Ever wonder what it might be like to own a “boutique” staging company?

In this episode I interview Kristen and Amy, co-founders of Salt + Pine, a boutique home staging company based in Rhode Island- known for its distinctive style and strong brand presence.

Together they’ve built a company that prioritizes thoughtful design, profitability, and a carefully curated client experience.

Salt + Pine’s work and design perspective have been featured in publications including Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, and HGTV.

Hear the story behind their business and how they’ve built a profitable boutique staging company in a competitive market.

Listen to the podcast below or subscribe on Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

In this episode we talk about:

Why Kristen and Amy intentionally chose to build a boutique staging company rather than a high-volume operation

How they stay profitable while competing with lower-priced staging companies

The role their unique style and brand identity have played in their success

Where most of their staging business actually comes from

What they would recommend to someone who wants to build a boutique home staging company

How they educate real estate agents about the true value and pricing of staging

Why they added furniture marketing on their website as an additional revenue stream

How they built a team that allows them to grow and scale the business

What they’ve learned is most important when hiring the right people

If you’re a home stager wondering whether a boutique staging model could work for your business, this conversation offers an inside look at how one company has built a successful and sustainable approach.

Xo Marianne

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Are your marketing efforts producing crickets?
 
Would you like to learn simple ways to get Real Estate Agents to refer you over and over again?
 
If you’re ready to take your business from sporadic staging jobs to a successful staging company that supports the lifestyle you want, let’s talk.
 
 

Together we will clarify your goals, uncover challenges that are preventing you from reaching those goals and discuss coaching options to help you create a life and business that is on fire! 🔥🔥🔥

 

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Connect with Kristen and Amy:
 

Website –www.saltandpinehome.com

Instagram- @saltand pinehomestaging

 

Connect with Marianne:

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

Website: https://coachingbymarianne.com

Instagram: @homestagercoachmarianne

You Tube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/@homestagersanddesignersonfire

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 LinkedIn Group: Interior Redesign, Decorating and Real Estate Staging Professionals here

 

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