Episode 176: Staging in a Rural Market- What Actually Works
What does it really take to build a thriving staging business in a rural market — without burning yourself out or saying yes to everything? In this episode, I’m talking with my former coaching client Amy Nelson, a Home Stager who’s carved out a powerful, profitable niche by getting crystal clear on her messaging, her business model, and the clients she truly wants to serve. We talk about the most effective strategy she’s used to win business in a rural area, how implementing the Donald Miller...
Episode 175: Out of the Box Marketing Ideas that Work
In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview Lauren Brown of A Designer’s Touch. After a successful 33-year career, Lauren retired—and then boldly launched her design firm at 65 years old. Her creative marketing has included billboards, movie theatre ads, radio features, and community-forward campaigns rarely seen in the design industry. Lauren’s approach blends experience, intuition, and fearless creativity, helping her stand out in a crowded market while building a...
Episode 174: The Comeback of Vintage and Design Trends Shaping 2026
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. We dive into what’s actually happening in design right now—from wall color shifts to the vintage décor making a powerful comeback—and how to blend old and new in a way that feels elevated, curated, and market-smart. Debbe also...
Episode 173: The Identity Upgrade Behind Big Bodacious Goals
This year, I want to invite you to think about goals differently. Most people set goals that won’t disrupt their life, their identity, or their nervous system. They choose goals that are sensible, comfortable-Goals their brain can agree to without breaking a sweat. And while those goals feel safe, they rarely change anything. In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking about the goals that don’t feel reasonable—the big, bodacious, badass ones. The goals that make you hesitate before saying...
