This is “The Gordie Tamayo Show”, hosted by digital media savant and community storyteller Gordie Tamayo. Each episode fuses the entrepreneurial grit of start‑ups with the soulful beats of indie musicians, and the heart‑pounding drama of grassroots sports. Whether he’s interviewing a Basque pop band fresh off Treefort, or spotlighting a boxing champion, Gordie connects the dots between culture, commerce and community. Authentic, and always curious, The Gordie Tamayo Show celebrates stories that reveal how creativity, business and sports intersect across cultures, reminding listeners everywhere that purpose and passion are the true drivers of success. Tune in for conversations that inspire and inform; no matter where you are in the world.
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This is “The Gordie Tamayo Show”, hosted by digital media savant and community storyteller Gordie Tamayo. Each episode fuses the entrepreneurial grit of start‑ups with the soulful beats of indie musicians, and the heart‑pounding drama of grassroots sports. Whether he’s interviewing a Basque pop band fresh off Treefort, or spotlighting a boxing champion, Gordie connects the dots between culture, commerce and community. Authentic, and always curious, The Gordie Tamayo Show celebrates stories that reveal how creativity, business and sports intersect across cultures, reminding listeners everywhere that purpose and passion are the true drivers of success. Tune in for conversations that inspire and inform; no matter where you are in the world.
How These Young Entrepreneurs Are Changing Vintage Shopping!
The Gordie Tamayo Show
36 minutes
4 months ago
How These Young Entrepreneurs Are Changing Vintage Shopping!
In this episode of Behind the Business, host Gordie Tamayo sits down with two rising stars in the vintage clothing world—Cooper Jones of CJs Vintage Vault and Russel Bills of The Vintage Vault and Cache Valley Vintage Market. These young entrepreneurs are building real revenue and real communities by blending digital platforms like Whatnot with physical vintage markets across Utah.Discover how they got started, what tools they use to scale, and how the next generation is rewriting the rules of retail.👕 Whether you’re a vintage clothing enthusiast or an aspiring reseller, this is your playbook for turning passion into profit.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from modern entrepreneurs reshaping their industries.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why vintage is booming and who’s leading the charge01:00 – Meet Cooper Jones: Building CJ Vintage Vault02:00 – The 2-year full-time hustle: Finding the right platform03:00 – Russel’s entrepreneurial roots & discovering vintage value04:00 – Turning dad’s old Jordans into a business spark05:00 – Early challenges in sourcing and pricing06:00 – Why Whatnot became a game-changer for live selling07:00 – Cooper on standing out in a saturated market08:00 – The role of content, branding, and backdrop strategy09:00 – Russel’s vision for the Cache Valley Vintage Market10:00 – Community-first business: Building loyalty offline11:00 – What makes a great vintage seller today?12:00 – Favorite finds and best-sellers from the vault13:00 – Strategies for consistency and inventory flow14:00 – Monetizing nostalgia through storytelling15:00 – The future of vintage retail: Hybrid online/offline16:00 – Lessons learned: Mistakes, pivots, and progress17:00 – Entrepreneur mindset: Building before you're ready18:00 – Advice to new resellers and creators19:00 – Cooper’s personal framework for growth20:00 – The importance of hustle and daily habits21:00 – Live selling tips and show structure on Whatnot22:00 – How vintage culture bridges generations23:00 – Building brand presence in a crowded niche24:00 – Russel on managing pop-ups and vendor networks25:00 – The art of the flip: When to hold vs. when to sell26:00 – Trust, curation, and why details matter27:00 – Final thoughts on youth-led commerce28:00 – Where to follow Cooper and Russel29:00 – Outro: The vintage hustle isn't slowing down
The Gordie Tamayo Show
This is “The Gordie Tamayo Show”, hosted by digital media savant and community storyteller Gordie Tamayo. Each episode fuses the entrepreneurial grit of start‑ups with the soulful beats of indie musicians, and the heart‑pounding drama of grassroots sports. Whether he’s interviewing a Basque pop band fresh off Treefort, or spotlighting a boxing champion, Gordie connects the dots between culture, commerce and community. Authentic, and always curious, The Gordie Tamayo Show celebrates stories that reveal how creativity, business and sports intersect across cultures, reminding listeners everywhere that purpose and passion are the true drivers of success. Tune in for conversations that inspire and inform; no matter where you are in the world.
