My Best Vintage Life

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss a few recent vintage buys and just general catch up.  ❓OFFICIAL WESBITE: WHOLESALE FAQ

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss their latest take-all buy of a small vintage warehouse in Northern California. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss wholesale vintage denim costing after recent backlash from their TikTok video about made in the USA Levi's. 

In this episode Bridget compiles a few clips from our patron program episodes for those interested in learning more about vintage.  Clip list: Bonus #2 - The Craziest Shit I Have Seen in the Warehouse  Bonus # 5 - Art's Rare Denim Find  Bonus #18 - Prepping Your Vintage for Time Away  Bonus #23 - Art's Sourcing Trip to Texas  Bonus #25 - Taking or Making the Opportunity to Wholesale 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss vintage karma and why it pays to be nice!

In this episode Bridget flies solo this week and answers your burning questions for her birthday!

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss the not so nice side of vintage, including sexism, rude people, and bad behavior. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss the big vintage picture, which revolves around you personal time, its value, and social media. We explore if the amount of time you are exerting on social media is benefitting you.  

In this episode Bridget and Art recap their recent vintage denim buying trip, plus provide tips and suggestions should you decide to do the same. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss eBay, pricing, value, and the ego that comes with it all. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss the evolution of vintage brands, straying away from your go-to vintage brands, and Bridget's vintage barrel purge. 

In this episode Art tells many a vintage tale filled with humor. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss sourcing inspiration in non-tech ways, interrupting the shopping pattern of your vintage customers, and how your clothes stay out of mind when they are out of sight. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss inflation and how it affects both us and you, having confidence, and the story of our working relationship. 

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**SORRY FOR THE TECHNICAL ISSUES ON THIS EPISODE**  In this episode Bridget and Art discuss old school marketing to find vintage, yard sales, and looking at vintage like a cult. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss their feelings on selling to people who will resell your pieces, being your own vintage valentine, and how much they love a long-term pop-up. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss getting back what you put in with social media, pricing cohesiveness, and vintage value and its subjectivity. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss if you are ready for reworks or not, why our Carhartt sourcing challenge should have motivated you, and what it really means to run a vintage business. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss you, the listeners, accomplishments during 2021! Congratulations on a successful year of slinging vintage and keeping your head above water! 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss raising your vintage prices due to inflation, setting vintage New Year's goals, and vintage items to invest in!  

In this episode Bridget is solo but tells a rant relayed from Art, talks about the weird thing happening right now to vintage resellers, and how to maximize the holiday season for both resellers and enthusiasts.

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss the 20% rule, trading your vintage, and vintage statement coats.

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss plowing through the dreaded vintage clothing pile, vintage tees, and clothing items that have become synonymous with the horror icons who wore them. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss using Halloween as a time to spread the word about vintage clothing and make a profit, trends we are seeing for fall and winter, and finishing up Q4 strong this holiday season. 

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss common FAQs about the vintage "take all deal".  A great listen for vintage enthusiasts and vintage resellers alike!  Love the podcast? Want to join our mentoring program? Show your support and become a patron for as low as $5 a month!  Or make a one-time donation here!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6743 Shop Bridget's podcast website for online vintage classes, vintage fashion books, and reworked clothing and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram (be sure to click the bell on our profile to get notified on new content) Follow us on Tik Tok  Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss balancing vintage assortments for vintage resellers. A great listen for those who own brick and mortars and those who sell online.  Love the podcast? Want to join our mentoring program? Show your support and become a patron for as low as $5 a month!  Or make a one-time donation here!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for online vintage classes, vintage fashion books, and reworked clothing and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram (be sure to click the bell on our profile to get notified on new content) Follow us on Tik Tok  Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode Bridget moderates a conversation between Art and Rafi Bazerkanian of Baz Brothers Unlimited. We discuss building a vintage business from the ground up and everything faced along the way.  Love the podcast? Want to join our mentoring program? Show your support and become a patron for as low as $5 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for online vintage classes, vintage fashion books, and reworked clothing and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram (be sure to click the bell on our profile to get notified on new content) Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss categories of sweaters, where to source them, and some historical favorites.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss broadening your horizons to other vintage denim brands (than Levi's) and read audience participation comments based on the subject.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, we talk about red flags to look for when asking yourself if you are ready to buy vintage clothing at the wholesale level? We also discuss fashion forward films to binge this summer.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, we talk about visiting our vintage warehouse and the many commonly asked questions we receive on a regular basis from new clients.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, we talk about our memories of 90s and Y2K vintage!  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, Art talks about what it takes to run a vintage clothing warehouse. We think that many will find this episode helpful, even if you run your business from home.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, Art talks about where he finds all the vintage that fills our warehouses.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, Bridget and Art talk about their favorite found vintage items, and answer a few burning questions from new patrons!  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, Bridget and Art talk about Rose Bowl memories, vintage fleas, and answer a few burning questions from patrons!  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, Bridget talks about canceled vintage.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode, Bridget talks about different types of vintage trolls.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe on Youtube!  Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.  

In this episode Bridget discusses buying a vintage home and her dos and don'ts from personal experience.  Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Become a podcast patron!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter! Follow along on Instagram Follow our boards on Pinterest Watch our videos on YouTube My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.  Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this episode Bridget discusses 21 vintage tips for a positive 2021! Let's do this! Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss buying and owning vintage as an investment. They also read listener submissions about their own personal investments. Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this episode Bridget discusses six common retail math terms that are important to the success of any vintage clothing business. We are also offering a $19.99 supplementary online course for retail math, great for visual learners. Real life scenarios and equations explained, check out more here:My Best Vintage Life AcademyPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this episode Bridget discusses strategies for your vintage clothing inventory that is stored in a brick and mortar setting. This is the second episode of a three-part series. We highly recommend this episode for vintage resellers with a store location but feel that any vintage lover can benefit from the advice given. Get your free A-Z Thrift Guide here: My Best Vintage Life AcademyPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this episode Bridget discusses strategies for your vintage clothing inventory that is stored at home, in studio spaces, and in storage units. This is the first episode of a three-part series. Vintage enthusiasts should not feel discouraged as a lot of these tips for resellers can apply to your own personal collection as well. Get your free A-Z Thrift Guide here: My Best Vintage Life AcademyPlease don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this episode Bridget discusses her hopes and goals for Season 3 as well as details of her offering at My Best Vintage Life Academy!Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this week's episode Bridget discusses the vintage clothing brick and mortar life with Malena Martinez of Malena's Vintage Boutique in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Bridget has been a longtime fan of Malena's shop since her days as a college student at West Chester University. Find out how Malena acquired a massive collection of personal jewelry, how she keeps her shop organized, and how she has adapted to business ownership during a pandemic. Shop is currently open by appointment:101 West Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380Call: 610-738-9952 Email: shopmalenas@gmail.comFind Malena online! Website InstagramFacebookPinterestEtsyeBay--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this week's episode Bridget and Art discuss mistakes they have made in their careers working with vintage clothing. Bridget talks about her past as a vintage reseller and Art laments about some wholesale purchases that were ultimately regrets. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.

In this week's episode Bridget discusses Vintage Style: Inside the Dapper World of Retro Enthusiasts (US link) with author Zoey Goto. Zoey Goto is a London-based author and journalist who has written about a diverse mixture of topics including travel, fashion, lifestyle, and mid-century pop culture. Prior to her work as a journalist Zoey worked in fashion PR. Aside from her newest book, she has also written a book about Elvis and his style! THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Vintage Style: Inside the Dapper World of Retro Enthusiasts (UK link)Vintage Style: Inside the Dapper World of Retro Enthusiasts (Canadian link)Zoey's Instagram--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com!Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed clothing, and accessories. You can also subscribe to our newsletter!Follow along on InstagramLike us on FacebookFollow our boards on PinterestMy theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers. Logo imagery is by Samantha Payne Photography.