BusyBee Refinishing with 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 landfill is my passion, so I’m paying it forward by bringing you my tips on refurbishing and refinishing furniture, lessons learned from previous furniture & DIY projects, and sharing my journey in business as a furniture refinisher and entrepreneur. Join me if you're a lifelong learner and busy bee like me that's interested in transforming furniture and bringing new life to the old & unloved!
Episodes
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 17: Should I Lower The Price Of My Painted and Refinished Furniture?
- Episode 9: Tips for Selling Furniture Online
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Gu...
Links mentioned in this episode:
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover...
Links mentioned in this episode:
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover...
Links mentioned in this episode:
Links mentioned in this episode:
- 97: Don't Make These Mistakes- Paintwashing
- 96: Don't Make These Mistakes- Furniture Hardware
- 68: Topcoating 101- Different Options For Every Furniture Makeover
Links you may be interested in:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Want to snag some Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off?Click here!
Links you may be interested in:
- 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!
- ...
Links you may be interested in:
- 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!
- Never miss a podcast episode and get furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox when you Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter ...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Never miss a podcast episode and get furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox when you Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here
Links you may be interested in:
- Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now...
Links you may be interested in:
- 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 get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ...
Links you may be interested in:
- 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 get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ...
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form 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/busine...
In episode 92 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you eight tips, hacks and things you may not know about furniture hardware. From measuring to sourcing to being a ✨resourceful queen✨, I share what I've learned over the years about the pièce de résistance for your furniture flips.
Links you may be interested in:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
- 10: Community Over Competition In Business
- 12: Pricing Your Painted and Refinished Furniture
- 14: Keeping Supply Costs Down For Furniture Makeovers
- 17: Should I Lower The Price Of My Painted and Refinished Furniture?
- 9: Tips For Selling Furniture Online
- 56: Keeping Profit Margins Up In Your Furniture R...
Looking for more motivation? Check out these episodes:
- 15: How I Stay Motivated
- 30: Finding The Time To Flip Your Furniture Pieces
- 32: Setting Expectations For You & Your Business
- 38: Stop Treating Your Business Like A Hobby- Taking Charge Of Your Furniture Painting & Refinishing Business
- 46: Lacking motivation To Makeover? Try These 6 Tips!
- 70: Progress Over Perfection- Ways To Improve Your Mindset
Li...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
Links you may be interested in:
- 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!
In episode #88 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss that furniture in your home that looks like it's wood aesthetically, but feels like plastic to the touch... it's laminate, and it can be updated! I walk you through some inexpensive, simple upgrades you can do to these furniture pieces and walk you through step-by-step how to paint them to give them a glow up.
Link mentioned in this episode:
In episode #87 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss common online marketplace scams I have come across (primarily when selling my furniture flips on Facebook Marketplace). I walk you through some of the ways I vet buyers to ensure I'm interacting with a real person, some common red flags I have learned, and reminders for when dealing with these scammers.
Links you may be interested in:
In episode #86 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I cover a quick checklist of items for you to be adding to your To Do list for the new year - things that, if done now, will set you up for success and keep your ass covered for the rest of the year!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 27: Setting Goals For The New Year- Part 1
- Episode 28: Setting Goals For The New Year- Part 2
Links you may be intereste...
In episode #85 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I compile the common threads and themes from the business, self-improvement, health and wellness podcasts, books and experts to bring you 8 life lessons that you can live by in 2024, and beyond!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here
- Episode 84: Bring Your CEO Energy in 2024
Links you may be inter...
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