Staging Sips

With Brock Johnson's episode reiterating the fact that overwhelm doesn't equal success, I wonder if you agree with me that it's time to go back to the basics. I have had several business coaches teach the power of learning the essentials first over the year - it's after all the first step to doing anything great. As a business owner too, it is important for you to recognize the marketing essential...

No matter what phase your business is in, far gone are the days of shying away from harnessing the power of social media for your growth. To me, the innumerable benefits - increased brand awareness, opportunity to build brand loyalty and future projections are all simply too huge to miss out on! So, today, I could not think of anyone better than Brock Johnson to diffuse the fears you have about ma...

I was quite surprised by the responses from the Staging Sips survey. Well, maybe more than quite, because here I am sharing what business owners in varying phases are putting in place for themselves so you can learn from them. But it's not just that. You will also hear what their challenges are and what we're going to do with the podcast episodes coming up as solutions to those challenges. Kindly...

Next to knowing your craft, possessing healthy beliefs and habits is very important to your business success. What does that even mean, Lori?! I'll say it's just some refocusing work done on your brain, feelings and tasks so you can feel better empowered to take your business to the next level . However, since we all know that it might be harder than it sounds, this episode crafted from one of the...

Despite the common perception that insurance is a dull topic, I could not be more excited to share this conversation which Leah Check of Villa Nova Insurance brought a fresh and engaging perspective to. We start with the switch from Pen-Ex to Villanova to fully serve staging business owners, what locations they cover, what general liability policy you should have, details of your inventory coverag...

Unpacking the settlement and my thoughts on what it means for our industry.   Excellent article about it here

Hey there, my Staging Sips Community! It was such a delight to have you all at the Staging Sips 10k downloads celebration Open House. What a blast we had! Today, I am excited to share all the juicy details with everyone who could not be there. Apart from the Q&A session following the workshop; which I highly recommend you do not miss because someone might have asked that question on top of your mi...

I and the award-winning Sarah Bowman of Spaces by Sarah Bowman have been together for almost all of her years in business. As someone who has come so far, it's an honor to sit with her to hear firsthand and share with you her incredible business journey and the amazing ways she has evolved. From first practicing on her friend's flip to attaining success as a staging business owner with multiple st...

This is the second half of our top 10 best episodes of the Staging Sips podcast. Just like the first ( Unveiling the Top 10 Best of Staging Sips (Part 2 ), this is also full of valuable actionable gems to propel your staging business forward with ease. Remember to save your spot for the Staging Sips Open House holding on the 29th of February, 2024. There, you and other staging business owners can...

We've reached a major milestone of 10,000 downloads at Staging Sips! All thanks to every one of you who make up this amazing community. In the spirit of celebrations, today, I am bringing back 5 valuable gems from our top episodes. To show my appreciation, I'll also be hosting an open house where you can ask me questions, get troubleshooting help, and hear about some exciting updates regarding the...

I have virtual assistants from different places, even as far as Nigeria. All fantastic and helping me meet one need or the other. When you are starting to feel like a bottleneck in the Accelerate phase of your business, then this is the time to think about hiring one. I have had awesome experiences, but also with a note of things I would have done better - like knowing when to let go. Are virtual...

I interviewed LA's Top Home Staging Company Lead Designer. A part of a trio renowned for their love of architecture, good design and great lines, Rachel Moore can walk into a room and know exactly what it needs with a glance.  Nestled in LA's much-hyped Northeast neighborhood, Madison Modern Home is a staging company that averages 100 homes each year, staging more than $100 million worth of real e...

You are a fully booked staging business owner.  That's what you want and that's who you are. However, growth comes with challenges and that's why you must start implementing systems in your staging business to avoid the challenges I faced while growing mine. Remember, one of my reasons for doing this is to help you create a thriving business without missing out on any ball games. 😉 In today's epi...

Welcome to the beginning of our exciting episodes for 2024! It's raining "goals" at this time of the year, everywhere. "How to set goals", "Things to keep in mind when setting your goals" etc.  But that's not where it ends, right? In fact, setting goals is just the beginning. According to statistics, 92% of people fail to achieve their goals. For the other 8%, I am sure it is not because goals are...

_EPISODE REPLAY_ Have you ever heard business advice that just didn't make sense for you? Or tried a "proven" strategy that just never worked for you? Maybe you've been confused by a lack of results doing something that a fellow business owner reaps tons of results from. Well, there may be a very clear and tangible reason why and today's guest, Human Design Expert and Certified Life Coach, Stacy R...

_EPISODE REPLAY_ Have you ever wondered why--even when you know what you should be doing to grow your staging business--you don't do it?  Today, we're going to dig in and start to uncover the mystery of your inaction.  If you learn nothing else from any other episode in this podcast, this one thing will be a game changer!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What our business results are made up...

Holidays and vacations are necessities! Regardless of whether you manage a team of one or many, there will inevitably be those delightful days when no operations are carried out. But taking time off isn't as simple as packing your bags and leaving. There are systems and processes that you need to put in place for an enjoyable time off and to ensure that your business is not compromised while you a...

Not only kids ask the darndest questions. Adults do too! Think of it. What unpredictable questions have your clients posed to you? "Can I supervise your staging?" "Can you stage tomorrow?" Ah, the joys of being a staging business owner! But not to worry. Rather than be annoyed, stressed or taken by surprise, there are tricks for responding to such client inquiries and scenarios with finesse. Let's...

There is no use hoarding good stuff, so, today's episode is an exciting special replay targeted at helping you hire the best new team member. Your marketing efforts are beginning to pay off, and now, more clients need to be served. To shed some loads, deliver magic to these clients and have fun while at it, isn't it crucial to have a top-notch team to assist you?  Again, I share my golden tried-an...

I have seen several business owners (not only in the staging industry) who are overwhelmed with the countless tasks and processes involved in running their businesses. But that is not only what lacking a system does to your business. For example, in mine, I made my first five-figure as a one-man team the month I started to implement a standard operating procedure. With a team, you have more to do....

I don't think there is anything to not love about Google products , so pardon my nerdiness in this yet another episode of how I utilize it at Rethink Home Interiors. Today, I am sharing my favorite ways to use Google Drive . I have used it for several years, and I am still in awe of its awesomeness. More intriguing is the fact that whatever stage your staging business is at, it remains a highly ve...

As a business owner, the expression "you are the bottleneck of your business" should ring a bell. A good thing it can be. But if you are in the Accelerate phase where your time is needed to serve more clients, being a bottleneck can hinder your staging business progress.  How then do you successfully shed this status? The solution lies in creating a training library. This library becomes a hub of...

Let's explore the world of systems and processes again with my secret weapon: Google Calendar! Cloud-based services, built-in encryption, secure storage, custom emails and flexible pricing plans tailored to one's business needs are not even the major benefits that my staging business enjoys in using Google Workspace. Perhaps you think you already know what this particular product is for: Schedulin...

As staging business owners, we have processes and systems that frequently occur. One for me is recording this podcast. It was my design assistant's wedding day at the time of recording this episode. But I still needed to record a podcast for you because I have a weekly cadence around when I record my podcast.  Whether you are in the Growth or Accelerate phase, there are varying ranges of tasks for...