Welcome to episode #87 of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire. In this episode I talk with Debbe Daley about what it looked like to work on a year long Interior Design project- a waterfront home on the coast of Maine. Debbe worked on this home from “soup to nuts”, both inside and out. She shares everything from how she determined what to charge to challenges and victories when doing a project of this large scope.
In this episode you will learn:
What 1 large Interior Design a year project looks like
How Debbe managed this large new build with a project management team and contractors that she wasn’t familiar with
How Debbe determined time frame and how to price a year long project
What types of unique challenges Debbe had to consider for this waterfront home
How Debbe handled delays and how it impacted time frame and scope of work
Debbe’s philosophy on when to be flexible about her contract and boundaries in order to build loyalty and relationships with long term clients
How the time commitment to this job effected taking on other projects
What Debbe learned about taking on a project of this scope
Debbe’s brand new book, Interior Motives- Designing a Career with Passion
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Xo Marianne
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Episode 16: A Fun Overview of Feng Shui
In this episode Christina Rodriguez enlightens us on the principles of feng shui.
Join us as we talk about how the flow of “chi” energy in your home effects money, success, romance and so much more. And learn how you might use these concepts in staging or design jobs.
Episode 15: The Marketing Journey
In this episode Michelle Binette discusses her journey from a marketing career to an Interior Design business.
Join us as Michelle shares her golden nuggets of wisdom on the path to build her career.
Episode 14: Marketing Your Interior Design Business
In this episode Claire Jefford discusses how she found and embraced proven marketing strategies that have helped her grow her Interior Design Business.
Join us as we talk about how to become more compelling in your marketing by finding what works for you.
Episode 13: How Confidence Impacts Your Marketing
In this session Kate the Socialite and I will discuss how confidence impacts your marketing.
Join us as we talk about how to become more compelling in your marketing by overcoming fears and limiting beliefs and sharing your authentic voice.
Episode 12: Mindset Hacks For Selling Your Services – Part 2
Marianne Cherico discusses mindset hacks that help you “sell” your services without feeling salesy. You will learn how to do a deeper dive into what your clients really want, how to be clear about the benefits that you offer, how to handle fear and so much more
Episode 11: Mindset Hacks For Selling Your Services – Part 1
In this episode Marianne Cherico discusses mindset hacks that help you “sell” your services without feeling salesy. You will learn how to do a deeper dive into what your clients really want, how to be clear about the benefits that you offer ,how to handle fear and so much more!
Episode 10: Video Strategies That Rock
In this episode Tori Toth discusses specifics about how to use different video platforms to grow your business. Whether your marketing and visibility strategy focuses on You Tube, Facebook, Instagram or Linked In, it is important to be intentional about how to use each of these platforms for optimal results. You will learn best practices for leveraging video in social media and so much more!
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!
