MAKE MONEY FROM SOMETHING OLD | THE AMBITION SHOW PODCAST | EPISODE 69

Sometimes things are not as simple as you may think. Tough times typically mean that this industry will do very well. Well, maybe not this time. If you have watched one of the literally tens of thousands of videos about how AMAZING it is to make so much money selling used clothes and vintage items in person or online, then you need to catch this episode. Times are changing and not as certain. What do the facts and numbers say, and how should we prepare? Let's find out today.

1. Economic Impact on Vintage and Thrift Stores

2. The Role of Online Marketplaces in the Growth of Thrift Stores

3. How Tariffs Influence the Popularity of Thrift Stores

List of 52 Second-Hand, Vintage, and Thrift Stores in Chicago: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n5FlD9gohTQZuIPmT8pUkwHzav1iHgdoclgzm2XdbqU/edit?usp=sharing

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Block Club Chicago: https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/19/chicago-vintage-stores-launch-national-vintage-store-day/

WGN-TV: https://wgntv.com/midday-news/style-files-check-out-vintage-store-day/