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"Becky Harmon not only talks the talk, but walks the walk! Awesome instructor- outstanding, caring mentor- phenomenal leader!!"
Dr. Susan Mongeau, Washington, D.C.

 

"I want you to know how much I enjoyed our week together - your class far exceeded my expectations! You create a wonderful environment to learn; your teaching is thorough and thought provoking. The class setting is wonderfully intimate and the hands- on experience applying the concepts of staging and redesign in actual homes is invaluable to students embarking on this career. You are a warm, insightful and beautiful girl.
Sharon Morris, Hollidaysburg, PA.

 

"Hi Becky,
Just jotting off a quick email to say that it has been a complete pleasure to work with Jerry and Jessie. My website should be finished soon and they have both made every effort to make it wonderful. My business cards came even earlier than expected and I love them! I'm already on the first page of Google which is amazing.
I'm so glad I made the decision to come to Jacksonville.
Thanks,
Liz"
February 2011 class
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Call Nest Design Group for SEO and Website Creation. 234-2034
 
  November 2011
Friends, Family and Staging Fans,
Welcome to the new and improved "Staging News." This e-zine is for fans of staging, inspiration and personal motivation. Glad you joined us. 

BECKY HARMON

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(Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. (Meeting details at bottom of Backstage section) December usually flys by so fast and I'm not sure I'll have time to "talk" to you again. Don't want to wait any longer on these announcements. We are rolling out so many new things in January, I don't know where to start...

 

1. First and most importantly, we ARE going to be opening training centers in several geographically strategic areas of the country. We are looking for trainers for Texas, Chicago, California, DC. More areas will be added later. Look for a page on the website in a few weeks. Former students will be the first considered.

 

2. Secondly, "I'VE BEEN STAGED.com" signs and banners will be available for our grads to use to market their properties online and in the yard. We are excited about this. Agents are 50% more likely to show a staged home and the public loves to tour staged homes. We just need to let them know when the home is staged by an A+ team. An account at Vista Print will be set up to order signs. Grads, you will be getting the info soon. If you are not currently receiving, e-mails, let me know.

 

3. Thirdly, I am starting an official coaching/mentoring opportunity for our students and any staging business owners. Those who stay connected always flourish and grow. Several years ago, I got certified as a lifestyle coach through Dream Mentors International. The concept of accountability and goal-setting works to bring us all up to a higher level of productivity and happiness.

 

Be on our inaugural team for a group bi- weekly mentoring session called "Happy Hour with Becky." We also offer a one-on-one strategy session by appointment. The first month is complimentary to see if you like it.

 

4. Lastly, I am doing a test run on an Interior Designer Continuing Education Staging class. It will be the only time it won't have a charge of $75. I need your feedback so this one time, it's complimentary. It will be Wednesday, the 14th at 7:00PM. E-mail to RSVP. Anyone is welcome to join us but our space is limited.

                     Christmas Candle
 Here is an article on staging and decorating for the holidays. The Florida Times Union had a great response to this column when it ran. Just how much decorating is appropriate?

  

http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/121507/reh_225286195.shtml

 

   

 

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One of our traditions is to watch the movie Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase every year. Corny but funny.

In the movie, the dad, Clark Griswold, has huge expectations for the holidays. His outside light display is so massive that it short circuits half the city.
 
We have a neighborhood "Griswold" house that we love to drive by each year. It seems impossible, but it keeps getting bigger and tackier each time we see it. I should put a book about decluttering in the mailbox... if we could find it.
 
I suppose the neighbors are used to it by now. Cars are lined up each night driving by in hushed amazement.
 
We have a rule at our house... no plastic or inflatable decorations at all. Read the column mentioned in the section above for some great decorating ideas. 

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~We are planning a reunion/advanced class for all our grads. Lately, I've been unindated with requests for an advanced class or a reunion class. So, we'll do both. I miss you all!!!

 

It will be a Friday and Saturday class with additional speakers, probably in early April, the 13th and 14th. It will cover new streams of income, like senior move management, staging/redesigning a commercial property and facebook and social marketing... plus many more topics. 

 

Look for more details in another special notice.

 

~Our Online class is one of the simplest ways to break into the staging/redesign business. Right now, you can take advantage of a

 BOGO if paid by the end of the year. You and a friend can both attend in 2012 for half price. Check it out and then cut the price in half. Get details on the webpage...

 

http://www.transform-us.com/online-home-staging-training.htm

 

 ~RESA - Real Estate Staging Association - Our December  meeting is at Pottery Barn, Town Center, like tomorrow... yikes! Dec. 2nd at 9:00AM It will be fabulous, as always. We still have space for a few late comers. They are showing us how to create stunning holiday decorations for staging and redesign.

Make your reservations through Sandra Millis at scrjax@att.net.

 

 

Favorite Resources

 
4th July 
 ~These vendors can give you designer pricing on their products. They are my favorite resources. We cannot be responsible for their work. They are not employees of Transformations. 
 
 * Call Keith at the Carpet Man (new location on Phillips just north of I-95) for designer pricing on carpet and  flooring. Installation in 24 - 48 hours. 904-803-7825  CONTRACTOR Pricing-December Clearance Sale

 

"Keith just helped me with replacing carpet. His price came in lower than the guy I have used before, so I will definitely use him from now on. He was great and so was his installer." Helena Norden, Coldwell Banker, P. A.
  
* Call the Floor Club for another great place for flooring and tile. 646-4400 
  
* Call Martin Schramm for all your computer tech needs. 904-910-3511
 
* Jerry Busche - Website SEO 992-6144  
* Call Kellyann Norton at Total Home Management for deep cleaning. 238-9040 
 
* Jesse Preza of Nest Design Group for websites. info@nestdesigngroup.com

 

 *Fabric and Tile Masters for Carpet and Tile cleaning. 221-9550

 

 *Big Guy Moving- Move One Item or a Whole House 859-3137

 

Alan Yakel is my favorite painter. 904-254-0518


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Till next time... 
Happy Staging,
       Becky Harmon 

"You miss 100% of the shots you never take."
                                           Wayne Gretske

 
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