BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself

By MelDidItHerself

I’m Mel from MelDidItHerself-- a social service worker turned full-time furniture painter & refinisher and content creator.

Doing furniture makeovers and upcycling furniture to keep it from the l... more

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FAQs about BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself:

How many episodes does BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself episodes:

August 17, 202364: Are You Making These Mistakes In Your Furniture Upcycling Business?
In Episode #64 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through five mistakes you might be making in your furniture painting and refinishing business. These mistakes may be holding you back from getting sales, being seen as a legitimate business, and wasting both your time and your money. I discuss what you can do if you find that you are making these mistakes in order to turn it around so you can ensure your side hustle or business is profitable, efficient, effective and looks legit!
If you have ever wondered:
How can I set up a furniture flipping business?

What are tips for improving my furniture painting side hustle?

How do I make sure I’m making enough money when selling my refinished furniture?

What are ways to make more money on my furniture makeovers?
Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out my coaching/consultation services and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.
Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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17min
August 10, 202363: Safety Equipment & Tools For Safely Upcycling Furniture
In Episode #63 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through the safety equipment you should have on hand in your workshop to keep you and your body safe and in good health while painting and refinishing furniture.
If you have ever wondered:
How can I keep myself safe during furniture refinishing?

What tools can help my body from being affected while carrying heavy furniture?

What items should I have on hand to help me stay safe while upcycling furniture?
Then this episode is for you!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 47: Safety Equipment & Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture

Lead paint test kit*

Hydraulic lift table*

Shop vac*

First aid kit*
Other links you may be interested in:
Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here.

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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August 03, 202362: Income Stream Options From Social Media For Your Furniture Refinishing Business
In Episode #62 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss 7 streams of income you could integrate into your furniture painting and refinishing business using social media.
If you have ever wondered:
How can I make money on social media?

What are online passive income streams I could integrate into my business?

How do I make more money in my furniture refinishing business?

Are there ways to make money on social media as a furniture flipper?
Then this episode is for you!

Links you may be interested in:
Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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22min
July 27, 202361: Integrating Affiliate Income & Brand Partnerships Into Your Business- BusyBees in Business Strategy Session- Jen
In Episode #61 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you another BusyBees in Business Strategy Session! Today I’m talking to Jen from Made With Her Hands about ways to bring additional streams of revenue into her furniture refinishing business through affiliate partnerships and collaborations with brands. We discuss what affiliate programs are and how to get involved with them, creating a media kit, and getting yourself seen by brands. I also caution against some common email scam tells that you may receive in your inbox looking for collaborations, and legal jargon to familiarize yourself with in sponsorship contracts.

If you have ever wondered:
How do I partner with brands as a furniture refinisher?

How can I become an affiliate with my favourite brands?

What do I do to get a brand collaboration?

How do I put together a media kit to get sponsorships?

Which brands have affiliate programs?

What are tips for figuring out if inbound collaborations are scams?
Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!
Other links you may be interested in:
Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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38min
July 20, 202360: Work Smarter Not Harder- Make Your Content Work For You On Social Media
In Episode #60 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you another episode in the Social Media Series, discussing ways that you can work smarter and not harder to make your content work for you, your business, and your brand with less effort but more intentionality and strategy.
If you have ever wondered:
What are some social media strategies I should know for my furniture refinishing business?

How do I grow my social media account showing off my furniture makeovers?

What are easy ways to show up on social media when I’m busy running my small business?
Then this episode is for you!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.
Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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24min
July 13, 202359: My Strategies For Social Media Growth
In Episode #59 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through five strategies for tackling social media for your furniture painting and refinishing business and how to find growth.
If you have ever wondered:
What are some social media strategies?

How do I grow my social media?

What are easy ways to show up on social media when I’m busy?

How do I reach other furniture refinishers on social media?

How do I get my social media to grow?
Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Check out Adam Mosseri’s blog post here
Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
18min
July 06, 202358: Ways To Use Social Media For Your Furniture Refinishing Business
In Episode #58 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss five different ways you can use social media for your furniture painting and refinishing business. More than just a place to post updates and pretty pictures, the social media platform(s) you choose to show up on (and how you show up on them) can make a big difference for your side hustle or business in more ways than one. Join me in this week’s episode to find out how!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Make sure to secure your spot in the NEW course, Refinish Your Future: Four Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle! Door is now open for enrollments for the August 2023 cohort: www.MelDidItHerself.ca/course
Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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26min
June 29, 202357: Having A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Is Easier Than You Think
In Episode #57 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I outline how it’s easier than you think to have a profitable furniture refinishing side hustle– with some upfront work and intentionality. We discuss some of the things that may be holding us back from attaining the ease of a smooth-running side hustle, and I give some insight into my Before and After when I got intentional with my side biz. There’s also a VERY exciting announcement that you will NOT want to miss!
If you have wondered:
What do I need to do when starting a furniture flipping side hustle?

What do you wish you did differently when you started your business selling painted furniture?

What do I need to know when starting a furniture refinishing side hustle?

How do I figure out what to price my furniture makeovers at?

How can I keep profit margins high in my furniture refinishing business?

Am I the right fit to own a business selling upcycled furniture?

How do I find the time to work on (and not always just IN) my furniture refinishing business to help it grow and make my life easier?
Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Make sure to secure your spot in the NEW course, Refinish Your Future: Four Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle! Door is now open for enrollments for the August 2023 cohort: www.MelDidItHerself.ca/course

Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
25min
June 22, 202356: Keeping Profit Margins Up In Your Furniture Refinishing Business - BusyBees in Business Strategy Session - Lindsey
In Episode #56 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m bringing you another session of the BusyBees in Business Strategy Session series! Today I’m sitting down with Lindsey, a recent graduate from the Side Hustler to the All In-er in the Furniture Refinishers Success Spectrum, to discuss her furniture refinishing business.
We discuss ways she can increase her profit margins in her business to ensure she is making enough profit and getting paid what her time, skillset and efforts are worth. We also talk about how to figure out what to price your upcycled pieces at, and how leaning in to the mentality of being a furniture refinisher will help you to charge your worth. We also discuss having a business owner mindset and how, regardless of the career you’re coming from when entering furniture refinishing, you have transferable skills that will make you excel in business (even if you don’t have a business background!).

If you have ever wondered:
How do I figure out what to price my furniture makeovers at?

How can I keep profit margins high in my furniture refinishing business?

Am I the right fit to own a business selling upcycled furniture?

How do I know what to charge for custom furniture refinishing services in my business?

How do I find the time to work on (and not always just IN) my furniture refinishing business to help it grow and make my life easier?
Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 45: The Furniture Refinishers’ Success Spectrum Journey

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business if you need some support and accountability to make and complete a plan of action.

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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41min
June 15, 202355: Five Things I Wish I Did Sooner In My Furniture Refinishing Side Hustle/Business
In Episode #55 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through things I wish I did sooner in my furniture refinishing side hustle/business. When you first start out selling your refinished pieces and you’re trying to prioritize your To Do list, it can be hard to know what is worth investing time, effort and money in from the beginning. I walk you through five things that, in retrospect, I really wish I had prioritized sooner!
If you have wondered:
What do I need to do first when starting a furniture flipping side hustle?

What is worth spending money on in the beginning of a furniture refinishing business?

What do you wish you did differently when you started your business selling painted furniture?

What do I need to know when starting a furniture refinishing side hustle?
Then this episode is for you!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Ready to stop daydreaming out it and start taking action towards finally starting your side biz selling painted and refinished furniture? Save your spot at my free Furniture Refinisher’s Bootcamp: Two Weeks To Launch Your Side Hustle here!

Episode 36: Tackling Tax Time In Your Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business

To check out QuickBooks Self-Employed (the tax software I use for my furniture refinishing business) and to save 30% off the first 6 months of your subscription, use this link!
Other links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here

Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business, or find out how to start a podcast of your own! Provides support and accountability to help you make and complete a plan of action to reach your goals.

Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!
Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.
Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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