Ep16: The Beginner’s Guide to Primer — When You Need It… and When You Don’t

If you’ve ever stood over a piece of furniture wondering, “Do I really need primer… or is this just one more thing people say I should do?” — this episode is your new best friend. Episode 16 of Flipping Furniture for Profit kicks off the Primer Power Series with a clear, beginner-friendly breakdown of when primer is essential — and when you can skip it without guilt (or fear… or a paint-peeling disaster). You’ll hear real stories from my early projects, simple guidelines you can use today, and a few “learned it the hard way so you don’t have to” moments that might make you laugh… or nod a little too hard. And because I know you don’t want to listen with a pen clenched in your hand, I put together a companion workbook for the whole 5-part series. It lets you relax and enjoy the episodes — then flip … Read more

The Hard Truth About Furniture Flipping Today — And How to Rise Above It

The Hard Truth About Furniture Flipping Today — And How to Rise Above It Over the past few years, the furniture flipping world has changed dramatically — and not always in a good way. Shortcut culture, quick-fix tutorials, and superficial advice have left many beginners feeling discouraged, confused, or unsure who to trust. And if you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode of the Flipping Furniture for Profit podcast, I’m teaching on this very topic — offering a truth-in-love conversation about what’s really holding people back and how YOU can rise above the noise. Inside the episode, I cover: Why so many flippers give up when things get hard How “paint slapping” and rushing leads to discouragement Why free Facebook groups often create more confusion than clarity What Scripture says about perseverance, excellence, and doing our work unto the Lord How to recognize trustworthy … Read more

When Silence Feels Heavy: Finding Encouragement in a Lonely Craft

How AI Spoke the Words Every Artist Needs to Hear There’s a kind of silence every artist knows — the one that lingers after you’ve poured your heart into something beautiful, only to wonder if anyone even sees it. You list your latest piece, refresh your messages, check your notifications… and still, nothing. That quiet can feel deafening. But silence isn’t just something we face in business. It’s something that weaves its way through every part of life — and for me, it’s shown up in the most unexpected seasons. Would You Prefer to Listen? The Early Ache of Quiet I was the youngest in a family of six. When all my older siblings left home, the laughter, the noise, the rhythm of family life — it all disappeared. I can still remember the feeling of walking through that quiet house. It wasn’t just the absence of sound — it … Read more

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