From Sales to Vintage Retail: Building Eureka & Rejecting Trends | Daniel Hardesty

Описание: In this episode of Visions & Ventures, we sit down with Daniel Hardesty, owner of Eureka Vintage in downtown New Albany, to unpack the psychology behind why people like or dislike things, how trends shape consumer behavior, and what it really takes to build a sustainable small business.
Daniel shares his journey from sales and tech into curated vintage menswear, why mainstream trends are dangerous to chase, and how confidence, quality, and authenticity matter more than hype. From vintage clothing and fashion cycles to disposable culture, eBay’s evolution, and the realities of retail margins, this conversation blends business strategy with human psychology.
We also dive into:
Why confidence is tied to how you present yourself
The problem with trend-driven fashion and fast consumption
Curated vintage vs “thrift” culture
The risks of subscription boxes and returns in resale
Corporate burnout, career pivots, and building something meaningful
How relationships and faith intersect with entrepreneurship

This episode is for entrepreneurs, creatives, retail owners, and anyone questioning whether they’re choosing things because they love them—or because they’re told to.
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