ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
monthly
Average audio length:
51 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
17 episodes
since April 23, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Fearless isn't just the title of the new Season Two Episode, it is the absolute prerequisite for surviving and thriving in non-profit retail leadership today. In this raw return to Secondhand Sessions, highly anticipated by at least three other people, maybe, the six-month silence is broken with a …
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
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 efficien…
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…
This special live podcast session, recorded in front of an audience of 200 Large ReStore operators, features Dwayne Spencer, CEO & President of Memphis Habitat for Humanity.
Join us for his powerful call to action for executive leaders to fundamentally rethink the role of their retail operatio…
Are you ready to revolutionize your nonprofit thrift operation? Buckle up for an inspiring and insightful marathon session recorded live from the Vendor Hall at the Habitat for Humanity Large ReStore Symposium in Memphis!
Join me as I throw out the traditional interview format and take you on a wal…
All in 10 minutes.
In this special solo session, host BJ hits the pause button on the usual interview format for a critical pre-conference primer. The driving theme: while the Large ReStore Symposium (LRS) agenda is packed, its true value lies solely with the people—the listeners and leaders who d…
Thrift leaders, are you ready to drive data instead of trucks? Get ready for a revolution!
In this episode, we're announcing a groundbreaking deal with a company that’s harnessing the power of AI and comprehensive software to completely transform the non-profit thrift industry.
Forget what you thi…
In this session, we uncover the incredible journey of John Kunzelman, manager of a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and a true pioneer in redefining what thrift truly means. Get ready to be inspired as John shares his leadership playbook for cultivating success far beyond the balance sheet. He'llrevea…
In the face of unprecedented obstacles, have you built a team you'd "go to war with"? A team ready to confront any challenge, big or small, with resilience and unity? If you aspire to cultivate such a powerhouse team and are seeking data-driven insights to navigate the complex world of no…
In this session, Greg Bradley, an expert in the thrift store industry with Recolor (a recycled paint company), shared invaluable insights into the unique world of thrift operations. He "Paints" a clear message: empowering operators is essential for growth.
Bradley highlighted the need for…
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