Learn About Vintage Furniture

In this life, you will have trouble... I'm going to be honest. Some months, money is just rolling in... And some months...not so much. Welcome to the family...this is the retail business! The slump hit us like a ton of bricks the first year we went solo - meaning that CurbVulture was OUR ONLY SOURCE of income. The summer months were golden. We were rolling. Had extra money in our Shopify account and spent accordingly. October started the shift. We made less than half we had made in August. November picked up a bit, but then December was tough. Not...

Facebook is Wrong! You know that instant reply button on Facebook Marketplace that says, "Are you still interested?" DON'T USE IT!!! Sales is really a psychological game. No one likes a pushy salesman.  People want to buy things but they also want control over the negotiation process. Instead, giving them the ability to say “no.” This will signal to the brain a sense of safety. RESPOND THIS WAY INSTEAD: Are you NOT interested anymore? This question signals to their brain that they are allowed to say "no," and therefore, their brains feel safe enough to consider the alternatives. I started...

It's SOOOO Easy to Sell Follow up sales are some of the EASIEST sales to secure. But how do you get them? It's easy. You ask! But not in the way you might think! Imagine This: You've made the sale. They come pick it up or you deliver it. That's it, right? NO!!!! Follow up with a message saying, "Thank you for purchasing and supporting my small business. If you like vintage furniture (*or whatever you sell), check out my Instagram page at ...." That's it. Now you have them "subscribed" to you! This is the method that works for...

Are you feeling squeezed by the recession? Maybe you are home with a new baby, but want a creative outlet? Or just want some extra spending money. Whatever the reason, I understand. I'm a mom of seven who spent soooooo many years with only one vehicle (that the hubby took to work each day) wanting a way to express myself outside of motherhood but very little extra money to do it. I spent 10 years blogging with limited success. But there was TWO types of blogs that ALWAYS seem to get all the traction. (We'll talk about the these later). 1.Decorating2....

Bringing vintage furniture into your modern home is a delightful way to infuse your space with character, charm, and a touch of nostalgia.