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I want to talk about a question I get asked all the time: Where does the admin role stop? Where does the lead stager role begin? And where exactly does the CEO fit into all of this? The truth is, most of us never learned to think about our staging businesses this way. We started because we loved staging. We learned the craft. We got clients. We grew. And then one day we looked up and realized we were running a company with real complexity while still trying to wear every hat ourselves. What I see over and over again is that businesses often grow faster than their structure. We hire people without clearly defining the role they're stepping into. We add services without assigning ownership of the operational pieces that support them. And before we know it, everything feels heavier than it should. Today, I am breaking down three core roles that exist in every staging business—whether you have one person on your team or twenty. Understanding these roles is one of the fastest ways to identify where your business is creating unnecessary complexity and where you may be carrying work that does not actually belong to you anymore.   What You'll Learn What the CEO should actually be focused on (and what they should not) Why the Admin Ops function is often the most overlooked role in a growing business How operational ownership impacts everything from scheduling to inventory visibility The hidden mental load many staging business owners carry every day   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

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This week, I'm joined by Tori Lutz, a spinal energetics practitioner and a transformational mindset & somatic coach who spent two decades in talk therapy before discovering that healing her anxiety required getting out of her head and into her body.We talk about why so many of us get stuck intellectualizing our experiences, what it actually means to "feel it to heal it," and the difference between identifying as an anxious person versus simply having moments of anxiety (a shift that has been completely transformative for both of us).This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like they *know* all the things but nothing is actually changing - and is ready to explore a different way in

If you've ever ended the day feeling like you worked nonstop but still didn't get to the things that actually move your business forward, this episode is for you. In the final installment of the Profit Isn't an Accident series, Michelle explores what happens when all of the little operational problems in a design firm pile up at the same time. The delayed vendor emails, missed lead follow-up, disconnected systems, inconsistent marketing, and never-ending procurement tasks aren't separate issues—they're symptoms of a larger problem. Michelle calls it the duct tape business: a firm that runs on the owner's memory, attention, and personal effort instead of systems and infrastructure. In this episode, you'll learn why being the "glue" holding everything together creates a ceiling on growth, how operational sprawl quietly erodes profitability, and what it takes to build a business that doesn't depend on you being involved in every detail. You'll also hear an exciting update on Sidemark 2.0 and how Michelle is working to help designers simplify and connect the systems running their firms.   In This Episode, Michelle Discusses: What a "duct tape business" really is Why being the integration layer in your firm limits growth The hidden cost of fragmented procurement tracking How disconnected systems create operational sprawl Why marketing is often the first thing to disappear when operations become overwhelming The delayed consequences of inconsistent marketing The mindset and identity shifts that keep designers stuck in chaos How to identify the most expensive operational problems in your business Why consolidation is more valuable than adding more tools Building infrastructure while actively running projects The common thread connecting procurement, markup, financial tracking, and operational inefficiencies A first look at what's coming with Sidemark 2.0   Key Takeaways You're Not Running a Business—You're Holding It Together Many design firms operate with the owner serving as the connection point between every process, decision, and system. While that may work for a season, it eventually consumes all available time, energy, and mental bandwidth. Operational Chaos Isn't a Requirement The complexity of running a design firm is real. The chaos doesn't have to be. Sustainable firms are built on systems, processes, and connected tools—not constant personal oversight. Marketing Problems Often Start as Operations Problems When your backend is disorganized, marketing becomes the first thing sacrificed. The problem is that the consequences often don't show up until six to twelve months later when the pipeline starts slowing down. Profitability Is a Structure Problem The gap between what you're billing and what you're actually keeping is rarely caused by a lack of talent or effort. More often, it's the result of fragmented systems, poor visibility, and operational inefficiencies.   Resources Mentioned Join the Sidemark 2.0 Waitlist: https://api.mysidemark.com/widget/form/4Ug6Rgg2uqCX0MydoJ2v Learn more about Private Coaching: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/private-coaching Explore the Profit Mixer: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/profit-mixer     Loved This Episode? If this series helped you see your business differently, share it with another designer who could benefit from it. The interior design industry doesn't have a talent problem—it has a business systems problem. Sometimes one conversation can help another designer start building a more profitable firm. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next series from Michelle.  

Most staging business owners don't wake up in the morning excited to think about scheduling. Yet somehow, it becomes one of the biggest invisible jobs in the business. As I've spent countless hours mapping workflows and talking with staging business owners, one theme keeps showing up. Most scheduling systems work beautifully when the business is small. The challenge comes when growth introduces more team members, more service types, overlapping appointments, public booking links, warehouse logistics, and multiple moving pieces that all need to stay connected. If you've ever felt like you're the glue holding your calendar together, this episode will make you feel seen. I explore why scheduling becomes increasingly complex as businesses grow, where traditional systems begin to break down, and what it could look like when your scheduling system starts doing more of the work for you.   What You'll Learn: The two key variables every scheduling system must balance How multiple calendars, color-coding, and manual processes can create hidden points of failure The difference between client schedules and team schedules in staging businesses A simple scheduling strategy Lori used with her first team member to reduce back-and-forth communication   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

Dans quelques jours commence la Coupe du monde de football. Dans un mois, les Français célébreront le 14 juillet, la fête nationale. Des moments de rassemblement et de célébration, où beaucoup de pays affichent naturellement leur drapeau et leur fierté nationale. Mais en France, les choses sont souvent plus compliquées. Dire qu'on aime son pays, parler de patriotisme ou accrocher un drapeau à sa fenêtre peut parfois gêner ou mettre mal à l'aise. Pourquoi ? Dans cet épisode, nous essayons de comprendre cette relation particulière que les Français entretiennent avec leur pays, leur drapeau et leur identité nationale. Les Français sont-ils moins patriotes que les autres peuples ? Ou est-ce plus complexe que ça ? Et aujourd'hui, en 2026, qu'est-ce que nous mettons vraiment dans ce mot : “patriotisme” ?Nous parlons de politique, d'histoire, de culture, mais toujours avec des exemples concrets et des situations du quotidien pour vous aider à mieux comprendre la société française d'aujourd'hui. Comme toujours, vous entendrez aussi beaucoup de vocabulaire naturel et précis que vous pourrez réutiliser dans vos propres conversations en français.

Who can you become if you dropped your made up limitations? In this episode, Marli is diving deep into your made rules of self-limitation. How often do we put ourselves into a limited, comfortable, predictable box and call it... "This is just who I am." Whether you realize it or not, you have rules about what you think you can handle, what you like, and what you have decided you will or won't do and its unconsciously capping your own expansion... and therefore the life you get to live.But transformation and growth doesn't happen inside the comfort zone. It happens the moment you willingly cross it.Tune in as we explore:How to identify the invisible "identity boxes" and rules you've built around your life and business.The power of doing the exact thing you once said you never would do, and how it instantly shatters your limitations.Why getting uncomfortable is the fast track to identity expansion and unlocking the next level of your life.Marli shares her own story of stepping completely out of her own element, and the profound realization that she had on the other side.It's time to stop letting your past definitions dictate your future capacity. Who could you become if you finally dropped the rules?

Un “fait divers”, c'est une histoire réelle souvent liée à un crime ou une disparition mystérieuse qui passionne beaucoup de monde. Et les Français adorent en parler. Mais pourquoi ? Qu'est-ce que nous recherchons à travers ces histoires : comprendre la société, ressentir des émotions fortes, ou simplement satisfaire une curiosité un peu malsaine ?Dans cet épisode, nous discutons de notre fascination pour les faits divers et de ce qu'ils racontent sur nous, sur nos peurs, mais aussi sur la société et la nature humaine. Nous te racontons aussi trois grandes affaires françaises qui ont marqué le pays ces cinquante dernières années, pour des raisons très différentes.Enfin, Violaine vous recommande plusieurs podcasts à écouter si ce sujet vous intéresse. Comme d'habitude dans cet épisode : beaucoup de vocabulaire utile, d'expressions naturelles et de français parlé du quotidien.

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If you've ever hired someone and still found yourself overwhelmed, still turning away work, and still wondering why your capacity hasn't moved, this episode is for you. We were recently talking about hiring, growth, and capacity when one business owner shared that she had successfully hired and trained team members, stepped back from doing everything herself, and yet she was still turning away work. Her spring felt better personally, but the business still hadn't truly expanded capacity. Not only her, but that is what most staging business owners do not realize: having a team does not automatically mean having more capacity. That one distinction is exactly why I built a framework around it. Today I'm walking you through what I'm calling the Stair-Step Capacity Framework to act as a guide for how to think about hiring at every stage of your business. Once you understand it, your hiring decisions start to make so much more sense, and a whole lot of the frustration and self-judgment disappear.   What You'll Learn: The four distinct hiring stages in a staging business and what each one accomplishes. Why replacing yourself as the lead stager doesn't automatically increase your capacity. The critical moment when your business can truly begin to expand its volume. Why simultaneous hiring often creates organizational whiplash instead of smooth growth.   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

In this deep dive, Michael Williams and Farrukh break down the psychological and neurological shifts required to move past the plateau phase in your communication journey. They explore how the placebo effect, and its negative counterpart—directly influences speech fluency, The discussion highlights the critical interplay between expectations, perceptions, and real-world experiences, providing actionable insights on how to reframe minor disfluencies and dismantle the internal time pressure that forces fast, choppy speech. If you've ever struggled with the frustrating feeling that your progress has stalled, or found yourself trapped in an overthinking cycle during high-pressure meetings, this video is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & context 01:30 The placebo effect and speech neurology 04:00 Shifting focus from the end goal to progressive wins 07:15 Managing performance expectations and minor bumps 11:00 Overcoming internal time pressure and the habit of rushing 15:45 How to use proactive speaking to desensitize to high pressure 20:00 Introducing the new AI Speech Coach platform 26:30 Closing thoughts and community alignment

Ever feel like you're doing all the "right" things, but hitting an invisible wall?In this episode, Marli and Allison dive deep into her incredible story of how her medium gifts came online and the profound realization that followed... The very thing holding you back right now might not even be yours.We're breaking down how hidden ancestral patterns and old energetic lineages can keep you stuck, and how you hold the power to completely transform them. Tune in for a deep dive into the underlying energy of true transformation and learn how to clear the blocks you didn't know were there.You can connect with Allison on Instagram at @allisoncarmany

AI has become one of those conversations that instantly makes people feel either excited or completely overwhelmed. This episode is for the staging business owner sitting somewhere in the middle. The tools available right now are changing the way businesses operate in real and practical ways, and there is so much opportunity in learning how to use them intentionally instead of avoiding them altogether. This week, I'm walking through the AI tools I'm personally seeing used well inside staging businesses and sharing practical examples of how they fit into real workflows. ChatGPT, Canva Magic Studio, Plaud, and Notebook LM all have the ability to remove friction from parts of the business that normally take hours. The opportunities with these tools are only growing from here. What is however most important to know is that AI is not actually the missing piece for most businesses. Infrastructure is. A generated layout still needs somewhere to live. Notes still need to be connected to the project. Presentations still need to be easy to find and share with your team. How then do you combine AI and systems to work together to make your staging business feel lighter and more efficient? Come find out.   What You'll Learn: Why most people are already using AI without realizing it How AI can help you with hiring and capacity planning, image generation, client communication and so much more. The difference between AI tools and business infrastructure What I am considering in  my own staging business about AI  while building Harlowe   RESOURCES:   Join the Harlowe Founding Members Waitlist www./rethinkhomeinteriors.com/harlowefounderapp Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

De plus en plus de Français consomment des produits biologiques, et cette tendance augmente chaque année. Alors, dans cet épisode, nous nous posons cette question : les Français sont-ils obsédés par l'alimentation bio ?Qui privilégie cette consommation ? Pour quelles raisons ? Pour la santé, pour l'environnement, ou simplement pour suivre une mode ?Nous parlons aussi des prix, de nos habitudes alimentaires personnelles et d'un récent scandale sanitaire qui inquiète les Français.Enfin, nous décryptons les étiquettes et les emballages de nos produits favoris pour faire la différence entre marketing et réalité.

There's a very specific kind of exhaustion that comes with running a staging business.  People often see the finished installs, the styled shelves, the walkthrough videos, and the polished final product.  What they rarely see is the operational side happening late at night after the installs are complete, where the CEO is trying to hold everything together with proposals, invoices, scheduling, client communication, bookkeeping, and operations through systems that were never actually designed for the way staging businesses function.  The responses to Harlowe echoed "I thought it was just me." But like I have always said, it is never just you. In what ways does running a staging business overwhelm CEOs like you? In what ways do you expect relief with your systems and processes? Let's talk about that!   What You'll Learn: The invisible workload behind a "beautiful" staging business Why so many stagers feel like they're constantly white-knuckling operations The emotional weight of holding an entire business in your head What happens when systems finally support the way you actually work   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

If you've been working hard to build confidence at work – studying, preparing, accumulating wins — but still feel like something is missing, this episode is for you. The real foundation of confidence isn't skills or accomplishments - it's something much deeper.  In today's episode, I'm explaining what this missing ingredient is, and why high achievers often struggle with it. If this episode resonated with you, learn more about working with me below: Private Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/  The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

A missed renewal, a lost proposal, a delayed payment… we often brush these off as "one of those weeks." But often, these tiny, mundane moments are actually red flags pointing to a much larger problem. Working more closely with staging CEOs lately, I've noticed a pattern: a quiet drain on time, energy, and money. It's not that these Stagers are disorganized; it's that their systems are failing them.  Running a staging business on fragmented, disconnected tools creates a massive, hidden mental load and operational bottleneck. Instead of trying to "duct-tape" a broken backend, it's time to build systems that support your growth. Let's talk about how to implement a functional fix that serves you for good.   What You'll Learn: Why a booked-out, thriving staging business can still be one admin's resignation away from chaos.  Four shifts that make the biggest operational difference, regardless of what tools you're currently using. What "designing for delegation" means and why it matters even if you're a team of one. What Lori has been quietly building for staging businesses and how to be part of the founding group.   RESOURCES:   Apply to be a Harlowe Founding Member: www./rethinkhomeinteriors.com/harlowefounderapp Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

In this episode, Marli breaks down the 3 Phases of Personal Development and reveals the most common self sabotage: quitting right when the magic is about to start.Phase 1: The Internal FoundationThis phase is all about you. We focus on shifting your definition of self, healing the past, and transcending the "ego fix-me" mentality. Phase 2: The Tipping Point & CreationThis is where life gets good. Once you are no longer in your own way, you can now build your vision for your life. Phase 2 is all about contribution; building what you are here to create, receiving value, and watching your dreams start to manifest in real-time. This is the shift from "fixing yourself" to "building your impact."Phase 3: The Impossible LegacyIn Phase 2, you did the thing you once thought was impossible. Phase 3 is about Legacy. It's the stage where you ask, "Now what?" Now that you know nothing is impossible, what is the next level of your evolution?

Today, let's dip into the world of mindset to talk about something I see come up over and over again as most CEOs grow their staging business. Not strategy, not pricing, and believe it, not even systems. It is guilt. And not in the way you might think. I am talking about the guilt that creeps in when you try to step back, when you hand something off to a capable team member you trained really well, and then you become what I can only describe as a weirdo lurker. Checking in, hovering, making sure it all got done.  Sounds familiar? In this episode, I share my own experience delegating, how I thought I set my little bird free and then very much did not, and what I eventually understood about why.  I have found the thing about guilt that nobody really talks about: it is not a character flaw and it is not a sign something went wrong. It is a signal, pointing you directly to the belief that has not caught up to where you are going yet. Once you understand that, everything changes and you can be what your staging business needs you to be.   What You'll Learn: Why stepping back feels uncomfortable even when your team is fully capable How guilt disguises itself as "being a good business owner" The identity shift every staging CEO has to make as they grow The one question that reveals the belief driving your guilt   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

In this episode, Marli Ansel, a transformational coach and spiritual teacher explains the phenomenon of the "two selves." In this video, Marli explains how to stop identifying with false self and start embodying the true confident self. She shares what she has coached hundreds of women through on how to go after what you want and actualize your goals. If you have been identifying more with fear rather than confidence, this video will help you realize your confident self.

Welcome back to The Fit & Fulfilled Podcast. In this episode we discuss:Ways you are unknowingly outsourcing your power & keeping yourself in a state of lack The kind of certainty you need to ground yourself into so that you can speed up the materialisation of your desiresHow to instantly remove the feeling of urgency while manifesting your desires Making manifestation more efficient & sustainable Sneaky ways your ego keeps you stuck in a reality whereby your desires are nowhere in sight Private Coaching with KhushbuShort-Term Coaching Options with KhushbuWatch The Going ALL IN Manifestation MasterclassJoin Seal The DealWays To Work TogetherTake The Quiz To Figure Out Which Manifesting Bubble You're Currently Stuck InWatch 'Be It To See It' MasterclassClick here more details & to apply for my 1:1 coaching program Uplevel Your LifeAccess the Freedom From Fear WorkshopJoin Calm, Cool & CreatingJoin School of Magnetic ConnectionWatch 'Be It To See It' MasterclassAccess the Money Manifestation MasterclassClick here to read some of the amazing outcomes my clients have manifested for themselvesFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being here. If you aren't already, come join the party over on:Instagram: @khushbu.kweighWebsite: https://kthadani.com/

Think of client filters as your business's "red velvet rope." They're not about turning people away. They're about creating alignment between your home staging services and the clients who benefit most from them. When that alignment is clear, your staging projects run more efficiently, expectations are easier to manage, and your team can focus on delivering the high-impact results that you actually want to render, If your staging business feels harder to run than it should, your client mix may be the issue. In this episode, I talk down what client filters are, when to use them, and how they help you build a profitable, scalable home staging business that operates with clarity and consistency. I also cover a critical question many home staging business owners face: should you be using client filters while you're still growing? Or is it more valuable to work with a wide range of staging clients: homeowners, real estate agents, and investors, to gain the experience needed to define your ideal client first? Listen in to find out!   What You'll Learn: When to implement client filters as a staging business owner How to identify ideal staging clients (realtors, investors, and homeowners) The Client Filters we have at Rethink Home Interiors Why refining your client selection leads to stronger referrals and repeat staging business   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

In this episode, Marli Ansel, a transformational coach and spiritual teacher explains the missing element of your manifestation process. In this video, Marli covers the "Chocolate Cake" metaphor for manifestation, a powerful perspective shift on the biblical principles of "Ask, Seek, and Knock." If you feel like you're doing everything right but nothing is changing, you might be missing the very thing you're asking for because it didn't show up in the form you expected.

If you feel like you're solving the same problems on repeat, this episode is your wake-up call…in the best way. In this staging CEO Reset episode, we're unpacking a powerful shift: moving from reactive problem-solving to intentional leadership. When your staging business grows, your old ways of fixing things stop working. And what once felt productive can quietly keep you stuck in cycles of overwhelm, rushed decisions, and temporary fixes. This conversation will help you pause, step back, and ask a better question: What is this problem actually a symptom of? From missed items on installs to team frustration and time pressure, we're getting underneath the surface to build real solutions that last. You'll also learn the Fix-It Protocol—a simple, repeatable framework to help you diagnose root issues, implement smarter systems, and lead your staging business with clarity (not chaos).   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Why solving the same problem repeatedly means you're fixing the wrong thing How your brain defaults to quick relief instead of real solutions The difference between people, process, and tools problems A step-by-step breakdown of the Fix-It Protocol (F.I.X.I.T.)   RESOURCES:   Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow 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. Also, include links to your socials so that more Staging CEOs can find you. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

We get hundreds of messages every month asking how Trinity 1:1 Coaching actually works – so in this episode, we break it down step by step. From your first call to real, lasting results, here's exactly how we help women over 40 transform their body and confidence. Trinity 1:1 Coaching: www.trinitytransformation.co.uk

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Every time someone decides to drink, there's a lie that makes it feel okay—and the scariest part is, it works. In this episode, Amber Hollingsworth dives into the internal dialogue that happens right before someone drinks—the justifications that sound completely reasonable in the moment but unravel the next day. Whether you're the one struggling or you love someone who is, these lies are familiar… and powerful. This conversation breaks down why those thoughts are so convincing, even when part of you knows better. From “just one won't hurt” to “I deserve this,” these patterns aren't random—they're rooted in how the brain prioritizes relief over reality. You'll learn how to recognize the most common versions of the lie, what they actually mean beneath the surface, and—most importantly—how to start catching them before they take over. Because real change doesn't start with willpower—it starts with awareness. What You'll Learn Why the lie feels true in the moment The most common drinking justifications (and what's really behind them) What's happening in the brain that keeps the cycle going How to interrupt the pattern before it wins Resources & Support

If your business feels harder to run than it should, it might not be your strategy. It might be your capacity. This week, I'm sharing a real-time decision I had to make when I hit a wall with my own staging business capacity and why I chose not to push through. Overextending yourself doesn't just happen in big, obvious ways. It shows up in squeezed calendars, last-minute yeses, and the quiet pressure to "just make it work" for your clients. Here's the truth: what feels like good staging service can slowly create stress, inconsistency, and burnout for you and your team. Let's talk about how overextending actually happens in staging businesses, why it's often rooted in fear (not strategy), and how to start leading from a place of intentional capacity instead of reaction.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How overextending leads to team burnout and inconsistent delivery The difference between operating your business and leading it A simple decision filter to check your real capacity before committing How capacity-aware leadership supports long-term growth   RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhome 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've ever thought, “Why can't I just quit drinking and move on?” — this episode is going to hit. Because the truth is, most people don't struggle with sobriety because they're incapable… they struggle because they're trying to make it easy. You want to quit drinking without disrupting your life. Without changing your routines. Without feeling uncomfortable. You want to put the bottle down and just move on like nothing happened. And that's exactly why it's not sticking. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason you keep starting over—and it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how badly you want it. It comes down to this: easy doesn't change anything. We're talking about what “easy sobriety” actually looks like in real life (and why it fails), what you're really avoiding when you say you want this to feel easier, and the identity shift that has to happen if you want this to last. Because sobriety isn't just about not drinking. It's about becoming someone who lives differently. And that requires change. Real change. The kind that feels uncomfortable at first—but actually works. If you've been stuck in the cycle of starting over, making new rules, taking breaks, and trying to “figure it out” on your own… this episode will show you exactly where things are breaking down—and what needs to happen next. In this episode, I cover: Why wanting sobriety to be easy is keeping you stuck What “easy sobriety” actually looks like (and why it fails) The real reason you keep starting over What you're avoiding—and why that matters The identity shift required for lasting sobriety   Links mentioned in this episode: Book a call (Private Coaching): https://addictionunlimited.com/call Join the Recovery Accelerator: https://addictionunlimited.com/accelerator Addiction Unlimited Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited  

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What if the reason your inquiries aren't turning into clients has nothing to do with your talent… and everything to do with what happens in between? In this episode, Michelle Lynne breaks down the exact gap most interior designers don't realize they have: the missing sales process between inquiry and signature. Through real stories from her own business, she shares how "being easy to work with" was actually costing her clients, confidence, and contracts. From over-delivering on discovery calls to second-guessing every follow-up, Michelle walks you through what it really looks like when there's no system in place—and how everything changes when there is. This episode will help you understand why clarity creates conversions, how to lead client conversations without feeling salesy, and why your sales process is not just about closing—but about protecting your business from the wrong clients. If you've ever had a "this felt like a yes… so why didn't they sign?" moment—this one is for you.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why conversations that feel good in the moment don't always convert - The real reason clients "need to think about it" - How over-explaining and over-giving creates confusion (not trust) - Why "being nice" can actually cost you the sale - The difference between reacting vs. leading on client calls - How a sales process creates confidence—for both you and your client - Why clarity is the most powerful sales tool you have - How a structured process filters out the wrong clients before they ever sign - The hidden cost of letting the wrong clients into your business - Why every part of your business needs a process—especially sales   Key Takeaways: You don't need to become someone you're not to sell well. You don't need scripts that feel stiff or tactics that feel pushy. But you do need a clear, repeatable process that guides your clients from inquiry to decision. Because without it, you're not leading—you're reacting. And when you're reacting, your business becomes inconsistent, unpredictable, and harder to grow. A strong sales process doesn't just help you close the right clients. It protects you from the wrong ones. And that changes everything.   Mentioned in This Episode:   Design Revenue Audit  https://thedesignbakehouse.com/design-revenue-audit   Private Coaching  https://thedesignbakehouse.com/private-coaching   Follow Along:   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thedesignbakehouse/   If This Episode Resonated:   Take five minutes today and map out your current sales process.   What happens when someone inquires?   What is the next step?   And the next?   And the next?   Because this part of your business is too important to wing.  

Let's break down a pattern that quietly creates friction for staging business owners: how clients pay you. What seems like "being flexible" can lead to delayed cash flow, extra admin work, and unnecessary mental load. Every payment method comes with a built-in workflow. Some create ease. Others create chaos. Still, you are in charge of what your business allows and what it no longer supports. When you tighten your payment processes, you're not being difficult. You're building a business that can handle more volume, more consistency, and less stress behind the scenes. Flexibility might feel generous, but every exception adds complexity your team has to manage. If things have felt heavier than they should lately, this might be the shift that changes everything. Your payment method is a double-edged tool. It can create convenience for your clients or quietly complicate how your business runs. You can simplify it in a way that supports you both.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Why checks, Zelle, and Venmo add more complexity than you think The hidden cost of free manual payments How to shift your payment policies, simplify your systems and cash flow without losing clients What to do about estates, trusts, and complex payment situations RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhome 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.

Aujourd'hui, on part d'une question simple : est-ce qu'on est devenus trop perfectionnistes ? Dans notre vie quotidienne, on cherche souvent la perfection : le meilleur restaurant, le meilleur travail, les meilleurs amis, la meilleure version de nous-mêmes… Mais est-ce que ça nous rend vraiment heureux ? Dans cet épisode, on vous partage des anecdotes personnelles. On parle aussi de nos relations avec nos amis, avec notre travail et de cette impression qu'on doit toujours faire mieux. Et pour finir, on parle de vous qui apprenez le français : on vous dit pourquoi il faut arrêter de vouloir toujours la perfection. Alors, si on acceptait nos imperfections pour avancer ? ------------------------------------------Pour obtenir les transcriptions de tous nos épisodes, du contenu bonus, des exercices de compréhension, accéder à un petit groupe WhatsApp pour parler avec nous et des apprenants du monde entier, et plein d'autres choses. Rejoins notre Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanache⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US : YouTube : ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FrenchWithPanache⁠⁠⁠Instagram :⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/frenchwithpanache/⁠⁠⁠Private Coaching : ⁠⁠⁠https://frenchwithpanache.com/our-offers/private-coaching/⁠⁠⁠Our website : ⁠⁠⁠frenchwithpanache.com⁠⁠⁠Work with us : ⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@frenchwithpanache.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our content at : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WTYFE2AY2YVX4⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/frenchwithpanache⁠⁠⁠⁠À très vite

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What happens when a stager with a tech background gets tired of duct-taping together Trello, QuickBooks, and a CRM that wasn't built for her? She builds something better. In this episode, I sit down with Kate, co-founder of Hutch — a purpose-built project management and inventory platform designed specifically for home stagers. Kate shares her journey from SaaS startup life to staging side hustler to software founder, and walks us through exactly what Hutch does, why the staging industry has been underserved for so long, and how better data can finally help stagers price their services for what they're actually worth. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How Kate went from staging side hustler to software co-founder Why so many stagers are stitching together tools that were never built for them and what that's costing them What Hutch does as an all in one staging business tailored platform Why your average inventory investment per stage might be the most important number you're not tracking RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhome Hutch Staging Website: hutchstaging.com Hutch Staging on Instagram: @hutchstaging 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.

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You sit 18 inches away from your listener's heart, but if your podcast isn't converting, you're miles away from their wallet.The industry loves to yell at us to take “messy action.” But if you've built a successful business and a premium reputation, messy action isn't marketing, it's a massive brand liability.Today, I'm taking you inside a luxury, old-world Italian restaurant in Houston to show you exactly what true Authority Architecture feels like. Then, we are running a rigorous, no-nonsense Podcast Strategy Audit on your own show.We are dragging three hidden Conversion Liabilities out into the light. These blind spots actively repel your ideal clients, undermine your reputation, and cost you thousands in invisible lost sales.The Big 3 Liabilities:The Commodity Trap: Why hiding behind a “professional” mask and sharing safe tips is actively making you boring.The Spaghetti Content: The brand-diluting danger of waking up on recording day and just guessing what to talk about.The Awkward Pitch: Why changing your tone of voice to “sell” instantly shatters the intimacy you just spent 20 minutes building.Remove these liabilities and watch your podcast morph from an expensive vanity project into your most lethal sales asset.Stop winging it, and let's get to work:1. Build Your Authority Architecture:There is too much on the line for you to keep going off-script and off-brand. Book your complimentary 1:1 consult with me to discover if Private Coaching or the PRO container is your best next step:☎️ thevirtualpodcastschool.com/consult2. Pull Up a Chair at My New Table:I am building a brand-new, curated room away from the frantic noise of traditional social media. Come grab a seat, help me grow the room, and experience this level of conversation firsthand.

Patty Laushman, a speaker, autism life coach, and the author of the book Parenting for Independence: Overcoming Failure to Launch in Autistic Emerging Adults, joins me to talk about one of the misunderstood stages of parenting: supporting our neurodivergent kids as they move into emerging adulthood. In our conversation, Patty and I unpack the concept of “failure to launch,” why that label is actually unhelpful and inaccurate, and how redefining independence can change everything. We talk about self-determination, motivation, and what support actually looks like during this phase of life. Patty also shares her SBN parenting framework—Support, Boundaries, and Nudges—and offers grounded, compassionate guidance for navigating this transition while strengthening trust and connection along the way. About Patty Laushman   Patty Laushman is an author, speaker, educator, and coach who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals and the families who love them. With both personal and professional experience, she deeply understands the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world designed for those who are more neurotypical—and the transformative power of the right kind of support. She is the founder and head coach at Thrive Autism Coaching, where she and her team help neurodivergent teens and adults, as well as their parents, build the skills and confidence needed to thrive. Patty developed the SBN™ parenting framework, a step-by-step system that teaches parents how to use support, boundaries, and nudges to help their autistic emerging adults reclaim motivation, build momentum, and move toward more meaningful lives on their own terms. Through her Parenting for Independence group coaching program, Patty has guided hundreds of families through this unexpected stage of parenting—helping them rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and finally start seeing progress. Her compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach has been described by clients as “the only thing that has ever worked for us.”She lives with her husband, son, and Golden Retriever in the Denver/Boulder metro area. In her spare time, you'll find her hiking, camping, headbanging to heavy metal, or devouring medical or crime dramas. Things you'll learn from this episode   How understanding a child's lived experience lays the groundwork for more effective, compassionate parenting Why the term “failure to launch,” while loaded, can help families find the right support and resources How redefining independence to include positive interdependence supports healthier outcomes for emerging adults Why self-determination is central to helping neurodivergent young adults move out of stuckness and burnout How the SBN framework—Support, Boundaries, and Nudges—guides parents in creating momentum without control Why resetting expectations and timelines can ease parental shame and anxiety while supporting real growth Resources mentioned Patty Laushman's website Thrive Autism Coaching Parenting for Independence: Overcoming Failure to Launch in Autistic Emerging Adults by Patty Laushman How to Get Your Autistic Emerging Adult in the Driver's Seat of Their Life (freebie from Patty) Parenting for Independence (Patty's program) Private Coaching for Parents with Patty The Real Work of Parenting Neurodivergent Young Adults (Part 1) — a crossover episode with Penny Williams (Full-Tilt Parenting podcast) The Real Work of Parenting ND Young Adults (Part 2) (Beautifully Complex podcast) A Conservation with Dr. Gina Riley on Self-Determination Theory & Motivation (Full-Tilt Parenting) A Conversation with Linda Murphy About Declarative Language episode (Full-Tilt Parenting) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Description Most interior designers assume they need more clients, more marketing, or higher design fees to increase their income. But often the real issue is something much simpler. Their process. In this episode, Michelle Lynne breaks down where interior design firms quietly lose money through unstructured discovery, unlimited revisions, procurement administration, underpriced phases, and furniture margins that are far too small. These "small" decisions can easily add up to $30,000–$50,000 or more in lost revenue each year. The good news is that fixing these leaks doesn't require more clients or more work. It requires a better structured process. Michelle walks through the most common revenue leaks she sees when reviewing design firms and explains how a few strategic adjustments can dramatically improve profitability. If you've ever felt busy but underpaid, this episode will likely show you exactly why. In This Episode • Why most interior designers don't actually have a pricing problem • How unstructured discovery quietly costs designers hours of unpaid work • The real financial impact of unlimited revisions • Why procurement administration is one of the most misunderstood parts of design • The difference between furniture markup vs margin • Why a 42% furniture margin should be the minimum standard • How scope creep disguises itself as "good client service" • Why designers often underprice concept development and vendor coordination • The missing project management phase many designers forget to charge for • How small process adjustments can add $39,000+ in recovered revenue Today's Episode Covers The Hidden Revenue Inside Your Process Many designers believe growth comes from adding more projects. But often the fastest way to increase income is simply tightening the process around the work you are already doing. Michelle explains how design firms frequently absorb work unintentionally through discovery calls, revisions, and project coordination. The Furniture Margin Mistake Costing Designers Thousands One of the largest revenue leaks Michelle sees is incorrect furniture pricing. Many designers sell furnishings at cost plus 20–30%, which results in extremely small margins. In this episode, Michelle explains why profitable design firms typically maintain a minimum 42% margin (about a 75% markup) and how that margin supports procurement labor, risk, and operational infrastructure. Scope Creep Disguised as "Client Service" Interior designers naturally want their clients to feel supported. But when boundaries aren't clearly defined, designers often absorb additional work in the name of service. Michelle explains why defining phases, deliverables, meetings, and revision limits protects both the client experience and the designer's income. The Small Process Adjustments That Change Everything Michelle walks through a simple example showing how three small adjustments can dramatically improve revenue: • Paid strategic planning phase • Structured revision cycles • Procurement or project management fees Together, those changes alone can add nearly $40,000 in revenue annually without adding more clients. Links Mentioned in This Episode Design Revenue Audit Find the $50K hiding inside your process: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/design-revenue-audit Lead Lab https://thedesignbakehouse.com/lead-lab Private Coaching https://thedesignbakehouse.com/private-coaching Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedesignbakehouse/ About the Host Michelle Lynne is the founder of ML Interiors Group and The Design Bakehouse, where she helps interior designers build profitable, sustainable businesses. Through her design firm and coaching programs, Michelle works with designers across the U.S. and internationally to refine pricing, process, and business structure. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart, Southern Living, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Modern Luxury, Luxe Interiors + Design, Dallas Morning News, and This Old House. Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you're subscribed to Designed for the Creative Mind so you never miss a conversation about the business side of interior design. And if this episode helped you rethink your pricing, process, or profitability, leaving a quick review helps other designers discover the show.

Before testifying in a high-stakes case, a theorist and his coach swap horror stories about their nerves hijacking them and the lessons they learned.Tom's top four idea for conquering nervousness:Write happy endingsCelebrate incremental improvementExternalize your nasty voiceIgnore your nervesApplying these techniques using our free PDF about mastering nerves. The clip of Emma Stone battling her anxiety before a global audience is here.Each month, we share additional tools in our monthly email. If you'd like to explore Private Coaching with Tom, reach out to him at: tom@essentialcomm.com.COACHES!Come join us at the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group sponsored by ICF Los Angeles. You'll get CCE's, too!Related Library Categories:Managing YourselfNervousnessSelf-TalkRelated Episodes:71 - Act “As If”62 - Choosing Persistence147 - Conquering Fear178 - The Executive Impostor12 - Managing NervousnessGrab a free transcript of the episode here.We are so grateful for your reviews!From all of us here at The Look & Sound of Leadership, thanks for being such a great audience! 

In this episode, I take you back to 1982 when I was 14 years old and the night I became a "party girl." I share the story of my first real experience with alcohol at a date party, from getting ready in my bathroom with my sweet mom Carol Jean, to wearing that pink striped dress that hid my nervous hives, to discovering how alcohol made me feel lighter, looser, and more confident. This was the night that changed everything. It's when I told myself, "I'm cool as long as I have alcohol," and started chasing that feeling for the next 30 years. I reflect on why remembering this moment is so important to staying sober today, and what that 14-year-old version of me would think about the life I'm living now at 58. Thank you for being here. I'm with you.    Support Me & The Pod  Leave a rating and review on Apple  Buy Me a Coffee   Stay Connected Sign up to receive my newsletter in February.  Schedule a Discovery Session for Private Coaching    

This is an episode you can have playing in the background as I give you a little bio and reintroduction to the podcast. ☺️ I'm reintroducing myself and the podcast after being in a bit of a transition.  I share my story from losing both parents, to meeting my husband Bill in a bar back in '97, to navigating life with our 24-year-old son and our rescue corgi, Franklin Blue. I open up about my journey to sobriety, which started at 43 when I realized alcohol wasn't serving me anymore. After 30 years of drinking and almost two years of trying to moderate, I quit on August 11th, 2013. Now, 12 years later, I'm all in on living alcohol-free and helping other midlife women do the same. What to expect moving forward - this podcast is a love letter to women in midlife. I will have episodes that cover aging, welllness, and designing an alcohol-free lifestyle alcohol can't touch. Us midlife women, ROCK!  Thank you for listening. I'm with you.    Support Me & The Pod  Leave a rating and review on Apple  Buy Me a Coffee    Stay Connected Sign up to receive my newsletter in February.  Schedule a Discovery Session for Private Coaching