand between coats? Great tip for the hardware with the painters tape. Never thought of that🤟

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! That particular Polly was a 3x poly. So each coat is equal to 3 normal coats. I do 2 coats and a light 400 sand in between

[@JR-ol3hx]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurnitureThanks for the info. Appreciate it!

[@MargieJCampbell]

Any suggestions if going from dark stain to white not black?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I don't know if this video helps but I did go from a dark oak stain to a white stain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onK6h6ZobpmBatE

[@Tlgross]

Love your work Kara!! I am new to this and have a question: While your first coat of paint is drying for 3-4 hours, do you clean out the sprayer and then add more when ready to apply a second coat? Or is there a trick to not having to clean out the sprayer for a few hours? Thanks! :)

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

No I just bring the sprayer inside for that time (due to the heat in my garage). I only clean and empty if it has to sit overnight. Hope that helps!

[@Tlgross]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thank you!! :)

[@PA1681]

Hi! I must say I love the work that you do! I came accords you, and a few other select flippers, when I was recovering from dental surgery. I have been watching/following you for almost a year now, and it is because of you, I have decided to put my love of painting towards furniture! 😊 I do have a question though; I am curious, what about the sides and insides of the drawers and the inside of the doors. I noticed that the drawers were not stained with the birchbark stain. Is this normal practice? Thank you so much for the wonderful inspirations and guidance!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Awww thank you for watching! I do not normally refinish the insides of drawers unless there is major stains.

[@wonderlucha]

I don’t get the pilot hole trick cause I think she missed a step. Can someone explain?

[@karenwindspirit5907]

Yes. but what happens when people don't have the money for things like this?

[@andreajohnson6659]

Gorgeous! I think you should at least get $950!

[@carlaeaddy6833]

👋🏽 Ohio

[@welcomehomewithtracy]

In my market, I would get about 350. 450 if I could let it sit for a few months

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Oh wow! where are you located Tracy?

[@staceyrideout3372]

Same here. That is why I would never be able to do this full time. Things won't sell for those prices. Thats why im looking into selling on Etsy. I'm in western Kentucky.

[@welcomehomewithtracy]

Just outside of Bloomington Indiana

[@brigitasehgal2937]

For solid wood!?!😮

[@welcomehomewithtracy]

@brigitasehgal2937 yes.

[@deborahshufflebarger5381]

725.00

[@projectsbypeggy9072]

$875 Can't wait to see how wrong I am. 🤣

[@kmtx78]

$450

[@Sleepy_schneepy]

$800?

[@jamieennen964]

Sigh. I can go get thousands of dollars worth of furniture... for free. But I have no way to get to them and get em moved to me about 3 hours one way. I mean thousands of dollars worth of furniture. It's so upsetting to me!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Ugh! That would be a heart breaker for me too!

[@melodienaber3238]

Is your health good? I noticed the dark circles around your eyes. Perhaps you are tired ❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I’m sure I’m sleepy ;) home school mom lol thanks for watching