Home Stagers And Redesigners - Show Your Stuff By Giving A Class
Posted by Goody on 02/22/08 in Business
For some, giving classes may seem counterintuitive. Why would you tell people what you know so that they can go do it themselves without your help? The answer is this:
1. By teaching, you are positioning yourself as an expert.
2. Those that take what you taught them and do it on their own were never going to be your clients anyway, so do not sweat it.
3. You have just shown a group what you can do and you have made it look easy. However, many will realize, right there on the spot, that it will not be easy for them! Therefore, they look to you and become your ardent customer.
4. Those people in your class may not take you up on your staging, but will be impressed with your professionalism and pass your name along. As you know, word of mouth is the best form of advertising.
This is a great way to get your name out there, but you may be asking where you should go to get a class.
As a home stager or redesigner, your knowledge is based on your interior decorating skills. Therefore, think of those places that are design oriented. For instance, a paint and wallpaper store, or a furniture store. Consider giving short classes (10 minutes or so) at open houses or sales days. For longer classes, consider women’s groups or garden clubs.
No matter what venue you choose, you will find that classes give you the professional image you are seeking as well as the exposure to potential clients.
Teri B Clark is a professional writer and published author. Her most recent book, 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home NOW and For More Money Than You Thought, explains these tips in more detail and offers many, many others. To learn more about Teri’s latest book, visit http://staging-your-home.blogspot.com or sign up for a free newsletter
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