Home Stagers and Designers on Fire

What if the secret to growing your business wasn't another perfect Instagram post or envy -worthy portfolio..... but learning to let go ? In this episode we are going to do a deep dive into what happens when you are willing to let go of the attachment to the outcome and instead take bold, intentional action that actually moves your business forward. Because here's the truth The actions that bring...

Have you ever wondered what extra services you could offer that would delight your clients and add more revenue- without adding alot of extra work? That is what Michelle Lynne Pant and I talk about in this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire. Michelle is an award winning designer and founder of The Design Bakehouse.  She also hosts a popular podcast Deigned for the Creative Mind. You wil...

What happens when 2 coaches who live and breathe Home Staging Biz talk shop? You get one  juicy strategy packed conversation you won't want to miss. In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire , I sit down with fellow coach and host of the Staging Sips Podcast, Lori Fischer. Lori is the powerhouse behing Rethink Home Interiors, a thriving Staging Business outside of Philly. On top of tha...

In this episode I talk with Heather Cook of the Social Stager about how to fall in love with your marketing. You will learn: what foundational things you should be focusing on when it comes to marketing what is trending (and here to stay) in great marketing how understanding your "marketing roadblocks" will help you move forward how to get excited about marketing the biggest source of marketing bu...

Want to know what it's really like to build a thriving staging business in today's market? In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire , I sit down with Jennie Norris- CEO  and Chairwoman of IAHSP. Jennie has been leading the charge in the staging industry since 2002. With 7200 plus homes staged, 2 best selling books and IAHSP expanded into 38 countries under her leadership, Jennie is a...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Grant Findlay Shirras, serial entrepreneur, financial strategist and co owner of Dekora, a luxury staging, furnishing and design company serving Calgary and Kelowna. You will learn: Why Grant and his wife bought Dekora and how they turned the company around How Grant increased profits while simplifying systems Grant's philosophy on...

Ever wonder what it really takes to stage multi million dollar homes in NYC? In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with the incomparable Jason Saft- a true powerhouse in the staging world. Known for his curated, design forward approach, Jason transforms high end listings into unforgettable spaces that connect with Buyers on an emotional level. With a background in Real Estat...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Marissa Cortese of Vienna Lane Interiors . Marissa was a coaching client who had just started her business after being certified. In a little over a year, she has accomplished so much in her business and she shares her journey here. You will learn: what fears Marissa had when transitioning from a career in tech to owning a Home Stag...

In this podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Kari Moffet of Poppy Home Staging. I had the honor of coaching Kari in my Unlock the Power of Agent Referrals program as she transitioned from a career in teaching to a Home Staging Business. You will learn: how Kari balanced teaching, bringing up her children and starting a staging career how taking my Unlock the Power of A...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire   I am doing a recap on some of the sessions that I attended at RESACON in Vegas. You will learn: how Jess Harrington built a 7 figure Boston based business why Jess wished she had gone into debt sooner how to offer upsells that clients really want-with Michelle Lynn Pant different possible business offerings for upsells how to overcome fear an...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Tori Toth, Realtor, Stager, Author and Industry leader. Tori moved from NY to Arizona and recreated her life and business. Armed with a solid background in marketing and staging, Tori got her Real Estate license and began a new career, blending all of her talents in order to provide top notch dervice to her Buyers and Sellers.  You...

Ever wonder what it's like to go from a corporate career to a thriving Home Staging business? In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Mitch Bage and Luis Santiago of MDC Fine Living about what it was like transitioning from "safe" careers in Aerospace and Oil and Gas to the world of entrepreneurship. You will learn:  how Mitch and Luis overcame fears about starting their...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk about the importance of thought leadership and how it sets you apart as the "go to" stager. You will learn: how thought leadership builds the know, like trust factor the traits of a thought leader and how they set you apart from the others specific ways to become a thought leader an example on how to differentiate yourself as a thought l...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview laura Zavelson, a corporate escapee turned serial entrepreneur, former professor of entrepreneurship and now business guide.  You will learn: How Laura helps women leave a secure job in order to start a business Why Laura decided to specialize in Gen X women Why it is so important to define what success looks like to you How Laura r...

In this podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers I interview Michelle Minch of Moving Mountains Designs, a sought after LA staging company. Michlle has developed a pricing calculator in order to help stagers make sure that they are being profitable.  You will learn: What the biggest challenge is for Home Stagers when it comes to pricing How new stagers might price differently at the beginning...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Whitney English, author, interior designer and entrepreneur. You will learn: the ups and downs of building  2 lucrative businesses how Whitney uses story in her design narratives (and how stagers may do this as well) how Whitney created a "cult like" following with her handmade journals that were sold at places like Target what the...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Laurie Graham of Boss Babe Creative and Visuals. Known as a vision caster and the ultimate hype girl, Laurie helps Home Stagers and Entrepreneurs build brands that reflect their value, attract dream clients and grow bold, beautiful businesses that they love. You will learn: how Laurie helps clients define their brand how Laurie help...

In this podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Heather Cook of Social Stager about how to optimize your website and turn leads into customers. This is part 2. Part 1 was episode #142. You will learn: How to make your website user friendley What your home page should be about Why meta tags and descriptions are important What the main purpose is for your website How to con...

In this episode I interview Natalie Lorenz. Natalie is an award winning stager, designer, speaker and TV contributor with features on NBC, CBS, Elle Decor and more. We discuss how Natalie built a seven figure staging business in the Seattle area. You will learn: Why it's important to know what it costs to keep your doors open when pricing your services  How Natalie determined her pricing structure...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I discuss the importance of building your confidence muscle. Whether you are a new stager or have been in the business for awhile, pricing can cause uncertainty. In order to build a profitable, sustainable business it is extremely important that you know your numbers, know your market and own your value when setting your prices. In this episode...

In this podcast episode I interview David Cieslak, owner if Signature  Staging in Chicago, a boutique luxury staging company.  David's talks about how his business has evolved over 20 years. You will learn: How David built his staging business during the housing crash What David learned about business after being incredibly busy and what he learned about preventing burn out How vulnerability and a...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire  I interview Christine Rae founder of CSP International Staging and Decorating BUSINESS Academy. You will learn: What Home Stagers struggle with the most What Christine learned about selling in the corporate world How working with Michael E. Gerber (author of the E Myth) helped Christine create a long term business strategy Why social media is...

In this podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers on FireI talk with Heather Cook of Social Stager. You will learn: what intuitive website platform Heather recommends and why why an optimized home/landing page is important what to place "above the fold" on your lhome/landing page how your brand impacts how you tailor your website copy what to do before you start creating your website why showc...

In this podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Alisa Sparks of Linden Creek. Alisa's experience and business acumen has enabled her to create a Franchise model for a well oiled staging business. In this episode Alisa talks about how she has managed to build a solid team culture and how you can too!  You will learn: how Alisa has systemitized her hiring process and her 3...

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Debbe Daley, a 40 year veteran in the Interior Design world. You will learn what is trending for 2025 and what is going out. We talk about: how antiques are big right now and how to incorporate them into your design how sustainability is changing the way furniture is being made what colors, patterns and surfaces are trending what is...