Today’s episode of Spark Joy is Part 3 of a three part series dedicated to Selling Your Clutter. What do you do with those items that no longer spark joy? We’re dedicating three episodes to how to make your clutter pay you back.

Everything But the House is the world’s premier online estate sale and consignment marketplace. Through a global community of buyers and sellers, EBTH has transformed the traditional consignment and estate sale model while preserving its fundamental charm: the thrill of discovering something special.

Our guests Jacquie Denny and Brian Graves co-founded Everything But the House in 2008. As Chief Development Officer, Jacquie brings 20 years of experience at the helm of a Cincinnati-based estate sale business called Sorting It Out. As Chief Learning Officer, Brian uses his extensive knowledge of history, auctioneering, and antique valuation and authentication to help maximize value for EBTH clients.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

• How Everything But the House has transformed the estate sale process for those going through a minor or major life transition

• The birth of EBTH from 20 years of estate sale experience where customers needed a partner through the process as well as a way facilitate sales in an accessible, efficient way

• The growth of EBTH’s virtual reach from 300 bidders to over 1,000,000 worldwide

• Options for in-person consultations with the EBTH team in the following cities: Baltimore, Washington, DC, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Columbus, and Dallas

• How EBTH determines present market value as compared to retail value, while managing client’s expectations

• What happens to the few items that don't sell

• How all bids on EBTH start at $1

• Unique items that EBTH has sold, including a Cessna, a Tiny House, and various historical memorabilia

• The difference between vintage, antiques, and collectables

• How to list an item via sell.ebth.com

Gems:
“We have the largest generation in history, downsizing at the same time.”

“Keep what has a place in either your home or your heart.”

“[EBTH] is this ecosystem that allows everyone to engage and discover something that’s rare and unique to them."

"Photograph it as though there isn’t a description and describe it as though there isn’t a photograph.”

What Sparks Joy for Jacquie and Brian:
Brian: A job that he didn’t expect to have, but one he has fallen in love with. He enjoys taking the burden of too much stuff away from families.
Jacquie: The joy of meeting families at a point of stress and helping them pivot to a place where they can begin to move on.

Jacquie and Brian's parting words of wisdom:
Jacquie: “Give grace. We all need grace.”
Brian: "Focus on what’s important in life.”

Visit www.ebth.com for more information, and follow EBTH on Facebook and Instagram

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guests: Brian Graves and Jacquie Denny.

Today’s episode of Spark Joy is Part 2 of a three part series dedicated to Selling Your Clutter. What do you do with those items that no longer spark joy? We’re dedicating three episodes to how to make your clutter pay you back.

Our guest today, Linda Lightman, is the founder and CEO of Linda’s Stuff. A former attorney, Linda took a leap of faith in 2001 and became an innovator and an entrepreneur as a go-to seller on eBay for consignments. Linda presides over a company that has grown to become the largest, most successful consignment seller of designer fashion on eBay in the world.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

• Hear how Linda found her passion in online consigment following her career as an attorney.

• Learn the history of Linda's Stuff and how Linda's company evolved along with eBay.

• Learn the types of people who are buying and selling on eBay and what the process entails.

• How to consign things on eBay with Linda and how the comission structure works: How to Consign with Linda's Stuff

• Linda's take on how to find and sell things in your home that no longer Spark Joy!

• What items are selling and what items are in demand.

• How KonMari has changed the consignment world.

• Tips for getting the most out of your consignment.

• Finally, Listener Jenn sends in a great question about whether Craigslist or eBay is the way to go when discarding things that no longer spark joy. Linda gives her some great feedback!

Gems:
“Start small, go around your home and find the things that no longer spark joy…walk around with a different eye and look for the things that will bring you money.”

“I began by selling my own clothing and accessories. And so, a business was born.”

“We have a 140, 000 unique items on our site every day.”

“Accessories are one size fits all item and they always sell the best.”

“I think Marie Kondo did a lot for women going into their closets. Does this item bring me joy or should I think about getting rid of it?”

“I believe that all of us have, on average, 53 items we could sell from our homes and make $3,000!”

“Women tend to wear 20% of their clothing, 80% of the time.”

“Make sure everything you sell is authentic.”

What Sparks Joy for Linda:
“My family life. My husband and I work together we have too great sons and a soon to be new daughter in law. And, it’s that time with my family. I just cannot say enough about that!”

Linda's parting words of wisdom:
“Do what you love, and love what you do, and you’ll never feel like you’re working.”

You can reach Linda at Shop Linda's Stuff

Her instagram account is @shoplindasstuff

And, Linda's FaceBook is at:
Linda's Stuff on Facebook

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Linda Lightman.

Today’s episode of Spark Joy is Part 1 of a three part series dedicated to selling your clutter. What do you do with those items that no longer spark joy? We’re dedicating three episodes to how to make your clutter pay you back.

Skye Lehman is a Luxury Consultant for The RealReal, country's largest authenticated luxury consignment marketplace. With the company four years, Skye meets with her clients in their homes to help them make the most of items they are no longer using or wearing-ranging from Handbags & Jewelry to Fine Art. She lives in New York City with her dog, Jax.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

• How a chance encounter led to Skye’s career in luxury consignment.

• What Skye’s day is like as the luxury consignment manager at The RealReal.

• What popular consignment items are most sought after and which items will result in the biggest return.

• Tips for deciding what items to consign and how to determine what something might be worth.

• How The RealReal hunts down amazing things and helps buyers find the things that truly spark joy. They have between 10,000 to 50,000 items on the site at any given time!

• Why handbags and jewelry are usually in higher demand than other items.

• Learn about the process for consigning items with The RealReal.
  How to Consign at The RealReal

• Some of the life-changing moments Skye has witnessed while helping her clients let go of items they no longer love.

Gems:
"I don't take anything from a client to cosign unless I know the client is 100% ok with it."

"Those items that notoriously don't go on sale or which are very iconic items..have consistent high resell value."

"The money really lies in their handbags, jewelry and watches."

"You can just get the checks as they roll in!"

"It makes me feel so good to be recycling items and not over consuming."

What Sparks Joy for Skye:
Being able to be here and talk about what I do and hope to change more lives. Helping people know what is worth letting go of and finging value in the process"

Skye's parting words of wisdom:
Everything in your home and around you should spark joy. I talk to people about it each day, but Its much harder to do it for yourself. So to remember everyday what we do for ourselves and others. And to take it back with you and bring it home!

Skye has a special offer for our listeners. She is available for a complementary virtual consultation to discuss your consignments with you. You can even send her photos for her review! It’s a great way to learn about the potential value of your items and if there is demand for those items in the second-hand market place.

You can contact Skye at Skye.Lehman@thererealreal.com

To learn more about The RealReal, check them out at therealreal.com
The RealReal

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Skye Lehman.