Staging Sips

In this Valentine's Day special episode, let's explore a love story of a different kind – the art of nurturing client relationships! More often than not, service-based businesses like ours miss crucial opportunities by failing to maintain meaningful connections with past clients. Yet, these relationships form the bedrock of sustainable business growth and lasting success. The concept of "loving up" on your clients goes far beyond basic marketing tactics. It's about creating intentional, systematic approaches to staying top-of-mind with both past and potential clients.  Today, I'm excited to share not just the 'why' but the 'how.' We'll explore the fascinating neuroscience behind staying visible to your audience, break down practical implementation strategies you can start using immediately, and show you how to transform consistent outreach into a steady stream of referrals and repeat business.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What a Love 'Em Up List is and why it's crucial for your businessHow to create and maintain your list systematicallyVarious ways to nurture your professional relationshipsHow to turn consistent outreach into business growth   RESOURCES: Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhome If you want to learn how to streamline your operations so you can grow with less stress and burnout in your staging business, enrollment is open for Staging Business School Accelerate Track. I'd love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

It is a pleasure to bring out from behind the scene, Anna Huff - a dear business mindset coach, for an honest conversation about the internal work that shapes our entrepreneurial journey. From being a Pinterest manager to mindset coach, Anna shares her personal evolution and the crucial lessons she learned about the role of belief in business success. Going into the challenges that came up with her pivot - much like those you may encounter while building your staging business, she shares powerful insights about viewing "failure" as data and embracing the journey of building your worthiness muscle. This conversation was a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to serve through staging, and hopefully, it serves as a reminder of how your business impacts families…for good. To overcome all the self sabotages, this episode offers valuable mindset tools to help you show up more confidently in your business.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Why implementing strategies without addressing mindset blocks can hold your business backHow external validation (or lack thereof) impacts our sense of worth as business ownersWhy your staging work creates ripple effects far beyond just selling homesPractical tips for recognizing and reframing limiting beliefs   RESOURCES: Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeAnna Huff's Website If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

I've been taken down by the flu, so today we're running one of our Most Valuable Podcasts  Enjoy!   I don't think I have ever said this, but this is one masterclass session that you want to grab a journal and pen for. As we prepare to tackle our marketing issues in the upcoming episodes, it is my concern to ensure that all the wheels of your business are properly functioning. Why? Because a staging business or any other is not worth running on a broken process, defunct pricing model or a debt you cannot get a hang of. Drawing from real numbers in my own business, we'll dive into the concept of growth (strategic and non strategic) and capacity. We then go in depth into time tracking, the cost of executing the different aspects of your staging business, and how that influences other decisions like pricing, hiring a new team member, or even working with a new real estate agent. While there are several factors beyond your control in the staging business, it is essential to master those that you can for optimal growth.. Enjoy!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What Strategic Non Growth is and when it really matters.Our favorite time tracking app at Rethink Home Interiors.The simple arithmetic to what your capacity is and how to enlarge it.The 4 questions to growing your vacant staging capacity.   RESOURCES:   Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate   Download Your Free Digital Swag Bag: http://www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/swagFill Out the Staging Sips Survey: https://forms.gle/5Q7wnSbiuKHchd1Q7Follow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Let’s talk about how to use strategic financial management as a key driver of success in your home staging business. I’ve encouraged you to start paying attention to your numbers, but now it’s time to take it further. In this episode, I’m sharing actionable strategies to help you manage your revenue in ways that fuel growth. I challenge conventional, overly complex accounting advice that doesn’t serve small businesses. Instead, I’ll share a straightforward and effective approach to managing your business accounts. From smart revenue allocation to debt repayment, tax planning, and paying yourself, I leave no stone unturned in building a system that works. This episode is packed with tips to foster financial mindfulness—helping you understand your cash flow, track expenses, and make deliberate, strategic choices that align with your business goals. Whether you're looking to expand, tackle debt, or finally pay yourself consistently, you’ll leave with the tools and confidence to make your money work smarter for your business.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: The three essential business accounts you really needA smart way to allocate your revenueThe benefits of a debt and how best to pay oneHow to create a financial buffer before you need it   RESOURCES: First by Mike Michalowicz on AmazonDownload your Digital Swag Bag www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/swagApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

I know numbers are not the cutest things for you to look at; not when we are stagers. But we will today, and you can trust me to make it enticing. “Do my numbers matter?” YES! Because believe it or not, your P&L is telling the story of your business - the wins, the learning curves, and most importantly, where the golden opportunities are hiding! Think of it as your business's report card. Just like it helps students understand their academic journey, your business numbers tell you exactly where you're acing it and where there's room to bump up those grades. In this episode, we're diving into how to make these numbers work for you, not the other way around. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up your staging business, you'll discover practical ways to use your P&L to make smarter decisions and boost your profitability. Plus, I'm sharing real examples from staging business owners who've used these exact strategies to double their revenue! And if you're thinking 'ugh, spreadsheets,' I've got a secret weapon to share, that can make this process fun and less overwhelming than you might think.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What your business numbers say about your business’s health.How to turn your P&L from a scary spreadsheet into your business's GPS.How your P&L can help you make better financial choices that impact your overall business success. Smart ways to use ChatGPT to analyze your numbers (and get little pep talks along the way!)   RESOURCES: Download your Digital Swag Bag www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/swagApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Yayyyyy, it’s a brand new year! New energy, new goals, and maybe even a chance to reflect and arm ourselves with all the tools we need to crush it in our businesses this year!  Now, I’m not sure where you are at this time—maybe the new year energy is still just settling in, and you're finding your balance. Or, maybe you're already hitting the ground running with a new team member, new goals, new numbers, and all the exciting new things! Today, I want to take a moment to share two incredible tools that have helped me and my team at Rethink Home Interiors create purposeful, successful years—year after year. These tools aren’t just free, they are practical approaches that align your focus and intentions to create meaningful improvements in your business operations. Especially where you need it most. Rightly channeling your energy and vision for your home staging business is a good place to start this year! Listen in to find out how.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How to use the Groundhog Day reflection framework for quarterly business reviewsTips for creating actionable adjustments to improve your businessThe neuroscience behind choosing a word or mantra for the yearPractical strategies for implementing both tools with your team   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Download the Groundhog Day Exercise sheet www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/groundhogdayAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear https://amzn.to/4gN3bGwEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown https://amzn.to/4fMEEjvMeasure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs” by John Doerr https://amzn.to/40tihKzThe One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan https://amzn.to/4aateF9Yapp Random Reminders app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yapp-random-reminders/id1437096658   RESOURCES: Download your Digital Swag Bag www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/swagApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Shall we talk about 2024 at Rethink Home Interiors…the year I stepped out from my role literally and almost completely? Beyond just sharing the story behind that, I’m excited to bring you along and reflect on the experience, the lessons I learned, and how it’s shaping the future of the insights and strategies I share with all my students, including you! From both sides of the past seasons—including one where my business ran without me—I’ve gathered valuable insights that you can trust to guide you and refine your home staging business. I’ll help you start on the right foot, grow sustainably, and thrive profitably. What does your business need in 2025? Listen in to find out how and where I strive to bring you the most value.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Lessons learned from taking time off my staging businessSabotaging actions that could be undermining your business growthBuilding a staging business beyond youMy plans for your staging business success in 2025   RESOURCES: Follow the Bluebird Design on InstagramEpisode 58: Optimizing Growth: Strategic Moves and Strategic Halts in Your Staging BusinessApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschoolIf you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

There could not have been any better expert to answer your questions on how to do social media marketing right, make your DM a money hotspot, and have fun while at it. A one time interior designer turned SM Guru, Emma Tesler of Ninety Five Media joins me today to share tried and true strategies for letting people know you are right here! Both offline to deliver exceptional staging services, and online to show them how you do it! Leaning into industry stats, Emma shares the components of what drives results now on social media, and how you can leverage those by working backwards to achieve your goals.  We talk about how important optimized content is for where your customers are, her recommended social media platform for this time, and how the right way to get off one that does not work. To combine your offline and online marketing, we discuss initiatives, mistakes you should avoid, and what you should prioritize as you make social media goals that you aim to achieve in the new year! For busy schedules and business owners in the growth phase without a dedicated social media team member, we also discuss the code to maximizing your content and time for social media success.  Your social media approach is just about to change for profits!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How to work backwards to achieve success on social mediaTop performing recommended platform and content form to meet your customers where they are atHow to combine your online and offline marketingHow to evaluate a social media manager before you hire one RESOURCES:   Ninety Five Media websiteJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

What are your goals for 2025? Whether you are clear or still unsure about those big next steps, ICYMI, this conversation is exactly what you need.  You’ve probably heard me say it before: setting goals is one thing, but making them happen? That’s where the magic lies. And it’s not just about motivation or discipline; which of course they matter. More than often, it is about understanding how your brain works and using that knowledge to unlock a goal-getting superpower. Call it a Brain-Hacking System for Peak Performance Listen in, get directions on how to really achieve your goals in 2025 and maybe tag me on social media or elsewhere to share your plans!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: The importance of setting goals at allHow your brain is involved in goal setting and execution.The principle of small actions in achieving your goals4 proven keys to succeed in goal setting and achievement   RESOURCES: Episode 26: How To Change Course When Systems Are Not Working In Your BusinessApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

What if you could handle dicey client interactions with confidence and calm, without the stress or frustration? As a staging business owner, you know that you’ll encounter all kinds of personalities. With that comes clients and team members who might unintentionally cross boundaries or push your limits. Most of the time, it’s not personal—they may just forget what they agreed to or don’t fully understand your process.  Rather than  respond emotionally, would it not be better to navigate those moments from a place of neutrality and groundedness?  In today’s episode, I talk about Grounded Communication and how to effectively navigate tough conversations with it when the need arises. For situations where you might have the wrong words or none, this could be an advance plan to turn such into opportunities for clarity, consistency, and even brand loyalty!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What Grounded Communication isComponents of a Grounded Communication Plan that worksEmpowering thoughts for why Grounded Communication plan is important for your staging business successCommunicating your policies and how to maximize exceptions   RESOURCES: Download the  Communication Plan TemplateApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Yet another vulnerable episode today! My staging lead once called quits — my fault, because my staging business was all too accommodating. I - and technically her too, would scramble to rearrange weekend plans  or even work beyond and outside office hours to meet last - minute client demands. Yep! That often happened. Until it felt like the business was running us, instead of us it. A situation you might be in if you have no business boundaries in place.  But here’s the good news: setting clear deliberate boundaries, backed with policies can change everything.   People will make their requests! From the most mundane to the exceptions, business boundaries will help you make decisions or not even have to think about them at all because your policies already took care of that. Whether it is figuring out what boundaries and policies to put in place, tips for communicating them, and how to navigate clients who constantly ignore your policies, today’s episode goes into all the details. Our thoughts about losing a client by having policies hardly matter. Listen in to learn how to make boundaries that create a solid foundation for a business that thrives.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Why boundaries aren’t just personal and what policies are for.The pitfalls of people-pleasing and how they sabotage your long-term goals.How to set clear policies and communicate them well.Tips to overcome the fear of enforcing boundaries.   RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Growth is exciting, but it can quickly become overwhelming without the right systems in place. To truly harness growth, sometimes the best thing you can do is pause. Use these moments of non-growth to refine your processes, clarify your pricing, and prepare your business for sustainable growth.  Whether you're already stretching your capacity or planning to soon, remember that successful growth relies heavily on numbers. When you know the financial landscape of your business inside and out, you’ll be better equipped to make smart, strategic decisions that support long-term success. To help you avoid scaling on shaky foundations, I’ll walk you step-by-step through my proven formula of optimizing growth. Including : calculating your business’s capacity, setting prices that protect your profit margins, and investing in inventory without dipping into debt. Remember, I love to see your business grow, and I hope today’s insights will give you the confidence to do so at a pace that’s right for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What is Strategic Non-Growth? (And Why You Might Need It!)How to Calculate Your Business CapacityThe 4 questions you should answer before expanding your business capacity.How to use your numbers to raise prices or hire team members RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Just as in life, business is not without its challenges. We all experience those moments when we feel depleted, stuck, and unsure of the next step. It could be a really tough time where everything is slow, making you feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill. Although these phases are real, our feelings about them are completely not. These cycles are all actually a natural (and sometimes necessary) part of building a thriving business. To navigate these difficult phases, we can take a better approach. Beginning with what a positive mindset can do, I share strategies and resources that can help you through these low productivity and business growth phases. If you have been lacking inspiration and strength for your staging business, know that you are not alone. Building the staging business of your dreams is doable, and you can better take care of business and yourself when that dream seems bleak.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: The truth about low-value cycles and why they’re a normal part of your business growthMindset Strategies for staying grounded during low business timesHow best to control what you canTips to re-energize and refresh your inspiration    RESOURCES: Atomic Habits E-Myth RevisitedThe Gap and The GainApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool   If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW?  Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

"Wonder what aspect of this staging business isn’t my strongest jam? Bookkeeping. Our beloved not-so-comfortable but very-important component that can make even the toughest CEO weak in the knees. Going through the books can often be accompanied by a range of emotions—and let’s be real, they’re often not the positive ones!"... Especially as a new tax season year approaches. To help us turn those feelings into power moves that drive growth and the profitability of our staging business, we’ve got QuickBooks guru and all-around financial superstar Melissa San Roman share her insider tips. Melissa’s not just any expert. She knows what every entrepreneur should know from growing and selling multimillion-dollar businesses, so you can trust her experience at now guiding others to succeed in their finances.  Together, we cover smart strategies for managing finances, the importance of up-to-date books, how to maximize tax advantages, and how you can use financial insights to fuel marketing and business decisions. Whether you’re a DIY bookkeeper or ready to hire help, this episode is packed with practical, approachable advice to keep your books (and you!) happy.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: The best ways to keep an eye on your revenue and expensesHow to make tax time stress-free with smart strategiesWhen it’s time to consider an S-Corp, plus other tips for tax advantagesKey factors in choosing the right bookkeeper and setting up a smooth financial system RESOURCES: Melissa San Roman's website: www.melissasanroman.comFollow Melissa San Roman on Instagram Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

If you have to think about where to start to execute your staging or other projects as they come, then it is high time to do away with that limiting act. Limiting I say? Yes it is. I know that from making my first five-figure the month I started to implement a standard operating procedure. Whether you are in the growth or accelerate phase, if you do not have one already, my top recommendation is to establish a project management tool and system now.   For mundane tasks, consistency helps. For a staging business with repeated actions, you can imagine how consistency in these processes can lead to a  faster, smoother project completion.  Rather than try to scheme out a workflow for every project or meeting, you can kick start each one from the same place, establishing a routine that can be finetuned until it perfectly serves your needs. Moreover you can fully utilize the features of a project management - task assignment, tags, and setting priorities to keep your team (or yourself) on track. You’ll learn to simplify tasks, reduce redundancy, and ultimately scale your business faster by maximizing a project management tool like I do.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: My favorite project management tool and whyHow to choose a project management tool that is best for youHow we use our project management tool at Rethink Home InteriorsMy recommendation if you have a project management tool already   RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Google products have been a game changer for my business; Google Calendar especially. Periodic evaluations of whether I have the right tool for delivering the best service at Rethink You leaves me satisfied with all that Google Calendar offers, and much more than my team can do with it. You might think it is all about scheduling. For a staging business owner, it’s more than that! It’s about seamless team collaboration and coordination on the go. Imagine having a complete overview of your team's availability, client bookings, and appointments—all in one place on the cloud. That is a mind blowing safe and easy way to free up brain space for more important details. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on all the ways Google Calendar powers the smooth running of my business. Hopefully, you see it as a valuable tool to streamline your operations too.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: All the ways we use Google Calendar at Rethink Home InteriorsCreative ways to utilize Google Calendar beyond simple scheduling.How to seamlessly integrate Google Calendar with other tools to enhance your workflow.How incorporating Google Workspace can revolutionize your staging business   RESOURCES: Sign in to Google Workspace Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for the Staging Business School Accelerate Track. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

How do you ensure that every one who represents your business conveys the vision you have for it? Maybe before they even become employees, do you have guiding principles that help to attract and lock in like-minded people? If not, now is the time to create the Core Values that guide your staging business operations. A key foundation to improved and uniform business culture, apart from coming in handy when hiring the right team member, core values can help align your team and guide decision-making - just like my Accelerate student and I have had to do.  Sharing insights from the book "Traction" and how our core values are set up at Rethink You, I’ll walk you through the process of developing core values for your business. Undoubtedly, the ripple effects of the benefits are too numerous to not have.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What core values are.How establishing core values can be beneficial to your business operations.The steps to creating core values for your business Our core values at Rethink Home Interiors   RESOURCES:   “Traction” by Gino WickmanApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for the Staging Business School Accelerate Track. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

I first came across Human Design a few years ago and was instantly intrigued. But then, I was quite skeptical “is this just another trend or something genuinely valuable”. Guess what? It is. And Stacey Rowan from Custom Built Life has been a pivotal guide for me in navigating how these concepts can be applied to my business. With my special guest and friend, today, we will be exploring why not all business advice is created equal and how understanding Human Design can give you the edge in growing your business. Perhaps a “proven” viral strategy for marketing your staging business has never worked for you.  Our discussion will shed light on the why, and give you insights into how  you can transform your approach for better success.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What Human Design isWhy a lot of business advice may be wrong for youWhy aligning your business practices with your design type can make everything run smootherHow to get started learning about your Human Design   RESOURCES:   Free Human Design Chart & Short Report:  http://bit.ly/BG5FreeShortReportStacy's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/custombuiltlifeApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for the Staging Business School Accelerate Track. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Imagine having a personalized "bouncer" for your business, whose only role is to ensure that only the best-fit clients enter and stay in. How dreamy? Yes, that's what a Client Filter does. Whether you are in the growth or accelerate phase, client filters are an important component of establishing and running a dependable clear cut low maintenance business for your team and clients. Just as your realtors and clients try to handpick the right stager for themselves, you can also choose whom to work with, ensuring that your quality services are delivered to exactly those who need and appreciate them. With the strategies and examples I share today on hanging this Red Velvet Rope around your business, I hope you will begin to proactively attract ideal clients who make your business more enjoyable and effortlessly filter out those who aren't a good match. After all, it is important for your staging business success and wellbeing.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What are Client Filters and why they will help make your business experience so much more enjoyable.How Client Filters help your business work with the very best clients who value what you do and get the best results from your work together.The Client Filters we have at Rethink Home InteriorsWhy your Client Filter is a protective measure for your business, your team and your client.   RESOURCES:   Episode 5: How to Create Boundary Alignment For Your Home Staging BusinessEpisode 6: How to Create Grounded Communication In Your Staging BusinessApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for the Staging Business School Accelerate Track. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

On the beats of the soundtrack added by the lawn mower next door, we’re tackling a biggie: comparison. Right! A sneaky little monster that can mess with our minds and our business growth. I’ve seen it come up in my coaching sessions and even experienced it myself—just this morning at the gym! Seeing someone do something different that I perceived as higher than mine made me doubt my own routine.  But then I had to remind myself why I was doing what I did, while considering my own fitness journey. And here’s the deal: we're all on different stages of our own journeys. In life and in running a staging business. To help you navigate comparison, I’m breaking down the four stages of competence and how they apply to your staging business.  Rather than feel little, understanding this can help  focus your attention on what time,energy and expertise it took them to get there, consequently extending grace to yourself for where you are and want to be. So, what do you do when comparison hits? Listen in to learn the strategies to navigate this downer and how to use it to propel your business forward.  Remember, everyone’s journey is unique, and it’s all about progress, not perfection.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What comparison is like in a staging business.How to know you are stuck in a comparison trap.The four stages of competence and what they mean for your staging business growth.Practical strategies for shifting from a comparison mindset to a motivating mindset.   RESOURCES:   Episode 1: How to Take Waaaay Better Action In Your Staging Business Episode 58: Optimizing Growth: Strategic Moves and Strategic Halts in Your Staging BusinessApply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingappJoin the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growthEnroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerateFollow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhomeFollow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for the Staging Business School Accelerate Track. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you.Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.