Loading...

PODCAST

Flipping Furniture for Profit

Whether you’re flipping your first piece or just tired of winging it, the Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast is here to help. Hosted by Val Frania—furniture artist, flipping coach, and mentor to thousands—this show delivers real-world strategies, beginner-friendly tips, and encouraging guidance to help you build a thriving furniture flipping side hustle or business. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step lessons, inspiration from real flips, and marketing advice that actually works. Forget the

arts design

All Episodes

24:28

I Broke The “Rules” On my Antique Dresser — Specialty...

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/09/29

Does using spray paint on furniture count as cheating? Do you have to paint every inch of a dresser? And does a more difficult technique automatically make a furniture redesign better?Not in my workshop.In this episode of The Furniture Artist’s Resource Guide, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the antique dresser I redesigned for our RV. Instead of using a traditional furniture paint for the base coat, I combined spray paints, acrylic stencil paint and several different metallics to create the

en

23:42

Well, THAT Wasn’t On My List Of Things To Do Today

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/09/22

Well, THAT Wasn’t On My List Of Things To Do TodayHave you ever started your day with a perfectly good to-do list, only to have something go wrong and throw the entire schedule out the window? Sometimes technology breaks, a furniture project doesn't turn out the way you imagined, or an innocent attempt to save time turns into ten quarts of tomato sauce and a midnight canning session. Ask me how I know. 😂In this episode, I'm sharing how I handle those unexpected interruptions, including the ones I

en

23:46

Lime Paint — Tricky, Expensive & Absolutely Beautiful

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/09/15

Lime Paint for Furniture — Tricky, Expensive & Absolutely BeautifulLime paint can create depth, movement and an aged, almost stone-like finish that ordinary furniture paint simply can’t duplicate. It can also be expensive, tricky to apply and nearly impossible to spot-repair—which makes it a questionable choice for beginners or flippers who need to complete and sell furniture quickly.In this episode, Val shares what she learned while using Pure & Original Fresco lime paint on a serving cart

en

30:37

What Exactly is Mineral Paint?

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/09/08

What Exactly Is Mineral Paint?If a jar says mineral paint, you would think that tells you what kind of paint is inside. But as I discovered, the word mineral can mean very different things depending on the product—and understanding those differences can help you make better decisions for your furniture projects.In this episode of The Furniture Artist’s Resource Guide, we’re looking beyond the front of the paint jar. I’ll share my experience trying Fusion Mineral Paint for the first time, why one

en

49:08

A Furniture Flipper’s Guide to Antiques: Why Is That...

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/09/01

What makes an antique valuable? Age? Condition? Rarity? The maker? Its history? Or simply finding the right person who looks at it and says, “THAT one”?In this episode, we’re looking at antiques from a furniture flipper’s perspective—not an antique collector’s. I’ll share some of my own antique furniture stories, including the $100 side-by-side cabinet I sold untouched for $900, damaged antiques we chose to redesign, family pieces whose sentimental value far outweighs their market value, and what

en

33:43

Alkyd & Urethane Paint — Pretty Is Nice, but Will It...

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/08/25

Pretty furniture is easy to photograph, but the real test is what happens after it leaves your workshop. If you’re selling your furniture, you want more than a beautiful finish on pickup day—you want confidence that the finish you created is made to last.In this episode of the Furniture Artist’s Resource Guide, we’re digging into alkyd and urethane paints, including Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and Benjamin Moore ADVANCE. We’ll talk about what makes these paints different, why

en

41:18

Acrylic Paint — What Works, What Changes & What Lasts

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/08/18

We’re continuing the Furniture Artist’s Resource Guide with another paint family: acrylic paint. But as you’ll discover in this episode, seeing the word acrylic on a container doesn’t tell you nearly enough about what’s inside—or whether that particular product belongs on your furniture.We’ll talk about everything from those little bottles of craft acrylic you might use for stenciling to furniture-grade acrylic coatings, including my longtime experience with CrystaLac and their Flip’N Awesome

en

27:12

Chalk-Type Paint — Loved by Some, Hated by Others,...

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/08/11

Chalk-type paint was once the paint everyone seemed to be using on furniture. Annie Sloan changed the furniture painting world when she introduced Chalk Paint®, making it possible for everyday people to pick up a brush and transform furniture without feeling like they needed to become professional painters first.Today? Well...chalk-type paint has its share of critics. In this episode, we're looking at both sides of the story—why this paint became so popular, why some furniture painters have moved

en

16:49

Held in His Hand

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/08/04

Held in His Hand | Finding God's Faithfulness Through Life's Unexpected DetoursSome episodes teach a skill.Others simply tell a story.This week is one of those stories.What began as a relaxing weekend at the campground quickly turned into an unexpected series of events involving a failing vehicle, worried family members, faithful friends, and a drive home that we'll never forget.Looking back, I can see so many moments that could have gone differently. God didn't instantly remove the problem, but He

en

21:40

Experience: How We Discover What We Love

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/07/28

Have you ever noticed how people are quick to recommend their favorite paint, brush, or topcoat—but rarely explain why they love it?In this episode, we're slowing things down and taking the time to understand furniture finishes instead of simply following opinions. As we begin exploring the different paint families, we're starting with one of the oldest and most fascinating options available: true milk paint.We'll look at what makes milk paint unique, why it behaves differently than modern paints,

en

18:04

Come Into the Workshop and We'll Open Up My Paint...

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/07/21

Come Into the Workshop and We'll Open Up My Paint CabinetHave you ever stood in front of a wall of paint products wondering where to begin? Maybe you've asked, "What's the best paint?" or searched online only to come away more confused than when you started.In this episode, I'm opening the doors to something I've wanted to create for a long time—the Furniture Flipper's Resource Guide. Instead of simply telling you what to buy, we'll begin exploring the different families of furniture paint so you'll

en

30:38

There Is a Better Way | Better Together

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/07/14

There Is a Better Way | Better TogetherHave you ever asked, "What's the best paint?" only to receive twenty different answers?You're not alone.After mentoring furniture flippers for many years, I've become convinced that the biggest obstacle beginners face isn't a lack of talent. It's trying to learn in an environment filled with conflicting opinions, random advice, and the feeling that you're expected to figure everything out by yourself.In this episode, I'm planting a flag.I believe there is a

en

13:30

Why I'm Opening the Doors Wider

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/07/07

If someone sent you directly to this episode, welcome! I'm so glad you're here. This conversation will help you understand not only what Furniture Flipping Blueprint is, but why it exists.Why I'm Opening the Doors Wider | Finding Your People, Building Trust, and Removing Roadblocks for Furniture FlippersSometimes the biggest decisions we make don't begin with a spreadsheet.They begin with a burden.Over the past several months, I've watched beginners struggle—not because they lack information, but

en

24:02

We Weren't Meant to Travel Alone

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/06/30

One of the biggest mistakes beginner furniture flippers make is believing they need all the answers before they get started.What if the real problem isn't a lack of information? What if it's trying to figure everything out alone?In this episode, Val shares stories from her own life, from learning to drive a stick shift to navigating custom work, teaching children who didn't fit traditional molds, and discovering why belonging matters so much. Along the way, you'll be encouraged to stop chasing

en

16:49

Turn Right in 500 Feet... Recalculating...

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/06/23

Have you ever noticed that your GPS rarely shows you the entire trip?It gives you the next turn, then the next one, and every once in a while, when you miss a turn completely, it calmly says, "Recalculating."Furniture flipping can feel a lot like that. The market has changed. Marketing has changed. Technology has changed. If you're new to flipping or feeling stuck in your business, you may be wondering if you're even headed in the right direction anymore.In this episode, I'll share stories from my

en

16:07

Sometimes You Have To Start Walking

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/06/16

Have you ever wondered if you're on the right track?Whether you're building a furniture flipping business, facing a major life decision, or simply trying to figure out what God wants you to do next, uncertainty can feel overwhelming. We naturally want answers, direction, and a glimpse of the future before taking action.In this episode, Val shares personal stories about marriage, family, business, and faith to explore how trust in God grows over time. You'll discover why evidence matters, why faith

en

11:14

The Roads Changed. So I Changed How I Drove.

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/06/09

The world has changed. Technology has changed. Marketing has changed. And whether we like it or not, furniture artists have to adapt.In this episode, I share lessons from raising children, learning to drive Wisconsin roads in the middle of winter, and preparing for challenges before they arrive.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by change or wondered what skills you should be building next, this episode will encourage you to stop worrying about predicting the future and start preparing for it

en

16:29

When Everyone Sounds Like An Expert

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/06/02

Yesterday was supposed to be a normal workday. I had coffee, plans, and every intention of recording a podcast episode.Instead, I spent hours trapped inside a maze of Stripe issues, ThriveCart confusion, AI support chats, contradictory advice, mystery subscriptions, and enough tech chaos to make me seriously question whether I had accidentally enrolled in software engineering school. 🤣But somewhere between payment systems, tomato plants, moving blankets, and online “experts,” I realized there was a

en

14:27

The Topcoat Tango: Let's Finish This Dance

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/05/26

New to flipping? Start here: ValFrania.com/LearnToFlip.If topcoats have ever made you question your sanity a little bit… welcome to the club. 😂In this second episode in the series: The Topcoat Tango, we’re talking about the real reason finishing feels so frustrating for so many beginners — and why it’s often not the poly itself causing the problem.We’ll get into bubbles, streaks, fuzz, overworking, environmental issues, cheap applicators, panic brushing, airborne cat hair, and the emotional

en

27:13

The Topcoat Tango: Wax, Poly, or Nothing at All?

Flipping Furniture for Profit ·

2026/05/19

Episode 39: The Topcoat Tango: Wax, Poly, or Nothing at All?Furniture sealers can feel incredibly confusing when you’re starting out.Wax, oil-based poly, water-based polyurethanes, polycrylics, sprays… and then the internet adds even more confusion with conflicting advice and rigid “rules” that don’t always match real-world experience.In this episode, I’m simplifying the conversation.We’re talking about how different sealers actually behave, why some products amber, why some are easier to apply than

en

58 results

Similar Podcasts

All Of It with Alison Stewart

WNYC

Wild West Tales - Old Time Radio Westerns

theaterofthemind-otr.com

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

I Don"t Need an Acting Class

Milton Justice

The Magic Podcast

The Magic Podcast