We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Fushia Skinner a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Fushia, thanks for joining us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?

Mooncrest Estate Sales was born out of a need for change and a love for finding hidden treasures. I wanted to build something for myself that also serves my community. The mission is simple: Estate sales are more than clearing out a house – they’re about turning the page on a loved one’s story, a family’s chapter, and embracing what comes next. It’s about community and providing a helpful service. Figuring out what to do with everything when the time comes is tough. That’s what drives me – the chance to bring order to a messy situation and help people move forward.

Fushia, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m Fushia Skinner, owner of Mooncrest Estate Sales. I grew up in a small Indiana town, spending weekends hunting for treasures at flea markets. That’s where I learned to see value in what others might overlook.

My career path wasn’t linear, but now it all comes together. I’ve worked in printing, project and event coordination, and global logistics. These experiences taught me how to organize chaos, connect with people, and manage complex processes. Now, at Mooncrest, I handle every aspect of the estate sale – from initial consultations to pricing and staging, the sale itself, and all the way through to the final accounting breakdown. My goal is to make things easier for people as they shift into the next phase of life.

What sets Mooncrest apart? I blend practicality with personality. I get the job done, but I also make it enjoyable – even when things get hectic. I’m proud of how I take the stress out of what can be a very messy situation and keep things simple for my clients.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

My first estate sale was chaotic, but I made it work. The lesson? Embrace the mess – it’s where the magic happens.


The biggest lesson I had to unlearn was that you don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. In reality, you just have to put something solid out there and improve it as you go. That’s the best way I’ve learned to tackle big challenges.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

– The Harvard Business Review Entrepreneur’s Handbook: gave me a solid foundation in business strategy. It helped me think through all the details before jumping in.

– Estate Sales Made Easy and Estate Sales: The Ultimate Checklist: both provided step-by-step frameworks for staying organized. While a bit outdated, they reinforced what I already knew and gave me a strong foundation for the things I didn’t.

– The Making of a Manager: taught me about leadership and handling challenges.

– Idea to Startup podcast: offered actionable insights for building a business from the ground up and preparing for potential fail points.

Out of all of these, the best advice is to just start. Don’t wait for the perfect moment – you’ll never feel fully ready and you’ll probably just talk yourself out of it anyway.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.mooncrestestatesales.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mooncrestestatesales/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mooncrest-estate-sales