My Lesson in Building my Brand

Michele, Thank you :)

Kate, Thank you for believing in the tool of Home Staging!...I hope that you have a favorite ASP Home Stager in Virginia :)

Hella, You are so right!...Being willing to risk is what makes the journey worthwhile.

Elizabeth, I promise to keep stepping up to the plate and realize that Excellence is a pretty good place to start!...perfect is probably overrated...you keep stepping up too....deal? :)

Brian, Thank you :)

Rachell, Thank you for the encouragement...I know building anything worthwhile takes time, and it's all so "daily" and each day than I wake up to realize that I am further along than I was yesterday is a good day :)

Cheryl, I am so glad you asked! ASP: Accredited Staging Professional | IAHSP: International Association of Home Staging Professionals... An ASP Home Stager is a dedicated professional who has studied and learned the proven and powerful techniques of Staging®. Barb Schwarz is the creator of Home Staging and has been training professional Home Stagers and building the ASP designation since the early 70's...For more information or to find a ASP Home Stager in your area, please check out Stagedhomes. com. You are right, it will make a great post!

Trish, I am glad that you found something encouraging in my words.

Melissa, Very true...I didn't always look for change, but over the years I have learned to embrace change and welcome the freshness that comes with it...change has challenged and enlarged my world, and for that I am thankful.

Michael, Thank you, It's always good to remember that a good first impression is a very good place to start!

Sharon, Thank you for the kind words :)

Michael, I think the more we hear it, the deeper it resonates and becomes a part of us and the better we become at recognizing, defining and accepting our "Brand" for the excellent product it is.

Cory, I am finding that I am enjoying finding out what works for me...and it does help to know we don't have to fit the same mold.

Thank you Melinda...I feel like I have recently taken a few giant leaps...I do intend to keep going!

Gina, Thank you...it helps to know that we are not alone in our innocence and that there is hope for learning the fine art of sales....and finding a great mentor is a huge plus!

Mike, It helps to realize that it's in those moments when we least expect it, we have been our best advertisement just by doing the right thing. Stay true to who you are and the brand building will follow :)

Karen, My mother often said that very same thing..."Prepare for the worst and expect the best!" it does help to keep it all in perspective.

Christine,

Thank you for the reassurance :) I am realizing that waiting for "perfect" is paralyzing. I am embracing the truth in knowing that "small deeds done are better than great deeds planned" (Spurgeon) I am learning that I no longer say it's "good enough" because that leaves me with the feeling that I should do more. I am learning to say it's "exellent", and "highly desirable". I love that we can always do more, learn more, be more and reach higher....it does keep the journey interesting!