Flipping Furniture to Make $30,000 Profit in 2.5 Months! My Accidental Small Business Story

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

Just found your channel through shorts and I have some advice that a lot of new restorers don't take into account. Especially with older furniture. Just keep in mind that when a lot of mcm furniture was being made lead was still being used in paint and stain. Congratulations on finding a rewarding career change

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Great tip! I need to do more lead testing. Scary to think about!

[@donnavaldskatingandfriends3908]

YES. VERY TRUE. I FORGOT ABOUT THAT. HOW DANGEROUS IS IT TO REMOVE PAINT WITH LEAD IN IT???

[@Kate82261]

​@@donnavaldskatingandfriends3908get a testing kit. When it doubt? Don't sand in any enclosed area, and always wear a mask to protect yourself from breathing in harmful chemicals.

[@brucewelty7684]

During the same time frame that lead was being removed, there was a study showing that saliva alters into THREE different known carcinogens. Moral of the story: SPIT don't swallow.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

@@donnavaldskatingandfriends3908 why are you writing in all caps?

[@vanorsdelry]

Can I encourage you to wear a respirator when sanding the older finishes? I wouldn't want your health to slowly get bad.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I usually do!!

[@MarcusGrey]

that was such a respectful way to say that. thank you for your example!

[@ariewijaya1679]

She Will do the house flipping for recovery the cost of lung repair 😂

[@nofurtherwest3474]

@@MarcusGrey a lame and inefficient way actually

[@jmiltonbarrios]

@@MarcusGrey calm down sweetie! He try to prevent her from getting really sick from those chemicals because he knows how bad those are! If someone tells you the truth smiling you will think he is kidding about

[@tradergirl7067]

im guessing the content makes more money than the furniture flipping. congrats on being motivated and talented!🎉

[@doriwilson6991]

Your restoration of these beautiful pieces is so awesome. I love when someone saves vintage furniture.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@MaryMamaAshlee]

Can't believe someone painted that brasilia. Thank you for restoring it to its former glory!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

of course!

[@staciemarie5859]

I really don't understand why people get upset about painting furniture when it can be easily removed for refinishing. It's not destroying the piece and it's saving something from the landfill. People who toss out old hardware....a completely different story but paint? Come on now. Why not make something beautiful instead of throwing it away? Again, it can easily be removed for those who prefer the original wood finish 🤷‍♀️

[@MaryMamaAshlee]

@@staciemarie5859 speaking for myself, I don’t have a problem with people painting furniture, especially if it’s damaged or an undesirable style. But this particular line of furniture is very collectible, wonderful quality, and intended to show the grain of the wood. If you’re just going to paint a piece, this is not it.

[@JP-rf7cu]

What I really like about this way of income is that it does fix the old stuff. I work as cleaning person for 96 year old lady. Her house is freeze in time. All her furniture is over 50 years old. So stunning! Is something got wear off and just simply fix that, not replaced . Including sofa, chairs, lamps. Beautiful era!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

It's so rewarding to see old furniture given a new life!

[@CharleyGeorge]

this is because you are an amazing wood worker, you know your furniture and man you can narrate a video extremely well

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Awwww thank you so so much!

[@CharleyGeorge]

@@thefurnituredoctor you are very welcome. You obviously know what you are doing so I wish you so much amazing success in the future and I hope you rake in the dough from these shorts

[@LoriPeace]

I love that you are able to do this. It takes talent and hard work, and not everyone is going to be able to do it -- good for you for finding such a wonderful productive way to pay off your debt and find a new career that you so obviously love.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you soooooo much for your support & comment! I’m so blessed to be able to do this full time!

[@ThePhoenixthirteen]

This is amazing!!! I am in the process of following the same path! I resigned from my corporate sales career of 18 years less than a month ago. I have been doing furniture on the side for 2 years, and I absolutely love it! Going into business officially as of 3/24. I am trying to figure out the content creation side, and would love any advice you can share!❤️ You are doing incredible work, keep it up!!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so. much!!! If I can do it, you can too!! I post a lot more on my instagram about the content creator side. Feel free to shoot me a DM there! My username is @thefurnituredr

[@budgieking9856]

Buddy send me a link and I'm subbed

[@meredithforozco2146]

There's a channel called furniture flipping teacher she started about 3 years ago and seems to like it too I think it's great that people are saving these pieces that are so well constructed big props to y'all

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@saludosalsol]

I follow you not only for your amazing restorations but also your transparency regarding the finances and profits you make, and how other content creators can shoot for the same. Very inspiring & congrats on your success 🎉

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Awwwww thank you so so much!!🥰🥰

[@Milkmaid007]

That fourth dresser with the decorative top drawer, was a GORGEOUS save!! I love when people make the most of the wood grains to show case it’s natural beauty and don’t paint it.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@lorim2000]

It’s great to see you find a niche that fits your skills and talents. You’re clearly naturally gifted plus hard working - it’s a great combo for success.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much 😊

[@PerfectlyFunctioningAI]

key word: furniture flipping AND CONTENT CREATOR. Shes literally doing two jobs at once it aint that easy. When shes not slaving away sanding down that furniture shes editing videos and managing her socials. On the upside i guess its more fun and creative i guess.

[@Cb22075]

@@thefurnituredoctor I noticed that "and content creator" part too lol, I'd love to know what the ratio is of flipper to creator income ratio

[@Sdority905]

Yep 100%. Don't let these youtubers fool you to thinking it is easy. They get sponsors, clicks for views, and commmission on affiliate links.

[@viviennedor]

You rock. you are an inspiration.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

thank you so much :) youre too kind!

[@sharonprince6364]

I tried so hard to tell my financially struggling friend to try furniture flipping. Cause she loves playing around with that stuff !!! I also told her start a u tube channel !!! She would have no part of either suggestion. Proving once again that u can lead a horse to water , but u cant make it drink !!!! Ur work is absolutely beautiful !!! U go girl !!!! U have the gumption to do it and i applaud u !!!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Soooooooo true!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@mR-dc4oq]

I had to watch several times just to basque in the beauty of those finished pieces

[@sharionboyd9364]

Great life! I'm so proud of U living ur dream! Plus bringing back to life discarded items! Beautiful. 😊

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!! 😊

[@CurtisJon]

Congratulations, look forward to your continued success.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@o2atopnotchdesign]

That’s great job you’re doing. Feels good to see such tremendous growth

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@Galuc342]

Finalmente una brava e che non vernicia i mobili ma li restaura. Ottimo!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks!!!

[@ruelpile]

Love your work and content!! You go girl! Good for you!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!!

[@Jason-o5s]

Cheer~~~large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working.😊

[@jackwright3098]

This business model only works if you can make it as an influencer. Flipping furniture exclusively will not really pay the bills at least not sufficiently. You would need to scale somehow with other people that are employees.

[@kayoualorkyl]

Just saying: I am proud of you! Keep going you are doing great. I enjoy watching you making them look beautiful 😍.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!!

[@juanlazalde7398]

your videos are very calming

[@thefurnituredoctor]

thank you :)

[@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK]

Nothing is by accident, everything happens for a reason. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I love it!! Thank you!!

[@Teresa-xq5ut]

You do beautiful work. I wish I had that kind of patience and creativity.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you! 😊

[@MariaJose-oh5yh]

Congratulations for the good work and courage to change!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Here-2-Learn]

I’ve painting for over 30 years. You have to love what you do there’s not a lot of money in it. Some but not alot

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@magletters]

Happy for you 🎉 Dr. 😊

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@katecombest3602]

Fabulous!!! Independence !! Saving the environment from landfills overage. 👍

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Well said!

[@walter5401]

Love you design choices with the contrast on pieces😍

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you! 😊

[@lolagoetz561]

You are really good at this!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Awwww thank you!!! I work really hard 🥲

[@iliana4419]

You slay queen!!! Your work is so so so beautiful!!!!! You deserve it mrs Awesome

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Ken-dm1kd]

Hey Good for You !! My Grand daddy was a Furniture Refinisher, in the , I think....30s, 40s, 50s and early. 60s... I never met him, but heard all the Cool Stories about him.. I Want to get into this.. He also was a Switch Man. For the. L and N. Railroad..

[@thefurnituredoctor]

That’s awesome, I bet your grandpa would be proud!

[@Ken-dm1kd]

@thefurnituredoctor Thank You..

[@jessicasure8571]

Just started 2 new projects! I’m so excited and nervous to start. I don’t really know what I’m doing but it’s a hobby I’ve been interested in for a long time. 😊

[@thefurnituredoctor]

You got this!! Good luck!!

[@bltoth1955]

Very impressive. Good luck with your future goals. 👍🏼

[@scooblov]

These pieces are gorgeous! Well done!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@cathylehman7538]

Love your entrepreneurial spirit❤ Carry 😊on and keep us updated

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@mairaflaviano7753]

I am very happy to know about this

[@maesams6212]

Wow!!!! Congratulations!! I wish you continued success!❤❤❤👍🏿👍🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@amysaunders4589]

Love it!,, 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️👍

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@JaneSwartz-i2b]

Way to go!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

thank you!!!

[@mnkmnknyk7870]

Could you please show us step by step what product to use I want to refresh my table and I’m struck where to start ? Thank you

[@lydiadavis7810]

Happy for you! I hope you love it! I'd love to you skills. You do great work!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@obi-juan-ya-knowme1948]

Yessss please teach me! You will be my furniture flipping Senei! 😊

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Of course!!

[@brenestyle]

I did the same thing... flip furniture for a profit. Except there was no profit. I had to lower the cost of the furniture for people to buy it and unfortunately lost money in the process. People in my area don't buy stuff like this. It's sad as I enjoyed doing it but in the end I had to shut down a business for costing me money.

[@elizabethrochester6930]

This is what I’m worried about in my market. Guess I don’t know until I try, but people in my area freak out if something is over $5 at a yard sale. No idea who’s gonna buy furniture for $300+

[@Bigdog1787]

Your supposed to advertise in the higher end estate areas.

[@ExcaliburTTP]

this happens too. do not be afraid of it. you learned and you could also do it again in the future!

[@757gamerguy2]

That’s bc she’s lying. She’s a content creator. A huge amount of her money comes from sponsorships and ad revenue.

[@ogeo.8966]

​@@ExcaliburTTP I also felt she gets a reasonable amount from social media. Any business you're doing, social media helps. She probably gets clients through it too.

[@GabeItchess]

such a motivating inspiring story !! ❤ i want to start small and build it to main income too something , some side hustle will grow from me 😅🙏 thank you

[@thefurnituredoctor]

You can do it!

[@tinamccallum7561]

Yess! Love your hustle girl ❤

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@JA-ob6zz]

I love your words thank you

[@thefurnituredoctor]

So glad!!

[@jradtaco69]

where do you usually sell the furniture you flip?

[@milesdavis1526]

Good for you!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks! I will!

[@Starswake]

Whoa 😮 from no experience to expert 🎉

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@celeste_valenci]

Incredible work, you've got skills!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you very much!

[@leeleeroq4607]

10K dentist bill... 😢 it's a head shaker and unfortunately a reality. Congrats on paying that off so quickly! You do great work.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@REALBETTYBOO]

You were meant to discover your dreams! 💐💜💐

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Yes!!

[@andrewstanley5095]

good for you. that's great. you do good work

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you SO much

[@akeleven]

Wish I could find that kind of furniture

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Keep your eye out!

[@leontineke]

Same question: where do you find your gems? Seems harder on prices etc here in Europe

[@jeanneslocombe4326]

Congratulations!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@theheadmessage2934]

For reals! I want to get into this I live near a college and see lots of furniture all the time🤔

[@thefurnituredoctor]

do it!!

[@LS-wg1vp]

Big thanks ❤

[@thefurnituredoctor]

You're welcome 😊

[@zada2423]

good for you !

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks!!

[@drewski6566]

Awesome! What percentage of that $30K came from flipping furniture vs content revenue?

[@BuGgYblox1115]

That's my question too🎉

[@matthewdavis6741]

@@drewski6566 well if when she started a year ago, she averaged $2,000 per month, but gradually increased her workload and expertise and pricing, we could assume at first it was a couple hundred a month at first, maybe 1-2 pieces. Then gradually over the next few months she made more and more, by the end of that five month period she was probably making $3,000 a month. And now she has even more expertise, we can safely assume she’s making $5,000-$8,000 per month (one piece per day). So just based on the law of averages with the assumption her workload and expertise gradually increased through time, you can assume she made $12,000-$20,000 in this in 2.5 months while the difference came from social media.

[@matthewdavis6741]

well if when she started a year ago, she averaged $2,000 per month, but gradually increased her workload and expertise and pricing, we could assume at first it was a couple hundred a month at first, maybe 1-2 pieces. Then gradually over the next few months she made more and more, by the end of that five month period she was probably making $3,000 a month. And now she has even more expertise, we can safely assume she’s making $5,000-$8,000 per month (one piece per day). So just based on the law of averages with the assumption her workload and expertise gradually increased through time, you can assume she made $12,000-$20,000 in this in 2.5 months while the difference came from social media.

[@kj7653]

Beautiful furniture.

[@jkc7134]

LOVE THIS

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@מוטייוסף-ח8ב]

גאה בך כול הכבוד אני אוהב את כול מה שאת עושה

[@beatrisgarcia1448]

Proud, proud of you!@@

[@charlottemajewski5992]

Congratulations

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks!

[@EFIMarie]

Good for you!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks!

[@StefBataglia]

Proud of you! ❤

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@debrascott8775]

Interesting, I've been seeing quite a few profit breakdowns for flipping furniture and zero have been even close to that kind of money...closer to that per year. Would love to see the breakdown.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

I have some videos breaking it down!

[@seh0041]

Hi from a fellow Public Health warrior! 🫶 I just stumbled upon your page today on YT (via the lotus lamp short! 😍) Annnnd 6-7 videos later, not only am I hooked, I am thinking it was complete fate. After almost 17 yrs in PH, I’m considering moving on once I hit 20😔 Breaks my heart to think about it, but I don’t think I can carry the weight/stress any longer. Been looking for a hobby I can turn into fulfilling work in the future. I’ve wanted to rehab furniture for YEARS, just haven’t had the time or guts to start! Thank you for sharing your story!! Heading to your IG next to check out your getting-started tips. And congratulations to you!!🎉

[@seh0041]

Forgot to tell you, in your other short where you showed your office boxed up, I even thought “crazy, looks just like my office.” 😵‍💫😂

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Omg that’s amazing!!! If I can do it, anyone can!!!

[@seh0041]

@@thefurnituredoctor holy crap girl, how are you in my area??? 😳😱 I don’t like to put my personal deets out there but I’m also in NTX. So crazy!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

@@seh0041 yes! I’m in WF! Where are you?

[@seh0041]

@@thefurnituredoctor Denton Co!! So crazy, what a small world!

[@Mazzaaaaman]

What do you do - if anything- to ensure your pieces don't have any bedbugs? It's a massive problem around the world due to bedbugs becoming resistant to sprays. For instance here in Australia between 2000 and 2020 the incidence of bedbugs rose by 5000% That's not a typo - 5000%

[@valkyrie1066]

You GO GIRL!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AnkushRattan]

This is awesome!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@SatumainenOlento]

A.W.E.S.O.M.E. story!!! 🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

[@Ron-vl9xu]

Super work!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thanks a lot!

[@franklin9613]

That surfPrep is a beast. Saves a lot of time. I got two of them.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Yes they’re soooo awesome! Use code FURNITUREDR10 for 10% off next time u need anything from the website!

[@highpsi11]

You've done something special! How the heck did you figure out how to use all of those products and even know what to do?

[@tommcfadden5232]

Congratulations!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@harper_kingsle]

Magnificent job!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@Hardawayfits]

People are always giving me furniture with my side business. So I started to sell it on Facebook marketplace. Very good hustle😊🎉

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Nice work!

[@Mami1234-b3d]

Congrats! Love watching you. 👏👏

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!!

[@Richard.Slaby00]

Love it !!!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!

[@wilder666]

Congratulations!!🎊🍾

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jennylong6180]

Proud of you 👍🥳

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@briandanunez4856]

Beautiful work.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carlosboi53]

This inspires me n id love to furniture flip one day

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Go for it!

[@jaimereynolds258]

Good job ❤️👍

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@jaimereynolds258]

@@thefurnituredoctor Love when people can make a living out of something they enjoy doing. I think you are amazing. Have a great Thursday

[@christiedavis6861]

Absolutely priceless!!!

[@skyline51491]

and what they wont tell you is, if your in an area where people are cheap, you wont make money. then you gotta start to offer delivery..more time, more expenses. then when you want to stop that and list on sites like etsy, they will sell but then your paying taxes at the end of the year. so go ahead and try it, but i dont believe everything they say. ive been doing it a year, and I still have a full time job, and also have other priorities, so i do it when i can. but for me, id have to do a piece a week to make any money, and i just don't have the time. best of luck to anyone to try it

[@carasmussen27]

where she say's its only been 2 1/2 months that table we had two of them and a matching coffee table. They were bought with S & H green stamps.

[@davidgleeson1716]

Great job.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richarddonahue3565]

VERY attractive work.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

🥰🥰

[@ms.rlsteele351]

Finding furniture of that caliber as yours is very hard to find. It doesn't happen by shopping garage sales.

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Yes it does! Rare, but I’ve found some crazy stuff at garage sales!

[@chuckandary7115]

You do great work

[@thefurnituredoctor]

Thank you!!

[@johnc1280]

What’s your best recommended wood filler to then stain over ? Thanks much

[@amandacatharine]

This is really inspiring. I’ve always wanted to flip furniture but never taken the leap. Even though this would be totally new for me, 2023 is going to be the year I start. I would love a video explaining how you move and get the larger pieces of furniture. Do you have a large truck or rent a uhaul or get help from wherever you buy the piece? If you don’t have a truck or large car, how would you go about moving the pieces? Thanks!

[@thefurnituredoctor]

awwww thank you!! if I can do it, so can you! I don't rent or have a truck. I have a 2013 Honda CRV and its wide enough that I can fit just about anything! I usually unload the drawers of large dressers to make it larger to carry. I also utilize dollies! But 99% of the time I move the furniture myself!

[@amandacatharine]

@@thefurnituredoctor that’s amazing! Thank you

[@nilihosner5860]

How do you sell? Where do you advertise?