196: How One Mom Built a Thriving Business From Thrifted Finds with Whitney
“Let’s just see what happens. Let’s just see what’s possible. What if something really good actually comes out of this?”
Whitney is a Kansas City-based antiques & vintage dealer who hunts down unusual items from the Midwest to the Midlands. She combines her passion for American craftsmanship with English heritage to bring you home decor and heirlooms you can treasure for years to come. She is also co-host of Shop Talk, the popular monthly Instagram livestream & podcast for vintage sellers, along with Nicole from Vintage Haven Shoppe. You can shop with her at her booth at Glenwood Antique Mall in Overland Park, Kansas, and on her website at www.conardandco.com
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS
- Whitney started with a $300 goal—and built a thriving vintage business.
- How her rebrand to Conard & Co reflects her elevated vision and growth.
- How social media helped launch her business, but real success came from diversification.
- Why confidence in pricing is crucial—your items (and your time!) are worth it.
- She sources antiques from English Victorian dump sites—yes, really.
- She built her brand by learning, adapting, and staying endlessly curious.
