How to Sell & Price Painted Furniture for Beginners | How To Make Money Flipping Furniture Episode 1

[@ChristinaMuscari]

The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: skl.sh/christinamuscari2 I'm really loving exploring what Skillshare has to offer, and I hope you will, too. And don't forget to download your free pricing guide spreadsheet. www.prettydistressed.com/furniture-pricing-sheet

[@jaycereid3625]

Instablaster.

[@freedomring3022]

around the 10:00 mark she is 100% correct. Do not answer with "yes it is available" ... i'll go a step further than Christina. I worked in sales for nearly 10 years and first rule of thumb is never let the customer answer with a simple yes or no. You want them to make a commitment. So if they write, "Is this still available", you can respond with "yes. what day and time would you like to come see it"

[@writerlisakaye]

Thank you for including the cost of your time. I see so many flippers who only include the price of their materials in their profit margin and never consider the cost of their time. I appreciate all your tips here.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@Theonebrittaney]

You’re literally so humble and helpful super refreshing

[@canadianclassiccrochet]

Just found this and WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Thank you for being so transparent and sharing the details of selling the items. I have been refinishing my own items for years and just recently launched my own small business and working to do it full time. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate the transparency and helpful tips in this video. Thank you for everything and helping other small business owners!!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flippingnataly9529]

I started flipping furniture and made a KZbin video all about my first month on the biz lol thanks so much for the inspiration! Stay Flipping!

[@jerribull175]

I would be interested in how to price custom pieces and any other tips that you may have. Also, I loved your very informative video.😊

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Will do! Thank you.

[@eamannal-azem2991]

Hi I just discovered your channel. Did you end up doing the pricing custom pieces video?

[@annalisespieces5734]

@@eamannal-azem2991 She did, just watched it! She also has a template you can download from her website :)

[@brendacox391]

@Annalises Pieces where is the template at? I have been looking for it ever since she announced it and I STILL CANT FIND IT. this us the first I've heard though of her website. Sooo frustrating.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

www.prettydistressed.com/furniture-pricing-sheet

[@donnawilkes8954]

I have flipped furniture for over twenty years, but still find interesting tips on your videos. The tip of how to extend a leg with the little wooden wheels is one I can use next week. Thanks.

[@jennifergreathousewellness]

Thank you so much for all your help on starting a business with flipping furniture and selling it. Between your youtube channel and Salvaged by K. Scott channel I now feel I have the two best teachers and women to inspire me and give me the feeling that I can do this and have fun too :). Thank you above and beyond! 💞🙌

[@kimberlydrake8463]

Thank you Christina for the great tips! I buy a lot of furniture to refinish on FBM and it amazes me how so many sellers don’t even put measurements in description! To me it’s maddening😉...like first thing I say ...measurements? Interesting that you suggest super detailed descriptions ( I happen to agree with you!) I have heard others say...nobody cares what all you did to piece etc....glad to hear you say...do that! Love all your videos...definitely interested in seeing more like this...your experience is valuable! Thank you for sharing😊k

[@ChristinaMuscari]

This is just the way I do it, and I've had some success so I wanted to share. I say the more details the better!

[@kimberlydrake8463]

Absolutely Agree...was happy to hear you say it bc people want everything for nothing! They have no clue as to the work that goes into a piece!

[@christyarebalo848]

Love this video, lot's of good information shared! You and Kacha have become my go-to girls and i'm so blessed to be so inspired by both of you. Thank you!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome! Thanks for joining Furniture Artist level!

[@marywachniak8565]

Yes my two favourites as well!!!

[@Barnehy1]

The wife and I loved this video Christina. Any and all business info that you are willing to share, we are willing to watch. Thank You!!!!! You, Kacha, and Katie Smith are our inspiration.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Great company! Thanks.

[@tammyrhodes3707]

Thank you! Just watching your video has given me so much more confidence to sell my pieces that are just sitting in my workshop. Something has been just holding me back from actually putting myself out there and listing my stuff...so thank you! Not everyone is as open for some reason so I for one appreciate it. Super helpful in me breaking through this fear or intimidation I've been feeling.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Wonderful!

[@ajtcaps]

Great video! I just sold my first piece and I’m excited to try it again. It was just something I did for myself and didn’t need anymore and I got so many messages I was shocked! I love doing this and making money from it would be a dream! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. You’ve got me excited!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Wonderful!

[@stacihartman48]

Love the info. Especially appreciate the spreadsheet you use to calculate price of item. I would love to hear how you come up with what to charge for consignment work. Thank you!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Will do!

[@sashawalls2357]

You are seriously the best!! I have a few more pieces of my own to paint until I’m ready to take the leap into selling! This just made me 10 times more excited🥰

[@ChristinaMuscari]

I love this! Thank you. Can't wait to see how it goes for you.

[@marywachniak8565]

I know EXACTLY what you mean! Me too!

[@michellegrimh2518]

I would be very interested in a video on how you price a custom piece for a client!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Coming soon!

[@marywachniak8565]

@@ChristinaMuscari me too please!

[@christinewilley4725]

Interested in pricing custom pieces

[@ellaruss]

i’d love this info also. 15:06

[@stephaniestriggles7936]

I absolutely loved this video. It was so informative. The information you provided is invaluable to a beginner like me. Your willingness to freely give us these much needed gems is amazing. Thank you so much, you are sincerely appreciated!!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for supporting me by subscribing and watching my videos.

[@ashiscrazy6010]

Hey sorry to bothe but did you ever make money out of this or make it into a business? I’d love to hear some feedback!

[@stephaniestriggles7936]

@@ashiscrazy6010 hello, I've successfully sold a few pieces

[@ashiscrazy6010]

@@stephaniestriggles7936 oooo

[@bettysroom2023]

Excellent video! Thank you, please do not stop doing them we learn a lot with you. Kind regards from Miami, Florida.

[@teresacathey7577]

Hi Christina. Very good information, thank you. I’m just starting to learn how to paint..,,I’m taking my time. You and Kacha are my favorite’s, love you work....awesome!!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnaclemons8998]

Yes. Please do more pricing and business videos. LOVE your channel best, Christina!!!

[@ladymeropi]

YES! These type of how to market your stuff videos are very much needed & appreciated. I'd like to know how much is too much to spend on a piece to be able to reasonably sell at a profit? Best places you have found/bought your furniture? What kind of pieces sell best? I'm sure I have a dozen more questions that I'll think of later..... Thanks again for your help.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks!

[@KachaFurniture]

Amazing job on this video!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you!

[@jackiejohnson7004]

I really liked this video and how informative it was. Any information you can share on flipping furniture is certainly helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Stacys128]

The timing of this video was perfect. GREAT INFO!!! You are too organized using a spread sheet to track your cost. I just keep a mental note. I just sold a bed and dresser this week. The next day I get a call asking if I will do a custom piece for the buyers friend. So yes...any info on custom work would be great.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Awesome.

[@trinityespejo119]

Thank you so much, I am new in this and you are the second person who take the time to do this to help us, I appreciate you. And thank you so much for responding back the messages here.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@karlamariecompton7618]

It would be so helpful if you did a video on software invoicing, etc. Thank you. You’re amazing!

[@deannaschlabach]

Wow! This helps a lot. I recently sold my first piece on FB Marketplace. I like how you broke down the expenses. I would love to hear a vlog on how you obtain and charge your clients. Thank you kindly for sharing your valuable experience!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GettingCraftyDIY]

Yes! Thanks for this informative post. I have painted furniture for myself and a couple of friends but didn't have a clue how much to charge. Hope you do more of these kind of videos! My biggest issue is moving the pieces. Im 67 yrs old and live alone, so my furniture dolly is my best friend 😍

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anitalloydjones3738]

Hi - Thank you so much for this video. I have just retired and starting to paint furniture, not for massive profit but for pleasure, as long as I get my money back! Loved this video (and all you others too)! I will love you to share other tips for selling and working out profit etc. Thank you and keep up the good work, you made me feel good about my pieces and not to give them away !

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@lizzethrios8843]

Thank you so so much for sharing this information. You and kacha were my Kick starters. I have sold my first pieces on Facebook marketplace and while it can be tricky. It makes me happy to see people like what they have purchase from you. Thank you for sharing your talent with us

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@conniesagelessfurniturecre5315]

Amazing Video and info, Thank you for sharing! Would love more business type videos & how much to charge clients and invoice them. So Inspired by you :)

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You got it!

[@marywachniak8565]

@@ChristinaMuscari yes please!

[@sallyeve4044]

The mustard and black background, so gorgeous!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thank you for sharing your talent. Great tips too! Please don't take this the wrong way (not meant to be in a mean way), try to give your hands a rest, many youtubers feel they need to constantly move their hands while talking thinking this is a good way to keep the viewers attention. It is not, instead it's very distracting. 😊

[@robertanderson4820]

Thank you for this informative video. I’m pretty new at repurposing/upcycling furniture. I have used OfferUp and FB market Place mostly for my sales. I have noticed for my state, CO, the farmhouse, country farm house, done in white or gray distressed, seems to sell the quickest. I really like trying to do different colors, with maybe stencils and transfers, but I feel the labor that goes into these pieces, warrants another sales site like maybe Etsy to sell. Customers just don’t seem to want to pay the price here. I would love you to do a video on doing commissioned pieces, as I’ve thought about that. I believe one has to have a lot of confidence in their work to take that on however, a bit scary if you mess it up, especially if it’s a loved piece from their home they’ve brought to you. Love your videos and work. Thanks again

[@samn1013]

Starting my side hustle and you are my go to for business information! Thank you so much!

[@reneerussell7914]

Great video ! I just started painting furniture, and have learned so much online. I def don’t want to sell for a while , due to the fact that I have MANY of my own pieces that I am painting . Literally like 5 at the moment ! I am trying to make our home French country all over . I am so picky with expensive taste , so what better to be able to make it my own color and look . I am looking for some used French country furniture at the moment that I can make over . Anyway thank you for all your great advice on selling pieces ❤

[@jeanneberryhill5683]

Yes, please do a video on pricing custom pieces!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Will do!!

[@anniejones1438]

Thank you so much for this! It’s such a good start for a newbie like me!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellythompson2267]

Loved the video! Thank you! And yes, any advice you can give is appreciated!!

[@geofferycarpenter1066]

Thank you so much for posting this! SO much good information here--a lot of details I had been curious about, but wasn't sure exactly who (or even what) to ask. I appreciate this!

[@elizabethpeace2835]

Love this! I just started refinishing furniture and trying to grow my KZbin channel from South Jersey! Thank you for the help.

[@andrewdeering3238]

Loved your Video. Very inspiring. Great tips, thanks so much for putting video together.

[@ritaanndesalis5687]

Hi I’m just starting out so yes I would love to hear more of your videos on how to price pieces and get them on the marketplace and photos also

[@chrisdockery1706]

That was the EXACT video from the EXACT right person ..very informative and inspiring ..I am on my way into this as we speak and your videos will be a great value to me ..I appreciate this thanx girl 🤘🌟

[@gretchensteward4078]

Christina, thanks for being so transparent with your process...super helpful!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelaconner6977]

I'm interested in a video on pricing. Love your video. Very informative.

[@susanarichards7192]

Hi Christina thank you that was very helpful for me because I won’t of know how to sell or pricing my projects. Thank you. I haven’t start any painting yet but I did buy a a piece with I need to start it on soon to see how I go in selling it 😀👍🏻

[@anneichenberger4970]

pricing for custom would be great. Thank you for being so generous with your experience.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You got it!

[@lisaparker3265]

Thank you for the video and the information. I love your work!

[@RebrushedByMaddison]

Where do you store all of your items- whether they are waiting to be finished or already finished waiting to be sold?

[@ChristinaMuscari]

In my garage (waiting to be finished) or living room (waiting to be sold).

[@norcaldata]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks! And yes I would be interested in learning more about how you price your pieces.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You got it!

[@moblndee36]

Thank you, Christina. This was so informative!! I am also very interested in learning how to price commissioned pieces and invoicing clients.

[@e-rizzle]

This was SO helpful! As I've been watching your videos and getting motivated to do the same, I've been wondering how the business side works. Great video!

[@michaelparkins8982]

I'm very interested in your next video about invoicing etc... thanks for making this video by the way. It's just what I've been needing.

[@amyradbill1836]

This was super helpful, thank you! And yes, more videos on the business end of this business would be most welcome.

[@MelDidItHerself]

Great info shared! The best tip I ever got from you was to stage the photos of the pieces.. my items started selling way quicker and it really just takes an extra 5 mins and attention to detail :)

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Great tip!

[@Staceyintampa]

Great video Christina! Even though I've had my furniture painting business for 9 years, I still learned something new! I would love a video on photography, creating videos, or anything to do with social media. I'm always trying to juggle the business stuff when I would much rather be painting!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

That is so awesome! I'll keep in mind creating more business oriented vids.

[@Staceyintampa]

@@ChristinaMuscari thanks so much!

[@laurenoconnor5953]

Yes I would love to see how to price custom items!

[@WMSCORP]

Thank you so much for sharing such practical information! I just had a question regarding the spreadsheet, how did you calculate the cost of materials like the wax per piece? Do you measure how much you use of each thing? I'm definitely interested in learning about custom quotes and anything related to strategies to grow social media audience and overall the business. I'm just starting and would like to get a better understanding of how the industry works. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to your next video! :)

[@ChristinaMuscari]

I just estimate how much paint and wax I use based on how much of the can is gone. You can find out cost per ounce by dividing the total cost of your can by the number of ounces. (Cost of can/number of ounces)

[@WMSCORP]

@@ChristinaMuscari Makes sense! Thanks a lot for getting back. :D

[@marywachniak8565]

GREAT questions!

[@marywachniak8565]

@@ChristinaMuscari GREAT information; thank you SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!

[@mariomanzini1513]

This type of video is very helpful for people just getting started in acquiring, painting, and selling furniture. Keep them coming, and thank you!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shawnadieter2171]

Thank you so much for this information, it was very helpful. I have been watching all your videos and learning so much. I really need help with the business side and you put all the information in one video that saved me alot of time. Again thank you! Stay safe and take care.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Awesome . Very informative.. Something I'm really wanna do.. I love refurbishing Everything !.

[@TravelingWithYlse]

Love the video.. please make more videos like this one ..amazing

[@408ravestef]

Yessss, more videos like this please. These were great, honest tips!

[@hannahlowry769]

Where do you store all of your furniture you're working on? I have a townhouse and I'm considering renting a storage unit just to have a workspace. Thanks in advance.

[@anitamistry5587]

Hi Christina. Your video was full of great information and lots of helpful tips. I would be interested on how to price for custom pieces.

[@ritaschoch4073]

Thank you Christina. Such useful info. This has helped me have the confidence to get started. Pls keep making videos on the business end.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you! Will do!

[@michellevelasquez7873]

I’m so excited to start on a dresser drawer and coffee table I have! I’m just so nervous about what color to choose 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@michellecatrambone9175]

Great info. Can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge on this.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindamcvittie8702]

Enjoyed very much. Just starting and very helpful info

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

So much valuable info THANK YOU FOR SHARING, we newbies don't have a clue other than design. I didn't really think to add up what I had into it, just what I paid and what can I get for it. Going forward I'll keep better track so my hobby makes enough money to be at least self solvent. Thanks again Christina - you are pretty and articulate may be you could branch out and do some local commercials (though I have no clue how one would do that), just a thought.

[@tammyjohnson7401]

This was great. So much wonderful information. It's great to feel proud of your work and not let people think time and energy went into it. Yes please another video on selling pieces would be great. Thank you.🤗👍

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markray3733]

Hello Christina, I love your videos and the awesome job you do with the make overs. How do you know what pieces to purchase? Do you ask any certain questions before purchasing the pieces? I see that you use different kinds of paint. How do you know which one to use like Jolie or Dixie Belle? I'm thinking about getting a furniture paintbrush kit. Is that a good one to start with? What do you clean your brushes with? Keep up the great videos and sorry for all the questions..... :-)

[@worldbeauties2813]

Kacha and You Rock. I bought a sideboard to hopefully sell on but need to buy some paint.

[@cameronwhiteman7381]

This was very informative thank you so much! I am one my first project and your videos have been giving me some very useful tips!

[@rebeccaburton3362]

The info was very informative. Have been doing for self, might try on my own. Enjoy your channel thanks. The skill share was informative have seen this before on another channel might try this also.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marycermack9448]

Definitely want to see a vid for pricing custom peices

[@teamletteracing]

Thank you for the video. My wife and I are playing with the idea of doing a little side business. Our problem is we always give everything away dirt cheap.

[@timelesswoodworks8680]

This was an awesome video. Lots of great info 👍🏽

[@timothyarnold777]

Very informative video. Many thanks Christina. Kind regards from England.

[@jackieknight1131]

Hi Christina, love love love this informative video. I am new to this & so excited to learn all about the furniture painting business and selling. I would love more tips on starting out. Thanks for inspiring me. I'm nervous but excited to start this new venture.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@blessedabundance6266]

Great info !!! You have helped relieved some of my worries ☺️💗

[@giselly0077]

Thank you so much for both videos, they were very helpful! I love your channel. You and Katie inspired me to start furniture painting. What's the best way to estimate how long it will take to paint furniture, is it according to size? Thanks again and keep up the great content!!!

[@ladymeropi]

You are wonderful and so helpful. You come across as such a sincere and warm person, certainly a winning personality. But $275. for that beautiful hutch!!!!! What a crazy low price. Scary that it had to go for so little. I'm just starting painting furniture with the intent of adding income. Who knows who has the money right now to buy hand painted designer furniture given so many are out of work and many are worried about the economy..... Me too. Thanks for you help and your encouragement, this was a great intro to how to get started.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

I got that hutch for free and with the pandemic I sold it very low. I probably could have got $375, but wanted to turn it over quickly to get it out of my house.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@kelliegemmell7128]

Yes please! Very interested in guidance on pricing custom projects please! Love your work :)

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Noted!

[@melissacechota8940]

Thank you for this! New to exploring this type of creative work & your info is helpful. ♥️

[@diamondzfromtheroughDIY]

Great info! I got some new ideas to add to my listings. I would definitely love more coverage on how to price customs so I can really promote my business without hemming and hawing about how much. Thanks!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

This video is packed full of so much helpful information! I love your plan for pricing your pieces. Thanks so much for sharing! I am interested in any of the business related info you want to share!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@shaylapeterson9996]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy you did this! Very, very helpful 🤗

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kayceyv]

This was so helpful. Please continue with this series! ❤️

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you! Will do!

[@cindybelt589]

I am trying to the sheet. Great info. Pricing is always the hardest part

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TrinityE77Thepresent]

this video has been extremely helpful!

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

Thankyou so much for sharing this information with us. I'm just starting out selling furniture. So this is really informative.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@eileenyuskewich93]

This was great! Would love more like this! :-) Thank you!

[@coreymerrell6673]

Thanks very much for sharing this, so helpful and well laid out!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lyndagreenwald3909]

Hi, question for you! I painted a chest with acrylic paint, can I paint over it with chalk paint?

[@103lane]

Amazingly informative...loved all the info. I would like to see a video of things to avoid or other lessons learned.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You got it!

[@beautybycarito397]

Love the video! New to painting furniture and You teach me sooooo much all ready. Will watch all ur videos 😄

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ERnarcfree]

Christina I love your video about how to price your furniture. Can you give a person just starting out with little knowledge about decor can you give me an idea of where to go to learn how to match colors and create pieces that people will like? Thanks