A long time ago, someone a lot smarter than me suggested that I get a professional head shot. Soon after that I read about barriers to a sale. One of the biggest roadblocks in this digital age - people want to do business with a friendly face, not an impersonal website or business card.
I always recommend that my students put their smiling face on their card, brochures and website. Allowing people to see your picture, hear your voice or see a video creates a stronger connection. So go the Sears, Penneys or Target and get an inexpensive professional portrait for now. You can always change it later.
We will have a photographer at our upcoming staging convention/reunion/advanced class in April. (more info in Backstage) He will be sharing tips on room photography for your portfolio and website. You can also get a new head shot at that time.
News for Now...
Transformations will be featured in an article by Karen Brune Mathis in Financial News Daily on Friday the 3rd or 10th. It's exciting to see the interest in our chosen field. I'll reprint it on the website media page when it runs.
We are rolling out many new things in 2012.
1. We are featuring a 2-day special certification class for interior designers only the beginning of March. ASID members and design professionals have a special price. More info is on the blog. www.stagehappy.blogspot.com
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-monthly 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. Sign-up for the first month at no charge starting February 27th. Get more info... becky@beckyharmon.com
