On this edition of DEMA Live, PSP Resume Writing Expert, Donna Shannon of The Personal Touch Career Services will join the show.  As awareness of this industry increases more people have shown interest in entering it.  Donna Shannon will talk about ways that every person in the private service industry can improve their resumes.  She will also discuss how the private service resume differs from the corporate resume.

After the success of last week’s show with Katy Carter of Allied Marine the time was right for a DEMA Live PSP Corner.  We reached out to DEMA Chapter President Kerry Lyons to come on the show and explain how she has been able to make the transition from crew to staff.  Join this week's DEMA Live at a special time and learn how closely related the two industry's are.

This week on DEMA Live we are taking to the high seas with our guest Katy Carter of Allied Marine Yachts and Charters.  Allied Marine is one of the world’s largest luxury brokerage and yacht charter companies in the world.  While on the show we will explore some of the nuisances related to the yachting industry.  Discussion topics will include things that need to be considered when purchasing a yacht, questions that need to be asked when chartering a yacht, and lastly things that need to be considered when hitting the high sea for the family vacation.  We will also touch on some of the new technological advancements that help make a yacht feel like home more than ever!

Maneuvering the employment waters can seem like a daunting task.  Knowing which agency you want to represent you, what positions are the right positions for your skill set, not knowing how long you will be unemployed, and of course are you employable, are all questions and concerns that any PSP has. 

On this edition of DEMA Live, Isabel Marques, founder of Casa Bella Residential Staffing, will join us to discuss these topics and so much more.  In addition to the topics above we will be discussing the importance of resumes, interviewing skills, career development, and job descriptions.  So grab a pen and paper, pick up the phone and call in, and get ready for this special edition of DEMA Live: Agency Corner!

The pioneers of luxury, Christofle have been the leading designer and manufactures of fine silver flatware since 1830. Join us as we have a candid discussion with their experts about table setting and fine silver flatware trends. With the times of change and a younger generation, has this changed the traditional formal etiquette? What has Christofle done to accommodate these changes, yet keep true to their rich history and traditions?

We are thrilled to have once again Christofle as our Awards Gala Sponsor at our 5th Annual DEMA National Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.

What is the importance of doing an appraisal?  How does it help provide protection for the family that you work for?  How do appraisals differ from company to company? 

All of these questions will be answered on this edition of DEMA Live when Ray Nugent of Nugent Appraisal Services will join us.  Nugent Appraisal Services has over 40 years of experience and we will be touching on the importance of appraisals, frequency of appraisals, and what items should be appraised.

In today’s busy, fast paced lifestyle it can be tricky trying to get your principal from point A to point B on time.  One of the areas relied upon to make this happen is transportation.  The most expensive and time consuming areas of transportation is flying.

On this edition of DEMA Live we will be joined by Matthew Winer, founder of Jet Management Associates.  With over ten years of experience Matthew has seen all spectrums of the business.  While on the show we will discuss topic issues such as ownership vs. fractional ownership vs. chartering.  We will also review what hidden costs you should be aware of when flying and chartering a plane.  If you have been tasked by your principal to book travel or get information on purchasing a jet, this is another can’t miss edition of DEMA Live.

In this edition of DEMA Live, the curtain will be pulled back to reveal an insiders sneak peek at what you can expect if you attend the 2016 DEMA Convention.  This year’s DEMA Convention will provide a very special feel as it is the 5th Annual DEMA Convention.  

The shows host Matthew Haack and DJ Havercamp will talk about some of the speakers and the topics that will be addressed at this year's convention.  They will also reflect back at some of the more exciting moments of past DEMA Conventions.  If you have never attended a convention and are interested in learning what you can expect this is the show for you.  If you have attended and want to call in to give your perspective feel free to do so!  This year DEMA and it’s members will continue to be Agents of Change in the Private Service Industry!

On this episode of DEMA Live will tackle the issue of working a Live-In or Live-Out position from the perspective of a Private Service Professional.  For years the industry has struggled with which position has the better benefits. Is it easier to work a postion where you can leave at the end of the day or to have the ability of having a place to stay where your work?  Can you ask for higher pay with either of the positions?  Is it healthier to seperate business from your private life?  There are several positives and negatives, all which will be discussed on DEMA Live.

DEMA has expanded overseas to London and Monaco.  This expansion of the association 

has created new relationships and resources that we can now offer to our membership. 

One of those relationships built while in London was with the Chief Editor 

of Estate and Manor, Andrew Tilston.

Estate & Manor is an online magazine portal which is dedicated to global private staffing

and luxury lifestyle services. Estate & Manor offers readers a glorious insight into the 

world of working with affluent individuals – All of our contributors are known for their 

expertise and knowledge. These domestic staff areas consist of: Estate Management, 

Lifestyle Management, Yacht and Jet Crew, Childcare and Education plus many, many more.

In this episode of DEMA Live we will discuss with Andrew, the vision of Estate & Manor and

where he sees the Private Service Industry in the future.  We will also talk about the 

impact that online social media and job boards have had on the private service industry.