From Goodwill to Goldmine- Thriving in Thrift Fashion: Nate Smidt

Welcome back to the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast

This week’s topic is: From Goodwill to Goldmine: Thriving in Thrift Fashion

In today’s episode, I interview Nate Schmidt, a college student who defies the odds by successfully balancing his studies, and running a thriving thrift fashion store. Nate’s story serves as an inspiration to young people who dream of turning their passions into successful businesses. Despite the challenges and doubts he faced, Nate’s resilience and unwavering belief in himself propelled him forward. He proves that with hard work, dedication, and a bit of multitasking, success is achievable at any age.

Guest Bio: Nate Smidt

Nate Smidt, a senior majoring in Agricultural Business at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), currently holds the CEO position in a thriving thrift fashion company located in downtown San Luis Obispo known as Central Coast Vintage. In this pivotal role, he channels his passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, and cultivating strong customer relationships. As part of his journey to hone his business acumen, Nate actively seeks mentorship and networking opportunities.

Here are the three main takeaways from this episode:

1. Multitasking:

Nate shares that his superpower is multitasking. He believes that being able to balance his responsibilities as a student, business owner, and personal relationships has helped him make things easier

2. Overcome skepticism:

Nate talks about the challenge of starting a business at a young age and facing doubt and skepticism from others. Despite this, he emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not letting doubters discourage you from pursuing your goals.

 3. Find your niche:

Nate shares the story of how he found his niche in selling vintage clothing. He talks about starting out by buying clothes from thrift stores and eventually realizing the value of certain brands. He advises being selective in what you sell and staying informed about market trends.

To hear more about Nate’s journey and gain insights into the happy, healthy hustle lifestyle, be sure to check out the full episode on the Happy Healthy Hustle podcast.

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