Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking - 04/30/08 07:36 PM
I think most people have a fear of public speaking.
Did you know that the fear of public speaking can be overcome!
As you grow in your ability to be an effective speaker, you will have more opportunities to grow your business!
One good way is to to overcome that fear … (18 comments)
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Make Every Day Count - 04/29/08 02:37 PM
I recently heard of the death of a high school friend.
I was shocked with grief! She was so young, vibrant and alive as a person.
I feel that we must continually tell our friends how much we love them. Our words may be the last words they hear.
Take … (3 comments)
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Simple Staging Solutions on a Budget! - 04/29/08 12:44 PM
What do you do when your homeowner is strapped for cash and you need to do something simple to make a room or space stand out in a competitive market?
One of our clients recently asked for our help. Even though the market has been challenging, she just knew she needed … (35 comments)
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The World Needs "Real People!" - 04/27/08 12:52 PM
I do a lot of public speaking and teaching these days for various organizations, large or small, including Realtor Associations, DIY Clinics and the City of Boise. My listeners enjoy and laugh and when I tell them, "Will the Real People please step forward? I don't have time to play games … (10 comments)
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Finding the Gold! - 04/24/08 10:12 PM
Any Goldminer will tell you how many rocks, pebbles and sand they had to sift through to find Gold!
In my marketing experience, I look for creative ways to find the "Gold" clients among the average clients.
I persevere and look at new things that I have not thought of before. I … (4 comments)
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It's official "Not Staging your Home is the Number One Mistake Home Sellers Make! - 04/20/08 05:38 PM
Extra! Extra! Read All About it!
I thought it was interesting that the HGTV Experts delared on their new 25 Mistakes in Selling Your Home Show" something we all have known and agreed on for a long time. The Number One Mistake homeowners make is not staging their home before putting … (11 comments)
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How much of a Pack-rat are you? - 04/20/08 02:58 PM
Hi Active Rain Community,
I just thought I would mention that sometimes tests can be revealing for us. It is like going to the doctor sometimes. We don't want to do it, but it is necessary to find out if there really is something wrong with you or you are … (8 comments)
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Simplicity! Part 2 - 04/20/08 02:11 PM
If you have too much stuff, Peter Walsh, a professional organizer on Oprah, gave a great tip. Start small. with going through and throw away one bag of trash per day and give away one bag of stuff to your local thrift store. By the end of the week you will … (10 comments)
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Simplicity! Part 1 - 04/20/08 01:49 PM
It's Spring and a time for Spring Cleaning. It seems like it has been a long winter. I am ready for all of the glory, wonder, color and new life that comes with Spring. I was thinking this morning as I worked out on my elliptical machine that I am … (9 comments)
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Great Business Coaching is like a Deep Tissue Massage! - 04/13/08 09:47 AM
Through lots of hard work and continuing to educate myself and others, I was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Professional Development Committee for IRIS (Interior Redesign Industry Specialists.) I count this an honor and a privilege. It is very fulfilling and extremely rewarding to learn from other successful professionals … (5 comments)
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"Effective Pricing Strategies that Keep Us Competitive" IRIS April Teleconference - 04/13/08 08:18 AM
As Chairman of the Professional Development Committee for IRIS, I am pleased to announce our
April 15th Teleconference will be with Fred Berns.
Effective Pricing Strategies that Keep Us Competitive Teleconfernce Summary
For all too many Redesigners and Stagers, questions about their price cause anxiety at best, and the belief that they have to … (5 comments)
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Newest Idaho Color Specialists, Congratulations! - 04/12/08 10:56 PM
The Color and Redesign Institute is pleased to announce our newest Certified Color Specialists. Congratulations to Diana Packard, Certified Dewey Color Coordinator, owner of Boise Pottery. Diana was very intrigued through her study of Geology and how beautiful soil can become through pottery. She is a world traveler seeking the very best … (2 comments)
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Tips for a Great Newsletter! - 04/11/08 02:01 PM
As I was reading some of the posts, I thought I would share some ideas that will make your newsletters stand out above the rest. Please consider the following tips:
Which Newsletter Program do you use? There are a variety of programs available today for Newsletters. I found Constant Contact to be my … (63 comments)
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Become a Color Expert! - 04/07/08 09:48 PM
Stagers, Redesigners, Decorators, Designers, Artists, Holistic Color Healers, Enthusiastic DIYs and those Passionate Color People, I invite to become a Color Expert!
Do you know which white to choose when you are going to get a home ready for resale? Do you choose a warm white or cool white? How does the lighting affect your color … (6 comments)
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Don't be Afraid of Color's Power. There is no need to default to beige. - 04/07/08 09:26 PM
I want to share one of my mentor's insightful articles with you, by Margi Kyle.
Every time I teach a class or give a lecture on color, sheer panic comes over people's faces. Everyone seems scared to death of color.
Let's examine why.
Color makes a very strong statement. Color … (2 comments)
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