In this episode I talk with Shawn Varwig, the dynamic CEO of of Home Staging Northwest and Broker for Heritage Home Team Real Estate.
His deep understanding of market trends, property values and buyer psychology allows him to provide staging solutions that position his homes to stand out in the Real Estate market and garner optimal sales outcomes.
Shawn shares some golden nuggets of wisdom on how to win business.
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In this episode you will learn:
How Shawn built his staging company after selling furniture to Home Stagers, moving furniture and then started a career in Real Estate
What prompted Shawn to start a career in Real Estate
How Shawn combines his Home Staging business with his Real Estate business
Why Shawn is grateful for the new NAR Settlement and how he thinks Agents and Stagers will benefit
What Shawn’s role is in both his Staging Business and his Real Estate Business and how his team supports him
How Shawn offers 3 staging packages so that his services are transparent and easier for Agents to “sell” it to the Sellers
How Shawn’s perspective has changed about Real Estate Agents
Shawn’s advice on how to win business from Real Estate Agents
Shawn’s amazing networking strategy to get in front of more Real Estate Agents and stay top of mind
Why it is important to strategically invest in your business
Xo Marianne

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Website- https://www.homestagingnorthwest.com/
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Episode 9: Reno Project Management
Join us as we discuss Debbe Daley’s approach to renovation, how she mitigates liability for contractors while overseeing projects, how packages help set up client expectations better, and so much more!
Episode 8: Secrets to Buying Wholesale
If you would like to start buying furniture and accessories for your home staging company, this is the episode for you.
You will learn what to ask yourself before you start investing, what you will need in order to open up accounts, what home stagers should invest in, what inventory and financial management systems Michelle recommends, how to price for rental furniture and so much more!
Episode 7: Write Cracklin’ Hot Copy
In this episode Nancy shares her best tips for creating great copy that magnetizes your ideal clients.
Learn how great copy inspires your clients to take action on their own behalf.
Episode 6: Creating a Thriving Team Culture
In this episode Anthea shares her secrets on growing an incredible team by creating a stellar company culture in order to find the best employees for her thriving business.
Learn what hiring mistakes Anthea has made along the way and what she has learned from them.
Episode 5: How To Monetize Celebrity Status
In this episode Rachel Moriarty talks about how she monetizes celebrity status to build her design empire.
Learn how Rachel built her business to attract high quality design clients, brand ambassadorship, licensing agreements and even an HGTV segment.
Episode 4: Design Files E Design
In this episode Sheilah MacSporan, co founder of DesignFiles, discusses how edesign can help you create more business, reach more clients, build better processes, streamline your design jobs and leverage your time better.
Episode 3: Strategic Social Media Strategies
In this session Darla Powell will discuss how she uses Strategic Social Media Strategies to build her Interior Design business as well as the businesses of other designers.
Join us as we discuss what is working today in the social media playground and how you, too can leverage these platforms.
Episode 2: Building An Awesome Design Biz In Rural Massachusetts
In this session Wendy Woloshchuk talks about how she built a successful Design Business in rural Massachusetts.
Learn how Wendy built her business by creating a posse of raving local fans.
Episode 1: Welcome to this Podcast and Mindset Hacks
Welcome to the first episode of Home Stagers and Designers in Fire. I am Marianne Cherico and I am delighted to be your host.
My goal is to bring you lots of valuable information that will help you grow your Home Staging and/or Design Business. This first session is a quick intro to how Mindset effects your success!