The Business of Antiques

01:08:47

Sell the Story, Not Just the Antique: Authentic...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/10/01

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, welcomes luxury marketing expert Dawn Moore of Moore About Marketing back for a candid conversation about building trust, strengthening your brand, and selling more antiques through authentic marketing. They explore how antique dealers can turn buying trips into long-term content strategies, use storytelling to sell the feeling behind an object, and translate deep expertise into approachable

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58:33

Selling the Story: French Vintage, Authentic Branding...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/09/24

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Benjamin, founder of The French Store in Dublin, Ohio, to explore how authentic storytelling, a bold personality and a sharp eye for French vintage can turn a retail concept into a memorable, profitable brand. Benjamin shares how he sources distinctive tableware, linens, perfume, body care and artisan-made goods across France; uses humor and social media to sell the story behind

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57:28

The Business of PR: Brand Growth, Media Strategy &...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/09/17

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with international design publicist Andrew Joseph of Andrew Joseph PR to explore how strategic public relations can help antique dealers, interior designers, and creative entrepreneurs grow their brands. Drawing on more than a decade of friendship and collaboration, they discuss why successful PR is a long-term partnership rather than a quick media grab, how authentic storytelling and

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01:01:47

Color, Content & Italian Design: How to Grow a...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/09/10

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Kate of Mad About the House to explore how consistent content, authentic storytelling, and thoughtful design can build a recognizable and profitable creative brand. Kate shares how her journalism career evolved into an influential interior design blog and Substack, why treating writing like a muscle helps overcome creative blocks, and how antique dealers can turn the objects around

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01:01:47

Color, Content & Italian Design: How to Grow a...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/09/10

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Kate of Mad About the House to explore how consistent content, authentic storytelling, and thoughtful design can build a recognizable and profitable creative brand. Kate shares how her journalism career evolved into an influential interior design blog and Substack, why treating writing like a muscle helps overcome creative blocks, and how antique dealers can turn the objects around

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01:05:28

Curating a Modern Antique Shop: Indio White’s Buying...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/09/03

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Jason and Tina Fisher of Indio White to explore their journey from world travelers and interior designers to antique-store owners in Columbia, Tennessee. They share how travel shaped their distinctive design aesthetic, how they curated and sourced French and European antiques for their new retail space, and why mood boards, buying budgets and a carefully planned inventory strategy

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01:13:55

Why Antiques Are Therapy: Keri Seery on Creativity,...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/08/27

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Keri Seery of Antique Therapy Interiors, a Massachusetts-based antique dealer turned residential interior designer whose eye has been shaped by two decades of Brimfield booths, curated pop-up markets, and hunting for treasure alongside her mom from a very young age. Recording from a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean in Corsica, Toma and Keri unpack why antiquing is literal

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01:07:20

Finding Your Niche in the Antiques Trade: Tina Bird...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/08/20

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Tina Bird, founder of Decorative Garden Antiques, to unpack how she launched a thriving UK garden antiques business as a second act after 25 years running her corporate events company, Team Tactics. Tina shares how she landed the priceless domain decorativegardenantiques.co.uk, why she sells primarily online through her own site plus aggregator platforms like Vinterior and

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01:23:49

From Broadway to the Fabulous Factory: Steven...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/08/13

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, reconnects with longtime friend and interior designer Steven Favreau for a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, reinvention, and the changing world of design. From their unforgettable first meeting at High Point Market to Steven's path from Broadway dancer and Moulin Rouge soloist to celebrated maximalist designer and founder of Boston's legendary antiques warehouse The Fabulous

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01:17:26

You Make Your Money When You Buy: Sourcing Antiques...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/08/06

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down for a candid solo mid-year review of 2026 to share where and where not to buy antiques in Europe right now. After a whirlwind first half of the year spent sourcing across the continent, Toma compares the major buying destinations: the crowded but spectacular des belages of the South of France (Avignon, Montpellier, and Bezier); the underrated, lower-priced fairs of Le Mans and Chartres

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01:03:48

Antiques of the Future: Sustainability, Heirloom...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/07/02

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Zack Taylor, president and co-owner of Wesley Hall, the high-end, 100% North-Carolina-made upholstery house known for its hand-detailed craftsmanship and signature color-changing lacquered doors at High Point Market. Toma and Zack trace his path from English-lit major and textile painter at Valdez Weavers to leading one of America's most beloved furniture brands, and why a

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01:09:06

From Interior Design to Root Cellar Textiles with...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/06/25

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with longtime friend, interior designer, and textile visionary Tamara Stephenson of Root Cellar Design. They discuss Tamara's journey from interior design to creating her own classically inspired textile line. The conversation delves into the resurgence of vintage appreciation among younger generations, sourcing antiques in the Hamptons versus New York City, and innovative business

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01:01:05

Inside the Trade Press: How Executive Editor Cindy...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/06/18

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, turns the tables on one of the home furnishings industry's most respected voices, Cindy Hodnett, Executive Editor at Bridge Tower Media and the powerhouse behind Furniture Today, Designers Today, and Home Accents Today. Toma and Cindy explore Cindy's fascinating career journey from consumer journalism to trade media, her philosophy of "eclectic by design," and why antique dealers and interior

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01:03:50

Consistency, Authenticity & the Untapped Social Media...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/06/11

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Lynn Byrne, a design writer, OG blogger, social media consultant, and author of the Substack newsletter Emerald City, to explore the untapped digital marketing opportunity for antique dealers, why consistency on Instagram is the single most important factor for growth, how the rise of long-form platforms like Substack is creating a wide-open niche for antiques and decorative arts

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57:35

From Pop-Up Gallery to European Buying Trips:...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/06/04

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with longtime friend and industry icon Olga Granda, a property and art advisor, licensed auctioneer, realtor, and antique dealer based in Miami's historic Coconut Grove neighborhood. Olga shares her remarkable journey from growing up on international buying trips with her antique-dealer father, to launching one of the early online antiques marketplaces, pivoting through nonprofit

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01:14:07

From Budapest to Beverly Hills: How Gábor Újvári...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/05/28

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with legendary Hungarian antique dealer and entrepreneur Gábor Újvári, the man who single-handedly launched 1stDibs across Europe and founded the curated fine art and antiques platform ArtOrigo. Gábor shares his remarkable journey from selling antiques at Lake Balaton as a nine-year-old to specializing in Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Bauhaus in Budapest, running auction houses in Palm

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57:16

Branding, Instagram & Buying Trips: Inside the...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/05/21

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Carrie Eves and Anne of Tortoise and Hare Vintage, a beloved antique and vintage shop with two locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Carrie and Anne share the story of how a 20-year friendship born on the football sidelines turned into a thriving antique business, how they built a visually stunning Instagram brand around blue-and-white aesthetics, and what it really takes to run a

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01:17:15

Antique Dealer Insurance 101: What Every Dealer,...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/05/14

Insurance is one of the most overlooked and most critical topics in the antiques business. In this episode, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co., sits down with Steven Becker of The Becker Agency, a specialist in fine art, antiques, and collectibles insurance, to break down everything antique dealers, collectors, and interior designers need to know about properly protecting their businesses and collections. From general liability and inland marine policies to transit coverage

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01:07:06

Season 6: The Recalibration - Building a Business...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/02/12

In this season 6 premiere, Toma Clark Haines returns from a two-month sabbatical spanning Oklahoma and Vietnam to discuss the critical connection between nervous system health and business profitability.After ending 2025 early and choosing to start 2026 with the Chinese New Year, Toma reveals why antique dealers aren't struggling due to lack of discipline or clarity—they're struggling because they're burned out.She introduces a powerful five-section self-audit covering inventory velocity, pricing

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58:01

From Skirted Roundtable to Design Icon: Linda Merrill...

The Business of Antiques ·

2026/01/01

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, Toma, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with interior designer, blogger, and pioneering podcaster Linda Merrill, the force behind the influential design podcast The Skirted Roundtable. From her early days blogging as “Surroundings” to becoming a trusted voice in the interior design community, Linda shares how a simple desire for self-promotion evolved into a masterclass platform for designers around the world. She and Toma talk candidly about

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