Ever wonder what it's like to go from a corporate career to a thriving Home Staging business?

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk with Mitch Bage and Luis Santiago of MDC Fine Living about what it was like transitioning from "safe" careers in Aerospace and Oil and Gas to the world of entrepreneurship.

You will learn:

• how Mitch and Luis overcame fears about starting their business and what they put in place in order to make the transition easier
• why Mitch had Imposter Syndrome and how he overcame it
• how Mitch and Luis work together as a couple and what role each one plays in the business
• how Luis and Mitch are making sure they are being prrofitable and how that has impacted inventory purhcases
• why creating a signature style is important
• the importance of dialing in pricing for your specific area

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I talk about the importance of thought leadership and how it sets you apart as the "go to" stager.

You will learn:

• how thought leadership builds the know, like trust factor
• the traits of a thought leader and how they set you apart from the others
• specific ways to become a thought leader
• an example on how to differentiate yourself as a thought leader when doing a proposal for a model home
• why thought leaders are chosen for their value instead of their price tag
• how you can get help with mindset blocks that are preventing you from being more visible and becoming the sought after thought leader in your area

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire I interview laura Zavelson, a corporate escapee turned serial entrepreneur, former professor of entrepreneurship and now business guide.

You will learn:

• How Laura helps women leave a secure job in order to start a business
• Why Laura decided to specialize in Gen X women
• Why it is so important to define what success looks like to you
• How Laura recommends how to transition financially from a job to owning a business
• Why thought leadership and a network is important when building a business
• Where the first client typically comes from (hint-it is not Social Media)
• Why it is important to differentiate yourself and take a stand as opposed to following the crowd
• Why your concept of "failure" needs to change as an entrepreneur