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Matthew Finlason of The Stagers Interview Friday!!! Listen in to hear some of our favorite ACTIVE RAIN members THANKED by Matthew!

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Hello Everyone;

     Due to Matthew's very busy schedule, we had to pre-tape our interview that will air on Friday, Aug. 29th at 1 p.m. eastern.  Matthew was an absolute delight to talk to!  Such passion for Home Staging that it was very contagious to get caught up in all of his excitement and love for what he does.  What truly touched me is Matthew's appreciation of all the fellow professional property stagers and his want to represent the staging industry in a positive light.  I was really taken back by the comments he made about what he has learned through Active Rain.  I hope that you will take time to listen to his interview and also be touched by his kudo's to some very recognizable names here on AR.  As Matthew said...THEY are the experts and he learns from them.

Matthew if you check out this blog, again a GREAT BIG thank you for a truly enjoyable experience.  I could have chatted with you all day!  Thanks for the laughs!  Keep in touch.

Check out the interview at www.radiosandysprings.com 1 p.m. eastern time Friday or visit the archived pages at www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/diva.php 2 to 3 business days later.  Remember to enjoy his show THE STAGERS on HGTV, Tuesday evenings!

Cheers!

Comments (22)

Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging

awesome -- can't wait! You do a great job keeping us staging forward. 

featured in group -- http://activerain.com/groups/RealWorldHomeStaging  

Aug 27, 2008 01:05 PM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Thank you Ms. Karen.  It's an absolute labor of love...but I guess you knew that!

hugs!

Aug 27, 2008 01:08 PM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Wow, I'll definately have to go back for the taping.  I unfortunately will miss the live airing.  It will be hard to wait that long. Thanks!

Aug 27, 2008 01:10 PM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Hello Melissa~You'll definitely want to tune in to the archived version...( ;

Cheers!

Aug 27, 2008 03:04 PM
Elaine Manes Gage
Home Staging Online Services - Denver, CO
Staging done ONLINE!

Gina- Can't wait! Maybe it's because I'm a bit of a drama queen myself, but I "get" Matthew! I only enjoy the episodes he's in!

Aug 27, 2008 03:28 PM
Anonymous
Kelly

I have to say Im jealous! Matthew is one of my favorite people!
Great job!! Keep up the good work!

 

Aug 27, 2008 09:14 PM
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C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Thanks so much Gina for the update, I'll be listening!

Aug 27, 2008 10:57 PM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Elaine~ YOU a drama queen???  No way! ha!  Matthew is a love isn't he?  Honestly, his enthusiasm is just amazing!  I hope that the show will go on for many more seasons.  He is very talented and I don't believe I would tire of seeing his work.

Kelly~Thanks for popping in and for your support of the show!

Cynthia~Hope you'll enjoy it.

Cheers everyone!

Aug 28, 2008 02:06 AM
Fernando Rosado
West Palm Beach, FL
561-906-0050 or 561-840-8950

As I am listening to Gina interview  Matthew from HGTVs show The Stagers. Im noticing Matt is soooo like me! Or I am soo like him!! Were coccky, about staging we think we know it all. I like WoW factor pieces! like the infamous cow ottoman! I,  like him,  have been around interior designers. To quote Gina" Mathew oozes passion". Is there another way to do it ?.  Love how he described staging as a "30 day prey"

Thanks Matthew for being so open about your staging experience. I will have my own "Dekora" !!! But I realize that Im going to haave to let it grow by hiring other stagers. hmmmm this is a great idea.

Im jealous of the Dekora Inventory. I think we all agree on loving Dekora's warehouse. Matt taught us terms like, electro stress, techno stress. occupied enhancement !!!   love the terms !   Note to Matt: Need help call me!..... Love you...your attitude....thinking of being you for Halloween ! Love to share a day in your life!  ..... The  Stajah !

we all need one hour of The Stagers. to continue educating globally about Staging.

Gina congrats on a great Show , as usual  and Thank You Mr. Hummingbird!

Aug 29, 2008 05:58 AM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Fernando~ Wow!  So glad you enjoyed the interview as did I!  Matthew has certainly touched many of us in a very uplifting and inspiring way.  We love those that are passionate about the industry and open to suggestions,critiques etc. as it is a sign of a true professional to admit that there is always something to learn.  We can't know it all!

I was sitting at home on my computer listening to it as well...something I never have the opportunity to do, but as it was pre-taped I thought I would listen as I worked on other things.  I wish for you Fernando a company that knocks the socks of the staging world!  YOU CAN DO IT!  And once again to Matthew...thank you!  You really are a fabulous person and talented designer er...stager! 

Continued success always...

Aug 29, 2008 06:12 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

haha!  I finally figured out how to download your podcast to my iphone so now when your new ones come up it will download them for me!!  No more having to go back and check.  Hopefully this will come up on it's own when it is ready..... now I'll catch all your shows!

Aug 31, 2008 11:38 AM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Melissa~ How funny!  Good for you.  Even I don't know how to down load the shows from I-Tunes.  I didn't even know they were there until just a few months ago. 

Cheers!

Aug 31, 2008 12:27 PM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Looking forward to listening to the archives Gina!

Aug 31, 2008 12:57 PM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Hi Karen~ I'm so happy that everyone seems to be interested in the interview.  I hope you'll enjoy the show.

Cheers!

Sep 01, 2008 03:21 AM
David Moon
First Impressions Home Staging & Interior Redesign - Charleston, SC
First Impressions

Gina, kudos on bringing us such an informative interview with Matthew! I was particularly fascinated to learn about the career path that took him from childhood chores to staging stardom. And Matthew, thank you so much for mentioning me along with Charlene and Melissa. You're the best!

Sep 02, 2008 01:32 PM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Hello David~ I'm just the messenger...but I was thrilled to hear Matthew call you out by name.  I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful group of professionals!

Cheers!

Sep 02, 2008 03:06 PM
Charlene Storozuk
Dezigner Digz - Burlington, ON
Home Stager - Burlington Ontario

Hi Gina, just checking in from vacation.  I listened to the interview and it was fantastic.  You did a great job and Matthew was so interesting to listen to.  It was so neat that Matthew mentioned Melissa and David and I was honoured that Matthew mentioned me as well - that totally made my day!

Sep 05, 2008 05:29 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Wow!  I haven't listened to it yet, thought it is now on my iphone!  I'll have to take a listen this week while I'm soaking in some bubbles.  It is cool that he gave a shout out to David, Charlene and myself.  How awesome!  Thanks!

Sep 05, 2008 08:11 AM
Brian Bloom
www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL
All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Can you try to get an interview with someone from HGTV so we can let them know some of the things that they can improve on.

This show is not what alot  of people thought it was going to be. There are alot of dissatisfied stager here on AR who would love to let HGTV know how they can improve this show.

I say if they do bring it back, and I don't believe they will, but if by chance they do bring it back they would have a nice list of things to improve on.

I will be the first to let you know I nor do my employees back talk a client, or say things like this house is a pigpen so loud that the homeowner hears you.

Talk about being unprofessional.

BB

Sep 05, 2008 08:44 AM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Charlene~Knew you would enjoy it.  Matthew seems to have just as much admiration of you as you do him. 

Melissa~Hope you will enjoy the interview...Matthew is a real fire cracker of energy!

Brian~Thank you for popping in.  Today I interviewed Ann Maurice who is known as The House Doctor.  She had quite some time on tv in the UK.  She herself admitted today that the producer's put her in houses and with home seller's that would make for " good television viewing".  It's just the name of the game.  None of us as professional stagers talk back to our clients, nor are we disrespectful...but life in front of the cameras is a different beast.  I would love to get the folks from HGTV to come on the show to say otherwise, but it's a fine line.  We have to be aware of the fact that in the end...it's the entertainment value that grabs viewers.  If the AR community feels so strongly about it...then I encourage all of you to get on HGTV.com and share your opinions.  Believe me...they do listen!

Thank you all for checking out the show!

Cheers!

Sep 05, 2008 12:15 PM