Ep. 21: Inventory Management with Kelli Ellis & Ronati

Inventory is both the bane and delight of an antique dealer’s existence - finding it can be thrilling, but managing it…not so much.Which is why we are hosting Kelli Ellis for a conversation on how to use technology and storytelling to manage and sell your inventory for your vintage & antique shop!Kelli Ellis,  @world_of_ronati  SVP Industry Relations & Business Development, is an acclaimed celebrity artist and designer whose style epitomizes livable luxury and casual international flair mixed with rockstar glam. She has designed interiors that integrate antiques into residential and hospitality venues for the past 25 years and devised the innovative ‘Design Psychology Coach’ program. As a tastemaker, she’s led the masses on numerous television shows including HGTV, The Design Network (TDN), TCL, Bravo, and more. One of Ronati’s earliest advisors, Kelli joined the Ronati team in 2019, overseeing United Kingdom and European strategic partnerships and events.In this episode, we will hear: -Kelli’s journey to working with dealers through Ronati-Strategic inventory management to increase profit AND sales-How sellers can work with interior designers to grow their businesses-Insider tips for antique shopping in Spain, where you can literally pick up antiques for free on the side of the road-How you can get your free ticket to success by utilizing Ronati Studio to manage your inventory - sign up for a free 30-day pro account trial & get 35% off PRO with promo code: TWMAY2025Originally aired on Instagram Live on May 7, 2025Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:-Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and www.thriftywhitney.com-Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com -Kelli Ellis on IG at @designerkelliellis and her website https://www.kelliellis.com/ -Ronati on IG at @ronatipro and  @world_of_ronati  and website https://ronati.com/ - sign up for a free 30-day pro account trial & get 35% off PRO with promo code: TWMAY2025Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit