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.
Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2026 with a raw, solo session recorded from the front seat of my car, looking at the doors of our brand-new 44,000+ sq. ft. ReStore.
This episode isn't just an update; it's a response to everyone who says ”it can't be done.” From spam emails telling me this podcast will fail, to industry consultants telling me my sales goals have ”no precedent,” I am leaning into the doubt. I'm sharing the story of how we opened our doors with zero advertising, no building sign, and managed to hit a nearly $11,000 weekday on word-of-mouth alone.
Buckle up—we’re setting a $1M mandate for Year 1, and I’m taking you along for the ride.

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