Episodes
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Welcome to The Next Big Flip! In this episode, we’re in San Diego with Jenny Dempsey, also known as The San Diego Flipper. Jenny shares how a layoff led her to discover a passion for furniture flipping and restoration, turning discarded pieces into beautiful, functional treasures. From alleyway finds to client projects, Jenny walks us through her workshop, tools, safety essentials, and even the emotional stories hidden in every piece of furniture. She proves that flipping isn’t just about making money—it’s about second chances, creativity, and keeping items out of landfills. Oh, and did we mention she sings original songs inspired by her furniture projects? You don’t want to miss that part!
Join me on the Next Big Flip Roadshow as I spend the day with Laura Valk, better known online as Restored by Laura. Laura is an inspiring furniture restorer who has built a thriving community by sharing her passion, tips, and tools for giving old furniture new life. In this episode, Laura takes us behind the scenes with: 🪑 Furniture Restoration Tips – Practical insights, tools, and techniques she uses to transform pieces. 🏡 Airbnb Tour – A special look inside Jireh House, her beautifully restored Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina. 💡 Creative Inspiration – Real talk on what it takes to restore, flip, and bring value to every project. If you’ve ever thought about furniture flipping, restoration, or thrifting as a side hustle, this video is packed with wisdom and inspiration to help you start your own journey.
Join me on the Next Big Flip Roadshow as I spend the day with Jake Mourkas, better known as Jake’s Junk @jakes-junk — a full-time furniture flipper and rising social media star with nearly 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. With over 15 years of experience flipping furniture, Jake has built a community that loves his eye for design, thrift store treasures, and the art of turning “junk” into profit. In this episode, Jake gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his world: 🏡 Home Tour – See how Jake furnishes his home almost entirely with thrifted and free finds. 🚙 Content Creator Life – Ride along in a brand-new 2025 Hummer, loaned to him by GM for content creation. 🛋️ Flipping Insights – Hear Jake’s intimate story of building a flipping career and thriving on social media. 🛒 Thrifting Walkthrough – Follow us through local thrift stores as Jake shares his mindset on what to buy, why it sells, and how to spot value. If you’ve ever thought about furniture flipping, thrifting, or starting a side hustle, this is a must-watch episode packed with real strategies and inspiration.
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Do you have a real-life story about flipping items for profit? Maybe you found a creative way to turn everyday stuff into extra income — whether it was a quick curbside find, a garage sale goldmine, or a whole side hustle you built from scratch.
If so, I’d love to hear from you!
The Next Big Flip podcast is all about sharing honest, relatable stories from everyday people — people who figured out how to make flipping work for them and want to encourage others to do the same.
You don’t need to be a “pro” or have a six-figure reselling business — just a willingness to talk about what worked, what didn’t, and what you learned along the way.
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