In coaching home stagers, I’m constantly reminded how important mindset is to what we can achieve.
The bottom line is you have to be willing to stick with it if you want to achieve home staging business success.
Mindset is Everything
I can be very negative when I’m living inside my head listening to that little voice that only talks about problems or fears.
There is no way I would have supported myself as a business owner since 1989 if I didn’t battle with that particular demon.
I need to keep myself motivated, and to fulfill my mission of inspiring the thousands of home stagers who follow me.
Guarding my own mindset by looking for inspiration, even in the face of whatever negative news is out there.
Conquering the Stair Climber
Working out at the gym this morning, I kept eyeing the stair climbing machine.
This particular piece of equipment intimidates the heck out of me.
You have to climb up these huge stairs and you’re about 5 feet off the ground when you start. Since I’m only 5’1″, this looks like a huge climb to me standing beside it.
I worry it will go too fast, or I’ll trip and fall off.
So just deciding to climb on is a bit of a victory for me, though to bystanders I’m sure it’s no big deal.
Anyways, I get up there and I’m climbing stairs and pushing as hard as I can.
I’m about 10 minutes into it with another 10 minutes to go and I’m tired, dripping with sweat, thinking about how late it is, the errands I have to run, how I should get home and start working, etc.
Mostly I’m thinking “I can’t do this, I’ll never make it another 10 minutes!”
Walking Into My Future
Then I start looking down at the steps below me as I keep putting one foot in front of another.
And I realize with great clarity that with every step, I’m walking into my future.
I can take that step saying “I can’t do this, it’s too hard!”
OR
I can take each step saying “I CAN DO THIS!”
That’s actually how it is with anything.
You Have the Power to Shape Your Path Forward
We do walk into our future with every step and we are the only ones who can shape what it will look like.
If we go forward saying, “I can do this!” we bring infinitely more ENERGY to what we do.
You just don’t know what’s waiting for you around the next corner. Keep at it and stay committed and really say “I can do this.”
Live the truth of that.
Even when there are doubts that keep you up at night.
You just keep putting one foot in front of the other and step into your future.
What future are you working towards?
How do you keep yourself motivated and get back on track when you’re feeling tired, scared or overwhelmed?
Please share your comments below!
Excellent advice, and worth being reminded of often! thanks,
Cheryl
Very encouraging, Debra! We gotts just keep going!
I am contemplating getting in to the field of staging homes. What steps do you advise me to do to start off on the right foot. I have been renovating homes now for 3 yrs & owner of a successful retail chain for 20 yrs.I need a change. I love the staging aspect. I am in my late 50’s & want to know all the short cuts, so I can fast track. I realize that experience is my best teacher, but need to learn via osmosis…suggestions?
Hi Donna, Well you’ve come to the right place to learn about reinventing your career and making money as a home stager! You’ll find tons of free articles right here on this blog so I’m so glad you stopped by!
“Experience is the best teacher,” if you have years to figure it all out on your own through trial and error.
But if you want the fast track that you’ve suggested, then I strongly encourage you to check out the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program. It’s the only program of it’s kind because it actually teaches you the step-by-step process to take your decorating and staging talent and turn it into a profitable business. Learn more at:
https://stagingdiva.com/homestagingtraining.html
When you click on that link, you’ll also find an offer for a free gift. It’s an inspiring report with 10 behind the scenes examples of people who were just where you are now and how they’ve transformed their lives in a staging business.
Your past work experience will serve you well in this new venture and it’s nice to meet another long time entrepreneur! I started my first full time business before I turned 30 and 22 years later, I’m still here! I look forward to helping you on this new phase of YOUR journey!
Donna, you will not be disappointed in the training program as it was worth every penny – and then some! If you ordered today, by this time next week you will feel so empowered about your future and you will be focused on what to do next – with checklists!
Cheryl
Hi Cheryl, thanks for jumping in with some words of encouragement for Donna! I appreciate it.
BTW, did you see on my Facebook wall that 3 Staging Diva Graduates are doing TV this week? Antonia Banewicz for “Selling New York”, Donna Dazzo for “Million Dollar Listing” and Heather Stewart for “Breakfast Television”! I’m so proud of them and I know none of them would have imagined this before taking action and getting started in their businesses through taking the Staging Diva program.
Dear Debra,
I just read this and wanted to thank you. I was starting to tell my self “no” this week; that I couldn’t make this work, feeling very low and blah blah blah.And you reminded me that I have to break it down into steps and to keep moving forward. Although I know this, I was in desparate need to be reminded again. Great stuff! Thanks!
Thanks Antonia for that feedback and I’m glad I could “step in” with that reminder for you at the right time. We all get into low periods where negative self-talk can take over IF we let it!
And don’t forget to send me news about your TV appearance on “Selling New York,” so I can write an article about you. Media appearances are great but here’s a little known secret…. it’s the promotion of it that brings you the bigger results! Submit your info at: https://stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/staging-success-stories/
I appreciate the inspiring and motivating stories! Today I did some “staging” for a friend who is not selling but let me work on her house in exchange for some before and after pictures for my portfolio and a testimonial. I helped her several years ago with some decorating. She knows what colors she likes and buys pretty accessories for her home but struggles with putting it together, and they are saving to build a new home so she doesn’t want to spend too much on this one. I worked with what she had and a few accessories of mine. I had so much fun and got two rooms staged and plan to go back tomorrow to work on another room and take more “after” pictures at a different time of day for better lighting. Of course, since we are great friends who don’t see each other often, we did a lot of visiting as well, but it was very rewarding and really enforced how much I would enjoy doing this as a career and really helping people. I’m trying hard to get a portfolio put together and a logo for business cards so I can get on the Staging Diva directory soon and get the ball rolling. Thanks so much for your ongoing support!
That’s a great story Vicki, thanks for sharing! And I’m looking forward to creating your company brochure for you once you join the Directory and having you on our Staging Diva Dialog calls, you’re going to love the group! Both those benefits come with your listing.
I agree as someone just starting out in the business. The more I jump out of my comfort zone the more connections are jumping in front of me!
That’s awesome Kim, thanks so much for commenting. Wishing you every success as a home stager!
Thank you. I am putting your program to work!
Great advice! I’m so glad I took a leap of faith and jumped two feet forward in my new career as a home stager! Debra’s course is very easy to follow, she explains every chapter thoroughly! Very well worth the investment! I just received a call from a fellow chamber of commerce member who is a real estate agent and she and I are going to her new clients home for me to meet her client and do a consultation with her on staging her home that will be listed in the market for $1,000,000 on 15 acres in New Smyrna Beach, FL. I am so excited about this opportunity! I even have a second appointment with a rental furniture company to become an affiliate with me! They sell high end furniture and rent their high end furniture! Thank you Debra for your wealth of knowledge and sharing it with others!
This is all awesome news Sharon! I’m so excited for your future as a home stager and I really appreciate you sharing this feedback on my program.
Wishing you every success on your journey as a home stager and make sure you keep in touch with me as I love to promote Staging Diva Grads and write about their businesses. You might be interested in this link to help me share your story!
This is the best way to approach anything overwhelming :).
Our minds tend to race ahead and when we start looking at the big picture too fast “fear” kicks in. But if we take it step by step, a time comes when we look back and are amazed on what we have accomplished so far. It’s like you described Debra, looking down and saw the steps below you.
Anything worthwhile in life is a climb. It’s great having your support!
Thanks so much Dana!
Thanks Debra, the advice was absolutely necessary for me. Walking into my future has been challenging but thank GOD for the determination I have. I don’t remember if I told you or not but I received my Staging Diva Certificate and can’t wait to frame and hang it in my office. Blessings!
So happy you found this helpful Monica! Congratulations on completing the Staging Diva Program.
I look forward to continuing to support you in our private discussion group. Thanks for commenting!
This mindset is so important! I have run into a few small “road bumps” in getting my business started but encouraging words like this and the power of positive thinking is keeping me going!! Thank you again, Debra, for reminding us WE CAN DO IT! 😊
Happy to help Cheryl! I hope you’re also on my email list. I send plenty of tips to my inner circle that aren’t on my blog 😀