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Mom builds home staging business while home schooling kids

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laura kakoshke home stager

Aspiring home stagers often let the needs of their families or young children get in the way of following their dream of having a successful home staging business.

Yet this is a completely flexible career where you can build your business around whatever else you have going on, even home … Read More →

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Entrepreneur University features Staging Diva

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I am really pleased that Entrepreneur University is featuring my article on the business lessons I’ve learned while working out at the gym. I think you’ll find my observations helpful in growing your own home staging business.

Please check it out here and add your comments… Read More →

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Lessons from Obama in running your own business

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Sarah Lawhorne

Getting out of your comfort zone to do something big in the world takes courage and acting ability, not just know how. Every entrepreneur has those days, weeks or months where confidence drops and fear and insecurity take their place. The challenge is put on a brave face and keep going anyway.… Read More →

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Heroes of Home Staging

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Thinking about how I might support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I asked Staging Diva Dispatch subscribers if any of them were also breast cancer survivors who might want to share their personal stories about fighting this disease and going on to reinvent their futures.

My intention was… Read More →

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Staging Diva Debra Gould on CNNMoney.com

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“Debra Gould, founder of Staging Diva has helped scores of homewoners clean up, rearrange, and style their homes to command top price,” says CNNMoney. Their 21 page feature article includes a description of what home staging is, my tips for how to sell more quickly in a slow … Read More →

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This Old House Features Staging Diva

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I was thrilled to wake up to an email from the senior editor of This Old House Magazine today to learn that my home staging tips are featured in a front page story “House-Selling Secrets of a Home Stager” on their website!

Landing on the home page of such a large and recognized website… Read More →

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Staging Diva Graduate Appears on WFUV-FM

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Staging Diva Grad Donna Dazzo

Learn more about home staging as George Bodarky interviews Staging Diva Graduate Donna Dazzo of Designed to Appeal on New York City’s public radio station WFUV-FM 90.7

Time: Saturday, February 16, 7:30 AM.

Donna’s first project after completing the Staging Diva Home Staging… Read More →

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Home Staging Career for Seniors – Jean Smith Started at Age 76

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home staging career seniors Jean Smith

Did you know that almost 3/4 of 70 year old women will live at least another ten years?

That’s why so many are looking at a home staging career for seniors.

Not all Staging Diva Grads tell me their age, but I know of at least 6 off the top of my head who took the Staging Diva Home Staging Training… Read More →

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Online discussion group helps stagers meet in the real world

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Members of the Staging Diva Network online discussion group enjoy a supportive environment online, but there’s another benefit. Members have the opportunity to arrange to meet in the real world.

New Staging Diva Graduate Kelly Davis of The Royal Redo, LTD. in Flathead Valley Montana… Read More →

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Busy Moms Get Their Staging Business Going Fast

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Busy Mom home stager

It’s not easy being a Mom and starting your own home staging business, but it can be done.

Have you ever heard the expression, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person?”

I think we can agree that these two Staging Diva Grads are proof of that.

Tara has three kids… Read More →

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cristin lyons home stager

“The Staging Diva Business Training Program is worth every penny!

While there are other home staging courses out there, I’m so happy I follow the business model Debra teaches in her program. It is specific, concise, and thoroughly explained.

In addition to her courses, Debra offers SO many supplemental materials that are incredibly helpful too. The community of Staging Diva Graduates is another bonus, as we all support each other and share each other’s wins.”

— Cristin Lyons (NC)*Raleigh Staging & Design
Rob Reinhart home stager

“The Staging Diva Program is very well organized and explains in the most straightforward terms how to set up your business, maintain and grow it.

By the time I was on Course 3, I had already completed three home staging jobs which more than paid for all the training!

Debra’s step-by-step process allowed me to start a 2nd career doing something I probably should have been doing all along!”

— Rob Reinhart (CA)*Make It-Home
Kelli Hughes

“Once I decided home staging was for me, I was terrified of starting my own business. Staging Diva Training gave me the confidence to do what I love, and contribute to our income after being out of the work force for 15 years.

Debra gave me the information I needed to get over my fear of failure, charge what I’m worth, and get out there and start my home staging business!”

— Kelli Hughes (TX)*ReAbode Home Staging and Redesign
Mary Maye Lorriman

“I felt like I hit the jackpot when I found the Staging Diva Program. I bought it without hesitation and began my training immediately.

I’m excited and inspired. The courses exceeded my expectations and gave me the knowledge to confidently start my own staging business.

So grateful for what I learned from Debra. She shares her gifts and talents so generously!”

— Mary-Maye Lorriman (UK)*Room by Room Interiors Ltd
Lori Carbone

“The Staging Diva Program was such an influential part of my home staging business plan. The business tools, processes and procedures Debra Gould outlines in the program set you up for success.

I have taken other courses but none compare to the comprehensive program with Staging Diva.

I truly appreciate all Debra’s help and guidance through the courses and group coaching calls. She is such a great inspiration!”

— Lori Carbone (NJ)*Spaces That Speak Home Staging
Wynette Williams

“​I love Debra Gould’s straight forward approach and candor. As a home stager, she knows first-hand what it’s like in the field. Debra is running her own staging business as a real business and knows what it takes.

Debra is truly an uplifting woman and I continue to aspire to follow her lead. Her amazing passion for home staging is felt all the way over here on the Jersey Shore.”

— Wynette Williams (NJ)*Red Robyn Interiors
Susan Bierig

“The Staging Diva Program taught me many secrets about home staging consultations— especially how to charge, and have no inventory.

I took another home staging course before Debra’s and the Staging Diva Program really helped build my business. Debra forced me out of my comfort zone, she is such an inspiration! Now I know I can make a difference in many people’s lives.”

— Susan Bierig (NJ)*Re-deZine The Shore Way LLC
Judy Chizmar

“I loved Debra’s no-nonsense style of running a home staging business, it’s very easy and straightforward. She keeps it simple, and it all “clicked” for me.

I now have the confidence to get out there and do what I am passionate about. I knew I had the talent, and now I have the business knowledge to round out my staging business. Thank you Debra!”

— Judy Chizmar (PA)*Judy Chizmar Home Transformations
Monique Milne

“The Staging Diva Program is fantastic! I wish I had found it before completing a different home staging course. The program provided me with valuable business information that the other course lacked.

I am very impressed with Debra Gould. It is quite evident that she is honest and ethical in all her dealings with her students and clients, and that’s #1 in my books.

She truly has become my mentor!”

— Monique Milne (MB)*Milne Well Dressed Homes (MB)
Shelley Giffin home stager

“I’m so glad I came across the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program. It’s a perfect fit for me with Debra sharing her business model and what has worked for her. She takes the guess work out of how to run a successful home staging business.

Debra is supportive, down to earth and has a wealth of experience under her belt. I can now express my creative passion with more confidence following her guidance.”

— Shelley Giffin (QLD AU)*Rooms for Miracles
Farhaana Nyamekye-Frazier

“The Staging Diva Program is very comprehensive, flows well, is explained simply, and the content is engaging. I loved the combination of information from Debra mixed in with student questions.

I do not need a business background to be successful as a home stager after taking the Staging Diva courses. They gave me the confidence I needed, to know that I can be successful.”

— Haana Nyamekye (MD)*Zuri Sophia Interiors

“I love that I’m pursuing a career that pays me to be creative, rather than spending my time working for someone else.

Plus, I have the freedom to be available to my family when they need me.

The Staging Diva Program filled in all the questions that I still had after completing another ‘hands on’ program. Thank you Debra, I now have the confidence to build my staging business.”

— Tracie Lacroix (BC)*Sold by Design
Lisa Tyus-Lee home stager

“This is the first time in my 57 years of life that I am pursuing something solely for myself — despite my often paralyzing fear!

I’m optimistic and excited to see what the new year has in store for me— due in large part to having found the Staging Diva Program and feeling prepared to take this new journey as a home stager. Debra, thank you sincerely!”

— Lisa Tyus-Lee (OH)*Lights Camera Stage LLC
Leslie Manson

“Debra’s knowledge and expertise on how to start a home staging business have inspired me.

As a seasoned Real Estate Agent who already staged clients homes, I believe this is a great business to be in.

I am moving my dream of staging homes into a separate business because Debra taught me how in the Staging Diva Program. Thank you Debra!”

— Leslie Manson (BC)*Staging Homes by Leslie
Casey McDougall home stager

“I appreciate Debra’s candid approach. It’s the reason I chose the Staging Diva Program over other home staging courses.

My first project sold the first day on the market for more than the asking price. This confirmed I’m in the right business.

Thank you, Debra!”

— Casey McDougall (TX)*Custom Home Staging
Deborah Brischler home stage

“I loved the Staging Diva Program! I was skeptical about the format at first, but it was great. The notes were concise and easy to follow. Students asked questions I was wondering about myself, and Debra is clear and direct.

I’m confident in my decorating abilities, but wasn’t sure how to run a professional and profitable staging business. Debra walks you through the entire process.”

— Deborah Brischler (CA)*Home Staging Solutions

“The Staging Diva Program will help me avoid possible mistakes and has provided great clarity on many grey areas— which is great!

I love staging homes and since doing the program, I love it even more as I am confident that I can provide a really worthwhile and valuable service! These home staging courses are very practical. I wish I had completed them sooner!”

— Clodagh Doyle (Ireland)*Placelift Property Renovation Specialists
dane caldwell

“I have never been so driven, passionate and totally motivated as I have been since completing the Staging Diva Program. I have not lost any steam nor any excitement.

The fact that the program is start-up business and marketing related to home staging makes it so perfect.”

— Dane Caldwell (ON)*2 Hounds Design

“I knew what I wanted to do as a home stager, but I didn’t know how to go about it. Staging Diva gave me the processes and I followed them.”

— Meg Ritchie (AU)*Gold Coast Homestaging
Amy Brown

“I already have a knack for the decorating part of home staging, but I lacked the business side of things.

The Staging Diva Program was great to have at my fingertips so I could listen at my own speed and in my own time.

I was concerned about handling all the paperwork I thought had to be involved in the contracts and such, but Staging Diva has made it SO much easier!!”

— Amy Brown (MO)*Simply Staging by Amy

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