Staging Sips

Can you believe it? Today, you're listening to the 100th episode of the Staging Sips podcast. And while there's no confetti cannon, we're celebrating something even more meaningful: the power of consistency. What began as a simple promise to show up — no matter what — has grown into a journey filled with lessons, imperfect action, and a whole lot of value for staging business owners like you. From...

Kristin and Vanessa of Bluebird Design Company join me today to talk about everything they have experienced about building their business, both from a personal and professional perspective. They share their journey from friendship to successful business partnership, and how they have transformed almost overwhelming business challenges into sustainable success. If you've ever wondered how to build...

Are you struggling to balance client satisfaction with your own sanity? In this MVP episode, I tackle the misconception that being "easy to work with" means saying yes to everything.  Instead, I show you how we maintain excellent client relationships while preserving strong boundaries at Rethink Home Interiors.  Through years of trial and error, I have developed systems that create predictability...

We both know that you are great at what you do—turning empty spaces into homes that buyers cannot resist. But marketing your staging business? That's another story. If it feels like you're constantly shouting into the void, struggling to get noticed by the right real estate agents and homeowners, you're not alone. Chasing leads is exhausting—and frankly, it's not sustainable. What if, instead of h...

Most staging business owners have experienced it—the excitement of landing a new project quickly overshadowed by scheduling complexities. What should be straightforward becomes a logistical challenge of coordinating teams, access details, and client expectations. The reality is that scheduling vacant stagings can be more manageable with the right approach. It's not about eliminating complexity ent...

Effective financial planning is essential for any home staging business looking to scale sustainably. Rather than worry about how to afford your inventory or be limited by insufficient funds, strategic financing can be a tool that helps you grow. I have seen many staging business owners rely on credit cards or cash reserves to purchase furniture, but this approach can only create financial strain....

Ever rolled out a brilliant new system, expecting excitement, only to get resistance, complaints, or worse—silence? Yep, I've been there. You know the change will make things better, but getting your team on board? That's the hard part. People naturally resist change—not because they're difficult, but because uncertainty triggers stress and fear of failure. And here's the kicker: leading change is...

Do you, as a staging business owner, have the necessary skills to lead a team effectively? More like, "what if the muddy waters of team building you are wading through right now is actually the scaffold of a staging business that really thrives". No one is born leading a staging business (or any other), so I understand how hard it may sometimes be and why even though we love our businesses, this p...

"Can I pay at closing?" If that question and a dozen others like it sound familiar, this episode provides practical solutions for handling "sticky" client requests in your staging business.  Often, we are tied between maintaining professional boundaries while building strong client relationships. For new stagers especially, these requests often turn into self evaluations and comparison thoughts, a...

In this Valentine's Day special episode, let's explore a love story of a different kind – the art of nurturing client relationships! More often than not, service-based businesses like ours miss crucial opportunities by failing to maintain meaningful connections with past clients. Yet, these relationships form the bedrock of sustainable business growth and lasting success. The concept of "loving up...

It is a pleasure to bring out from behind the scene, Anna Huff - a dear business mindset coach, for an honest conversation about the internal work that shapes our entrepreneurial journey. From being a Pinterest manager to mindset coach, Anna shares her personal evolution and the crucial lessons she learned about the role of belief in business success. Going into the challenges that came up with he...

I've been taken down by the flu, so today we're running one of our Most Valuable Podcasts  Enjoy!   I don't think I have ever said this, but this is one masterclass session that you want to grab a journal and pen for. As we prepare to tackle our marketing issues in the upcoming episodes, it is my concern to ensure that all the wheels of your business are properly functioning. Why? Because a stagin...

Let's talk about how to use strategic financial management as a key driver of success in your home staging business. I've encouraged you to start paying attention to your numbers, but now it's time to take it further. In this episode, I'm sharing actionable strategies to help you manage your revenue in ways that fuel growth. I challenge conventional, overly complex accounting advice that doesn't s...

I know numbers are not the cutest things for you to look at; not when we are stagers. But we will today, and you can trust me to make it enticing. " Do my numbers matter ?" YES! Because believe it or not, your P&L is telling the story of your business - the wins, the learning curves, and most importantly, where the golden opportunities are hiding! Think of it as your business's report card. Just l...

Yayyyyy, it's a brand new year! New energy, new goals, and maybe even a chance to reflect and arm ourselves with all the tools we need to crush it in our businesses this year!  Now, I'm not sure where you are at this time—maybe the new year energy is still just settling in, and you're finding your balance. Or, maybe you're already hitting the ground running with a new team member, new goals, new n...

Shall we talk about 2024 at Rethink Home Interiors…the year I stepped out from my role literally and almost completely? Beyond just sharing the story behind that, I'm excited to bring you along and reflect on the experience, the lessons I learned, and how it's shaping the future of the insights and strategies I share with all my students,  including you! From both sides of the past seasons—includi...

There could not have been any better expert to answer your questions on how to do social media marketing right, make your DM a money hotspot, and have fun while at it. A one time interior designer turned SM Guru, Emma Tesler of Ninety Five Media joins me today to share tried and true strategies for letting people know you are right here ! Both offline to deliver exceptional staging services, and o...

What are your goals for 2025? Whether you are clear or still unsure about those big next steps, ICYMI, this conversation is exactly what you need.  You've probably heard me say it before: setting goals is one thing, but making them happen? That's where the magic lies. And it's not just about motivation or discipline; which of course they matter. More than often, it is about understanding how your...

What if you could handle dicey client interactions with confidence and calm, without the stress or frustration? As a staging business owner, you know that you'll encounter all kinds of personalities. With that comes clients and team members who might unintentionally cross boundaries or push your limits. Most of the time, it's not personal—they may just forget what they agreed to or don't fully und...

Yet another vulnerable episode today! My staging lead once called quits — my fault, because my staging business was all too accommodating. I - and technically her too, would scramble to rearrange weekend plans  or even work beyond and outside office hours to meet last - minute client demands. Yep! That often happened. Until it felt like the business was running us, instead of us it. A situation yo...

Growth is exciting, but it can quickly become overwhelming without the right systems in place. To truly harness growth, sometimes the best thing you can do is pause. Use these moments of non-growth to refine your processes, clarify your pricing, and prepare your business for sustainable growth.  Whether you're already stretching your capacity or planning to soon, remember that successful growth re...

Just as in life, business is not without its challenges. We all experience those moments when we feel depleted, stuck, and unsure of the next step. It could be a really tough time where everything is slow, making you feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill. Although these phases are real, our feelings about them are completely not. These cycles are all actually a natural (and sometimes necessary...

"Wonder what aspect of this staging business isn't my strongest jam? Bookkeeping . Our beloved not-so-comfortable but very-important component that can make even the toughest CEO weak in the knees . Going through the books can often be accompanied by a range of emotions—and let's be real, they're often not the positive ones!"... Especially as a new tax season year approaches. To help us turn those...

If you have to think about where to start to execute your staging or other projects as they come, then it is high time to do away with that limiting act. Limiting I say? Yes it is. I know that from making my first five-figure the month I started to implement a standard operating procedure. Whether you are in the growth or accelerate phase, if you do not have one already, my top recommendation is t...

Google products have been a game changer for my business; Google Calendar especially. Periodic evaluations of whether I have the right tool for delivering the best service at Rethink You leaves me satisfied with all that Google Calendar offers, and much more than my team can do with it. You might think it is all about scheduling. For a staging business owner, it's more than that! It's about seamle...