Secondhand Sessions
Secondhand Sessions
Podcast Description
Welcome to Secondhand Sessions, a podcast dedicated to the non-profit thrift store community. Your host, BJ Breish, brings years of thrifting experience but admits to being a complete podcasting novice, making this a learning experience for everyone. This passion project aims to deliver genuine, unscripted conversations with leaders in the thrift industry, exploring their stories, insights, and visions for the future. The podcast's mission is to inspire, connect, and share resources to help thrift stores thrive in today's challenging retail landscape.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes relevant to the thrift store sector, including store management transitions, team culture, employee engagement, and the unique challenges facing thrift operations. Episodes like Building Culture in Thrift and Empowering Survivors through Thrift delve into topics such as collaboration, leadership strategies, and mission-driven work, providing listeners with actionable insights and inspiration.

Welcome to Secondhand Sessions, a podcast dedicated to the non-profit thrift store community. Your host, BJ Breish, brings years of thrifting experience but admits to being a complete podcasting novice, making this a learning experience for everyone. This passion project aims to deliver genuine, unscripted conversations with leaders in the thrift industry, exploring their stories, insights, and visions for the future. The podcast’s mission is to inspire, connect, and share resources to help thrift stores thrive in today’s challenging retail landscape.
Save thousands of dollars operating your business at no upfront cost?
It sounds like a tall tale, but on this episode of Secondhand Sessions, I'm diving into the data to show you exactly how it’s possible.
I'm joined by Marcus Brodin from Future Energy Solutions for a deep dive into energy efficiency for thrift stores and nonprofits.
Full disclosure: This isn't a sponsored segment or a paid sales pitch—Secondhand Sessions is a non-monetized passion project. I don't endorse this company, nor did they pay for the content. I just want to share information with my friends.
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
The ”No-Catch” Upgrade: Understanding the program that removes the financial barriers to modernizing your facility with zero upfront capital.
LED vs. Inflation: Why switching now is the ultimatehedge against rising energy prices and looming bulb bans.
The Visual Payoff: It’s not just about the utility bill—better lighting makes your treasures shine and helps your store lookspectacular.
Stop burning money on outdated tech! Tune in to findout how to flip the switch on your biggest overhead expenses and keep those savings right where they belong—in your mission.
https://www.feslighting.com/

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