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

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In this video, we're going to be talking about 5 strategies to recession-proof your furniture flipping business.
As a furniture fliper, you know that times have been tough lately. But with the right strategies, you can stay afloat and maintain your business during difficult times. In this video, we're going to teach you 5 strategies that will help you protect your business during tough times.
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@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

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

@norcaldata Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love this comment

@fdort3971 Жыл бұрын

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.

@shawndelaney9311 Жыл бұрын

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

@rockshot100 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@diannahartin8394 Жыл бұрын

The dresser turned out absolutely beautiful.

@GodsChosenOne1986 Жыл бұрын

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?

@kathleenellison6869 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for being here!!

@TheFlippersGuide Жыл бұрын

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

@manuelag2128 Жыл бұрын

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

@stephanieb2557 Жыл бұрын

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

@stephenanddonnateshhinicke9110 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@mchfurniturerestoration Жыл бұрын

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...

@sophiachristo7546 Жыл бұрын

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

@erikacorkern9617 Жыл бұрын

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

@talmystyson6079 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@lorikegley3327 Жыл бұрын

That turned out gorgeous! I love it!

@sanjosefurnitureflip4758 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Works everytime!

@markshaw5711 Жыл бұрын

❤ 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 Жыл бұрын

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

@cherylacampora670 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!!

@karenbartlett9265 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@rosagutierrez8112 Жыл бұрын

Wow amazing

@daveferrell1137 Жыл бұрын

Very nice job!

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@annmurphy883 Жыл бұрын

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

@juliahelland6488 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing! 💯 Thanks for sharing this! ❤

@marilynweist2645 Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@maryfields6649 Жыл бұрын

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

@carlosboi53 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@carlosboi53 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@carlosboi53 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@superbfrenchies2465 Жыл бұрын

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.

@sbarr6677 Жыл бұрын

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

@sherry1674w Жыл бұрын

what a beautiful job, i am empressed.

@sunnybunny222 8 ай бұрын

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...

@ceramista28 11 ай бұрын

Just beautiful! You really do outstanding work.🎉

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@janetrodriguez914 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@kimhough7753 Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@tallygirl1107 10 ай бұрын

Love this!

@midcenturyflipper Жыл бұрын

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

@catherines1385 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@amybucher5439 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@spiceoflife3307 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

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

@cliffhorman6846 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful, Grate transformation.

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cindybunker4918 Жыл бұрын

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

@PA1681 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@lindabishop6210 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@kimberlypaloma5499 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I bet our market is similar!

@kristenfranks8902 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@andreajohnson6659 Жыл бұрын

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

@JR-ol3hx Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

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

@brkannak4140 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@vintagerose2 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@aprilsue7072 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! $875

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

Great guess!

@Whispers227 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Tlgross 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thank you!! :)

@staceyrideout3372 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

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

@sarahjohansson2600 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

No I just sell on FBM for now

@sarahjohansson2600 Жыл бұрын

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thanks

@welcomehomewithtracy Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! where are you located Tracy?

@staceyrideout3372 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Just outside of Bloomington Indiana

@brigitasehgal2937 11 ай бұрын

For solid wood!?!😮

@welcomehomewithtracy 11 ай бұрын

@brigitasehgal2937 yes.

@carlaeaddy6833 Жыл бұрын

👋🏽 Ohio

@ruthmadden4909 Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

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.

@projectsbypeggy9072 Жыл бұрын

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

@wonderlucha 18 күн бұрын

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

@deborahshufflebarger5381 Жыл бұрын

725.00

@JR-ol3hx Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurnitureThanks for the info. Appreciate it!

@MargieJCampbell Жыл бұрын

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

@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Жыл бұрын

I don't know if this video helps but I did go from a dark oak stain to a white stain. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqeHidZjnpqyZKM.html

@karenwindspirit5907 11 ай бұрын

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

@kmtx78 Жыл бұрын

$450

@jamieennen964 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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