Val Frania

4 Episodes You Can’t Miss If You’re New to Furniture Flipping

4 Podcast Episodes You Can’t Miss if You’re New to Furniture Flipping Starting furniture flipping can feel overwhelming. Which pieces should you choose first? What tools do you really need? And how do you even get started without spending a fortune? I’ve been there, and I want to help. That’s why I created my new podcast, Furniture Flipping for Profit—a faith-based blueprint for women who are ready to start flipping furniture with confidence and joy. To kick things off, I’ve released four episodes packed with tips, inspiration, and practical advice for beginners. Here’s what you’ll learn and how to get started today: Episode 1: We All Start at the Beginning In this first episode, I share my personal story of how I became a furniture flipper and why I started this podcast. I talk about the challenges, the lessons learned, and how keeping God at the center of my business … Read more

Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast: Thank You for a Successful Launch Week

What a Week! Thank You for Making the Podcast Launch So Special Wow… what an incredible week it’s been! Just a few days ago, I launched the Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast, and I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am for the support, encouragement, and excitement you’ve shown. From sweet messages to kind shares on social media and offers to join me, you’ve made this launch week one I’ll never forget. If you haven’t tuned in yet—don’t worry, it’s not too late! The first three episodes are live and ready for you: Episode 1: We All Start at the Beginning – My story of how (and why) I started flipping, and why it matters for you. Episode 2: 3 Easy Flips You Can Do This Weekend – Simple projects to help you grab a quick win and build confidence right away. Episode 3: Top 5 Mistakes … Read more

The Flipping Furniture for Profit is HERE!

It’s Here! The Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast is LIVE Today’s a big day. For a long time, I’ve dreamed of creating a place where beginner furniture flippers could come for encouragement, step-by-step help, and the reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to get started. That dream became real this morning—because the Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast is officially live! This podcast isn’t about perfection. It’s not about having a fancy workshop, an endless supply of tools, or being “good enough.” It’s about taking that first brave step, learning as you go, and celebrating every win (big or small) along the way. I know what it feels like to wonder if you’re capable… if you can really make this work… if you’ll just end up wasting time and money. Friend, I’ve been there. And I want you to know—you absolutely can do this. That’s why … Read more

Tomorrow’s the Big Day 🎉 My Podcast Launches!

Tomorrow’s the Big Day My Podcast Launches! I’ve been hinting at it all over cyberspace… and now it’s almost here. Tomorrow, I’m officially launching the FlippingFurniture for Profit Podcast—a place where beginner flippers can get simple, step-by-step help to start their flipping journey with confidence. To kick things off, I’m releasing not just one… but three episodes right out of the gate: Episode 1: We All Start at the BeginningI share how and why I got started flipping, what I’ve learned along the way, and why I’m so passionate about helping you build your own flipping journey. Episode 2: 3 Easy Flips You Can Do This WeekendYou don’t need a workshop full of tools or tons of experience to start. These simple flips will give you a quick win (and maybe even some quick profit!). Episode 3: Top 5 Mistakes New Flippers Make (and How to Avoid Them)Learn the pitfalls … Read more

A New Podcast for Beginner Furniture Flippers

A New Podcast Just for Beginner Furniture Flippers If you’ve ever wanted to start flipping furniture but felt overwhelmed by where to begin… you’re not alone. I hear from so many women who dream of turning outdated, forgotten pieces into something beautiful (and profitable!), but instead they get stuck: Not knowing where to start Unsure where to sell their finished pieces Afraid of wasting money on products that don’t work Not knowing what tools they really need I get it—I’ve been there. That’s why I’ve been working behind the scenes on something special just for beginner flippers. Next week, I’m launching a brand new podcast designed to take away the overwhelm and give you a clear, step-by-step path forward—so you can stop second-guessing and start flipping with confidence. I can’t wait to share the first episodes with you! Until then, keep an eye on your inbox (have you subscribed yet?) and … Read more

Furniture Flipping Bad Advice Alert #3: Repaint!

Don’t be a Confidence Killer Recently I came across a post by a flipper asking advice about her finished project. Jade wasn’t sure about her design. We often go through that, second guessing ourselves. It’s a real thing, but usually unfounded. We want to turn out a beautiful piece and sometimes we are too hard on ourselves. If we look at it through the eyes of our customers, we would see it differently. Let’s talk about Jade’s post on FB. This is Jade >>> This piece is an example of a very fine redesign that needed NOTHING else to make it desirable to a future client. Yet, comentors jumped on it and recommended some very bad advice… I say, be careful who you listen to. Here is the original listing. I tried to comment, but once again, the comments were turned off. URGH! I ended up messaging Jade to let … Read more

Stop Watching, Start Flipping: Why the Best Way to Learn Is by Doing

We’ve all done it… Hours (okay, weeks) of watching YouTube videos, scrolling Pinterest boards, and bingeing makeover reels on Instagram. It’s exciting. It’s inspiring. And it feels like progress. But let me ask you something honestly: How many pieces have you actually flipped? And how much closer are you to making money from your skills? If the answer is “none yet” or “not really sure,” don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most new flippers fall into what I call “learning limbo.” Learning Limbo: When Research Turns into Procrastination Watching tutorials is great. In fact, I teach and share them myself. But there comes a point where watching becomes a way to avoid the doing. You start believing: “I’m not ready yet.” “I need to learn just one more thing first.” “What if I mess it up?” Here’s the truth no one talks about: You’ll never feel 100% ready. You will mess up. … Read more

Bad Advice Alert #2: The Oil-based Over Water-based Debate

The Oil Over Water Debate AND…once again I came across some BAD advice given to a new flipper on FB that could derail her – all because the commenter couldn’t admit she needed to reconsider her facts. (I grayed out the names of those speaking or who was being tagged other than my own comment) Honestly, it’s not that hard. Just say, “Oh, OK, that’s news to me. Thanks.” But no, that’s not possible, ESPECIALLY when the admin closes out comments before I could “bring the receipts.” That’s just a nice way of saying I couldn’t tell her she was wrong. So, here’s a break down about it all – oil-based over water-based products and water-based over oil-based products, focusing on primer. Enjoy. And btw, “I’m a furniture artist” doesn’t cut it. We all need to keep learning and can NEVER say we’ve arrived. We’re just regular people trying to … Read more

Cat Lady, Gardener, Furniture Flipper

The Cat Lady, The Gardener & The Furniture Artist A Tribute to Women Who Still Have So Much to Give It’s 5:30 AM A sparkle ball is rolling across the bed like it’s game time in the World Cup. My seven year old fur ball, Mia, is the star forward. Most would find this irritating—but when you’ve bonded with a creature so small and full of trust, these moments become sacred. Her tiny paws curl around my fingers, her chin rests on my wrist, and her purrs echo what we both know deep down: I am her safe place. There’s beauty in that kind of connection. A quiet, fulfilling kind of purpose. Mia, my early morning purr machine and unexpected reminder that being someone’s safe place is a gift. Then comes the garden. Walking in flip flops through dew-kissed grass toward rows of zucchini, beans, and blossoming tomatoes… this is … Read more

Bad Advice Alert #1: What New Flippers Shouldn’t Believe on Facebook

Bad Advice Alert: What New Flippers Shouldn’t Believe on Facebook When you’re new to furniture flipping, it’s easy to get sucked into the advice whirlpool—especially in Facebook groups where everyone seems to have an opinion. Some of it is gold… but a lot of it? Not so much. If you’ve ever been told to skip prep, the brand you are using is why “this or that” is happening, or that “anyone can do it” with zero experience, you’ve probably run into a few of the common myths that make flipping harder—not easier. In this post, I’m breaking down one popular (but very wrong) tip floating around online, so you can avoid frustration and flip with confidence right from the start. PEELING PAINT I recently read a post in a Facebook group from someone that was very distraught because she bought a buffet from a local flipper for $400 and … Read more