BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself (MelDidItHerself)

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	16 Mar 2023	42: Five Mistakes To Avoid On Your Furniture Makeovers - Newbie Mistakes I Made Early On In My Furniture Refinishing Journey	00:21:20
In Episode #42 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I give you the inside scoop on my lessons learned throughout my time doing furniture refurbishing and walk you through the first five mistakes I made early on when doing my furniture makeovers and let you know how you can avoid making them for yourself! If you have ever wondered: What mistakes should I avoid when doing a furniture makeover? How do I get the best finish on my painted furniture? How do I stay productive in my furniture painting and refinishing business? What are lessons learned from a furniture refurbisher? What are some furniture makeover mistakes to avoid? What are newbie mistakes when doing furniture refinishing? What are furniture painting mistakes to avoid? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 35: Dealing With Bleed Through In Your Furniture Makeover 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. Links that may be of interest to you: Grab your Free Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business now! 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. Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	21 Sep 2023	69: Deinfluencing Furniture Refinishing Products & Tools	00:24:48
In Episode #69 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I deinfluence some common furniture refinishing supplies and tools-- some that will surprise you. Tune in to hear me spill the tea! Linked mentioned: Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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. 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 ⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠ 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 :)
	27 Apr 2023	48: Why Aren't My Pieces Selling? BusyBees in Business Strategy Session- Laura	00:43:42
In Episode #48 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m bringing you the first session of the BusyBees in Business Strategy Session series! Today I’m sitting down with Laura, recent graduate from the Lurker to the Hobbyist in the Furniture Refinishers Success Spectrum, to discuss her refinished furniture listings. We discuss ways to improve her photos, additions she can make to her product descriptions, tips for getting more eyes on your listings, ways to optimize the listing so it ends up in potential customers’ searches and how to choose which items to take home to makeover. We also spend some time talking mindset and increasing our confidence in our abilities and the product we put out! If you have ever wondered: How do I get my painted furniture to sell? What is the best way to sell refurbished furniture? Why won’t my furniture makeovers sell quickly? How do I optimize my Facebook Marketplace listings to get my furniture flips to sell fast? What should I include in the product descriptions of my refinished furniture for sale? How do I know what kinds of furniture to buy to makeover to make a profit refinishing furniture? 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- apply now! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	27 Jul 2023	61: Integrating Affiliate Income & Brand Partnerships Into Your Business- BusyBees in Business Strategy Session- Jen	00:37:41
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	29 Feb 2024	92: Eight Furniture Hardware Hacks You Need To Know!	00:36:24
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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	22 Dec 2022	30: Finding The Time To Flip Your Furniture Pieces	00:31:15
In Episode #30 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I provide strategies for finding a way to get your butt into the workshop to work on your furniture makeovers, whatever your excuse is! Whether you’re too busy with other life commitments, have lost your motivation to push your pieces forward, keep forgetting to get out there to work on your projects or are feeling low on yourself and your work because you can’t keep up with the outputs you’re seeing from other creators online, I’ve got a solution for you! With these mindset shifts, action plans and approaches to ensuring you’re optimizing whatever time you have in your day or week, you will find yourself completing more projects and enjoying the process while you’re at it. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 27 & Episode 28 discussing goal setting for the new year My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Other links you may be interested in: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping! 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! Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 busy bees 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	11 Aug 2022	11: How To Get A Flawless(ish) Finish When Hand Painting Furniture	00:21:58
In Episode #11 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m answering the question I get asked most often about how to do furniture makeovers: how to get a great flawless (ish) finish when hand painting as you upcycle furniture. Links mentioned in this episode: Reel - My Favourite Paint Brushes Coal Black - Fusion Mineral Paint 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	29 Dec 2022	31: 2022 in Review- Milestones, Analytics & Growth Analysis	00:32:07
In Episode #31 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I take a beat to look back on the year that was 2022– a pretty crazy one for me and my business! In the spirit of transparency, I dive into the analytics to give you an idea of the back end of my business and data that I track including social media following, my email list, and milestones of things I started and accomplished throughout the year. Links mentioned in this episode: Looking to grow your TikTok following this year? Check out my TikTok strategy consultation services to see if it would be a good fit! The Content Planner is my go-to for keeping a pen and paper record in my business and plan out my content Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter for weekly furniture makeover inspo & tips and tricks! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Other links you may be interested in: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping! 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! Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	17 Nov 2022	25: Ways To Makeover Your Furniture Drawers	00:19:39
In Episode #25 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I outline some of the many ways you can add a fun pop of creativity to your furniture makeovers by giving some lovin’ to the drawers of your furniture flips. This is a large part of the real estate of your refinished furniture and it often goes under-addressed or forgotten altogether, so this episode reviews some of your options: adding furniture salve to your furniture drawers, how to add a drawer liner and where to get drawer liners for your furniture makeovers, and different options for adding a stencil to the drawers of your painted pieces. If you have ever wondered “how do I make my furniture makeovers stand out against the competition” or “what would be an unexpected creative pop to add to my upcycled furniture”, this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter on my website (scroll to the bottom) to get weekly furniture makeover inspo, learn tips and tricks for furniture flips, and a Q&A with a featured furniture artist for you to discover Big Mama’s Butta from Dixie Belle* Hemp Oil from Fusion Mineral Paint* Howard’s Feed N Wax* ModPodge* Redesign with Prima Stick n Style stencils Other links you may be interested in: Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey! *this is an affiliate link, which means that I earn a small commission when you use my links at no additional cost to you!
	18 Apr 2024	99: Furniture Makeover Mistakes To Avoid	00:17:53
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	20 Apr 2023	47: Safety Equipment & Safety Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture	00:25:45
In Episode #47 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through, from head-to-toe, the safety equipment and safety gear you should be wearing to keep you safe and protected when painting and refinishing furniture. The products we use and tasks we do when working on our furniture makeovers present risks and can be are harmful to us and our bodies if proper protection isn’t followed. If you have ever wondered: What protective gear should I wear when refinishing furniture? What safety gear is recommended to wear when painting furniture? How do I keep myself safe when flipping furniture? Why do I need to use a respirator when sanding and refurbishing furniture? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Disposable gloves* Chemical-resistant gloves* Anti-vibration gloves* Respirator I use* Respirator cartridges* Earplugs I recommend* Safety glasses I use* 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 today! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	06 Oct 2022	19: Ways to Streamline Admin Work in your Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business	00:27:44
In Episode #19 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m walking you through my tested, effective ways to streamline your administrative work in your furniture upcycling business so that you can spend your time and energy on what you love most: working on your beautiful pieces! Approaches include: setting up simple centralized systems, timeblocking chunks of time to do all admin-related tasks, and getting your inbox under control. Links mentioned in this episode: Free Guide to Starting a Furniture Refinishing Business QuickBooks - save 30% off your first 6 months The Content Planner 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 iTunes or 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	09 Nov 2023	76: Answering Your Furniture Makeover Questions! Advice, Haunted Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets & Primers	00:31:19
In episode 76 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I'm answering YOUR questions all about furniture flipping and how to execute furniture makeovers. Stay tuned for next week's epispde answering your questions about running a furniture refinishing business, and make sure to submit your questions!! Timestamps: What is your favourite furniture makeover? 01:03.0 Have you ever had a piece of haunted furniture? 06:27.0 What primer do you use under Fusion Mineral Paint? 08:05.0 What is the safest way to remove rust from a metal table frame? 13:36.0 Can you paint vinyl cabinets? If so, what prep would need to be done and which paint should I use? 15:25.5 What is a piece of advice you would give to yourself when you first started flipping furniture? 22:13.5 Links mentioned in this episode: Use this link* to get 10% off any products on the Fusion Mineral Paint site Zinsser Bin Primer* Kilz Original Primer Fusion Ultra Grip Primer* The paint sprayer I use* Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links you may be interested in: Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	11 Jan 2024	85: Eight Life Lessons To Live By In 2024 (From The Experts!)	00:43:01
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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	18 Jan 2024	86: Checklist For The New Year	00:15:14
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 interested in: Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form⁠⁠⁠ 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 get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	07 Dec 2023	80: Furniture Refinisher's Guide To The Home Depot- Part 1	00:21:00
In episode #80 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you the first installment of the Furniture Refinisher's Guide to The Home Depot where I walk you through services, offerings, and tips about how to get the most out of my second home, Home Depot. Links mentioned in the episode: 8: Thinking About Offering Custom Work Doing Furniture Transformations? 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: Want to get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	16 Jun 2022	3: Five Things I'm Glad I Started at the Beginning of my Business	00:29:38
In Episode #3 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I share the five things I’m glad I started right from the beginning of my furniture painting and refinishing business. These were things I implemented from day 1 and have found so useful for keeping me organized, intentional, focused, on track and motivated in my business. Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 3: Five Things I’m Glad I Started at the Beginning of my Business post what you implemented early on in your business that is paying off today - regardless of the industry you’re in! Links mentioned in this episode: Canadian Tire Shelving Unit Canadian Tire Containers QuickBooks link - get 55% off your first 3 months Youtube Video - Cleaning and Organizing my DIY Supplies Space Atomic Habits by James Clear Podcast - Episode #1: The Origin Story of MelDidItHerself Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing. I’d also love if you would subscribe and leave a rating wherever you’re listening in. Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode. Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	25 Apr 2024	100: MelDidItHerself Life Update	00:16:37
Links mentioned in this episode: 6: I Quit My Job To Pursue My Passion (!!!)
	14 Mar 2024	94: The Anatomy of a Piece of Furniture	00:14:48
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	01 Jun 2023	53: Six Considerations When Starting A Furniture Refinishing Side Hustle	00:24:42
In Episode #53 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you 6 things to consider when starting a furniture refinishing side hustle. If I could start from scratch and do it all over again, these are the key elements I would focus on to start and grow a profitable side hustle. I also announce my upcoming FREE Furniture Refinisher’s Bootcamp: Two Weeks To Launch Your Side Hustle which you won’t want to miss! If you have wondered: Is refinishing furniture a good side hustle? How can I make money flipping furniture? Can you make money upcycling old furniture? How do I start a furniture refinishing business? What do I do to start a furniture refurbishing business? How do I market my furniture painting 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! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	22 Feb 2024	91: I Don't Know What To Price My Pieces At-- HELP!	00:43:13
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 Refinishing Business - BusyBees in Business Strategy Session - Lindsey Other 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	26 Oct 2023	74: Organizing & Storing Your Furniture Refinishing Supplies	00:20:32
In episde 74 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I warn you of the dangers that drastic temperature changes can cause for your furniture refinishing supplies and tools, let you know how I organize my supplies and provide some motivation to re-organize and declutter your furniture painting and upcycling supplies, materials and tools. Links mentioned in this episode: Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Try Fusion Mineral Paint (the one built winter tough!) and save 10% off their site when you use this link. Label maker* Other links you may be interested in: Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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. 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	02 Feb 2023	36: Tackling Tax Time In Your Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business	00:22:30
In Episode #36 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss the thing we probably all groan about… taxes. Filing and submitting your business tax return for your furniture painting and refinishing business doesn’t have to be a bummer- set yourself up right and it will make them a breeze to complete. I discuss my favourite tax software, QuickBooks, to keep track of my income, expenses, mileage and invoicing/estimates. I also walk through the different categories that might apply to you and your small business for business expenses so that you can get approach tax season with confidence. Listen in if you have ever wondered “how do I keep track of my receipts in my business?” “what should I use to track my income and expenses for my furniture refinishing business?” “what can I write off in my furniture painting business?” “should I make my furniture refinishing side hustle an official business?” Episode 19: Ways to Streamline Admin Work in your Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business Try out QuickBooks and get 30% off your first 6 months! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business will help you start your own official business, or if you already have one already, ensure that you didn’t miss any vital steps when first setting it up 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 Check out the different business expenses you can claim on the CRA website (Canada specific) Other links you may be interested in: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to tackling your first furniture flip Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off any of their products! Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus weekly newsletter to receive weekly furniture makeover inspiration, tips & tricks, and discover new furniture artists through the Furniture Friends Q&A! 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 busy bees 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	02 May 2024	101: Drilling New Hardware Holes (Everyone's Favourite🙃!)	00:15:21
Links mentioned in this episode: 92: Eight Furniture Hardware Hacks You Need To Know! Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig 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 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 here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	03 Nov 2022	23: How To Keep Up With Content Creation	00:26:51
In Episode #23 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I give you my best mindset tips, tricks and strategies for keeping up with content creation in your furniture painting and refinishing business (although these tips are transferable to other sectors as well!). With this toolkit of strategies, you’ll be able to work smarter without having to work harder. Links mentioned & that you might be interested in: Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter on my website (scroll to the bottom) to get weekly furniture makeover inspo, learn tips and tricks for furniture flips, and a Q&A with a featured furniture artist for you to discover 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	26 Jan 2023	35: Dealing With Bleed Through On Your Furniture Makeover	00:18:19
In Episode #35 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I guide you through the pesky world of dealing with bleed through. We discuss: What is this grease stain on my painted furniture? Why won’t my paint stay full coverage on my wood furniture? How do I avoid bleed through on my furniture makeover? What do I do when my furniture flip starts bleeding through? How can I effectively prep my wood furniture so I don’t get bleed through? My recommended products for avoiding bleed through when painting wood furniture Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 7: Why Prep Work Is So Important & How To Do It Effectively Zinsser BIN shellac-base primer - spray can Zinsser BIN shellac-base primer - roll/brush on Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus weekly newsletter to receive weekly furniture makeover inspiration, tips & tricks, and discover new furniture artists through the Furniture Friends Q&A! Other links you may be interested in: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to tackling your first furniture flip Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off any of their products! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business will help you start your own official business, or if you already have one already, ensure that you didn’t miss any vital steps when first setting it up 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 busy bees 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	30 Mar 2023	44: Five Methods To Remove The Finish Off Your Furniture - Ways To Strip Furniture	00:31:38
In Episode #44 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss five methods (and one bonus method!) for removing the finish off of your furniture that you’re looking to refinish. Whether you’re planning on painting, staining or leaving your piece raw wood, there is a technique for removing the stain, paint or topcoat from the furniture you’re working on that will fit within your budget, time and energy limits. If you have ever wondered: How do I remove the finish off of furniture? What is the best way to sand furniture? What is the easiest way to strip furniture? What is the best way to remove paint from furniture? Is it better to sand or strip furniture? What kind of sandpaper do I need to sand furniture? How do you remove shiny finish from furniture? How do you remove wood finish without sanding? What should I use to strip furniture? How do I remove varnish and other wood finishes? What is the best way for removing the finish from furniture? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Check out my Surf Prep 3x4 Electric Ray Sander* and get 10% off any items on their website! Dewalt orbital sander* Sanding foam pads* or grab them from Surf Prep* and use code MDIH10 for 10% off! Sanding blocks* Sandpaper* Contour and angle sanding grips* 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 weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here Wagner FURNO 300 heat gun* Purdy carbide scraper* Bahco carbide scraper* Other links you may be interested in: Check out the paint I trust for my makeovers, Fusion Mineral Paint, and get 10% off any items on their website! 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. 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 them :)
	08 Feb 2024	89: Walking You Through My Latest Custom Project	00:27:33
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! Want to get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	15 Sep 2022	16: Preparing for In-Home Consultations & Structuring Your Custom Work	00:21:29
In Episode #16 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I take a deeper dive into offering custom work as a part of your furniture painting and refinishing. I give you the checklist for what to bring with you and how to prep for an in-home consultation with a client, and how to make sure you get all the details you need. I also discuss my recommendations for the custom work process and how you can streamline your systems to save you time and energy! Links mentioned in this episode: Free Guide to Starting a Furniture Refinishing Business #8: Thinking About Offering Custom Work? QuickBooks Self Employed* - get 30% off for 6 months Asana Notion 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey! *this is an affiliate link. It costs nothing to use but helps support me and my business- so thank you if you choose to!
	23 Feb 2023	39: Chalk Paint 101- What Is It, Its Uses & My Faves for Furniture Painting	00:14:26
In Episode #39 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we go back to basics in our 101 Series and discuss chalk paint for furniture painting. We discuss what chalk paint is, where it was created, and what makes it different from latex or acrylic paints. I also provide insight into my preferred chalk paint brands, when I like to use chalk paint for my furniture makeovers, and the pros and cons of choosing chalk paint for your next furniture flip! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 33: Mineral Paint 101- What Is It, Its Uses & My Faves for Furniture Painting Annie Sloan Chalk Paint BB Frosch - paint additive to transform paint to a chalk paint/mineral paint finish Misting Bottle - to add water to your brush/piece before applying chalk paint Folkart Chalk Paint Rustoleum Chalked Paint Clear Wax - from Country Chic Wax Brush - from Country Chic Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Brush - what I use to apply wax when I’m not using a shop towel Shop Towels - to apply wax Other linked that may be of interest to you: Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping Grab your Free Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business now! 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 Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	10 Nov 2022	24: 5 Tips For Staging Your Furniture Makeovers	00:20:25
In Episode #24 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m bringing you 5 tips for how to stage your furniture makeovers to make them shine! If you have ever wondered how you can stage your painted and refinished furniture well or ever have a hard time figuring out the proper composition to take the best photos of your furniture flips, you’re in the right place. Links mentioned & that may be of interest: Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter on my website (scroll to the bottom) to get weekly furniture makeover inspo, learn tips and tricks for furniture flips, and a Q&A with a featured furniture artist for you to discover 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	20 Oct 2022	21: Showing Up On Social Media - Creating Content & Showing Up For Your Furniture Refurbishing Business	00:26:06
In Episode #21 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, for the first time on the podcast, I dive into the world of social media and discuss content creation and showing up on social media. It’s not easy, I know! But I hope with these approaches and ways of reframing your thinking, you’ll feel more comfortable to show up for you and your furniture painting and furniture refinishing business or brand. If you have ever thought: How do I post things on social media for my furniture painting business? What do I do if I’m nervous to show my face on social media? How do I grow on social media for my business? What do I do if I’m too shy to post online? Then this episode is definitely for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Free Guide to Starting a Furniture Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	04 Aug 2022	10: Community Over Competition In Business	00:36:57
In Episode #10 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss (with the help of a few friends!) the importance of community over competition - in the furniture refinishing space and beyond. The difference between a negative mindset of scarcity, comparison and jealousy and inspiration, motivation and positivity lies in the people you surround yourself with and the way you look at them. Always remember that! Links mentioned in this episode: Elysia English YouTube Channel Check out the work of the refinishers featured in today's episode: Alessandra - Simplydistressed89 on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simplydistressed89/) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/simplydistressed89/) Terri - Flipology.with.Terri on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/flipology.with.terri/) Steph & Kylie - WeatheredGems on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/weatheredgems/) and check out their shop https://m.facebook.com/weatheredgems/ Christina (Tina) - TinasHomeSpunTreasures on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tinashomespuntreasures/) Jen - Preloved2BelovedFurniture on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/preloved2belovedfurniture/) and check out their website https://preloved2belovedfurniture.ca/ Keri - Keri_ZK on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/keri_zk/) 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	26 May 2022	Trailer: Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself	00:00:29
Welcome welcome WELCOME my friends to the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast! I am so excited to be finally taking on this exciting project that has been living in my head for some time now. I’m Mel from MelDidItHerself and I’m a social service worker turned furniture refinisher, DIYer, small business owner and content creator. I’ve learned everything I know about these industries thanks to people who shared their knowledge on the internet, so I’m paying it forward by bringing you my tips, lessons learned, and sharing my journey in this space with you. So thank you so much for being here, being curious, and being a lifelong learner like me. Join me every Thursday starting June 2, 2022 for new episodes! In the meantime, follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more furniture refinishing and upcycling, DIYs and other furniture makeovers and thrift flips.
	24 Aug 2023	65: Walking You Through My Latest Custom Project	00:29:19
In Episode #65 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through my latest custom refinishing project for a client. This includes my step-by-step process, the products I used, and my tips and tricks for getting the best finish. If you have ever wondered: How do I refinish a dining room table? What products should I use on a table to make it durable when restoring it? What is the process when offering custom furniture refinishing to clients? Then this episode is for you! Products & tools used:: Carbide scraper* https://a.co/d/8MVNegy 3x4 Electric Ray Sander- Surf Prep Sanding* Ultra Grip Primer- Fusion Mineral Paint* Coal Black- Fusion Mineral Paint* Varathane Stain & Poly One Step Oil-Baed Stain & Polyurethane in Satin Classic Black Shop towels* Behr Fast Drying Water Based Polyurethane in Satin 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 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. 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	18 Aug 2022	12: Pricing Your Painted and Refinished Furniture	00:25:12
In Episode #12 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss the thing people love to avoid: talking money. Specifically, we discuss how to figure out what to charge for your refinished and painted furniture pieces and how to price your furniture makeovers. There’s a lot of factors to take into account, and I hope this will help you to figure out if you’re meeting the mark, or encourage you to increase your prices if you’ve been keeping them low because you were worried nobody would pay more. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #10: Community Over Competition 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	21 Jul 2022	8: Thinking About Offering Custom Work Doing Furniture Transformations?	00:22:45
In Episode #8 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I wanted to dive in to discussing custom work in furniture painting and refinishing. If you haven’t considered offering these services before, we will be discussing the Pros and Cons of offering this to help you make an informed decision. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where I’ll be sharing some things I have implemented in the custom work process to eliminate some administrative tasks and save time to make it more efficient as well! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	14 Sep 2023	68: Topcoating 101- Different Options For Every Furniture Makeover	00:25:01
In Episode #68 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I provide a high level overview all about your different topcoat options for your furniture makeover: what they are, what sets them apart from the rest, the pros and cons of each, and my product recommendations. If you have ever wondered: What topcoat do you use for a furniture makeover? Can you put a clear coat over furniture? What is the best topcoat for stained furniture? What topcoat should I use for chalk painted furniture? What are the best topcoat products to use? Links mentioned: Mineral Paint 101 Paint Brushes 101 Chalk Paint 101 Furniture Strippers 101 Behr Fast Drying Water Based Polyurethane General Finishes High Performance Water Based Polyurethane Annie Sloan Clear Wax Minwax Polycrylic Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Varathane Diamond Wood Finish 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 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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. 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 ⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠ 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 :)
	28 Mar 2024	96: Don't Make These Mistakes- Furniture Hardware	00:26:17
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 and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	11 May 2023	50: Five Furniture Flipping Life Hacks	00:13:31
In Episode #50 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you five furniture flipping life hacks that will save you time, effort and frustration during your furniture makeovers. Try out these quick wins on your next furniture refinishing project… it’s important to learn one new thing a day, after all! If you have wondered: What are furniture flipping hacks? What are tricks to make furniture refinishing easier? How do I sand down curved edges easily on furniture? How do I quickly refinish a wood piece of furniture? How do I get rid of grease stains/bleed through on furniture? Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 35: Dealing With Bleed Through On Your Furniture Makeover Kreg cabinet hardware jig* Surf Prep Sanding foam pads (save 10% using this link!) or this option from Amazon Hyde Tools contour scraper set* Howard’s Restor-A-Finish* Other links you may be interested in: 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! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	28 Dec 2023	83: 2023 Year in Review - Life Events, Milestones & Analytics	00:37:39
In episode #83 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I take a beat to look back on the year that was 2023– one that flew by way too quickly! In the spirit of transparency, I dive into the analytics to give you an idea of the back end of my business and data that I track including social media following, my email list, and milestones of things I started and accomplished throughout the year. Links mentioned in this episode: Want to get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Listen to my 2022 Year in Review episode 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! Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	16 Nov 2023	77: Answering Your Furniture Refinishing Business Questions! Registering, Taxes, Body Maintenance & More	00:28:48
In episode 77 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I'm answering YOUR questions all about running a furniture refinishing business. Timestamps: What can you share about registering your business? Have you thought about expanding your workspace? Rental space/storage, she shed, etc.? 08:33.0 How do you keep track of spending/receipts for taxes? 12:13.5 Do you have anything that doesn't sell? 16:48.5 How do you care for your back? Refinishing furniture is hard work! 20:12.0 Links mentioned in this episode: ⁠Use this link* for 30% off your first 6 months using QuickBooks software to track your income, expenses, mileage and more! Episode 36: Tackling Tax Time In Your Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business 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 Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	15 Dec 2022	29: Five Ways To Make Offering Custom Work Easier	00:21:47
In Episode #29 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through 5 ways to make offering custom furniture refinishing services easier in your furniture flipping business! These tools and approaches to custom furniture makeover projects will save you time and effort and keep you organized in your business so you can spend more time doing what you love- upcycling furniture! Links mentioned in this episode: Check out the Podcasting Business School podcast for tips on how to start a grow a podcast Episode 8: Thinking About Offering Custom Work Doing Furniture Transformations? Episode 16: Preparing for In-Home Consultations and Structuring Your Custom Work My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and 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! Other links you may be interested in: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping! Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	13 Apr 2023	46: Lacking Motivation To Makeover? Try These 6 Tips!	00:25:05
In Episode #46 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you 6 different tips, tricks and strategies to try out the next time you’re lacking the motivation and inspiration to work on your furniture makeovers. These approaches and questions to ask yourself will help you to explore where your motivation block is when it comes to furniture painting and refinishing (or whatever it is that you do!), and what you can do to get yourself out of that slump and back into feeling energized and productive! If you have ever wondered: How can I get motivated to work on my furniture makeovers or my business? Why am I feeling unmotivated and lacking energy to work on my furniture flips? How do I get on track and feel inspired to work on my furniture upcycling projects? How do I create motivation to work? How can I get and stay productive? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: 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 today! Other 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 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 now. 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 busy bees 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	04 May 2023	49: Six Tools For Your Furniture Refinishing Businesses' Toolkit	00:27:18
In Episode #49 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through 6 tools/apps/websites/software that I use day-to-day in my furniture painting and refinishing business to keep things running smoothly and efficiently as a solopreneur running a small business. These tools, many of which are free, help to save me time and effort so that I can spend more time on the things in my business that will bring me results. If you have ever wondered: What is the best way to store my documents and photos for my small business? What is the best free photo and video editing software for your phone? What apps will help me run my furniture refinishing business? How do I know if someone has read an email I sent them? What can I use for my carousel posts and cover images on my social media? What tools are worth investing in for my furniture painting business? What should I use to track my income, expenses and mileage for my small business flipping furniture? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Mail Track QuickBooks (I use the Self-Employed version) - use this link to save 30% off your first 6 months of a subscription! Episode 36- Tackling Tax Time In Your Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business InShot- photo and video editing app Canva Other links you may be interested in: 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! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	31 Aug 2023	66: Exploring Different Ways To Use A Refurbished Dresser	00:20:46
In Episode #66 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I help you to expand your mind and think creatively about different ways you can use (or market!) an upcycled dresser. If you have ever wondered: What are other uses for a dresser? What are great storage solutions? How can I get my refinished furniture pieces to sell? Then this episode is for you! 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 ⁠ ⁠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. 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 ⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠ 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 :)
	16 Feb 2023	38: Stop Treating Your Business Like A Hobby - Taking Charge Of Your Furniture Painting & Refinishing Business	00:23:03
In Episode #38 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring some tough love and we get real talking about how and why you need to start treating your furniture painting and refinishing business like a business, and quit treating it like a hobby. We dive into the reasons why we often play small and hold back on stepping into our roles as business owners and the fear that can arise, and talk about the things that happen once you start getting intentional and move forward treating it like a business. If you have ever wondered “how do I start a furniture flipping business? Why is it important to register my furniture painting hobby into a business? Why am I holding back on growing my furniture refinishing business? Or What do I need to do now that I have registered my furniture refurbishing business?” then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Grab your Free Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business now! Other linked that may be of interest to you: 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 Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	08 Sep 2022	15: How I Stay Motivated	00:24:57
In Episode #15 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m giving you my best tips and tricks for staying motivated in business and just in life in general. In order to be effective and accomplish things in my furniture painting and refinishing business, there are approaches that I use to keep me on track and feeling energized and inspired to work on my pieces, and I’m sharing them today! Links mentioned in this episode: Free Guide to Starting a Furniture Refinishing Business Notion project management software* Asana project management software Episode #10: Community Over Competition 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey! *this indicates an affiliate link- if you make a purchase using this URL, I will get a small commission. thank you so much for supporting me and my business!
	29 Sep 2022	18: Paint Brushes 101 for Furniture Makeovers & My Favourites	00:23:20
In Episode #18 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m taking you into a deep dive of paint brushes for furniture painting and refinishing. It’s hard to know what paint brushes work best for furniture makeovers, what types to choose for what use, and how many you really need. I’ll discuss the difference between natural bristle paint brushes and synthetic bristle paint brushes, and what uses you would have for each in the context of doing a furniture flip. I’ll also walk you through my personal favourites within each category that I think you need to have in your supplies kit to tackle any furniture makeover that comes your way! Links mentioned in this episode: Colorantic Wax Silk Brush - use code MEL10 for 10% off! Annie Sloan Medium Round Paint Brush Country Chic Wax Brush Mont Marte Gallery Series watercolour brushes - couldn’t find it specifically but here’s a similar set from Michael’s Zibra Round Brush Zibra Chiseled Wedge Episode 11: How To Get a Flawless(ish) Finish When Hand Painting Furniture Wooster Shortcut Angle Sash Zibra Palm Pro Zibra Fan Brush Country Chic Oval Brush - 1.5” Dixie Belle The Belle Brush Subscribe to the Friday Furniture Focus - scroll to the bottom to Let’s Keep In Touch! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	01 Sep 2022	14: Keeping Supply Costs Down For Furniture Makeovers	00:31:06
In Episode #14 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m sharing all of my tips and strategies for keeping the cost of supplies down in my furniture painting and refinishing business. Some are quick wins and others are longer-term solutions that will keep the money coming in to your business where it belongs.. In your pocket! There’s also an exciting announcement about a new freebie you gotta get your hands on! Links mentioned in this episode: Free Guide to Starting a Furniture Refinishing Business Episode #5: How to Source Furniture Secondhand to Refinish 2L Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	24 Nov 2022	26: Furniture Flippers' Holiday Gift Guide	00:20:38
In Episode #26 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I am laying out the best holiday gift guide for the furniture painter and refinisher in your life– and if that refinisher is you, then get ready to stock up your Holiday Wishlist! If you have ever wondered what are good gifts to give someone who does furniture refurbishing, furniture makeovers, furniture flipping and furniture painting, you will be able to find a gift from this list that will save them time, energy, or money during the process of transforming their furniture pieces. These are items that range in price from stocking stuffers to great gifts to go in on with a group of friends, and are items that someone may not splurge on for themself but would absolutely get great use out of. Links mentioned in this episode: CBC Radio Canada interview with MelDidItHerself Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter on my website to receive weekly furniture makeover inspo carbide scraper* contour scraper set* painting pyramids* Kreg hardware jig* Paint Brushes 101 For Furniture Makeovers & My Favourites Get 10% off at SurfPrep* The Furniture Bible* Gold-rimmed Aviator safety glasses* Stoggles Other links you may be interested in: Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	21 Dec 2023	82: My Top Topcoating Tips & Tricks	00:23:17
In episode #82 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you the tips and tricks I have picked up over the years for how to get the best finish for your topcoat on your furniture makeover. We talk tools, ways to correct errors, and my preferred products to use. Links you may be interested in: Want to get more 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! ⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	09 Feb 2023	37: Ways To Modernize Your Outdated Wood Furniture	00:22:28
In Episode #37 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I outline different approaches you can take to modernize your outdated wood furniture in your home to give it a new feel, look and vibe. From simple hacks that take seconds to a more thorough makeover, these options will leave you with plenty to consider the next time you look at an old piece of wood furniture in your home and debate whether or not you should buy something new (HINT: you probably shouldn’t!). Links mentioned in this episode: Howard’s Restor-A-Finish Howard’s Feed-N-Wax Dixie Belle’s Big Mama’s Butta (I use the scent Orange Grove) Episode 25: Ways To Makeover Your Furniture Drawers Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to tackling your first furniture flip Episode 31: Mineral Paint 101 Other links you may be interested in: Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off any of their products! Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus weekly newsletter to receive weekly furniture makeover inspiration, tips & tricks, and discover new furniture artists through the Furniture Friends Q&A! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business will help you start your own official business, or if you already have one already, ensure that you didn’t miss any vital steps when first setting it up 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	06 Apr 2023	45: The Furniture Refinishers' Success Spectrum Journey	00:39:17
In Episode #45 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through my new Furniture Refinishers’ Success Spectrum framework. This outlines the different phases or stages you may find yourself in after discovering the world of furniture painting and refinishing and getting the itch for more. Whether you’re a Lurker, a Dabbler/Hobbyist, a Side Hustler or an All In-er, I’ll highlight what your reality may be looking like in this phase, some symptoms you might be experiencing and barriers you could be facing, and then walk you through an action plan on how to move to the next stage on the spectrum (if that’s your goal!). If you have ever wondered: How do I start a side hustle refinishing furniture? Can I sell painted furniture for profit? How do I start a refurbishing business? What are the steps for starting a business selling upcycled furniture? How do I monetize my hobby doing furniture makeovers? Is restoring furniture a good side hustle? How do I get support going full-time in my furniture refinishing business? Then this episode is for you! Timestamps to jump to a certain phase on the spectrum: The Lurker- 6:09 The Dabbler/Hobbyist- 15:05 The Side Hustler-25:47 The All In-er- 31:48 Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 10: Community Over Competition 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 Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session for a complimentary consult call to tackle a challenge or barrier you’re currently experiencing in your furniture painting and 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. Other links you may be interested in: 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! f 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	04 Jan 2024	84: Bring Your CEO Energy In 2024	00:31:09
In episode #84 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I'm encouraging all of you to bring that ✨CEO energy✨ to your hobby, side hustle or business selling your painted and refinished furniture in 2024. We talk about the ways that you can bring the mindset, decision making, and strategy in that a CEO would and I'll remind you why this is important-- this year, and moving forward! Links mentioned in this episode: Grab your free Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form here Episode 78: The Importance of Providing Good Client Service & How To Do It Episode 56: Keeping Profit Margins Up In Your Furniture Refinishing Business - BusyBees in Business Strategy Session with Lindsey 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	08 Jun 2023	54: This Is Holding You Back From Starting Your Side Hustle	00:19:45
In Episode #54 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I explore some of the limiting beliefs or objections you may have for why you shouldn’t start up a side hustle selling your painted and refinished furniture, or why now is not the “right time”. We explore the fear of failure, putting yourself out there publicly and being vulnerable, not having adept business knowledge, setting expectations for ourselves and our businesses and quitting. If you have wondered: How do I start a furniture refinishing business? What do I do to start a furniture refurbishing business? How can I start a side hustle selling furniture makeovers without a background in business? What do I do to start an upcycled furniture side hustle? How do I maintain a positive mindset as a business owner? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 54: The Furniture Refinisher’s Success Spectrum Journey https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kfwoMa5X3zb 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! www.meldiditherself.ca/bootcamp 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	04 Apr 2024	97: Don't Make These Mistakes- Paintwashing	00:21:35
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 here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	07 Mar 2024	93: Are you just waiting for your business to grow?	00:36:59
Links mentioned in the episode: 45: The Furniture Refinishers' Success Spectrum Journey 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/business selling your painted and refinished furniture! 40: Marketing Your Furniture Refinishing Business 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	09 Mar 2023	41: Five Ways To Make Your Furniture Makeovers Look Professional	00:24:03
In Episode #41 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you five tips and tricks for finishing touches to make your furniture makeovers look and feel more professional (even if you are an amateur furniture flipper!). If you have ever wondered: How can I get the best finish on my furniture makeover? What are ways to make my furniture flips look professional? What are ways to make old furniture look new? How can I market my furniture refinishing business? How do I get crisp lines on my furniture painting projects? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 25: Ways To Makeover Your Furniture Drawers Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here Frog tape* to get the most crisp lines Wood salves I like to use: Howard’s Feed-N-Wax* Dixie Belle’s Big Mama’s Butta* - I like the Orange Grove scent best! Custom maker’s mark from Zazzle 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey! *this is an affiliate link, which means that I earn a small commission when you use my links at no additional cost to you!
	14 Dec 2023	81: Furniture Refinishers' Guide to the Home Depot- Part 2	00:25:50
In episode #80 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you the second installment of the Furniture Refinisher's Guide to The Home Depot where I bring you my best tips, tricks, hacks and hidden gems that you may not know about the Home Depot. You won't wanna miss it! Links you may be interested in: Want to get more 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! ⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	15 Feb 2024	90: Perfectionism, Procrastination, Mental Masturbation & Motivation	00:20:31
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 Links you may be interested in: Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	23 May 2024	104: When Sales Slow Down, What Do I Do?	00:25:23
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 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 here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	18 May 2023	51: Furniture Strippers 101- Types, How To Use, Mistakes To Avoid & My Favourites	00:26:52
In Episode #51 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we have the next installment in the 101 series talking all about furniture strippers: the two types of furniture strippers and the advantages and disadvantages of each, things to consider when choosing your stripper, some popular brands and the ones I usually gravitate towards, how to use it and my tips for doing so, and finally some common mistakes to avoid when using a paint or furniture stripper. If you have wondered: What is the best product to strip wood furniture? Is it better to sand or strip furniture? What is the best thing to remove paint from furniture with? What is paint stripper and how do I use it? What is the best tool for stripping furniture? How do I remove old paint from furniture? How do I make chemical stripper work best? What is the easiest way to strip wood furniture? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 44: Five Methods To Remove The Finish Off Your Furniture Episode 47: Safety Equipment & Safety Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here Report by Allied Market Research Aimee from OoakUpcycle’s Instagram account The carbide scraper I use and love* EZ Strip* CitriStrip* Klean-Strip SaranWrap or plastic wrap* Karin from DesignsByKarin’s Instagram account 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. 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	23 Jun 2022	4: Furniture Makeover 101 Guide: Refinishing Your First Furniture Piece	00:18:45
In Episode #4 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through the steps, from start to finish, on what to do to tackle your first furniture makeover - whether you decide to paint or stain your furniture, or do some combination of both! We are taking it back to basics for those who are interested in learning more about furniture painting and refinishing, but just have absolutely no idea where to begin. We all had to start somewhere… join me and let me guide you through this exciting adventure, and be the cheerleader you never knew you needed. Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 4: Refinishing Your First Furniture Piece post what you’re planning on tackling for your first furniture makeover, or if this isn’t your first rodeo, tell me about that first furniture flip you did back in the day (how did it go, and how did you feel after it was completed?!). Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #1- The Origin of MelDidItHerself NEW: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping! Ready to start your own furniture flipping biz? Snag my Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - 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 YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode. Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	02 Mar 2023	40: Marketing Your Furniture Refinishing Business	00:24:48
In Episode #40 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss how to market your furniture painting and furniture refinishing business. Things that are covered in this episode: How to determine who your ideal client is; How to get yourself in front of your ideal client; How to effectively use your social media to market your furniture flipping business; How to reach a local audience on social media; Ways to market your business locally to get more eyes on you and your work; and A pep talk on taking action to grow your business and market it effectively. Links that may be of interest to you: Grab your Free Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business now! 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 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 Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	16 May 2024	103: Balancing The Side Hustle	00:24:12
Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 45: The Furniture Refinishers' Success Spectrum Journey 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 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 here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	25 Jan 2024	87: Online Marketplace Scams - Red Flags & Reminders When Selling Your Furniture Makeovers	00:34:03
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: Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	23 Nov 2023	78: The Importance Of Providing Good Client Service & How To Do It	00:31:18
In episode 78 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I deep dive into why you need to be providing good, professional, courteous client service at all times as a service provider. As the business owner, your business relies on the reputation you have-- and I'm here to provide strategies to ensure it remains positive. We'll discuss how to approach potential negative encounters, reviews online, and more! 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 ⁠ Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle ⁠⁠⁠Use this link⁠⁠* for 30% off your first 6 months using QuickBooks software to track your income, expenses, mileage and more! -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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	28 Sep 2023	70: Progress Over Perfection- Ways To Improve Your Mindset	00:26:04
In episode 70 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we discuss one honest truth: it's so easy to play the comparison game. Keep your mindset in business and in your furniture refinishing in check with these strategies for focusing on how far you've come versus harping on what other people are doing. 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 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	01 Feb 2024	88: My furniture looks like wood but feels like plastic- what can I do with it?	00:23:42
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: Click here to save 10% off all Fusion Mineral Paint products Links you may be interested in: Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide to Creating a Custom Project Intake Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 get more furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	22 Sep 2022	17: Should I Lower The Price Of My Painted and Refinished Furniture?	00:17:18
In Episode #17 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I explore the age old question when selling painted and refinished furniture pieces: to pricedrop or not to pricedrop. It can be difficult to know if lowering the price on your furniture you have listed is the right thing to do, or if the price is the thing holding people back from making the purchase in the first place. In today’s episode, we’ll explore some different options for you to do some troubleshooting and research into things that may or may not be working in your ad, and different ways to address it - whether that means lowering the price or not! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #17: Pricing Your Painted and Refinished Furniture Free Guide to Starting a Furniture Refinishing Business Subscribe to the Friday Furniture Focus - scroll to the bottom to Let’s Keep In Touch! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	09 Jun 2022	2: Why Choose Refinished Furniture Over New?	00:20:19
In Episode #2 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I wanted to talk more high level about the concept of upcycling furniture instead of purchasing new, manufactured furniture. We'll talk about the F word (no, not that F word-- F-waste!), just how much furniture ends up in the landfill every year, and how choosing refinished will help to sustain the environment and be more sustainable. We'll discuss how vintage furniture is often more well-built, and carries a history with it that tells a story. I'll also walk you through the intentionality that goes behind every sale of a piece of refinished or painted furniture, which will make you feel even better about supporting a local business in your community, while getting an amazing furniture piece for your home. Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 2: Why Choose Refinished Over New? post why you love choosing upcycled furniture instead of buying new, and the benefits of doing so... I'd love to hear what you think! Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode. Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	09 May 2024	102: Change Your Expectations, Change Your Perspective	00:35:41
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 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 here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	30 Jun 2022	5: How to Source Furniture Secondhand to Refinish	00:25:11
In Episode #5 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we will be discussing six (okay maybe seven) places you can source furniture to refinish: curbside finds, pieces from online marketplaces, furniture from your three F’s, from thrift stores/secondhand shops, from Buy Nothing groups on Facebook, and from estate sales and garage sales. We’ll talk about the things you need to keep an eye out for when sourcing furniture secondhand, as well as things to keep in mind during your interactions with others! Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode #5: How to Source Furniture Secondhand post where you have had the most success sourcing pieces for furniture makeovers, and if you have any hilarious (or horror) stories about furniture pickups or deliveries! Links mentioned in this episode: Buy Nothing Groups Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - 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 YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode. Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	02 Nov 2023	75: What Material Is My Furniture Made Of? How Do I Identify It?	00:29:51
In episode #75 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I answer a question I commonly get: "how do I know what material a piece of furniture is?". We cover the common types of material you may uncover in your furniture piece and what they're made of, the pros and cons of each, and how to spot it when looking over a piece of furniture. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	07 Sep 2023	67: Are you getting the support you need?	00:23:58
In Episode #67 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I talk about the different ways you can approach curating a supportive circle of people around you. 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 ⁠ ⁠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. 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 ⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠ 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 :)
	19 Jan 2023	34: Five Business Lessons I've Learned In My Furniture Refinishing Business	00:20:25
In Episode #34 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through the five biggest lessons I’ve learned so far in my furniture painting and refinishing business– however, these lessons are relevant to entrepreneurs and business owners in any industry! Tune in to hear my lessons learned on staying organized and well-planned, focusing on my learning and development, paying attention to the numbers, ensuring I keep good customer service and reaching past what feels comfortable and easy. If you are self-employed, run your own business or are hoping to do so one day, you won’t want to miss this episode. Special shout out to our sponsor, Haven Conference! Links mentioned in this episode: Grab your ticket today to Haven Conference July 27-29, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Use code BUSYBEE for $100 off your ticket today! Other links you may be interested in: 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 My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business will help you start your own official business, or if you already have one already, ensure that you didn’t miss any vital steps when first setting it up Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off any of their products! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	28 Jul 2022	9: Tips for Selling Furniture Online	00:24:44
In Episode #9 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we are deep diving into the world of selling your refinished and painted furniture pieces online (mainly focusing on listing on Facebook Marketplace), and how to market them and yourself well so you get a quick sale for the amount of money you were hoping for, and hopefully gaining an ongoing client out of it, too! I also give you some of my best tips for how to handle the listing and communicate with potential buyers throughout the process so consider this episode your One Stop Shop for all of your online furniture selling needs - regardless of the platform you use. 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	03 Aug 2023	62: Income Stream Options From Social Media For Your Furniture Refinishing Business	00:21:31
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	25 Aug 2022	13: Tips for Buying Refinished Furniture Online	00:21:26
In Episode #13 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss some of my recommendations, lessons learned and personal opinion on best practices for when buying painted and refinished furniture pieces online on platforms like Facebook Marketplace. Links mentioned in this episode: #9: Tips for Selling Furniture Online #12: Pricing Your Painted and Refinished Furniture 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	23 Mar 2023	43: Five More Mistakes To Avoid On Your Furniture Makeover - Newbie Mistakes I Made Early On In My Furniture Painting & Refinishing Journey	00:17:54
In Episode #43 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I give you the inside scoop on five more of my lessons learned throughout my time doing furniture refurbishing and walk you through the second five mistakes having to do with sanding and painting that I made early on when doing my furniture makeovers and let you know how you can avoid making them for yourself! If you have ever wondered: How do I properly use an electric sander? What do I need to know about sanding and how to do it right? How do I clean my sandpaper when it’s dirty? How do I keep supply costs low for my furniture makeover? How do I use chalk paint? How do I make it look smooth on furniture? What kind of paint is best for old furniture? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 42: Five Mistakes To Avoid On Your Furniture Makeovers - Newbie Mistakes I Made Early On In My Furniture Refinishing Journey Check out my Surf Prep 3x4 Electric Ray Sander* and get 10% off any items on their website! Episode 12: Pricing Your Painted and Refinished Furniture Episode 14: How To Keep Supply Costs Low For Your Furniture Makeover Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business today! Check out Fusion Mineral Paint* and get 10% off any items on their website! Other links you may be interested in: 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. 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. 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	12 Jan 2023	33: Mineral Paint 101- What Is It, Its Uses & My Faves for Furniture Painting	00:20:24
In Episode #33 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I give you an overview of everything you need to know about mineral paint. If you have ever wondered: What is mineral paint? What are mineral paints used for? Is mineral paint the same as chalk paint? What is the difference between mineral paint and chalk paint? What is the difference between mineral paint and acrylic paint? How do you use mineral paint? When should I use mineral paint on my furniture makeover? Is Fusion Mineral Paint the best kind of mineral paint? What are the best colours from Fusion Mineral Paint for furniture painting? then this episode is for you! I walk you through everything you need to know about mineral paint when you're painting your furniture flips. I discuss my favourite brand, Fusion Mineral Paint, and provide a promo code for you to try out as well as recommending my favourite colours. Links mentioned in this episode: Fusion Mineral Paint- get 10% off your order! Silk All In One Mineral Paint- check it out Hampton Olive by Silk Mineral Paint Midnight Blue by Fusion Mineral Paint Bayberry by Fusion Mineral Paint Coal Black by Fusion Mineral Paint Ash by Fusion Mineral Paint Picket Fence by Fusion Mineral Paint Bellwood by Fusion Mineral Paint Eucalyptus by Fusion Mineral Paint Fusion Mineral Paint Fan Deck with their colour lines- a must have for anyone who uses their paint often https://shop.fusionmineralpaint.ca/products/fan-deck?sca_ref=2745283.5Qn6sMmghk 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	13 Jul 2023	59: My Strategies For Social Media Growth	00:17:03
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	29 Jun 2023	57: Having A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Is Easier Than You Think	00:24:05
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	02 Jun 2022	1: The Origin Story of MelDidItHerself	00:11:13
In the inaugural episode of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through my introduction to the world of DIY and furniture refinishing and upcycling. We'll chat about my first ever furniture makeovers and how I turned this hobby into an official business, and we'll go over what you can expect from this podcast every week when we meet here together. Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 1: The Origin Story post what topics you'd like to see covered in upcoming episodes, any specific questions you have, or just come let me know if you're excited for episodes to come! Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode. Email Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	05 Oct 2023	71: Furniture Flipping Fails & Fuck Ups- It Happens To All Of Us!	00:28:54
Everyone makes mistakes--we're human! The important thing is to not let those mistakes ruin us and to ensure we are learning from the lessons the world is throwing at us. In episode 71 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I pull back the curtain and share anything but the highlight reel on my Instagram profile: the true tales of my flaws, fails and fuck ups doing furniture makeovers, custom work, and selling my pieces to interested clients. facepalm 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	10 Aug 2023	63: Safety Equipment & Tools For Safely Upcycling Furniture	00:17:21
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	13 Oct 2022	20: Make Your Furniture Makeover Easier With These 6 Products	00:18:45
In Episode #20 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I outline 6 products that will make your furniture makeovers so much easier! Save the time, effort, workout, and money by adding these items to your toolkit to make the most out of your furniture flips. If you have ever wondered: How do I get a crisp line in a geometric design on a furniture piece? How do I make paint stripper work better? What are great gifts for a furniture refinisher? What are products that would help a furniture painter? Then you have found the right episode! Links mentioned in this episode: Painting pyramids Sanding foam pads - US link (save 10% off SurfPrep products with code MDIH10) and Canadian link Frog Tape Small sauce containers or plastic paint pots Hard bristle brush SaranWrap or plastic wrap 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey! *this indicates a referral code. Though it costs you nothing (and sometimes you’ll even get a discount from it!), using this link helps to support my business by giving me a small commission on your order for helping you to discover products that I use and love. If you choose to use it and support me– thank you so much!!
	20 Jul 2023	60: Work Smarter Not Harder- Make Your Content Work For You On Social Media	00:23:07
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	15 Jun 2023	55: Five Things I Wish I Did Sooner In My Furniture Refinishing Side Hustle/Business	00:28:34
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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	27 Oct 2022	22: Finding Furniture to Flip at the Thrift Store	00:24:08
In Episode #22 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I’m giving you my best tips and tricks for finding furniture to makeover at the thrift store, and things you should look out for while doing so. Getting furniture to refinish at thrift stores can definitely be hit and miss, but with today’s episode you will be better equipped to find quality pieces for an affordable price that will make for great furniture flips. Links you might be interested in: My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter on my website (scroll to the bottom) to get weekly furniture makeover inspo, learn tips and tricks for furniture flips, and a Q&A with a featured furniture artist for you to discover 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	21 Mar 2024	95: Five Furniture Makeover Tips & Tricks	00:22:17
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	19 Oct 2023	73: Removing Stenches & Odours From Your Furniture	00:16:38
In episde 73 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss different strategies for removing stenches and odours from your furniture-- whether it's a piece you inherited from someone, have sitting around your house already that has picked up an unideal scent, or is a piece you're looking to flip for profit. Products mentioned in this episode: Shop towels* Howard's Feed and Wax* Dixie Belle Big Mama's Butta* 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	12 Oct 2023	72: Beginner's Supply & Tool Guide For Furniture Makeovers	00:27:22
In episode 72 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you a beginner's guide to the supplies and tools you will need to tackle your first (few) furniture makeovers-- and it's probably less items than you would think! Tune in as I discuss the bare bones basics of how to accomplish effective furniture upcycling projects, and learn my process for determining whether or not a product is worth purchasing (and my hacks for saving $$$ when you do decide to invest). Links mentioned in this episode: Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products Try out anything from Fusion Mineral Paint and use this link to save 10% Episode 18: Paint Brushes 101 for Furniture Makeovers & My Favourites Episode 47: Safety Equipment & Safety Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture Episode 63: Safety Equipment & Tools For Safely Upcycling Furniture 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	14 Jul 2022	7: Why Prep Is So Important & How To Do It Effectively	00:22:02
In Episode #7 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I get into the details of why spending the time to properly prep your furniture before refinishing or painting it is so important, and walk through the steps of how to do it effectively. Links mentioned in this episode: TSP Cleaner Elmer’s wood filler Elmer’s ProBond Max wood filler Quikwood Bondo Tack cloth Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	11 Apr 2024	98: Products I No Longer Use In My Business (& What I Use Instead!)	00:32:31
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! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 :)
	25 May 2023	52: Six Lessons Learned In My First Year Of Podcasting	00:23:10
In Episode #52 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I let you in on six lessons I’ve learned over the first year of running my podcast. There have been life lessons I’ve had to learn and re-learn, harsh realities that I’ve had to come to terms with, and exciting discoveries I never would have thought of. Join me as I tell all! If you have wondered: What goes into starting a podcast? Should I start a furniture refinishing podcast? Is a podcast a good way to market my business? What do I need to know before starting a podcast? Is there a market for furniture painting podcasts? Why are podcasts such a good marketing tool? Then this episode is for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Jenna Kutcher’s Goal Digger podcast Leave a rating and review for this podcast on Apple podcasts and support the show! Research on active podcasts 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: 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! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca 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 :)
	05 Jan 2023	32: Setting Expectations For You & Your Business	00:15:09
In Episode #32 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss something I hope everyone is doing as we start a new year: setting expectations for themselves & their businesses. Since we have a clean slate to start from, setting up your expectations and checking yourself and your outputs, your perspective, and your thoughts surrounding your goals and intentions is super important. We’ll discuss being ambitious but not shaming ourselves, setting up simple systems to help us, avoiding the pesky comparison game and revisiting these expectations and goals often. Let’s make 2023 the best year yet! Links mentioned in this episode: 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 Notion- my project management software of choice to keep me organized & accountable! Check out the Second Act Success podcast and spend some time with Shannon! Other links you may be interested in: Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and 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! Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	08 Dec 2022	28: Setting Goals For The New Year- Part 2	00:34:15
In Episode #28 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I dive into part 2 of my approach to goal setting– in your personal life, business, or wherever else you want to set some intentions and see some improvement for 2023. I don’t necessarily set “new year’s resolutions”, rather I intentionally set goals and plan for the new year in order to break habits that are no longer serving me, maintain things that have been working for me, and set up new systems in my life in order to grow and improve. These approaches to goal setting will ensure you avoid mistakes made in the past, help you get clear on your vision for the year, and keep these goals top of mind so you don’t fall off after a month into the new year. I hope it helps!! Links mentioned in this episode: Check out Dominique @MidnightDew Creations on Instagram and Etsy Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping! Check out the Mindset Mentor podcast if you’re a fan of self-improvement and self-development Other links you may be interested in: Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!
	01 Dec 2022	27: Setting Goals for the New Year- Part 1	00:28:53
In Episode #27 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I dive into my approach to setting goals for the new year that I have followed for the last 7 years. This approach helped me make more intentional, holistic goals for myself and next week’s part 2 episode will be all about how we will ensure we achieve those results without holding ourselves back from success. If you are looking for a way to get accountable and consistent with moving towards your new year’s resolution in 2023, then check out this goal setting method. Links you may be interested in: Check out my coaching/consultation services to start or supercharge your furniture painting and refinishing business Try out some of my favourites from Fusion Mineral Paint - save 10% off! My Free Guide and Checklist for Starting a Furniture Painting and Refinishing Business SpeakPipe Link - leave me a question you’d like answered, or a suggestion for an upcoming podcast episode! 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 Mel@MelDidItHerself.ca for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

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