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The Business of Antiques

Toma Clark Haines
Antiques
Interior Design
Marketing Strategies
Social Media
Covid-19
Digital Marketing
Business Strategy
Antiques Diva
Chelsea On Green
Marketing
Antiques Business
Client Relationships
Social Media Marketing
Antique Dealers
Instagram
Sourcing Tips
Antique Dealer Training Program
Auction House
Buying and Selling Antiques
High Point

I'm Toma Clark Haines, host of The Business of Antiques podcast. I'm on a mission to make antiques sexy, modern and fun... and PROFITABLE!

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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 i... more

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 powerh... more

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 un... more

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 Mi... more

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Lynn Byrne
Antiques writer, Substack author, and social-media consultant
Emerald City Substack / Lynn Byrne NYC
Episode: Consistency, Authenticity & the Untapped Social Media Opportunity for Antique Dealers with Lynn Byrne
Olga Granda
Property and art advisor with a focus on antiques; runs a small Miami space and does European buying tours
Independent entrepreneur; Chianti Clubhouse collaborator
Episode: From Pop-Up Gallery to European Buying Trips: Building a Resilient Antiques Business with Olga Granda
Gábor Újvári
Antique dealer and founder of ArtOrigo
ArtOrigo
Episode: From Budapest to Beverly Hills: How Gábor Újvári Built a Global Antiques Empire
Carrie Eves
Co-founder, co-owner of Tortoise and Hare
Tortoise and Hare Vintage
Episode: Branding, Instagram & Buying Trips: Inside the Antique Business of Tortoise & Hare
Steven Becker
Owner of The Becker Agency, antiques insurance specialist
The Becker Agency
Episode: Antique Dealer Insurance 101: What Every Dealer, Collector & Designer Needs to Know
Linda Merrill
Interior designer and podcaster from Massachusetts
Episode: From Skirted Roundtable to Design Icon: Linda Merrill on Blogging, Podcasting & Business
Dawn Moore
Owner of marketing agency More About, focused on luxury and small business marketing.
More About
Episode: The New Marketing Playbook for Antiques Dealers
Derrick Ricketts
Marketing genius and friend of Toma, knowledgeable in retail and merchandising for the antiques sector.
Episode: Grow Your Sales: Retail Merchandising & Event Marketing for Antique Stores
Jonathan Legate
Leading interior designer and friend of the host
Jonathan Legate Design
Episode: From Halifax to High Point: Jonathan Legate on Crafting Timeless Interiors with Antiques

Host

Toma Clark Haines
Host of The Business of Antiques; The Antiques Diva & Co

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • I’m not an antiques dealer yet…

    But I do own my own textile company and I love all of the terrific marketing and business advice! Thanks Toma!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    La Selva Studio
    United States9 months ago
  • Empowering!

    I recently became very interested in antiques and The Business of Antiques has unleashed so many possibilities for my future in this industry. All of the episodes are extremely informational and inspiring. I recently had my one hour free consultation with Toma and it has kickstarted my career in antiques! No less than 24 hours after our call, she had helped me network with others in the industry and created a preliminary business plan with me. I couldn’t be more grateful for the inspiration this... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angelahampton
    United States2 years ago
  • Very enjoyable

    I’ve really been enjoying this podcast. As a vintage dealer/designer, I’m in my car for hours each week. This is an inspiring podcast to listen to on my way to source items! It has gotten me so excited to try new ways to grow my business. If you’re in the antiques/vintage world, this is a must-listen!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Newfan17
    United States2 years ago
  • Anyone interested in antiques needs to listen these podcasts!!

    A must listen to for ANYBODY who has a love of antiques and shopping! Toma interviews experts from every aspect of the antiques world. Her guests include established dealers, renowned interior designers, local on-the-ground guides, auction houses, international shippers, restorers, plus the best of the antiques fair promoter and some many others. They all willingly share all kinds tips for success and admit to mistakes they implore you to avoid… Even after 20 years in the business, we signed u... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Somerset and beyond
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I just discovered this podcast and am loving it! Thank you for bringing together great guests and important content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laubrodie
    United States3 years ago

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The show is praised for featuring top industry guests and real-world stories that inspire newbies and veterans alike.
Listeners praise actionable, business-focused content that blends strategy with practical tips for growing an antiques business.
Prospective guests and sponsors are drawn to the show's luxury-design audience and emphasis on authentic storytelling.

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From Budapest to Beverly Hills: How Gábor Újvári Built a Global Antiques Empire
Q: What is your advice for someone starting an antique store today?
He stresses patience, respect for established dealers, starting small, financing cautiously, and planning for five to seven years to achieve meaningful success, emphasizing learning from mistakes and not overextending financially.
From Budapest to Beverly Hills: How Gábor Újvári Built a Global Antiques Empire
Q: How did you break into 1stDibs and what was the turning point for Palm Springs?
He recalls emailing and calling Michael Bruno relentlessly, flying to Chicago to attend a panel, pitching Palm Springs' inclusion with a blank contract, and then Bruno visiting Palm Springs to bring dealers to the map, which finally put Palm Springs on 1stDibs within 30 days.
From Skirted Roundtable to Design Icon: Linda Merrill on Blogging, Podcasting & Business
Q: How have you seen over the years? How do you think it's changed?
The biggest thing is that I'm good at coming up with ideas that I cannot monetize, like, I don't monetize anything.
From Skirted Roundtable to Design Icon: Linda Merrill on Blogging, Podcasting & Business
Q: What did you call your blog at the time?
The blog started to be called Surroundings.
The New Marketing Playbook for Antiques Dealers
Q: What services does your agency offer?
We handle all digital marketing including social media, newsletters, and content creation for small businesses.

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A practical, business-focused show for antique professionals and design-conscious listeners. Episodes center on building scalable, authentic antiques businesses through storytelling, smart sourcing, branding, and marketing, with guests ranging from dealers and interior designers to gallery owners and insurance experts. The conversations mix hands-on tactics (pricing, inventory management, buying trips) with mindset shifts (nervous-system-friendly workflows, sustainable growth) and real-world war stories from the trade. Noteworthy is the show's ability to pair high-level strategy with actionable tips, plus a consistent emphasis on community, collaboration, and ongoing education in a fast-evolving market.

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Recent guests on The Business of Antiques include:

1. Lynn Byrne
2. Olga Granda
3. Gábor Újvári
4. Carrie Eves
5. Steven Becker
6. Linda Merrill
7. Dawn Moore
8. Derrick Ricketts

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