In my latest podcast episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Joke Durojaiye of Genesis Home Staging in the Seattle area. Prior to launching Genesis, Joke was a licensed Real Estate Broker. Joke’s work ethic was shaped by her early years growing up in Lagos, Nigeria where she was surrounded by inspiration and an expectation of excellence.

Listen to the podcast here:


In this episode you will learn:

How growing up in Nigeria has impacted the way Joke does life and business

How Joke made six figures the first year in business

What prompted Joke to take time off when her business was thriving

How Joke won the business of Real Estate Agents

How being in the Real Estate Business helped Joke learn how to market her Staging Business

How to use email marketing effectively and what metrics to follow

A compelling question to ask yourself if your marketing isn’t working

How Joke sets up expectations for her clients and team members

Why you shouldn’t cut back on marketing in any economy

Xo Marianne

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Connect with Joke:

Website- www.genesishomestaging.com

Free One Hour Business Strategy-https://www.businessofhomestaging.com/

Connect with Marianne:

Set up a coaching discovery session to see if coaching is right for you.

Website– https://coachingbymarianne.com

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Visit my FB coaching page- https://www.facebook.com/CoachingByMarianneCherico/

Join my Linked in Group- Interior Redesign, Decorating and Real Estate Staging Professionals here

 

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