Love the charm of vintage treasures? Fascinated by the art of antiquing or the thrill of turning timeless finds into profit? Gem Finders is the podcast for you! Hosted by a husband-and-wife team who've built a thriving antique reselling business that supports them full-time, this show is your roadmap to navigating the world of antiques and vintage goods.
Whether you’re an avid collector, a newbie trying to make sense of antiquing, or someone eager to start a reselling side hustle—or even a full-time business—Gem Finders delivers the insights and tools you need.
Is It Hard to Start a Podcast? Challenges from Our First 12 Episodes
The hosts reflect on their initial podcasting journey, revealing the unexpected emotional and technical hurdles encountered while balancing a vintage reselling business.
6 Jun 2025
How to Sell on Instagram for Free: The Good, the Bad & What's Worked
Vintage business owners Amber and Shaun discuss building a reselling business on Instagram, exploring its benefits and frustrations, and offering advice on using its tools effectively in this interview.
23 May 2025
Is Working with Your Spouse a Good Idea?
The hosts of Gem Finders Podcast discuss the realities of running a business with a spouse, exploring the rewards and challenges of shared entrepreneurship, including setting boundaries and managing stress.
9 May 2025
The Pros and Cons of Shopify for Resellers
In Episode 10 of the Gem Finders Podcast, Amber and Shaun dive into the pros and cons of using Shopify for a reselling business. They share their honest experiences with the platform, highlighting both the benefits of Shopify—like an easy checkout process, inventory automation, and customer-friendly features—and the unexpected challenges. From navigating SEO issues to frustrations with the lack of customization, they break down the real disadvantages of Shopify for resellers. Whether you're already reselling products online or considering launching your own website, this episode offers practical insight into using Shopify for resellers and what to know before making the switch.
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25 Apr 2025
Antique Store Pet Peeves
In this lighthearted episode of the Gem Finders Podcast, Amber and Shaun open up about the little things that can sometimes cause big frustrations in antique stores - from impossible price stickers to over-stuffed booths, locked cases, and the dreaded “not for sale” tags. But make no mistake - they adore antique shops and owe their business to them. Whether you're an antique store owner, booth vendor, reseller, or casual vintage shopper, this episode dives into honest, constructive insights that aim to improve the antiquing experience for everyone. If you’re passionate about vintage and resale, or just curious about the inner workings of the secondhand world, this one’s for you.
11 Apr 2025
Why We’re Quitting Instagram Live Sales
After years of successful Instagram live sales, we’re stepping back. In this emotional episode, we unpack why we’re shifting our strategy, how burnout and algorithm changes played a role, and what’s next for Gem Finds Vintage. Discover what’s working, what’s not, and how we’re rebuilding our business to better align with our energy, community, and creative goals.
We’ll still be actively pursuing selling on Instagram, but the current challenges to selling on Instagram live, as well as some emotional weight we've been carrying, have made it clear that it’s time to get creative, pivot with intention, and explore new ways to connect with our community and sustain our business.
28 Mar 2025
Inventory Management for Resellers: How we Track Sales, Stay Organized, and Built a System That (Mostly) Works
In this episode of the Gem Finders Podcast, we’re diving deep into reseller inventory management to address one of the most frequently asked questions we get. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your workflow, we walk you through our entire inventory system for resellers, from sourcing and photographing to cleaning, listing, and shipping. You'll hear the pros and cons of our dual-platform approach, and our top tips for building an inventory management system that grows with your business. If you're wondering how to track sales and inventory as a reseller, this episode is a great place to start.
We share real-life strategies for inventory tracking, including how we use Airtable (https://airtable.com (https://airtable.com)), Shopify (enjoy 3 months for $1 a month with our affiliate link: https://shopify.pxf.io/YRBLvr (https://shopify.pxf.io/YRBLvr)), and Google Sheets to manage hundreds of unique vintage items each month. Learn how we use these systems to document condition and pricing details, avoid overselling, and stay organized even when working out of a small space.
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14 Mar 2025
Why Is Thrifting So Popular: Is It Just a Trend or Something Deeper?
Why is thrifting so good? What keeps pulling us back to the antique stores again and again? In this episode, Amber and Shaun explore the psychology of thrifting, from the nostalgic joy of discovering forgotten treasures to the therapeutic, screen-free escape it provides. They also discuss how antiquing fosters creativity, connection to the past, and sustainable shopping habits. If you’re looking for reasons to thrift or an excuse to stop by an antique store, this episode will surely convince you!
28 Feb 2025
Antique Shopping Tips for Scoring Hidden Gems
In this episode, we’re covering how to find amazing items while antiquing. We share some of our best antique shopping tips to help you spot hidden gems, navigate antique stores efficiently, and make the most out of your time when antiquing. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, we’ll walk you through how to develop a strategy for uncovering eye-catching vintage finds. Plus, we dive into the importance of trusting your instincts, knowing when to pass on an item, and how to optimize your antiquing experience.
14 Feb 2025
Our Strategy for Pricing Items to Resell for Profit
In this episode, we break down how to price vintage items for resale, covering the general formula we start with and the key factors that influence our pricing decisions. Whether you're a customer curious about how we set our prices or a reseller looking for guidance on pricing your own finds, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of the process and what goes into determining value.
31 Jan 2025
Where to Find Vintage Items to Sell or Collect
Hunting for vintage treasures? In this episode, we’re sharing where to find vintage items, the best places to find antiques, and our favorite sources for stocking our own vintage shop. Plus, we break down the pros and cons of shopping at antique stores, thrift shops, estate sales, flea markets, and more. Whether you're sourcing vintage items to resell or searching for the perfect addition to your collection, we’re revealing the best places to score unique finds on any budget!
17 Jan 2025
How to Start a Reselling Business: Our Step-by-Step Guide
In this episode, we break down exactly how to start a reselling business from deciding what to sell to choosing the right platform and gathering essential supplies. We share our best reselling tips for beginners to help you navigate through the first steps of getting your online reselling business started so that you can learn from our mistakes and hit the ground running with confidence.
3 Jan 2025
Starting a Vintage Reselling Business: Our Journey and Top Tips
In this episode, we share how we turned a desperate need for extra cash into a thriving online antique store business. We dive into some of our favorite vintage reselling tips, key priorities to consider when starting an online antique store, and how selling secondhand treasures became our path to financial stability.
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