Karen Schaefer discusses careers in home staging and provides information about her home staging business Simple Appeal Inc. and the Associated Property Scene Designers (APSD). She outlines three big ideas: 1) using a proven system called "no guesswork" to stage homes, 2) providing various business support services to home stagers, and 3) ways to build a successful home staging business in today's economy. Schaefer then provides more details about her proprietary home staging system and techniques, testimonials from other home stagers, and information about how to become APSD certified as a home stager through her online training program.
This document summarizes an opportunity to become an independently owned interior decorating franchise owner with Interiors by Decorating Den. The franchise offers business support and training in interior design, sales, marketing and business management. Franchise owners work with residential clients to design home interiors and have access to custom furnishings from top manufacturers. The franchise provides ongoing education, marketing materials, technology tools and a community of supportive peers. Franchisees enjoy the flexibility to run their own business and the opportunity to participate in design competitions and charity events.
This document summarizes Curtis Furniture and the services they provide for hotel bedroom design, manufacturing, and installation. Curtis aims to deliver beautiful, high quality furniture that lasts. They work with a variety of hotel chains and independent clients, providing bespoke design services along with standard furniture ranges. Case studies showcase Curtis projects for hotels around the UK and detail the furniture solutions provided.
Portable Design's proposed new office space will be located in the One North Dearborn building in Chicago. The space will total around 50,000 square feet spread across three floors, including areas for a reception area, furniture showroom, lounge spaces, cafeteria, gathering spaces, image/inspiration areas, game rooms, exercise rooms, music listening stations, bathrooms, storage, and employee areas. Key design elements include a bridge connecting the entry to the reception desk, an image wall providing inspiration, and yurts spread throughout as temporary meeting/gathering spaces. The overall experience of navigating the office is intended to feel nomadic like a journey.
The document provides tips for decorating home entryways and foyers. It recommends assessing the space as guests would see it and making it welcoming. Using bold or dark colors on walls can make small spaces feel larger. Proper lighting, flooring, furniture sized appropriately, and accessories personalized to the home are also suggested. Statement pieces that start conversations are recommended to make the space feel lived in.
Sanchos : Brand Identity & Communication deisgnparul_gupta
Leaf Design was hired to create a high-energy Mexican brand experience for a new restaurant called Sancho's. They developed the brand identity, graphics, and signage with a focus on authentic Mexican themes. This included a logo inspired by Aztec civilization, hand-painted theme walls in areas like the staircase, kitchen and bar, wooden menu cards with carved illustrations, and external signage and promotional materials to launch the new restaurant.
Custom Office Furniture Miami Fort LauderdaleCrish Mart
Blue Source Furniture is located in Miami South Florida and offers modern and innovative furniture at affordable prices including custom built and European Italian furniture. Modern Furniture Miami, West Palm Beach European Italian Furniture, Custom Furniture Packages, Your source for Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Entertainment and Home Office Furniture, and much much more.
Los mayas habitaron partes de Guatemala, Belice, Honduras, El Salvador y cinco estados del suroeste de México durante más de 300 años, donde hablaban cientos de dialectos que hoy son alrededor de 44 lenguas mayas diferentes. Los mayas tuvieron una de las culturas mesoamericanas precolombinas más importantes debido a su legado científico y astronómico mundial. A diferencia de la creencia popular, la civilización maya nunca desapareció completamente, ya que sus descendientes todavía viven en la región y habl
This document summarizes an opportunity to become an independently owned interior decorating franchise owner with Interiors by Decorating Den. The franchise offers business support and training in interior design, sales, marketing and business management. Franchise owners work with residential clients to design home interiors and have access to custom furnishings from top manufacturers. The franchise provides ongoing education, marketing materials, technology tools and a community of supportive peers. Franchisees enjoy the flexibility to run their own business and the opportunity to participate in design competitions and charity events.
This document summarizes Curtis Furniture and the services they provide for hotel bedroom design, manufacturing, and installation. Curtis aims to deliver beautiful, high quality furniture that lasts. They work with a variety of hotel chains and independent clients, providing bespoke design services along with standard furniture ranges. Case studies showcase Curtis projects for hotels around the UK and detail the furniture solutions provided.
Portable Design's proposed new office space will be located in the One North Dearborn building in Chicago. The space will total around 50,000 square feet spread across three floors, including areas for a reception area, furniture showroom, lounge spaces, cafeteria, gathering spaces, image/inspiration areas, game rooms, exercise rooms, music listening stations, bathrooms, storage, and employee areas. Key design elements include a bridge connecting the entry to the reception desk, an image wall providing inspiration, and yurts spread throughout as temporary meeting/gathering spaces. The overall experience of navigating the office is intended to feel nomadic like a journey.
The document provides tips for decorating home entryways and foyers. It recommends assessing the space as guests would see it and making it welcoming. Using bold or dark colors on walls can make small spaces feel larger. Proper lighting, flooring, furniture sized appropriately, and accessories personalized to the home are also suggested. Statement pieces that start conversations are recommended to make the space feel lived in.
Sanchos : Brand Identity & Communication deisgnparul_gupta
Leaf Design was hired to create a high-energy Mexican brand experience for a new restaurant called Sancho's. They developed the brand identity, graphics, and signage with a focus on authentic Mexican themes. This included a logo inspired by Aztec civilization, hand-painted theme walls in areas like the staircase, kitchen and bar, wooden menu cards with carved illustrations, and external signage and promotional materials to launch the new restaurant.
Custom Office Furniture Miami Fort LauderdaleCrish Mart
Blue Source Furniture is located in Miami South Florida and offers modern and innovative furniture at affordable prices including custom built and European Italian furniture. Modern Furniture Miami, West Palm Beach European Italian Furniture, Custom Furniture Packages, Your source for Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Entertainment and Home Office Furniture, and much much more.
Los mayas habitaron partes de Guatemala, Belice, Honduras, El Salvador y cinco estados del suroeste de México durante más de 300 años, donde hablaban cientos de dialectos que hoy son alrededor de 44 lenguas mayas diferentes. Los mayas tuvieron una de las culturas mesoamericanas precolombinas más importantes debido a su legado científico y astronómico mundial. A diferencia de la creencia popular, la civilización maya nunca desapareció completamente, ya que sus descendientes todavía viven en la región y habl
Historia de la red amauta jose carlos mariateguiUPHSIGMA
La red Amauta fue fundada por José Carlos Mariátegui en 1928 en Lima, Perú. Mariátegui creó la red para promover el socialismo y el marxismo en América Latina a través de publicaciones periódicas y debates intelectuales. La red Amauta desempeñó un papel importante en la difusión de las ideas socialistas y en el desarrollo del pensamiento político de izquierda en Perú y América Latina durante las décadas de 1920 y 1930.
The document provides a name, Jodi A Metcalf, and a year, 2011. It appears to be listing an individual's name and the year, but no other contextual information is provided in the short, one line document.
Este documento describe diferentes tipos de redes, incluyendo redes LAN que proveen comunicación dentro de un edificio, redes WAN que cubren distancias de 100 a 1000 km entre países o continentes, redes MAN que conectan redes dentro de una ciudad, redes CAN que conectan LAN dispersas geográficamente dentro de un campus, y redes WiMAX que proveen acceso inalámbrico de banda ancha a distancias mayores que las redes LAN.
The document summarizes the story of Socrates and his "Test of Three" philosophy which questioned if something was true, good, and useful. It tells how Socrates avoided learning about his student Plato having an affair by applying this test to a rumor someone tried to share with him. It questions if Socrates really didn't know or if he was using his philosophy to avoid an uncomfortable situation. The presentation was inspired by discussions on Socrates' wisdom.
This legal notice announces a mortgage foreclosure sale for a property located in Millington, Michigan. The mortgagor fell behind on payments for a mortgage originated in 2008 and modified in 2011. The amount due is $161,173.14 including interest. The foreclosure sale will be a public auction at the courthouse on February 23, 2012. The notice also provides contact information for the law firm handling the foreclosure and information about the borrower's rights in the foreclosure process.
Jesse Schell gives a presentation on building and leading a successful game studio. He outlines a three step plan: 1) Build a studio by hiring a team, 2) Protect the studio by obtaining funding, and 3) Make awesome games while optimizing studio operations. He emphasizes the importance of caring for employees by meeting their many needs, such as adequate pay, clear vision, respect, and feedback. Schell also provides tips for studio leaders, such as getting organized, delegating tasks, and focusing on coaching the team. The overall message is that studio heads can succeed by prioritizing their people and culture above all else.
Jesse Schell provides leadership advice for game studio founders and leaders. He outlines a three step plan: 1) Build a studio by hiring the right people, 2) Protect the studio by securing funding, and 3) Optimize the studio by focusing on team happiness and growth. Schell emphasizes the importance of clear communication, respecting your team, and helping your team feel cared about through coaching and feedback.
This document summarizes Peter Scott's talk "Mind Like Water: The Path to Perl Bliss" given at OSCON in Portland, OR in July 2006. The talk discusses different programmer personalities like the Perl Parser, Impatient Coder, Glory Hunter, and Good Samaritan. It emphasizes the importance of balancing these personalities within oneself and on a team. The talk also provides excerpts of wisdom from expert Perl programmers like Dominus, Damian Conway, brian d foy, and chromatic about practices like testing, learning from others, and experimenting regularly.
This document provides a summary of key points from a presentation on creating a world-class service culture. The presentation discusses: 1) having a clear, guest-obsessed purpose for the business that is inspiring to all stakeholders; 2) prioritizing service over product, price, and convenience; and 3) delivering an experience that exceeds guest expectations in order to create "raving fans" and encourage repeat business. The focus is on treating customers in a personalized way to form emotional attachments rather than just meeting basic needs.
It used to take companies weeks to brainstorm, write specs, publish RFPs, and get started on projects. With a design sprint, it’s possible to accomplish all that—plus sketching, prototyping, and validating big ideas—in just 5 days.
Sound too good to be true? We partnered with InVision to help teams learn how exactly to run their own design sprint. Follow these tips and by the end of your sprint, you’ll have live, targeted customer validation so you know exactly what to prioritize in your product roadmap.
Be Amazing: 5 Rules for Great Presentationsjcasimir
We all need to communicate ideas and, for business purposes, the ability to run a successful presentation is essential. In this session we discuss five rules to help guide your planning and delivery.
This document provides information on the 5S methodology for workplace organization. It defines the 5Ss as Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. For each S, it gives the Japanese and English terms and brief descriptions of the activities. It provides objectives and principles of 5S. It then goes on to provide more detailed explanations and examples of implementing each of the 5 S's, including identifying unnecessary items, organizing paperwork and tools, and using visual controls like fixed point photography. It outlines the steps for conducting a 5S activity and establishing roles for the 5S coordinator and review committee.
OTA The Art of the Pitch Workshop handoutDavid Terrar
The Pitch Workshop handout (not presentation slides) from Penny Jackson and David Terrar's Saturday morning workshop session at this year's Over The Air conference at Imperial College, London, September 10 + 11, 2010. This workshop was designed to help you improve your presentation skills and learn the art of "the Pitch". Penny and David got the audience on their feet, thinking about how to get in to the mind of their audience, whether they are prospects, customers, friends, potential investors or partners. It covers how to craft and refine your message, and explains the 9 C's of a good elevator pitch.
Uncharted lands, or why games are not designed but discoveredJakub Stokalski
Even though we say we 'design' games the process is often similar to exploration of unknown seas. During a storm. In a ship that just started leaking - and is on fire. The lecture was given during Digital Dragons 2016 conference. It meant to highlight some mental and processual tools a game designer and his/her producer can use to maximise the quality of their work.
This document provides advice for coming up with creative ideas as an advertising professional. It suggests examining the work of the best agencies for inspiration, revisiting the client brief, getting feedback from trusted friends and family, sleeping on ideas, working through challenges, and asking creative directors for help brainstorming. The overall message is that coming up with great ideas requires persistence, an open mindset, and drawing from multiple sources of inspiration and perspectives.
This document provides information about a company called nobuu.com that offers presentation makeovers within 24 hours. They have a team of designers who work on presentations and aim to improve the design, structure, content and visuals. Customers can submit any type or stage of presentation for review. Nobuu then guides the customer on improvements and provides proposals before delivering the final presentation within 24 hours. They use a credit-based payment system for their services.
This document discusses game thinking and how to harness the power of games to drive long-term engagement. It outlines three key components of game thinking: social actions to find the fun for different player types, skill-building core loops to make customers more capable, and a four-stage customer narrative to guide the end-to-end experience from discovery to mastery. The document advocates applying gaming principles like feedback loops, progression systems, and social motivation to product design to accelerate growth and better engage customers.
Historia de la red amauta jose carlos mariateguiUPHSIGMA
La red Amauta fue fundada por José Carlos Mariátegui en 1928 en Lima, Perú. Mariátegui creó la red para promover el socialismo y el marxismo en América Latina a través de publicaciones periódicas y debates intelectuales. La red Amauta desempeñó un papel importante en la difusión de las ideas socialistas y en el desarrollo del pensamiento político de izquierda en Perú y América Latina durante las décadas de 1920 y 1930.
The document provides a name, Jodi A Metcalf, and a year, 2011. It appears to be listing an individual's name and the year, but no other contextual information is provided in the short, one line document.
Este documento describe diferentes tipos de redes, incluyendo redes LAN que proveen comunicación dentro de un edificio, redes WAN que cubren distancias de 100 a 1000 km entre países o continentes, redes MAN que conectan redes dentro de una ciudad, redes CAN que conectan LAN dispersas geográficamente dentro de un campus, y redes WiMAX que proveen acceso inalámbrico de banda ancha a distancias mayores que las redes LAN.
The document summarizes the story of Socrates and his "Test of Three" philosophy which questioned if something was true, good, and useful. It tells how Socrates avoided learning about his student Plato having an affair by applying this test to a rumor someone tried to share with him. It questions if Socrates really didn't know or if he was using his philosophy to avoid an uncomfortable situation. The presentation was inspired by discussions on Socrates' wisdom.
This legal notice announces a mortgage foreclosure sale for a property located in Millington, Michigan. The mortgagor fell behind on payments for a mortgage originated in 2008 and modified in 2011. The amount due is $161,173.14 including interest. The foreclosure sale will be a public auction at the courthouse on February 23, 2012. The notice also provides contact information for the law firm handling the foreclosure and information about the borrower's rights in the foreclosure process.
Jesse Schell gives a presentation on building and leading a successful game studio. He outlines a three step plan: 1) Build a studio by hiring a team, 2) Protect the studio by obtaining funding, and 3) Make awesome games while optimizing studio operations. He emphasizes the importance of caring for employees by meeting their many needs, such as adequate pay, clear vision, respect, and feedback. Schell also provides tips for studio leaders, such as getting organized, delegating tasks, and focusing on coaching the team. The overall message is that studio heads can succeed by prioritizing their people and culture above all else.
Jesse Schell provides leadership advice for game studio founders and leaders. He outlines a three step plan: 1) Build a studio by hiring the right people, 2) Protect the studio by securing funding, and 3) Optimize the studio by focusing on team happiness and growth. Schell emphasizes the importance of clear communication, respecting your team, and helping your team feel cared about through coaching and feedback.
This document summarizes Peter Scott's talk "Mind Like Water: The Path to Perl Bliss" given at OSCON in Portland, OR in July 2006. The talk discusses different programmer personalities like the Perl Parser, Impatient Coder, Glory Hunter, and Good Samaritan. It emphasizes the importance of balancing these personalities within oneself and on a team. The talk also provides excerpts of wisdom from expert Perl programmers like Dominus, Damian Conway, brian d foy, and chromatic about practices like testing, learning from others, and experimenting regularly.
This document provides a summary of key points from a presentation on creating a world-class service culture. The presentation discusses: 1) having a clear, guest-obsessed purpose for the business that is inspiring to all stakeholders; 2) prioritizing service over product, price, and convenience; and 3) delivering an experience that exceeds guest expectations in order to create "raving fans" and encourage repeat business. The focus is on treating customers in a personalized way to form emotional attachments rather than just meeting basic needs.
It used to take companies weeks to brainstorm, write specs, publish RFPs, and get started on projects. With a design sprint, it’s possible to accomplish all that—plus sketching, prototyping, and validating big ideas—in just 5 days.
Sound too good to be true? We partnered with InVision to help teams learn how exactly to run their own design sprint. Follow these tips and by the end of your sprint, you’ll have live, targeted customer validation so you know exactly what to prioritize in your product roadmap.
Be Amazing: 5 Rules for Great Presentationsjcasimir
We all need to communicate ideas and, for business purposes, the ability to run a successful presentation is essential. In this session we discuss five rules to help guide your planning and delivery.
This document provides information on the 5S methodology for workplace organization. It defines the 5Ss as Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. For each S, it gives the Japanese and English terms and brief descriptions of the activities. It provides objectives and principles of 5S. It then goes on to provide more detailed explanations and examples of implementing each of the 5 S's, including identifying unnecessary items, organizing paperwork and tools, and using visual controls like fixed point photography. It outlines the steps for conducting a 5S activity and establishing roles for the 5S coordinator and review committee.
OTA The Art of the Pitch Workshop handoutDavid Terrar
The Pitch Workshop handout (not presentation slides) from Penny Jackson and David Terrar's Saturday morning workshop session at this year's Over The Air conference at Imperial College, London, September 10 + 11, 2010. This workshop was designed to help you improve your presentation skills and learn the art of "the Pitch". Penny and David got the audience on their feet, thinking about how to get in to the mind of their audience, whether they are prospects, customers, friends, potential investors or partners. It covers how to craft and refine your message, and explains the 9 C's of a good elevator pitch.
Uncharted lands, or why games are not designed but discoveredJakub Stokalski
Even though we say we 'design' games the process is often similar to exploration of unknown seas. During a storm. In a ship that just started leaking - and is on fire. The lecture was given during Digital Dragons 2016 conference. It meant to highlight some mental and processual tools a game designer and his/her producer can use to maximise the quality of their work.
This document provides advice for coming up with creative ideas as an advertising professional. It suggests examining the work of the best agencies for inspiration, revisiting the client brief, getting feedback from trusted friends and family, sleeping on ideas, working through challenges, and asking creative directors for help brainstorming. The overall message is that coming up with great ideas requires persistence, an open mindset, and drawing from multiple sources of inspiration and perspectives.
This document provides information about a company called nobuu.com that offers presentation makeovers within 24 hours. They have a team of designers who work on presentations and aim to improve the design, structure, content and visuals. Customers can submit any type or stage of presentation for review. Nobuu then guides the customer on improvements and provides proposals before delivering the final presentation within 24 hours. They use a credit-based payment system for their services.
This document discusses game thinking and how to harness the power of games to drive long-term engagement. It outlines three key components of game thinking: social actions to find the fun for different player types, skill-building core loops to make customers more capable, and a four-stage customer narrative to guide the end-to-end experience from discovery to mastery. The document advocates applying gaming principles like feedback loops, progression systems, and social motivation to product design to accelerate growth and better engage customers.
This document provides tips and strategies for an effective real estate listing presentation. It discusses building rapport with the client by matching their body language, pacing, finding common ground, and showing empathy. The presentation should then qualify the client by asking questions to understand their needs and motivation for selling. The value proposition stage highlights the agent's marketing plan, consulting services, ability to work with buyers, and negotiation skills. Finally, the presentation closes by getting the client's commitment through an exclusive listing agreement. The overall goal is to demonstrate how the agent can get the best price for the client's property and earn their trust.
Branding - How you look, how you act, what you say... - Craig MackieMartin Jack
Speaker Craig Mackie
Craig will cover the value of consistent branding in a business. The personality of a business should be something that all members of a team buy into.
We can all learn from some great examples of where branding exceeding customers expectations and a few where they have fallen spectacularly short.
Do you know the values of the business you represent?
Do your clients?”
Organizational Parkour for Seattle Infocamp, 10/2013Joan Vermette
More on ways to practice our negotiation skills so our great UX designs will see the light of day. It proposes that UX Designers strengthen our cognitive flexibility, learn basic negotiation skills, and anticipate conflict and practice how to get through it.
The document discusses defining key elements for a startup team to succeed, including a mission statement, weekly deliverables plan, ethics constitution, business model canvas, and data plan. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork, planning, and adapting to ensure the team stays focused on its goals and makes effective decisions together. Defining these foundational elements up front helps avoid distractions and allows the team to work efficiently toward its objectives.
5 Things I Learned About Lean MVP as a Professional Opera Singer - Red Hat Ag...Dean Peters
Sometimes we get stuck. Whether it’s creating personas, crafting user stories, or stitching them all together deliver a minimal viable product, sometimes we need to approach the build-measure-learn cycle from a fresh perspective. By exploring some of what goes behind putting on musical and opera productions, I’ll introduce some fun games, exercises, and even useful research and development practices and techniques that can infuse new life into bogged-down software development efforts to deliver to the right product in a Lean, Agile setting. Time permitting, I may even sing a verse of my Gilbert & Sullivan cover “I am the very model of an modern product manager."
MCDM People and Story Reporting and BRoll LectureAlex Stonehill
This document provides an overview of a multimedia storytelling class, including assignments, reading materials, and production techniques. It discusses reporting techniques like original material, interviews, and constant sourcing. It also covers shooting b-roll footage, such as thinking in sequences, stabilizing shots, and composing carefully. Students are assigned a video project on a topic of their choice and must submit a proposal.
This document provides an overview and instructions for consultants just starting with Arbonne. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, treating the business professionally, and becoming knowledgeable about Arbonne's products, compensation plan, and website. It recommends scheduling practice presentations and filling one's calendar with opportunities to share Arbonne. The document stresses building a warm market list and practicing conversation skills. It also covers maintaining high ethics and managing expectations as one grows their business.
7. My Best Story… 1) Started off less than broke
2) Staged a house
3) Made Money
4) Staged a second house and Simple Appeal
Inc. was born!
5) Made money
6) Staged a third house
7) Others asked me to stage for them
8) Made money for them and for me
9) Others asked me to teach them what I know
and APSD™ was born.
8. #2 Support and Differentiation
1) Support
2) Marketing
3) Business Strategies
4) Systems
5) Time Management
6) Focus 7) Recognition
8) National Team
9) Karen is a Stager too!
10) “Done 4 you” forms
11) Multiple Services
12) Confidence
9. The “Secret” Formulas
1. Define the Customer
2. “CCTF”
3. “Foundation”
4. “Anchor”
5. Create the “Scene”
6. Layer in the “Pocket of
Emotion™”
10. The Cornerstones of
APSD Staging…
Color
Continuity
Theme APSD™ Definition*
Flow “CCTF” - The single most defining system that
must carry thru each and every staging in order to
create the correct sense (feel) of the property
*APSD™ Standards and Procedures
11. Rule # 1 - Know Your Customer & Market
• Who are they?
• What do they like?
• What do they cherish?
• Which type of car do they drive?
• How big is their TV?
• Kids? Pets? Parents? Etc…
14. The Foundation:
Bathtub
Counter Top APSD™ Definition*
Defined Floor “Foundation” - the single item
within a room that allows for a
Rug connection between the entire
scene. Generally Speaking, all items
*APSD™ Standards and Procedures
touch the Foundation.
17. The Anchor:
Fireplace
Window Seat APSD Definition*
Furniture “Anchor” - One defining piece,
*APSD™ Standards and Procedures
fixed or otherwise that defines
the room. It creates a “focal”
point in the room.
20. The Scene:
Where
Feeling APSD™ Definition*
Who belongs
*APSD Standards and Procedures
“Scene” – is what answers the
following 3 questions:
1) Where am I? (What room)
2) How do I feel (about this room)?
3) Who are the characters? (who
belongs in this room)
22. The Pocket of
Emotion™:
APSD™ Definition*
Senses
Emotion “Pocket of Emotion™” - can be used up
to 1 time in each room (baby‟s room are
the exception) or as few as 1 per house.
Memory This is the defining moment that makes
your customer, pause, remember, enjoy,
laugh and share. A POE™, when
Funny Bone
*APSD Standards and Procedures
correctly used, is the single best selling
tool in Home Staging
29. Staging for the Investor
1. Understand multiple exit strategies
2. Create magic in an empty space
3. Turn a Smelly cat into a cash cow
4. Rehab advice
5. Be a marketing expert
37. Sales Results
SOLD !!!
Without Simple Appeal Staging-1 call in 3 weeks
0 appointments
With Simple Appeal Staging-61 calls in 1 week
SOLD
First Day – First Showing – FULL Price
This property was sold to the first viewer at full asking price and
has since created a waiting list and bidding war—all thanks to the
Independent Design Advisors using the Simple Appeal Staging
technique.
Karen Schaefer
38. APSD – 4 for 1
TM
• Live Stage
• Cleaning
• Lawn Care
• Rental Items
(we have 25
Streams of income
At Simple Appeal)
39. Soaring with Eagles
Ever hear..."If you want to fly with eagles don't run with turkeys" ? We'll I think we
have all found the eagle's nest! I have always thought of myself as a person of
integrity and enthusiasm. I want to surround myself with others who view
themselves the same way. I believe Karen and her staff are the genuine article!
Karen brings excitement and enthusiasm to the table and guess what, its
contagious! Have you caught it yet? If not, just take one of her courses. I guarantee
you more than you paid for, way more!
Wishing you all great success! Dana Lee Bolenbaugh
40. Hi everyone! My mom, Tina, and I are so excited... we just completed our first full
staging and it sold in just 4 days!! Yeah!! We are so thrilled and so is the realtor who
told us she "loves Home Staging SoCal" (our business name). Best of all, we already
have our 2nd job lined up which is a digi-stage. I tell you, these staging methods sell
themselves. Thanks Karen for creating such wonderful techniques and such a great
business opportunity. We're off and rolling...!
Tina & Terri Garner
APSD Home Stager
APSD Stager Pro
APSD Property Scene Designer
41. I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to Karen Schaefer at APSD.
Just 12 days ago I finished staging the properties using all the suggestions that Karen gave me during
the APSD training in Colorado Springs...
I came straight home, did exactly what she recommended and voil'a! We are set to close in July for
way more than we anticipated, and went under contract so much faster than we ever imagined!
My partner called to give me the good news and asked me to stage another investment property of
his for him next week! He said, "Make a list of what I need to buy and I'll do it next week for you."
He is SOLD that staging made the difference in a FAST SALE for way more than we anticipated getting for this property!
Now I'm SOLD on the fact that I can duplicate what I just did and, by the way....it was SO MUCH FUN!
Thank you again Karen for all of your help! I just wanted to pass along this great success
story and publicly thank you for your wonderful ideas and support! I could not have done
this without you!
Sincerely, (with a big grin on my face!)
Sharlene Douthit Denver, CO
APSD Home Stager
APSD Stager Pro
APSD Property Scene Designer
42. “Karen, I just completed the first session and
LOVED IT!! You know what you're doing and
I already feel confident! Thanks!!”
Arlene Price
“Thank you Karen!
I am listening to Home Stager Course- 3rd time
already! You give so much info- it's great!”
Monika Wrobel
“
…Your training is simply the best hands
down. I can't wait until August!!!!! I'm so
excited. “
Mannie Tantawy
44. Join the APSD™ Online
Home Stager Program
Today!!!
Here is how it works in just 3 easy steps:
Step 1:Once you register for the course
Step 2: Next, you learn and enjoy all 6 sessions of the APSD Certified Home
Stager Training Course.
Step 3: Once you have finished the 6 sessions , you send in your “Request for
Certification.”
It is so EASY!
45. What‟s Included…
Step 1: Place Your Order:
•6 Session Guide Workbooks
•6 Knowledge Reviews
•6 Hands-On Exercises
46. What‟s Included…
Step 2: Listen to your 6 Sessions:
Proprietary Staging System
Session 1, 2, 3
Business Building Sessions
Session 4, 5, 6
*APSD Pyramid of Staging
47. What‟s Included…
Step 3: Send in Your
“Request for Certification”
1) Complete your 6 sessions and course work
2) Send in Your “Request for Certification”
3) Become a Certified APSD™ Home Stager
48. What‟s Included…
APSD™ Home Stager Training System
1) Home Study System Value: $497
2) 6 Session Online Series Value: $1997
3) APSD™ Home Stager Certification
Value: $297
Total Value: $2791.00
49. APSD™ Home Stager Benefits
• Nationally Recognized APSD™ Certification and
Card
• Networked to the APSD™ Property Scene
Designers and Stager Pro team to add to your staging
opportunities
• Send in questions and get answers directly from me
• Business, Marketing and On Going Support!
50. Special Bonuses
Plus 3 MORE Amazing BONUSES:
Bonus #1: APSD™ Home Stager Professional Package
Membership Professional Package: $197 (FREE Today!)
Bonus #2: A "one on one" Business Building Session with me
One on One Session: $250 (FREE Today!)
PLUS, Bonus #3… My Very Own Pricing Formula
System and Home Staging Services Contract
Contracts and Pricing Sheets: $197 (FREE Today!)
53. Special Opportunity
Only $997
PLUS 1 MORE Amazing Bonus!
“How to Market Your Home Staging Business”
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54. Introducing…
“Lucky”Session 7
“Building Your Home Staging Business
for the New Economy”
Positioning Yourself as the Expert in Today‟s Economy
„Finding the Money‟ for every home staging client
Showcasing the TRUE value of your services
How to say NO and still get the job
56. Personal Guarantee
I really want you to trust me (and APSD™), this course and the
information I teach. That is why I put so much into this and made it
such a great deal for you. But, if after the second session of the
course, you decide that it is simply not going to be for you, just let us
know. We will refund 100% of your investment and I will wish you
well. As a matter of fact, I am so confident that this course will get you
on your way toward success in the Home Staging industry that if you
decide after the second session that it is not for you, I still want you to
join me at „STAGE‟ as my guest.
57. Click the link below to join the APSD Home
Stager™ Online Certification Program
Editor's Notes
Welcome to Careers in Home Staging.Many of you are already home stagers but haven’t yet gotten to where you want to be, others are those of you looking for your ‘next’ career, for some this is a like business to what you are already doing such as interior design or real estate and many of you are just ready for ‘your turn’ and this seems like the perfect business opportunity.No matter where you are in terms of Home Staging, this presentation will help you to move forward.
So what I did was to create a company and a family….where you could get everything you need to effectively build and grow your business…and the support you need to build and grow your business and your life.When you hit the help button…we are there… Not about selling one system and then disappearing.
Gave you a System for Support….
Gave you 4 cornerstones from which to work….for proven results…
1) And then give you proven examples on how to apply it…
Explain CCTF and how it works in this photoOffer any personal insights into the scenes regarding the 6 steps, CCTF and what you notice
Not just in one room….but room by room….
1) Explain Foundation and where the Foundations are in this photo
Explain Foundation and how it works in this photoOffer any personal insights into the scenes regarding the 6 steps, Foundation and what you notice
Go through each step of the APSD 6 step pyramid, point by pointOpen this up to discuss to see if anyone has additional thoughts or ideasShare your personal experience or idea
1) Explain Foundation and where the Anchors are in this photo
Go through each step of the APSD 6 step pyramid, point by pointOpen this up to discuss to see if anyone has additional thoughts or ideasShare your personal experience or idea
This house was part of a 22 unit condo building in PA– they sat empty for 4 months….I staged and they were under contract in 23 days….so I could do them all or pay get paid to train their staff… and it was for a RE Guru----so I spoke in front of at least 20 of his groups!
Give you something no one else has…POE’s.
Explain POE’s and how they work in this photo (this leads the way to the bedrooms, hence; counting sheep)Offer any personal insights into the scenes regarding the 6 steps, POE’s and what you notice
Cold home, remote the builders ran out of money. This was featured in Detroit Design because of the unique use of POE’s.
1) Adapting to the New Realities of our World 2) Positioning Your Business for Added Value3) Your New Economy Sales Strategies4) Getting Past ‘No’ and landing on ‘Yes’5) BIG profit even now
3 Avenues of IncomeInvestorAgentMultiple Services
Read and discuss the points on the slideExplain any of the points from personal experience
Read and discuss the points on the slideExplain any of the points from personal experience
Agents love statistics, charts and results, share them Explain these results and let them know why these would be important to an agent
At APSD (Karen’s staging company is Simple Appeal) we have 25 streams of income, here are 4 simple ones that any one can do to further help their clients and boost their own ROI Offer your personal experience in providing these services
1) Share testimonials
1) Share testimonials
1) Share testimonials
1) Share testimonials
Probably at this point you are asking yourself how you can become an APSD Certified Home StagerYou can become one even if you are already certified elsewhere, many of our stagers doYou can become one even if you have never staged or run a business
1) Walk them through the points on the slide, carefully, adding in your personal experience or knowledge
Offer the APSD (and your) personal guarantee. Let them know we have virtually a zero % return rate so you know it is good