I don't know about you, but I certainly can make up all kinds of justifiable excuses for why I can't do something I'm timid about doing or flat out don't want to do, even when I know it's vital to my business or personal life.

I just have to share this humorous video clip that really makes the point.

Procrastination

I've found, when there is something I keep putting off, that if I tackle it first thing in the morning, I feel great the rest of the day.

Barbara Jennings, Author/Director

THE ACADEMY OF STAGING AND REDESIGN

www.decorate-redecorate.com

 

Should You Cut Your Fees?
04/28/2011
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When times get more difficult and profits drop, the questions always come up - Should I cut my fees? Should I lower my prices? Should I take a lower commission? I've heard many viewpoints and I'll share three. 1) Make things more affordable so… more
4 Essential Questions That Must Be Answered
04/20/2011
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Can you answer these four questions? 1) Why should I listen you? 2) Why should I believe what you have to say? 3) Why should I do anything about what you're offering? 4) Why should I act now? If you don't answer these questions in your… more
The Two Most Important Aspects of a Business
04/18/2011
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Peter Drucker said there are only two profitable endeavors of a business. Marketing and innovation. If you're spending most of your time managing your business, your business will probably fail. The vast majority of your time should be spent… more
How to Increase Your Prospect's Retention
04/13/2011
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Use visuals when presenting. People recall 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see and 50% of what they see AND hear. The percentages go up even higher when you add touch. So if, in a presentation, you can get your client or prospect to see,… more
Legitimate Certification of Three Home Stagers
04/08/2011
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It is with great pride that I announce the following candidates have successfully completed all of the requirements to become certified by the Academy of Staging and Redesign They have earned the designations Certified Staging Specialist and… more
Create Your Own Staging Props
04/06/2011
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When you are new to staging and you want to stage unfurnished homes, it's expensive and difficult to acquire inventory. One way to cut the costs of gathering an assortment of usable art is the purchase various sizes of blank, stretched canvas… more
Staying Focused
03/30/2011
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Many people who are left on their own struggle with staying focused. I've rarely had this type of problem but I know it is common for many others. One of the best ways to keep your focus is to firmly set long term, intermediate and short term… more
Join me on FaceBook and Twitter too
03/30/2011
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Unfortunately we lost the free forum we had developed for a long time due to IP failure, but you can chat with me and other stagers and redesigners over on Facebook and Twitter. Request friendship on FaceBook at: Barbara Cole Jennings Follow me… more
How persistent are you?
03/10/2011
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I've always believed I could do anything I put my mind to do. I wasn't right all the time, but that was my attitude. So it wearies me when people instantly complain that something can't be done or it is too hard. You don't know unless you try. And… more
 
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