Flipping Furniture - Make $5,000 a month.

[@lbell7073]

Great video. I refinish firniture in my garage and my story is similar to your story. I use the exact same products and all the processes. I always stage furniture, I never take pictures of finished pieces in my garage. I have learned great tips and tricks over the years and have built a good inventory of must have supplies. Lately most of my work comes from pieces I am refinishing for others so much so that I haven’t been getting to pieces I have purchased myself. I never advertise but the work flows in consistently. For me a critical change I made along the way was being VERY selective in the pieces buy. I don’t mess with pieces that need major cleaning or repairs other than maybe a little wood filler and I no longer buy pieces to store with the hopes of getting them done. In and out is my motto…there are always great pieces waiting to be bought when I am ready for another piece.

[@LivingFREE307]

My tip: I wait until the end of a yard sale and usually get it for free... I've even asked if I could take all they have left over to just get it out of their way. I have found that people who've spent all the time and effort into a yard sale jump at the chance to just be done with it. Worst case... I run by goodwill and give them the things I don't need or want.

[@k2990j]

“Be confident” is what I needed to hear :)

[@frankcicero4444]

Good info , so far after much research the top You Tube teachers are : born in a barn , the reclaimed heirloom , Sashca and Heather the east coast chic . In case you didn't know there are quite a few baby boomers ( men too ) that are doing this or interested in doing this like myself . I can only do it in a small space as I live in an apartment in NYC and yes there is quite a few good people here despite what the media says or what you may see on TV.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you! I do know that, I have a lot of men subscribers that paint and I have taught many lessons to as well. Actually I’m a a big of of New Yorkers, I have done so many lessons with people from NYC and NY state! I have a few east coast fans over there! 😀

[@WMSCORP]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I recently started painting furniture myself. First for my home ( it's incredible what people giveaway) and when covid hit I started to wonder if it could be more than that. I have sold 3 pieces so far but Your story has validated some of the steps I’ve taken at a time when I was starting to doubt if I was doing the right thing. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Of course! I started the same way and this is my full time business now and I love it. There is a lot to know and learn, but once you do you will be able to have a steady stream of extra or primary income! Good luck with refinishing! Happy painting

[@Nancy-yz9eb]

Do you really think she's going to congratulate you for going into the painting business, potentially steeling some of her clients?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@Nancy-yz9eb Everyones style and abilities are different - I am not concerned about others entering the business - I teach people how to do this - so I am happy to help others.

[@stewbugz5213]

Excellent advice! I was looking at the general finish milk paint. I just ordered some today after your tips! I usually sell things by accident, but am trying to be serious and do this as a business! I'll be watching for more great tips!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you and good luck with your selling! 😀

[@sharonrooney2888]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video!!! I have watched a crazy amount of vidoes for help and insight into the business side of 'upcycling furniture' and i have to say, your by far the best! I will definitely be in contact soon for a one on one coaching session! Take care....

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful! I look forward to it!

[@patriciaannredd2544]

Just found your channel. Brand new to furniture flipping. Great info. Will be looking for more of your videos. Thank you!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Hi! I am so glad you found me! Thank you for watching!

[@FurnitureFlippingRush]

I recently started to flip furniture and I'm hooked. You have great tips here. This is a great video. Thanks

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you for watching I’m so glad they are helpful! Happy painting 😀

[@susanc1179]

This is an amazing video. I’ve watched it twice now. Thank you so much!!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Oh that’s awesome thank you so much! 😀

[@stephanievanderhoff7433]

You just popped up on my recommend list and I’m so thankful! Interested in your coaching sessions!! Thank you for this video

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching! Yes - here is the link to my lessons! www.borninabarnboutique.net/product-page/one-on-one-lesson

[@lindah120]

New to your channel 😊. I’ve been painting furniture for about 15 years, here in central California. I put most of my pieces in a store locally along with other decor I purchase to make the rent. I love garage/estate sales which is where I find most of my furniture. (I find that ppl want bug bucks for junk on FBMP).

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Hi thanks for watching! Being in a store can definitely be great for sales, we don't have too many around here any more, a lot of them have closed up. Yeah estate sales here are just too much, I rarely find anything at them. Everyone does better at different places, glad you are able to find some good pieces in your area! Happy Painting!

[@kisserlisser626mills2]

Thank you so much for the session. We have been retired for a year and wanted to make extra money for travel, medical costs, etc. You convinced me we should go ahead but it is ok if we don’t want to go ahead.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Your so welcome! Yes make it what you want, a little extra or a lot! Thank you for watching

[@kimbeede-chicitsimple9695]

Great info!!! Do you have a video on setting up the business…like paying taxes and what to keep track of on a monthly basis for end of year info.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you. No that is not something I would do a video on. However, in my membership group I have resources and guest lives that talk to experts about this. You could also do a one on one with me to go over those as well and I can walk you through what you want to learn.

[@mariadi1069]

Thank you, very interesting. Much appreciated. God bless you.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

You quite welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@anastasiadsigns4u]

I've don't some things for my self and would love to start selling but it's the getting furniture it to my house that is the problem for me. I mean do I want to trade in the Volvo for a pick up truck and a dolly ???

[@SonjaDa2]

you are an inspiration, thanks so much, you made my day

[@AQUARIUMFREAK123]

How do you ship those large pieces of furniture ? Do you have a scheduled pick up from USPS and how about the boxes that they go in.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@AQUARIUMFREAK123 no they won’t take pieces that large or with that weight and if they do it would be $1000 😂 I use U ship (it’s picked up my truck drivers usually that have a route with many other stops) if I am looking for shipping quotes - it’s so expensive though so it’s hard to make those sales - I once shipped a piece to NC from CA and it cost as much as the piece

[@JOELAMOREwon]

Staging helps a ton!

[@bobbieerb3395]

Great info!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you for watching!

[@annmeyer7610]

Love you ! So helpful and inspiring.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Awe thank you! Thank you for watching and loving me! :)

[@heyitssmray1585]

You’re the best! Thank you!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you! ❤️

[@gwenabadie]

Just starting watching you and wanted to say HELLO 👋🏻 also... where’s your overalls in this one?? ☺️

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you and hello! Haha must have been laundry day! 😂

[@amyjacob2100]

I started painting furniture last year. Like you, I started with cheap stuff just to see what I could sell. Gradually I have been passing on the cheap stuff, spending a little more on quality pieces and selling for more. Also with buying better pieces, I find a lot less that needs to be fixed, other than small things like a drawer track or handles. I also started with cheaper paints (Rustoleum milk paint) and brushes. Worked my way up to General Finishes and Cling-on brushes now, thanks to your videos. I do still paint occasional cheaper pieces with Rustoleum milk paint but also don’t sell those for a premium price like I will with better furniture/paint. I also go back and forth between farmhouse look and a clean, sophisticated look, depending on my mood. I am getting more people asking for custom work too which is great.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

That awesome! Yes I love my General Finishes and Cling on brushes! Keep up the good work and happy painting!

[@Withloveandreab]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

You're welcome!

[@tessasisson8746]

I'm an older lady who just started painting furniture. I love it! But my problem is that I only work on small pieces that I can carry, not having access to a truck. I don't have anyone to help carry heavier bigger furniture, either, and my studio is in the basement, down several steps. Is it possible, I wonder to make any money on painting side tables etc?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I completely understand - you could, you will just need to do a higher volume as the profit margins wouldn’t be as good as the larger pieces. Coffee tables, sofa tables, nightstands, side tables you could do well with

[@tessasisson8746]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am 82 and just found something I love doing.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@tessasisson8746 I love that - that’s amazing! Happy painting 😀

[@angiefranks7847]

What is your advice for repainting wooden jewlery boxes? I've often thought I'd like to do this but with smaller items....

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I think that creating a niche is a fantastic idea, it’s unique and it everyone does that so you may have great success with that!

[@ddennis2430]

I just feel like people in my area won't be willing to pay enough to make this worthwhile. Spending alot on gas driving a truck around scares me too. These are the only fears holding me back from starting

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I teach people all over how to make a sustainable living doing this. Geographical area does play a part in how busy you may be. I have left my 19 year career to do this full time and make a very good living. I do a lot of custom work where people bring their pieces to me to have them refinished, so I don’t do a lot of driving around picking up and I don’t deliver either. I would encourage you to give it a try, start small and see how it goes

[@johns9015]

Hi I’m furniture Restore/flipper in Roseville/Sacramento area also I’m in antelope ca. I was just curious if you bought a lot of furniture that needs work and or if you just pass on a lot of them that may need to much work also how do you go about selling it to the customer do you deliver or do you have them come to your house like I do. and are you like me when you’re loading it up I cringe when it’s time for them to pick it up because I think they’re going to scratch it LOL 🤣 SorryI know it’s a lot of questions but maybe you could do a video on them thanks a lot😊👍🛠⚒

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Hi - we are practically neighbors! I am really picky and don’t buy pieces that need a lot of work - a lot of work means a lot of time and time is essential to keeping the business profitable. Nothing structural (unless I know I can fix easily or it’s given to me). I don’t deliver - I have a company I refer my clients to use if they can’t pick up themselves. Most of my sales are from my FB business page, website or instagram. I don’t load - that is up to my client to bring help, bring blankets, etc to ensure the piece makes it some safely - it’s always a little worrisome - but I send them with care instructions and touch up paint! That may be a good one - the process from start to finish! Thank you for watching!

[@johns9015]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique thank you so much for responding yes I see your pieces on Facebook marketplace and on Instagram I’m not sure how to sell on Instagram I need to look further into that. I help people put The pieces into the vehicle but once I had a nightmare they came when it was sprinkling they got it back to their house and since the paint is water-based there is smudges everywhere errrr so I went to their house and fix the pieces for them 🌧 Yeah I know what you mean with the pieces that need a lot of work it literally takes more time to fix them then to paint them? 😞 Can you do a video on how to restore the center drawer mounts or refer me to one I run into that problem a lot . thanks again neighbor👍😊🛠

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@johns9015 Of course - when you say restore the center drawer mounts - are you referring to filling and drilling for new hardware? If so, I believe I have a video on here showing that!

[@johns9015]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique no I meant the track you know how they break a lot of times or split or are missing I can go on and on LOL I ran into it so many times and just was wondering What would you do about that type of problem I know the hardware store has some parts but a lot of times I end up making my own tracks and I feel kind of iffy about it if the customer sees it they may have A second thought on not buying the Dresser it never happened but just wondering . thank you so much for your answers

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@johns9015 Ahh got it - I don't buy if they have any drawer issues at all #1 thing I look for. I have learned the hard way. Your so welcome

[@amandalord4498]

Great video! Quick question. What would you say you pull the best profit on and sells the quickest?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Than you - for me here its dressers - they are and always have been my biggest sellers and make the best profit

[@amandalord4498]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Thank you for the quick reply. I’ve been doing furniture for a while. Mostly for myself and family. We moved from Michigan to PA. Not sure the market here. For buying items great deals. Selling it will take baby steps to find out. Btw I stumbled on your channel and you are great at explaining the process. Thank you 😊

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@amandalord4498 Thats awesome! You will figure out your market - just look everyday and see what is going on and trending! Thats wonderful - thank you for watching!

[@ericwycoff1399]

How do you find clients for custom/commission based work? It's something I want to get into more but have no clue how to do it!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Mostly referral. I also get contacted often when people see the pieces I sell and inquire for a quote for their pieces. My website, I get a lot of quote inquires from there as well.

[@Ac76543211]

Where can I order Fusion?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@Ac76543211 check their website for a retailer near you - there are lots of them! 😀

[@vicstewart4849]

How do you quote custom work?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I have a whole system that ties into booking on my website. I am more than happy to help you with that in one on my one on one lessons. I offer 30 and 60 minute virtual lessons. Feel free to check them out on my website - www.borninabarnboutique.net

[@joycelasich9683]

Thank you 🙏

[@sharono.7491]

I love the comment about not being able to draw a stick figure!! I have said that my whole life! LOL

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Yep that's me! :)

[@randazzojl]

Thanks for great content as always. I just acquired a 4 piece bedroom set do you recommend selling as a set or breaking it up?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you! I always sell as a set with that being said - if you have people that want it broken up - go for it. I have done that many times. I don’t discount the price in any way for selling as a set or breaking it up - it remains the same price point (per piece), so when you advertise just know the price you want for each piece in the set. You can even say in your ad that you will sell separate. Sets sell well in my area, but maybe not in everyone’s.

[@bmarie8965]

Do we have to claim this income as flippers?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I would check you a local tax person. At some dollar point, it becomes a career income vs. hobby. I am licensed and registered as a business so I pay tax just like everyone else! :) Sorry for the delayed response, sometimes YT doesn't show me all the comments and then they just appear.

[@bobbieerb3395]

Question…… what’s your opinion on zebra brushes?….. doing my first piece, using them…. Not sure if I like them..😏…. But maybe I’m jumping the gun…😁

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I like them! I have several, they are a good brush at a good price point! Give it a chance, sometimes it takes a few times to get used to a tool before moving on! :)

[@larryc1964]

Believe it or not this is illegal in Canada. Same as flipping cars is illegal here too

[@loriscook5231]

Why??

[@larryc1964]

@@loriscook5231 why? Because the tax people (CRA) don’t want anyone profiting from such transactions tax free. And yes guys have be at least fined and you can face jail time. In the province of Ontario a govt organization- OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) regulates how Dealers advertise and sell new and used cars. They also actively track down and seek out those that have had several vehicles titled to them in a short period. There’s even a snitch line to tattle about your neighbor if you suspect car flipping. They make out like they are protecting consumers from problem vehicles and safety but it’s widely thought that really it’s govt not happy that someone handy can repair items or do some cosmetic work and sell the car for profit. Very sad that a guy just wanting to make extra money to support his family is criminalized over this. Car dealers love these guys because they will punish their competition ( private sellers) for selling a car that they just bought and maybe only cleaned it up , did some minor mechanical on. It’s insane but true. Needless to say , this is one of the reasons I’m moving back to Georgia after I finish taking care of a family matter here in Canada.

[@luvkayakn]

It's actually the same in the U.S. If you sell more than 1 or 2 DMV transactions (car, boat, mobile home) annually, you're considered a dealer and required to be licensed as such. In regards to furniture, it is the same as any business income, and the government definitely wants its share of your hard earned pie. How much do they pay attention to that income and seek to punish flippers- 🤔

[@larryc1964]

@@luvkayakn I was in Georgia for 14 years and was told by local tag office it’s 5 cars a calendar year there. After 5 in your name and 5 in wife’s you are considered a dealer. It must vary by state

[@luvkayakn]

@@larryc1964 yes, each state is different

[@bmarie8965]

Are you enjoying it still?. Im afraid i will peak and get bored 😫

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

6 years later - yes! I refinish them all though, I don’t do just flipping of pieces raw. So it keeps me on my toes and things fresh

[@bmarie8965]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Im A.D.D but O.C.D would help 😘😘

[@stbam1965]

Get top point.

[@larryc1964]

You are retired at your age?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I did from my 18 year career. I am by no means retired, just from that career. I work at this most every day :)

[@bmarie8965]

Not everything needs to be painted so that saves time and energy

[@Nancy-yz9eb]

My girl friend and I painted our kitchen while naked! As a result, our kitchen is now the nicest room in the house! Is this something you would promote on your channel? Would you consider doing a naked painting tutorial? Thanks...were new but we love your channel!

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

Why would you need a naked painting tutorial??? It’s quite simple, get naked and paint.

[@Nancy-yz9eb]

@@Michelle-wd2oy I realize you're probably hitting on me, but Im straight so back off!

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

@@Nancy-yz9eb LMAO. Man people really do say anything on the internet don’t they. I love the keyboard warriors. I’m cracking up laughing at how you read into that, you thought I was hitting on you. You have a nice day, Nancy.

[@larryc1964]

Do what you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life... -Larry Campbell

[@coastchickheatherjordan4891]

Falling off a ladder! That must have been awful.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Yeah it was pretty bad, shattering my heel in 5 pieces. Not fun!