In my latest Home Stagers and Designers on Fire podcast episode, I chat with Heather Cook of Social Savvy Stager.
Heather is a multi-award-winning stager with over a decade of success in Canada’s staging industry. Now, through The Social Stager, she helps stagers simplify social media marketing, boost engagement, and drive sales. Heather also offers website services and teaches stagers to lead with value, build a standout personal brand, and create lifelong clients.
Listen to the podcast below or subscribe on Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
In this episode you will learn:
Which intuitive website platform Heather favors and why
Why an optimized landing/home page is important and what to put “above the fold”
Why a bold statement that tells people they are in the right spot is important
Where your value proposition should go and what to include
How your brand impacts the way you should tailor your website copy
What to do before you start creating your website
How to speak to different ideal clients on your website so that they feel as though you are speaking to them
How to do compelling case studies that instill confidence in potential customers
How to write copy that is engaging in order to keep the user’s interest
Why it is important that your website loads fast
Xo Marianne

Your Smokin’ Hot Business & Life Plan: A 3-Session Coaching Program for Ambitious Home Stagers
Take your Home Staging business to new heights with this powerful 3-part coaching program designed specifically for ambitious stagers ready to build a business and life that sizzles with success.
“Your Smokin’ Hot Business & Life Plan” will guide you in defining your goals, crafting a strategic roadmap, and implementing the steps needed to achieve lasting results. And you will have my eyes looking at your business in our 2/one on one coaching sessions.
You’ll get tools to sharpen your vision, align your personal and professional goals, and build actionable strategies that fuel both business growth and life satisfaction.
Normally I charge $299 for one coaching session with me but in this package you’ll get 2 sessions for the price of one and a video walking you through my 2025 business and life plan. You’ll also get worksheets and tools to help you stay on track and implement your plan.
Perfect for stagers eager to become leaders in their field and live life on their terms!
I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Connect with Heather:
Website – https://socialsavvystagers.com
Connect with Marianne:
Set up a coaching discovery session to see if coaching is right for you.
Website– https://coachingbymarianne.com
Instagram- @homestagercoachmarianne
Join my FB Group- Fire Up Your Home Staging Business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fireupyourhomestagingbusiness/
FB Group-Design for Today Collaborative- https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesignForTodayCollaborative
Visit my FB coaching page- https://www.facebook.com/CoachingByMarianneCherico/
Join my Linked in Group- Interior Redesign, Decorating and Real Estate Staging Professionals here.
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!