200: How a 19-Year-Old Turns Thrift Store Finds Into College Tuition with Riley
“You never know when you’re going to pull the next grail!”
Riley (@Legend_vintage_) is an entrepreneur who started a vintage clothing resale business at the age of 12, turning a love for fashion and sustainability into a growing venture. Now a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, Riley continues to expand his business while exploring new opportunities in entrepreneurship. His journey has been fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a hands-on approach to bringing ideas to life. He is passionate about giving classic pieces new life and creating unique style experiences for customers. Whether he’s sourcing vintage finds or testing new business strategies, Riley thrives on innovation and adaptability.
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS
- Tapping into local pop-up events to help network and grow your reselling business.
- All about his store-on-wheels that has over 3,000 items!
- Advocating for slow fashion.
- Advice to younger resellers.
- Tips for sourcing vintage Levis.
- Tips for growing your social following.
- How he uses Meta glasses instead of a camera.
- Why pop-ups are important for growing your reselling business.
