The Business of Antiques

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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  Episode #12

  Finding Your Niche in the Antiques Trade: Tina Bird on Relationships, Reinvesting & Staying Soft and Strong

  Aug 20, 20261h 7mS6

  In this episode of The Business of Antiques , host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Tina Bird, founder of Decorative Garden Antiques , to unpack how she launched a thriving UK garden antiques business as a second act after 25 years running her corporate events company, Team Tactics. Tina shares how she landed the priceless domain decorativegardenantiques.co.uk , why she sells primarily online through her own site plus aggregator platforms like Vinterior and Decorative Collective, and the WhatsApp-video and phone-first approach she uses to build trust with designers and collectors. Toma and Tina dig into the realities of sourcing showpieces like Louis Bourget Ondu's vases and Medici-crested Italian olive jars, why long-term supplier relationships beat fair-hopping at events like the Grand Braderie de Lille, how to price for both UK buyers and US resellers pulling from 1stDibs, and the logistics of shipping heavy antiques across Europe and to the States. They also explore the mindset behind a sustainable antiques business — keeping standout pieces at home to build a tastemaker reputation, reinvesting profits instead of taking a salary too early, finding your niche, outsourcing what isn't your zone of genius, and staying both soft and strong in an insular industry. Check out the links from our episode. Tina: Instagram | Pinterest | decorativegardenantiques.co.uk Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack

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  Episode #11

  From Broadway to the Fabulous Factory: Steven Favreau's Wild Antiques Journey

  Aug 13, 20261h 24mS6

  In this episode of The Business of Antiques , host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, reconnects with longtime friend and interior designer Steven Favreau for a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, reinvention, and the changing world of design. From their unforgettable first meeting at High Point Market to Steven's path from Broadway dancer and Moulin Rouge soloist to celebrated maximalist designer and founder of Boston's legendary antiques warehouse The Fabulous Factory, the two explore how manifestation, resilience, and self-discovery have shaped their careers. They dig into the highs and hard lessons of the antiques business from buying trips through Paris, Antwerp, Brussels, and Bruges, the emotional challenge of parting with beloved pieces, and how COVID wiped out a million-dollar events calendar overnight. Steven also reveals how he's future-proofing his interior design practice by embracing AI and social media through his new venture, Real Design Help, giving DIY design lovers accessible tools as the industry rapidly evolves. Candid, funny, and full of wisdom on antiques, maximalism, entrepreneurship, and staying authentic in an AI-driven world, it's a must-listen for designers, antique dealers, and anyone chasing a creative life on their own terms. Steven Favreau: Instagram ; @stevenfavreau | @real_design_help Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack

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  Episode #10

  You Make Your Money When You Buy: Sourcing Antiques Across France, Belgium, England & Italy + What’s Toma Been Up to in 2026

  Aug 6, 20261h 17mS6

  In this episode of The Business of Antiques , host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down for a candid solo mid-year review of 2026 to share where and where not to buy antiques in Europe right now. After a whirlwind first half of the year spent sourcing across the continent, Toma compares the major buying destinations: the crowded but spectacular des belages of the South of France (Avignon, Montpellier, and Bezier); the underrated, lower-priced fairs of Le Mans and Chartres where the professionals actually source; the relationship-driven warehouses of Belgium and the Netherlands; the curated, showroom-ready inventory of England; and her beloved Italy, home to the deepest long-term relationships and the famed Mercante in Fiera. Along the way she reminds dealers that you make your money when you buy, not when you sell, and that lasting success comes from tracking your numbers, protecting your energy, negotiating hard, and building a diversified, multi-country buying strategy. Part business masterclass and part heartfelt reflection on the value of doing your own mid-year review, this episode is essential listening for antique dealers, interior designers, and collectors who want to source smarter not just harder through the rest of 2026 and into 2027. Check out the links from our episode. Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack

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  Episode #9

  Antiques of the Future: Sustainability, Heirloom Furniture & Why Well-Made Lasts

  Jul 2, 20261h 4mS6

  In this episode of The Business of Antiques , host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down with Zack Taylor, president and co-owner of Wesley Hall, the high-end, 100% North-Carolina-made upholstery house known for its hand-detailed craftsmanship and signature color-changing lacquered doors at High Point Market. Toma and Zack trace his path from English-lit major and textile painter at Valdez Weavers to leading one of America's most beloved furniture brands, and why a personable, transparent, "under-promise and over-deliver" philosophy has become Wesley Hall's calling card. Their conversation ranges from the artistry of custom upholstery and the 15-to-20 suppliers behind a single sofa, to the resurgence of traditional design among younger buyers, the true meaning of sustainability, and how the weight and construction you can't see are what turn a well-made piece into an heirloom — the antique of the future. Along the way they share candid reflections on creativity, failure, the pandemic, and a few unforgettable adventures from Lake Como to Venice. Check out the links from our episode. Zack: wesleyhall.com | Instagram Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack

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  Episode #8

  From Interior Design to Root Cellar Textiles with Tamara Stephenson

  Jun 25, 20261h 9mS6

  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 interior design to creating her own classically inspired textile line. The conversation delves into the resurgence of vintage appreciation among younger generations, sourcing antiques in the Hamptons versus New York City, and innovative business strategies for antique dealers—like curating shop spaces and setting up vintage wedding registries. Plus, discover how tools like Pinterest can elevate your antique marketing strategy. Check out the links from our episode. Tamara: Instagram | Root Cellar Designs | Nest by Tamara Blog | Root Cellar Designs Instagram Toma: Instagram | antiquesdiva.com | Substack

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