The degree you earned taught you much more than industrial design. Education is not wasted but sometimes the end result may not look the way we (or others) think it should. Your education set you up for success in life, no matter what career you pursue. Best wishes for your continued success!
Exactly this! It's great that you figured this out at such a young age and you're so brave to have walked away from something that made you unhappy. A fishing video might be fun!
You should brand your flips with a custom wood branding iron or attach a small metal engraved tag/ medallion. Your work is beautiful, and you should make it recognisable as an Abbey Askew design. ❤
I am going through a really hard time atm. I am jobless and living on a friends couch. I lost my job and I am feeling super lonely. You are the biggest inspiration in my life. I have always been a talented painter and done a lot of DIY so I have most of the tools I need. I will do some furniture flips and offer my service as a painter decorator. I don't have a driving licence but I will get one of those intensive courses that you can pay in installments so that I can improve my opportunities and won't have to rely on public transport and Uber. Thank you Abby for existing. Everything feels so dark and you have given me hope. ❤
@@Anna-kd4wb Anna, you have trust that God will take care of you. Here’s a good quote to think about: God plants us where we bloom; but we have to pull the weeds! Stop dwelling on the negative. Offer to paint an elderly person’s house, word of mouth will follow. You can do this but you have to get out of your own way! Good luck!
I’m praying for you Anna and you will be so happy and secure on day. Your talent will take you far and you sound like you are a fighter. Keep shinning your light for everyone to see!!!
Anna thank you so much for sharing your story. Just know you are not alone in the way you feel ❤ you have the tools and skills so you are ahead already! I think offering a service would be your best bet right now until you get your license. Maybe you could offer at home refinishing and painting? Where are you from? I’d love to chat more and see how I can help.
SUGGESTION and OBSERVATION... Abby, there are very few women like you that are so down to earth, honest and true to yourself. You know your worth. Do not change for anyone. Continue to grow and continue to be a role model for the young and old.
Way to go! I was flipping furniture as a side hustle for a few years, was unfulfilled in my job and found myself thinking about flipping furniture all the time. I too felt the rush from my first flip and was hooked. Last year I left my job at 56 years old…it was terrifying but was the best decision ever! I always sell my pieces fast but struggle with the social media aspect. You have inspired me to work at that and I thank you!
You are to be commended Abby. It took guts and courage and a business savvy mind to step out of the corporate world and into a private venture. You’re obviously doing everything right as it seems like everyone loves your channel! Keep up the good work and BTW some fine young man will snap you up i no time flat. ❤️❤️❤️
I am 58 years old and started selling unwanted items from my attic on Mercari and Etsy to make extra money and declutter my home. I TOTALLY feel the thrill of that dopamine hit every time I score a sale! No one in my life understands this! You are so wise to do what speaks to you and not care what others think. It is your life and you only get one to live!
Girl, I have a master's degree from Harvard and chose to redesign furniture. You (and I) haven't wasted anything! Your education gives you the option to choose what you want to do
A choice to go the way the world goes. A ‘playing it safe’ which is found in fear or a choice to choose life which gives you freedom from fear and is found in faith. The world tells us who to be and what to do. It bankrupts us giving us a spirit of poverty because this life given us as a gift has so much to give and offer if we choose to grasp opportunities outside of culture and tradition. This is where we find God/Truth and see and know a life we never thought possible. This is faith and it works for us!
You're doing exactly what I wanted to do when I left Uni, fellow industrial designer as well. Your message is super motivating, and your progress is awesome! looking forward to seeing how you grow.
What a great story, Abby!! I'm so happy for you to have found something you love at such a young age. And be able to support yourself and plan for the future 🎉 That's a lot of hard work and dreaming.
Ms. Abby. So i was blessed with my grandchildren hanging out with me today. First thing my Lila Rae asked is if Abby had any new videos out. So we looked and here we are. She has since gone home, for i didn't want to take any Papa time away from her while writing you. She so enjoys your videos, and you are truly an inspiration. Thank you again for sharing you're story. As of yet, I have failed to find her first piece to work on over Christmas break, but i will. Thank you so much for what you do and, allowing yourself to be so vulnerable. We both enjoyed your outro...Again, Thank You.
I'm so happy for you that you found something that you genuinely enjoy and can make a living at it. Your bravery and perseverance is paying off for you. Congratulations!
I couldn’t love this more. Thank you as always for being so real, relatable and inspiring. This inspiration you’ve gifted us all couldn’t have come at a better time for me personally. Keep killin’ it!
Your story is fantastic. I’m retired and I’ve flipped a few nightstands and a table and chairs. I also re-did furniture for myself as I had no furniture when I retired and bought a house. I worked for thirty years in education, but there’s a lot to be said for creating something beautiful out of old and damaged furniture. I’m very supportive of furniture artists on you tube and have learned a lot from them. Thanks, Abby.
i am working my way to your lifestyle .. doing small woodworking projects and going to leave my corporate job next year and feeling already better than ever. thanks for the inspiration
Good for you Abby, I got my degree when I was 40….i worked with it for 14 years…. I’ve now quit and I have just started flipping, I do spend a lot of time adding moulding and designing my piece, to each their own, I wish you all the best, and hope you cleaned your brother garage before you went camping ❤️🏴
You're very authentic and transparent! I can tell already you'll achieve everything you want in life! Frick yeah! Also shouts to Brooke for making sure clips make it to TH-cam 😂
Thank you smooch for sharing this personal story. It is so inspiring. I’m trying to leave corporate America after nearly 35 years, and I still feel awkward. Thanks again for keeping it real! ❤
I was tht guy staring out the window i felt trapped chained like a prisoner.im in the wood finishing and painting 4 the last 30 years its great .keep up the good work..very proud of ya!
I know so many people that have a degree that they don’t use. But…. It’s still helpful just showing they have one. My husband is 54 and went to school for engineering. But he never finished his degree because he was in the workforce and making great money. He went from engineering to technical sales. He’s gone up the ladder in his field to director because he is amazing at his job. And he loves it. But now he is looking for a new job home. And that lack of degree…. Has really hurt him. Even though he has more experience than many of the others applying for the same jobs. So…. All that just to say… getting the degree was good for you. And just because you aren’t using it…. Doesn’t mean it’s a waste. You are right where you need to be and on your way to where you want to be. You are doing such a great job. I definitely enjoy your content and look forward to seeing where you go.
I could tell where this was going from the start with the shaky voice, many ups and downs along your journey but you stuck with it and it paid off in the end! I know what it's like to have people doubt you and your choices, it's not easy... and doing all this right after a breakup, the fact you said f it and pushed through is really inspiring for a lot of people i'm sure! You're beautiful, intelligent, hardworking, you've built yourself a damn good business from a hope and dream, if no one else says it, I'm very proud of you ❤ It's been such a blessing to follow along your journey. Love how derpy you are, it adds a level of realism to the content, as for your house being a fixer upper does that mean we can expect a series on fixing the house? that'd be kinda fun! in my early 20s i was living alone and had my own personal things happen that resulted in me moving back home, my mom is my biggest supporter, she always gives me the encouragement i need to keep going. Unfortunately I've been at a crossroad of wanting to try/have tried so many different "careers", my family has a long history of being hands on workers, i love doing things/building things by hand (always had interest in blacksmithing, making things from scratch like cutting boards and other types of wooden things) I like fixing/repairing things, ive actually thought about furniture flipping years ago, i love gemology, did some computer programming (website stuff, game dev), honestly i think my problem is i have too many options and somehow it seems to make it harder for me and i feel demoralized all the time if that makes sense?...
When we are children the education system teaches us to conform so we learn to follow the social order; as I matured I learned that I can be who I want to and nobody cared what house, car, career, etc. I have. It is all about fulfilling your dream. By the looks you took a great first step. Congratulations!
So proud of you, Abby. There's nothing like doing something you love. You live your passion. I have a Master of Educ. Degree & wished I had pursued my passion for photography. My photo professor tried to get me to change my major. But, I only had a semester left to graduate. You are an inspiration. Maybe one day I'll pursue this dream. Tfs. May God bless you to continue to prosper. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. Pcoff
Thank you for sharing your story! I spent years doing the desk thing, “climbing” as high as SVP. Now, I buy abandoned storage units and am happier and healthier than I’ve been in years. Finding a path that fulfills you is a special thing!
Just found you & heard your story. You are brave and are to be commended! You can be yourself & enjoy life. I retired from Corporate & became a Realtor! Now retired again, and enjoy designing & making quilts. Difference is, I don’t sell any quilts- it’s my hobby, and I love it ❤. You are young, and have years ahead! Blessings to you. From Texas. Just subscribed.
I loved hearing your story! I'm almost 61yo, just got an awesome job with an amazing company. It's the sit down all day part that's hard. And the tech part which I'm not great at, but I'm going to be the best I can be and work towards self employment for my future. Thank you for the great ideas! Wishing you all the best ❤
We are all rooting for you, Abby. You inspired me to give it a go for myself! I'm not interested in content creation right now, I'm just a crazy person with an awesome passion that has been greatly inspired by you. 😉 Keep up the great work!
Thanks for sharing your story! I can tell there's a lot of emotion behind the journey and it's not easy to share that all, but it's soooooo relatable, having moved back in with family myself in my own journey. I wish you the best of success and happiness in life :)
I love that your family is so supportive. So many people do not have that, and their dreams are hard to realize. I also commend you for making a plan. Saving 10K is quite a goal but you knew it was the right thing and you did it. You have a lot of wisdom for your age.
Great video Abby! I'm at the point where I'm ready to quit my job because my furniture business is strong. It's definitely a scary leap of faith. Keep chasing your dreams!
I understand getting emotional. You are doing something that is fulfilling and providing the future you want to have. It is amazing when we trust in a process that it all works out.
i enjoy furniture flipping and restoration videos. this is the first video of yours but i will definitely subscribe and look forward to watching your videos now that you have shared so freely about your journey. Thank you for your transparency.
This is exactly why a lot of today's youngsters see no point in going to college. They see TH-cam, Twitch, Instagram riches and they figure if they can do it, I can do it too...unfortunately, society needs people trained in things other than showing themselves online. But good for you for finding something you love to do...
It sounds as if you fell into the right career at a great time, and that you really did not waste your college education since you are business savvy! Your parents must be proud of you! Good luck with your business venture!
You took a chance. You doubted yourself. And still you persisted! Good for you for being brave. Very brave! Good luck and keep thinking about that pond.
You are so brave and amazing! I’ve been flipping things for decades. But I haven’t been consistently flipping! I would love to start a TH-cam channel but I just haven’t, my life has been a challenge! 2020 I lost my Spa business and the love of my life suddenly passed away! It’s been a journey just getting out of bed so days ! I have a small booth in a vintage mall I scaled up and I didn’t make much more money 💰 and my overhead was doubled. So I scaled back to one booth and changed my booth around monthly and add more items weekly ! This was one of my best months best still not where I would like to be . I also sell online which I have done since 1999 . Clothing has become my main seller and smalls . I plan on making things out of jeans and see how that works as well ! Your story is definitely I An inspiration! Thanks 🙏
I can appreciate your journey. Everything looked better to me than doing graphic design and staring at a monitor 60+ hours a week. 10 years later I don’t regret my escape. 😂
Good video... The furniture flip started you off, & now with the sponsors & ad revenue has given you more freedom of creativity. Congratulations on your success!
You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story. I found you on TH-cam a few moths ago and I love your videos! I just started flipping furniture and hope to be as successful as you someday :)
Greetings from a fellow SCAD Alumni! I didn’t realize that you too went to SCAD (I graduated in ‘07). I love your videos. I find them very informative and I love seeing the before and after. I’ve often toyed with the idea of flipping furniture, perhaps in the future. Keep up the great work!
I love this! Taking that leap of faith can be a scary thing, but you’re killing it! I follow you on all platforms, you’re one of my favs! I know the office life myself and currently working on trying to do the same 😅 Side note- was the content creator masterclass worth the $?
Hi neighbor! We're in the same hood. I stumbled across you on IG and enjoy your content. I'm a furniture artist and have been in business for four years. I embellish and hand paint scenes on my furniture and agree that is not what always sells on Marketplace. 1- it's expensive and 2- it's unique. Most of my pieces sell from my website. Great advice about content creation as that is definitely my weakness. I just want to create, but I also need to generate content to get my unique pieces sold. My main excuse is I don't want to be on camera!! This has been great and I would love to see a video on social media content creation tips. Keep going, girl! Very proud of you!!
Roll Tide! Former furniture flipper to home builder!!! You are clearly the brand. Go fishing make it the content too. Some will maybe see you at Bass Pro one day promoting products for a hefty fee. Enjoy the ride! Very well done!
Abby! We could all see that this video was hard for you to make from an emotional point of view. But I think you have overcome your doubters, nay sayers with courage and fortitude. Life will always throw the odd curve ball at us, but being strong and sticking to your dream and with the help of friends and family great things can be accomplished. Love watching your videos here in the UK. You're a flippin" marvel 😊😊👍👍
I think you are quite accomplished for your age. I hope you are proud of yourself. Your channel is one of my faves. I don't flip furniture but really enjoy watching your interesting videos. I do fantasize about flipping furniture on the side but realistically know I won't, lol.
Plus showing what you do is a good thing. You do really good work. You’re picky and it’s good for people to see. If anyone wants a reference before buying something from you just tell them t watch a you tube.
I think it’s great that you found something that you really enjoy in life and found it to sustain yourself. For those that said you wasted your college degree is rather small minded. Not every choice we make do we found was a good fit as I can attest to this and later down the road you may find that degree to help you in another way in case the furniture business maybe slows down for example. I feel like you feel as well and that is I hate going to my office job with a passion but unfortunately I am unable to do what you did. So I must point this out that many fail to see that most full time furniture refinishers have another source of income such as a significant other or are living with another person/family member. It is very difficult for someone like myself to be able to quit this full time job I hate and still be able to afford a place to rent, food, utilities etc. It isn’t possible for me with no much of any savings to sustain myself…if it was I surely would be gone from this prison I am in. I am however able to cut my hours down with the help of the furniture refinishing but my commute is longer than it used to be so I am still gone from home the same amount of time. My goal which is more reasonable is to find a part time job that will cover most of my bills so I can then devote more time what I really love to do. So having said that what did you live off of once you quit the office job? If you didn’t have the ability to move back home do you think you’d still be able to do this full time because the last 3 yrs I’ve been trying to do this to no avail. As soon as I have some money saved up it goes to car repairs, vet bills, dentist or anything unexpected . Thanks for sharing your story as you see of of the very few genuine people .. and again it is great you’re able to do something you love
Thanks for sharing your story! Didn’t know you were a SCAD grad (Georgia girl here!) Thanks for showing what a little risk and a lot of elbow grease can do. I want to start, but I just feel like the market near me on FBMP isn’t great for selling redone furniture
I absolutely love your videos. I love your work and desisgns. I think that are you are AMAZING. You are so real and down to earth. Please continue to be you , don't change. I can't wait for you to buy your own home. I hope you will take your viewers on your journey. You are very inspirational. Sending you lots of love and hugs and kisses. From Dawn in the UK 😍😘🤗 X x x
The degree you earned taught you much more than industrial design. Education is not wasted but sometimes the end result may not look the way we (or others) think it should. Your education set you up for success in life, no matter what career you pursue. Best wishes for your continued success!
I totally agree with this. An education is never wasted.
Yup, if it’s a good education it taught you how to learn. You obviously got your money’s worth.
Amen! So proud of you and, and i am so happy you've found your passion! Life is way too short not to be doing something you love and enjoy.😊❤🎉
Exactly this! It's great that you figured this out at such a young age and you're so brave to have walked away from something that made you unhappy. A fishing video might be fun!
You go gal! Do what makes you happy.
You should brand your flips with a custom wood branding iron or attach a small metal engraved tag/ medallion. Your work is beautiful, and you should make it recognisable as an Abbey Askew design. ❤
I am going through a really hard time atm. I am jobless and living on a friends couch. I lost my job and I am feeling super lonely. You are the biggest inspiration in my life. I have always been a talented painter and done a lot of DIY so I have most of the tools I need. I will do some furniture flips and offer my service as a painter decorator. I don't have a driving licence but I will get one of those intensive courses that you can pay in installments so that I can improve my opportunities and won't have to rely on public transport and Uber. Thank you Abby for existing. Everything feels so dark and you have given me hope. ❤
@@Anna-kd4wb Anna, you have trust that God will take care of you. Here’s a good quote to think about: God plants us where we bloom; but we have to pull the weeds! Stop dwelling on the negative. Offer to paint an elderly person’s house, word of mouth will follow. You can do this but you have to get out of your own way! Good luck!
I’m praying for you Anna and you will be so happy and secure on day. Your talent will take you far and you sound like you are a fighter. Keep shinning your light for everyone to see!!!
Anna thank you so much for sharing your story. Just know you are not alone in the way you feel ❤ you have the tools and skills so you are ahead already! I think offering a service would be your best bet right now until you get your license. Maybe you could offer at home refinishing and painting? Where are you from? I’d love to chat more and see how I can help.
Please send me an email! Flippedbyabby@gmail.com
Thank you for sharing
SUGGESTION and OBSERVATION... Abby, there are very few women like you that are so down to earth, honest and true to yourself. You know your worth. Do not change for anyone. Continue to grow and continue to be a role model for the young and old.
Way to go! I was flipping furniture as a side hustle for a few years, was unfulfilled in my job and found myself thinking about flipping furniture all the time. I too felt the rush from my first flip and was hooked. Last year I left my job at 56 years old…it was terrifying but was the best decision ever! I always sell my pieces fast but struggle with the social media aspect. You have inspired me to work at that and I thank you!
You are to be commended Abby. It took guts and courage and a business savvy mind to step out of the corporate world and into a private venture. You’re obviously doing everything right as it seems like everyone loves your channel! Keep up the good work and BTW some fine young man will snap you up i no time flat. ❤️❤️❤️
I am 58 years old and started selling unwanted items from my attic on Mercari and Etsy to make extra money and declutter my home. I TOTALLY feel the thrill of that dopamine hit every time I score a sale! No one in my life understands this! You are so wise to do what speaks to you and not care what others think. It is your life and you only get one to live!
Girl, I have a master's degree from Harvard and chose to redesign furniture. You (and I) haven't wasted anything! Your education gives you the option to choose what you want to do
@@kahlahmacedo6752 love this and I bet your redesigns are beautiful.
A choice to go the way the world goes. A ‘playing it safe’ which is found in fear or a choice to choose life which gives you freedom from fear and is found in faith. The world tells us who to be and what to do. It bankrupts us giving us a spirit of poverty because this life given us as a gift has so much to give and offer if we choose to grasp opportunities outside of culture and tradition. This is where we find God/Truth and see and know a life we never thought possible. This is faith and it works for us!
YOUR STORY IS AWESOME! KEEP MOVING FORWARD!
You're doing exactly what I wanted to do when I left Uni, fellow industrial designer as well. Your message is super motivating, and your progress is awesome! looking forward to seeing how you grow.
naysayers. you didn't waste anything. you are on a journey and found a part of you.
What a great story, Abby!! I'm so happy for you to have found something you love at such a young age. And be able to support yourself and plan for the future 🎉 That's a lot of hard work and dreaming.
You are so authentic! I just loved this video! I REALLY hope you share your house search and most especially the renovation!
As a really old guy, I can really relate to your story! Congratulations!
You are authentic, honest and relatable. Keep doing what you do and i will be there to enjoy your progress! 😊
Ms. Abby. So i was blessed with my grandchildren hanging out with me today. First thing my Lila Rae asked is if Abby had any new videos out. So we looked and here we are. She has since gone home, for i didn't want to take any Papa time away from her while writing you. She so enjoys your videos, and you are truly an inspiration. Thank you again for sharing you're story. As of yet, I have failed to find her first piece to work on over Christmas break, but i will. Thank you so much for what you do and, allowing yourself to be so vulnerable. We both enjoyed your outro...Again, Thank You.
I'm so happy for you that you found something that you genuinely enjoy and can make a living at it. Your bravery and perseverance is paying off for you. Congratulations!
Education is never wasted!!
I couldn’t love this more. Thank you as always for being so real, relatable and inspiring. This inspiration you’ve gifted us all couldn’t have come at a better time for me personally. Keep killin’ it!
thank you for sharing such a personal story with us
great work abby !!!!
Your story is fantastic. I’m retired and I’ve flipped a few nightstands and a table and chairs. I also re-did furniture for myself as I had no furniture when I retired and bought a house. I worked for thirty years in education, but there’s a lot to be said for creating something beautiful out of old and damaged furniture. I’m very supportive of furniture artists on you tube and have learned a lot from them. Thanks, Abby.
i am working my way to your lifestyle .. doing small woodworking projects and going to leave my corporate job next year and feeling already better than ever. thanks for the inspiration
Good for you Abby, I got my degree when I was 40….i worked with it for 14 years…. I’ve now quit and I have just started flipping, I do spend a lot of time adding moulding and designing my piece, to each their own, I wish you all the best, and hope you cleaned your brother garage before you went camping ❤️🏴
You and those like you are strong and Courageous. You go girl, show the world.
I never got the architecture degree. But I designed my own home. While I was praised, it never got to my head. I just knew what I wanted. So do you. ❤
Hello Ms Askew!! Happy picking at the flea market, awesome finds sometime, Keep up the hard work. Season Greetings Xmas 👏🏆🥰🍀
You're very authentic and transparent! I can tell already you'll achieve everything you want in life! Frick yeah!
Also shouts to Brooke for making sure clips make it to TH-cam 😂
No one can take your education away from you and you never know that maybe your plan B in the future 😊🙏🏼👏🏻
Thank you smooch for sharing this personal story. It is so inspiring. I’m trying to leave corporate America after nearly 35 years, and I still feel awkward. Thanks again for keeping it real! ❤
Thank you so much for this video. The authenticity, and vulnerability is truly inspiring. So many valuable lessons and takeaways. Keep it up!
Sometimes we have to hurt really bad to get to where we are meant to be. Thank you for sharing your story. You most definitely inspire others.
I am watching your videos for a month and I am hooked. I really love to see the end result... Keep the good work; Cheers from Canada.
I was tht guy staring out the window i felt trapped chained like a prisoner.im in the wood finishing and painting 4 the last 30 years its great .keep up the good work..very proud of ya!
I know so many people that have a degree that they don’t use. But…. It’s still helpful just showing they have one. My husband is 54 and went to school for engineering. But he never finished his degree because he was in the workforce and making great money. He went from engineering to technical sales. He’s gone up the ladder in his field to director because he is amazing at his job. And he loves it. But now he is looking for a new job home. And that lack of degree…. Has really hurt him. Even though he has more experience than many of the others applying for the same jobs. So…. All that just to say… getting the degree was good for you. And just because you aren’t using it…. Doesn’t mean it’s a waste. You are right where you need to be and on your way to where you want to be. You are doing such a great job. I definitely enjoy your content and look forward to seeing where you go.
You are a very brave young lady. You going home was a good move. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. I love watching you. Take care.
The magic of thinking big Abby.. you got this ❤
I could tell where this was going from the start with the shaky voice, many ups and downs along your journey but you stuck with it and it paid off in the end!
I know what it's like to have people doubt you and your choices, it's not easy... and doing all this right after a breakup, the fact you said f it and pushed through is really inspiring for a lot of people i'm sure!
You're beautiful, intelligent, hardworking, you've built yourself a damn good business from a hope and dream, if no one else says it, I'm very proud of you ❤
It's been such a blessing to follow along your journey.
Love how derpy you are, it adds a level of realism to the content, as for your house being a fixer upper does that mean we can expect a series on fixing the house? that'd be kinda fun!
in my early 20s i was living alone and had my own personal things happen that resulted in me moving back home, my mom is my biggest supporter, she always gives me the encouragement i need to keep going. Unfortunately I've been at a crossroad of wanting to try/have tried so many different "careers", my family has a long history of being hands on workers, i love doing things/building things by hand (always had interest in blacksmithing, making things from scratch like cutting boards and other types of wooden things) I like fixing/repairing things, ive actually thought about furniture flipping years ago, i love gemology, did some computer programming (website stuff, game dev), honestly i think my problem is i have too many options and somehow it seems to make it harder for me and i feel demoralized all the time if that makes sense?...
When we are children the education system teaches us to conform so we learn to follow the social order; as I matured I learned that I can be who I want to and nobody cared what house, car, career, etc. I have. It is all about fulfilling your dream. By the looks you took a great first step. Congratulations!
So proud of you, Abby. There's nothing like doing something you love. You live your passion. I have a Master of Educ. Degree & wished I had pursued my passion for photography. My photo professor tried to get me to change my major. But, I only had a semester left to graduate. You are an inspiration. Maybe one day
I'll pursue this dream. Tfs. May God bless you to continue to prosper. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. Pcoff
No one can ever take your education away from you. Do what you want to do and what makes you happy.
Thank you for sharing your story! I spent years doing the desk thing, “climbing” as high as SVP. Now, I buy abandoned storage units and am happier and healthier than I’ve been in years. Finding a path that fulfills you is a special thing!
I very much enjoyed your story. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for being so honest and transparent about your back story, now you make me want to flip furniture.
Just found you & heard your story. You are brave and are to be commended! You can be yourself & enjoy life. I retired from Corporate & became a Realtor! Now retired again, and enjoy designing & making quilts. Difference is, I don’t sell any quilts- it’s my hobby, and I love it ❤. You are young, and have years ahead! Blessings to you. From Texas. Just subscribed.
I loved hearing your story! I'm almost 61yo, just got an awesome job with an amazing company. It's the sit down all day part that's hard. And the tech part which I'm not great at, but I'm going to be the best I can be and work towards self employment for my future.
Thank you for the great ideas! Wishing you all the best ❤
We are all rooting for you, Abby. You inspired me to give it a go for myself! I'm not interested in content creation right now, I'm just a crazy person with an awesome passion that has been greatly inspired by you. 😉 Keep up the great work!
Love how this woman thinks and takes action!
Thanks for sharing your story! I can tell there's a lot of emotion behind the journey and it's not easy to share that all, but it's soooooo relatable, having moved back in with family myself in my own journey. I wish you the best of success and happiness in life :)
Well done Abbey. You are awesome. Keep going
I love this so much! Thank you for your inspiration and transparency! You’re amazing!!
I love that your family is so supportive. So many people do not have that, and their dreams are hard to realize. I also commend you for making a plan. Saving 10K is quite a goal but you knew it was the right thing and you did it. You have a lot of wisdom for your age.
You are so brave and I’m so proud of you! Best wishes going forward
Abbey, you put out the best videos. This one is such a big help. Thank you.
*loved your openness to share your Journey w us* ...
Looking fwd to the future pond video 😉
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story❤ I love the authenticity.
Thanks for posting this. I have been needing all of the words you just gave me. Thank you. Good luck with all of this!!! 😊
Great video Abby! I'm at the point where I'm ready to quit my job because my furniture business is strong. It's definitely a scary leap of faith.
Keep chasing your dreams!
I understand getting emotional. You are doing something that is fulfilling and providing the future you want to have. It is amazing when we trust in a process that it all works out.
Proud of you! Don't Look back!
Great interview and insight. You make it look easy so kudos to you!
Very proud of your brave decisions! Sitting at a desk isn’t for everyone. Working with your hands is significantly more satisfying. Great job Abby!
i enjoy furniture flipping and restoration videos. this is the first video of yours but i will definitely subscribe and look forward to watching your videos now that you have shared so freely about your journey. Thank you for your transparency.
This is exactly why a lot of today's youngsters see no point in going to college. They see TH-cam, Twitch, Instagram riches and they figure if they can do it, I can do it too...unfortunately, society needs people trained in things other than showing themselves online. But good for you for finding something you love to do...
Getting emotional with you!! Your story is very moving. I feel the way you did right now at the age of 54. This encourages me alot! Thank you Abby😊
It sounds as if you fell into the right career at a great time, and that you really did not waste your college education since you are business savvy! Your parents must be proud of you! Good luck with your business venture!
You took a chance. You doubted yourself. And still you persisted! Good for you for being brave. Very brave! Good luck and keep thinking about that pond.
You are so brave and amazing! I’ve been flipping things for decades. But I haven’t been consistently flipping! I would love to start a TH-cam channel but I just haven’t, my life has been a challenge! 2020 I lost my Spa business and the love of my life suddenly passed away! It’s been a journey just getting out of bed so days !
I have a small booth in a vintage mall I scaled up and I didn’t make much more money 💰 and my overhead was doubled. So I scaled back to one booth and changed my booth around monthly and add more items weekly ! This was one of my best months best still not where I would like to be . I also sell online which I have done since 1999 . Clothing has become my main seller and smalls . I plan on making things out of jeans and see how that works as well ! Your story is definitely I
An inspiration! Thanks 🙏
I came for the makeovers and stayed for your journey. You are a ROCKST⭐️R!!!
You got another new subscriber and taught me something so that you very much!
I can appreciate your journey. Everything looked better to me than doing graphic design and staring at a monitor 60+ hours a week. 10 years later I don’t regret my escape. 😂
Thank you for sharing, and inspiring others.
Aww Abby. This is why we love you. ❤
Thanks for sharing your story with us. Good luck
Thanks so much for sharing your story Abby! You’ve made some terrific investments in yourself 👊🏻⭐️
Good for you! 🎉 You are awesome!
Clever girl!❤🎉❤
Good video... The furniture flip started you off, & now with the sponsors & ad revenue has given you more freedom of creativity. Congratulations on your success!
You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story. I found you on TH-cam a few moths ago and I love your videos! I just started flipping furniture and hope to be as successful as you someday :)
I love how open a book you are. “This is like this because this boom done”
Greetings from a fellow SCAD Alumni! I didn’t realize that you too went to SCAD (I graduated in ‘07). I love your videos. I find them very informative and I love seeing the before and after. I’ve often toyed with the idea of flipping furniture, perhaps in the future. Keep up the great work!
I’m so happy for you girl ❤❤❤
I enjoyed listening to your story. TH-cam is the only social media I have and I wish I saw more of your furniture flipping videos here.
Thank you so much! Working on it ☺️
Your story is inspiring, good luck on your fruitful journey.
Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me.
I am so inspired. I am a second grade teacher and am so unhappy. Furniture flipping is something I am very interested in. Thank you for the video.
This is amazing!!❤
Great job, I love your hard work and determination!👏
Love watching your videos. You keep going girl and keep doing you.😊
I love this! Taking that leap of faith can be a scary thing, but you’re killing it! I follow you on all platforms, you’re one of my favs! I know the office life myself and currently working on trying to do the same 😅
Side note- was the content creator masterclass worth the $?
Hi neighbor! We're in the same hood. I stumbled across you on IG and enjoy your content. I'm a furniture artist and have been in business for four years. I embellish and hand paint scenes on my furniture and agree that is not what always sells on Marketplace. 1- it's expensive and 2- it's unique. Most of my pieces sell from my website. Great advice about content creation as that is definitely my weakness. I just want to create, but I also need to generate content to get my unique pieces sold. My main excuse is I don't want to be on camera!! This has been great and I would love to see a video on social media content creation tips. Keep going, girl! Very proud of you!!
I don't know you but I'm so proud of you!!!
Roll Tide! Former furniture flipper to home builder!!! You are clearly the brand. Go fishing make it the content too. Some will maybe see you at Bass Pro one day promoting products for a hefty fee. Enjoy the ride! Very well done!
Abby! We could all see that this video was hard for you to make from an emotional point of view. But I think you have overcome your doubters, nay sayers with courage and fortitude. Life will always throw the odd curve ball at us, but being strong and sticking to your dream and with the help of friends and family great things can be accomplished. Love watching your videos here in the UK. You're a flippin" marvel 😊😊👍👍
I think you are quite accomplished for your age. I hope you are proud of yourself.
Your channel is one of my faves. I don't flip furniture but really enjoy watching your interesting videos. I do fantasize about flipping furniture on the side but realistically know I won't, lol.
Plus showing what you do is a good thing. You do really good work. You’re picky and it’s good for people to see. If anyone wants a reference before buying something from you just tell them t watch a you tube.
I have enjoyed all your videos! I hated my job, too, but felt I had to stay with it.
I think it’s great that you found something that you really enjoy in life and found it to sustain yourself. For those that said you wasted your college degree is rather small minded. Not every choice we make do we found was a good fit as I can attest to this and later down the road you may find that degree to help you in another way in case the furniture business maybe slows down for example. I feel like you feel as well and that is I hate going to my office job with a passion but unfortunately I am unable to do what you did. So I must point this out that many fail to see that most full time furniture refinishers have another source of income such as a significant other or are living with another person/family member. It is very difficult for someone like myself to be able to quit this full time job I hate and still be able to afford a place to rent, food, utilities etc. It isn’t possible for me with no much of any savings to sustain myself…if it was I surely would be gone from this prison I am in. I am however able to cut my hours down with the help of the furniture refinishing but my commute is longer than it used to be so I am still gone from home the same amount of time. My goal which is more reasonable is to find a part time job that will cover most of my bills so I can then devote more time what I really love to do. So having said that what did you live off of once you quit the office job? If you didn’t have the ability to move back home do you think you’d still be able to do this full time because the last 3 yrs I’ve been trying to do this to no avail. As soon as I have some money saved up it goes to car repairs, vet bills, dentist or anything unexpected . Thanks for sharing your story as you see of of the very few genuine people
.. and again it is great you’re able to do something you love
Thanks for sharing your story! Didn’t know you were a SCAD grad (Georgia girl here!) Thanks for showing what a little risk and a lot of elbow grease can do. I want to start, but I just feel like the market near me on FBMP isn’t great for selling redone furniture
I absolutely love your videos.
I love your work and desisgns.
I think that are you are AMAZING.
You are so real and down to earth.
Please continue to be you , don't change.
I can't wait for you to buy your own home. I hope you will take your viewers on your journey.
You are very inspirational.
Sending you lots of love and hugs and kisses.
From Dawn in the UK 😍😘🤗
X x x
Fantastic story. Very inspiring. You should write a book. 💯