Have you ever wondered what the most common struggles of new Home Stagers are? Or seasoned Stagers?  Are you curious about how the Home Staging Business has evolved and what is in the cards for the future? Join me as I interview Shell Brodnax, CEO of the Real Estate Staging Association.

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In this episode you will learn:

What steps new Stagers should take in order to set themselves up for success

How to handle competition with low priced Staging Businesses

Different business models for Home Staging Companies

The #1 thing seasoned Home Stagers struggle with and how they are handling it

The impact that mindset plays in getting paid well, especially when you are new

Why investing in core education is foundational

What to do once you have gotten your core education in Staging

How to build a team that works well together

Shell’s strategies for hiring team members

The difference between data driven decisions and gut instinct

How RESA is educating the public about the benefits of Home Staging

Xo Marianne

 

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RESA websitehttps://www.RealEstateStagingAssociation.com

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