The Business of Antiques

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and guest Amanda Kinney, of the High Point Antique & Design Center, talk about what goes on during High Point Market and what happens in between markets.. During the episode Amanda shares her journey within the antiques industry, her evolution from childhood fascination with antiques to her curren...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and guest Sarah Percy-Davis talk about the contemporary antiques industry, elucidating the intricate dynamics that govern the intersection of passion and profitability. The episode also offers valuable insights of Toma’s mission to transform the perception of antiques from mere collectibles into moder...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, Toma Clark Haines and celebrity guest Mark Hill - of BBC’s Antiques Roadshow- talk about Mark's recent endeavour in setting up his own auction house as a testament to his commitment to modernizing the antiques industry. The episode also offers valuable insights for those in the antiques profession but also sheds light on the evolving narratives surround...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, Toma Clark Haines and guest Jo Roberts talk about Jo’s transformative journey from artist to successful antique dealer. The episode also shares invaluable insights on the significance of passion, self-awareness, and strategic networking within the realm of antiques. The conversation dives into the nuances of establishing a profitable antiques business,...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, Toma Clark Haines and guest Andrea Hysmith talk about the many dimensions of the antiques business addressing the critical necessity of transforming a passion for antiques into a lucrative enterprise. The episode also extends to the significance of marketing and branding, presenting a clear narrative that the contemporary antique dealer must adapt to th...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines dives deep into what happens during the Antique Dealer Training Program, scheduled for June 22 to June 27, 2025, in the picturesque English countryside. This immersive workshop is designed to rejuvenate antique dealers, whether they are newcomers or seasoned professionals struggling to achieve their desired profit margins. Toma hi...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines welcomes Brian Gallop, a Global Brand Ambassador for Graff Faucets. He talks about his role in educating architects and designers on the significance of selecting high-quality, aesthetically pleasing fixtures that can serve as heirloom pieces, akin to antiques. His insights reveal that the bathroom and kitchen, often considered me...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines welcomes publicist Alice Roberton, a wearer of many hats related to the antiques business but mainly a magazine writer that covers everything from antiques to home tours. Together, they discuss the various roles one can occupy within the antiques business, emphasizing that being an antiques dealer is not t...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines welcomes the incredible Leslie Carothers, a pioneer in the field of digital marketing for the home furnishings sector. Together, they explore Leslie's journey from a successful investment banker to a leading figure in social media and marketing strategies for interior designers and brands. Discover how Leslie has consistently rein...

To close out season 4 of The Business of Antiques, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co Toma Clark Haines takes listeners on the road with her. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly on the wall on one of Toma´s antique buying tours? Well, that is exactly the experience you get in this episode - Guerilla Podcasting in Parma at Mercanteinfiera.   “Guerrilla Market...

In today’s episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co – the World´s Largest Antiques Touring Company – tells you how to shop for antiques at the Paris Flea Market and how to ship antiques from France.   The first time Toma and her locally-based Paris team met with Jean-Cyrille Boutmy, owner of Marche Paul-Bert Serpette , he said, “The Antiques Diva & Co are Ambassa...

In today's episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and founder of The Republic of Toma, speaks with a mother-daughter team based out of Florida: Kelly and Blair McGee of Three Graces Antiques . With a legacy of antiques collecting and sourcing spanning three generations, their passion for the trade has become an inseparable part of their lives. They offer a range of unique pi...

In this episode of The Business of Antiques Podcast, Toma Clark Haines, Founder and CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and The Republic of Toma, sits down with industry legend, Veronika Miller. Veronika's influence, guidance, and friendship have been instrumental in Toma's career. Toma describes her best as a trailblazer, fearlessly creating paths for others to follow both in the industries of mark...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques Podcast, your host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, talks about how to Become the CEO of Your Life, not just your Antiques Business. She shares with you tools she personally uses to manage her time, her business, her clients, her energy levels, and how she keeps her eye focused on her goals.  There are 3 questions she is repeate...

In today's episode, join Toma Clark Haines, Founder and CEO of The Antiques Diva and Co and The Republic of Toma, on a warm cozy climb into the head of long-time antiques dealer, Kim Hites. Kim sells at the Thoroughbred Gallery in Lexington, Kentucky. Although Kim has been travelling to and shopping in France and importing shipping containers of antiques since 2012, her career as an antiques...

In this episode of The Business of Antiques CEO Toma Clark Haines explains what you learn in the Business of Antiques- Antique Dealer Training Program. She also offers one on one business coaching for antique dealers wanting to elevate their antiques businesses. BOA-ADTP is the gold-standard antique dealer training program for new (or nearly new) antique dealers who want to build a meaningful, pro...

In this episode of the Business of Antiques Toma Clark Haines - CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co does not have a guest. She just talks to you one on one from her home in Venice, Italy over a cup of morning coffee. Recently her podcast producer Jason Perrier suggested she tell her story. And in this episode - that´s exactly what she does.  She starts by saying, ¨I´m Toma. I am the founder and...

In this episode, Toma Clark Haines founder and CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, talks with nationally renowned event-planning expert, celebrity party-planner, designer, author, and founder of A Perfect Event, "a special event company with a faithful following, including Oprah Winfrey, Brooke Shields, Debra Messing, and Leo Burnett” – Debi Lilly. Debi Lilly has it in her blood to celebrate! She h...

In today's episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and founder of The Republic of Toma, talks with Katie Treggiden – author, journalist, podcaster, keynote speaker, and the founder and director of Making Design Circular , a membership community and online learning platform for designers, makers, craftspeople, and artists who want to become more sustainable. This episode is a...

In today’s episode, Toma Clark Haines – CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and founder of The Republic of Toma ­­– speaks with a legend in the industry, John Hansord of Hansord Antiques . John runs his family business located in Lincolnshire and has his showrooms in a gorgeous farmhouse that dates from 1693. John is on the vetting committees for some of the leading antique fairs in the UK. In addit...

In today's episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and founder of The Republic of Toma talks shop with public relations consultant, Tiffany Farney, owner of Digital Thread Consulting , a boutique public relations firm specializing in the art and design industry. Tiffany's company takes a unique approach in that they specifically focus on serving mission-based clients. This do...

In this episode of The Business of Antiques, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and founder of The Republic of Toma, visits with Simon de Harlez of Deulin Antiques . Simon is a Belgium antiques dealer who runs his store from his family’s 18th century castle, the Château de Deulin. Even after all of Toma’s travels, Deulin remains one of her favorite chateaux to this day.  Sim...

In this episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, sits down in her home in Venice with long-time friend Robert Schreuder. Robert is a Dutch dealer who began as a lawyer, but after 6 years working at a law firm thought, “Well, this is not all there is in life.” After studies in Leiden, Bordeaux and Bologna, alongside his legal work, Robert threw himself into building an antique...

In honor of Toma’s 50th Birthday we celebrate the release of her 50th podcast episode. They say that all the world's a stage and for Cathy Whitlock , the decor of that stage is the very best part. In this episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, enjoys visiting with one of the most glamorous women she knows, someone she gladly counts in her inner circle tribe of fabulous wome...

Serial Entrepreneur and Antiques Dealer Tressa Mills of Lakeshore Event Center is a master at one of the most valuable skill sets that exist for those working in the business of antiques. "Tressa artfully adapts,” Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, explains of her consulting client. Years ago, Tressa signed up for one of Toma's free hour-long phone consultations and then attende...