In this episode, Felicia Pulley sits down with Grant Findlay-Shirras to unpack what it really looks like to purchase an existing staging company, identify the operational gaps, and rebuild the business for growth. Grant shares why staging was the first industry that aligned both his business background and his wife Amanda’s design expertise, and how they approached due diligence, staffing, profitability, and marketing in their first year as owners of DEKORA Staging.

This conversation is a practical roadmap for anyone considering buying a staging business, restructuring their current operation, or preparing for future sale. Grant offers candid insights on team management, warehouse systems, staying top-of-mind with agents, and the role community plays in shortening the learning curve for new owners.

Whether you’re in your first year or your fifteenth, this episode brings clarity, perspective, and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.

Learn more about Grant and The Staging Insider Podcast: https://thestaginginsider.com/episode-8-grant-findlay-shirras-owner-of-dekora/