Home Stagers and Designers on Fire

What does it really take to win-and sell- in the luxury Real Estate market? In this episode I talk with Tammy DeWolfe, luxury Agent and TV personality to find out. Tammy shares why offering home staging consultations has become a non negotiable offering in her marketing playbook and how she turns cold leads into listings through her Instagram presence. We also discuss her personal brand and what s...

In this podcast episode I talk with Nikki Watson, owner of Design Quad, the largest Home Staging and Interior Design firm in the nation. Nikki's business stages 6- 8 homes a day 5 days a week and she shares how that happens. You will leran: how Nikki wins the business of Real Estate Agents and Investors What it is really like to do HGTV Why Nikki decided to charge a flat rate instead of monthly in...

In this podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Johnathan H. Miller- Home Stager , Interior Designer, Media personality and author of the book Why Underpricing Kills Design. Listen in and learn: how Johnathan built his instagram following to 13k why Johnathan believes people are willing to pay more for certain Stagers what Johnathan recommends to those who base their pric...

Hey Home Stager- building a business should be a rewarding journey. It should not only encourage you to grow as a person, it should instill a sense of pride, a sense of self worth and personal and professional fulfillment.  This episode breaks down what it looks like to build a business that supports your best life. This is episode #5 in a Five Part Series on the Five Pillars of a Confident and Pr...

Hey Home Stager, building a profitable Home Staging Business requires you to know your numbers, own your value and understand subconscious stories that you have about money. This episode breaks down how to look at your numbers, convey your value and call out money stories that keep you playing small. This is episode #4 in a Five part series on the foundational pillars of a Confident and Profitable...

Hey Home Stager, building a profitable Home Staging business requires you to: Spend time on needle moving activities in order to generate income Track your KPIs (key performance indicators) Be consistent in order to gain traction This episode breaks down what consistency actually is and how it plays a big part in the success of your business. This is episode #3 in a five part series on the foundat...

Hey Home Stager, building a profitable staging business requires you to: Have a solid plan for your business and life that will serve as your North Star Know who your Ideal Clients are and how to win them over Know what your target financial goals are and how to achieve them This episode breaks down how clarity plays a big part in the success of your business. I talk about the importance of having...

Hey Home Stager, you got certified. You're talented and you love this work. So why does building a profitable business seem so hard? In this episode we dig into the real reason so many Home Stagers stay stuck- and it has nothing to do with their staging ability. The truth is the skillset that makes you great at Staging and the skillset needed to grow a thriving business are 2 completely different...

Want to know what it's like to run a boutique Home Staging business in California? Thinking about making your first hire but not sure what to focus on? Wondering what it might be like to expand into a warehouse that ticks all of your boxes? In this episode I talk with Heidi Gammarano of Haus of Heidi, a boutique Home Staging Company in North County San Diego. Heidi shares all of the big moves she...

Are you doing all the marketing but nothing seems to be working? Do you want to stand out as the "go to"  stager in your area? Would you like to be more effective when articulating our value? In this episode I interview Heather Cook of the Social Stager, a brand and website strategist who spent over a decade building and running a successful Home Staging Business. We discuss: What is missing from...

In this episode I interview Krsten Brown and Amy Keely, co owners of Salt +Pine- a boutique staging company based in Rhode Island. Known dor its distinct stylee and brand presence, Salt +Pine has been featured in Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest and HGTV. You will learn: Why Kristen and Amy intentionally decided to build a boutique staging company rather than a high volume operation How the...

Have you ever wondered what it would really be like to transition from being a Home Stager to full Interior Design? In this episode I discuss this with Juliana Ewer of JSquared Home Designs in Houston, Texas.   You will learn: The #1 piece of advice Juliana gives Home Stagers who want to do Interior Design Why going to market and industry events helps speed up growth in your Interior Design Busine...

According to Chinese Astrology, this is the year of the Fire Horse, a rare cycle of bold energy, rapid transformation and courageous visibility.  And whether you follow astrology or simply feel that something is shifting, this episode will help you understand how to harness high intensity energy in a grounded, sustainable way. Because in business, powerful momentum can either lead to burnout or br...

In this episode I'm talking with my former coaching client, Amy Nelson Reddick, a Home Stager who's carved out a powerful, profitable niche in a rural area. We talk about the #1 strategy she implements to win business, how her Donald Miller Story Brand marketing has made her messging more effective and the simple visual tool that wins over both Sellers and Real Estate Agents, Listen in and learn h...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Lauren Brown of  A Designer's Touch. At the age of 65 Lauren left a 33 year career to start a Home Staging and Interior Design business. Lauren walks us through the unconventional and highly successful ways she gained traction in her new  business.

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I'm joined by award winning Interior Designer, Debbe Daley for a rich, eye opening conversation about design trends, the return of vintage and how to use it with intention in both Home Staging and Interior Design. If you're a Home Stager or Interior Designer who likes to stay ahead of trends while creating spaces that feel soulful, layered and...

This year I would like to invite you to start thinking about goals differently. Most people won't reach for goals that might disrupt their life, their identity or their nervous system. They choose goals that are sensible, comfortable- goals their brains can agree to without breaking a sweat. And while those goals feel safe, they rarely change anything. In this episode, I'm talking about the goals...

Have you ever wondered how to set yourself apart from the competition? Do you know what it takes to build an unforgetable brand? Are you ready to stand out in your market? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this podcast episode is for you!  In this episode I interview a coaching client of mine, Deirdre Dugan of Merrow Luxury Home Staging and Heather Cook of the Social Stager. You will...

Today I'm pulling back the curtain and inviting you into a very raw, very real conversation.  As we step into the New Year, there's alot of pressure to fix, hustle and reinvent. But what if real growth doesn't mean doing more.....and instead comes from being more truthful with ourselves. In this episode I share what has been unfolding in my life, where fear has shown up, where grief still walks be...

Ever wonder what sets successful Home Stagers apart from the ones who are struggling? Check out this podcast episode and get the clarity you need to make 2026 your best year ever! You will: Understand why so many Home Stagers feel stuck-even after certification Discover what shortens the learning curve and eliminates costly trial and error Identify the limiting beliefs that holds stagers back from...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire Grant Findlay Shirras , co owner of Dekora, discusses phases of business growth and what to focus on in each phase. This is Part 2. Part 1 is episode #167 where he discusses the beginning phases of business. You will learn: What to focus on (and look out for) in later stages of business growth Why it is important to raise prices as you grow Wha...

Home Stager-Have you ever struggled with Sellers who can't pay your fee? Are you tired of losing Staging jobs because of this? Would you like to know how a pay at close option might help you win more Home Staging Business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is custom tailored to you! Max Kuhl, Chief Growth Officer at Notable answers questions on how you can offer this serv...

Ever wonder what to focus on in each phase of your business- and how to avoid the pitfalls? In this episode I talk with Grant Findlay Shirras, a serial entrepreneur and business strategist who's mastered the art of scaling creative companies profitably and sustainably. Grant is the co owner of Dekora, a top staging company in Calgary and Kelowna. As a reference, this was the company that was featu...

Have you ever wondered what separates the doers from the dabblers? The winners from the wishers? In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire , I am doing a deep dive into what it really takes to rise above and play a bigger game. Success isn't just about strategy or skill. It is about igniting that inner fire, that unstopable drive inside of you that fuels courage, grit and persistence w...

Ever wonder what it might be like to purchase a Home Staging franchise? My guest, Alexa Centano is offering her playbook on creating a successful Staging Company.  Vella Haus, her franchise offering, provides a complete playbook with systems, strategies and mentorship. In this episode you will learn: how Alexa went from a solos stager to building franchise opportunities what Alexa recommends for H...