The Staging Lab

The Staging Lab

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The Staging Lab episodes

  • The Qualities You Need to Succeed as A Home Stager

    Not just anybody can pull off starting and running a successful home staging business.

    So what does it take?

    In addition to some basic organizational skills that are obviously needed to run any business, we have a list of key traits you may want to consider before launching your staging empire, and we're talking about them all inside the episode.

    Still not sure if staging is right for you?

    Our quiz Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Home Stager is designed to help you figure that out!

    Become a Home Stager:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    Thank you for being here! 😍

    <3 Amy & Jes

    31 min
  • Being Yourself & Finding Your People

    There's not much more important in life or in business than figuring out who you actually are, and what you want out of life.

    We're digging into our own experiences with this, and talking some practical tips for getting back in touch with the real you...the one that doesn't always feel like you're in a play that nobody gave you the script for. 

    We're also talking about why being yourself matters so much for successful sales.

    Become a Stager:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    We're so happy you're here!

    <3 Amy & Jes

    29 min
  • How To Break Through Imposter Syndrome

    Why is it that the closer to success you get, the more impostery you feel? We're talking about why, and how to deal with it.

    Become a home stager:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    We're so glad you're here!

    <3 Amy & Jes

    29 min
  • Living In Flow & Trusting Your Intuition

    Do you know what your gut feels like when it's telling you no?

    Do you trust it?

    In this episode we're talking about how and why following your intuition will dramatically cut down on stress and time-wasting in your business.

    We also discuss how hard that can be with examples from our past that bit us in the butt later, and some tricks and tools to learn how to listen to your gut so you don't make the same mistakes we did along the way to building a multi-six-figure home staging business that supports our dream life.

    Learn more about becoming a stager here:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    Much love, and thank for being here. 

    -Amy & Jes <3

    29 min
  • Staging and Your Ego

    It happens to the best of us.

    Unfortunately, making business decisions based on the fear of judgment from others is common as hell, and sneaks in where you least expect it.

    In today's episode we're talking about the ways our egos reared their ugly heads in our staging business, and red flags to watch out for in your life and business that will cost you precious time and money.


    Learn how to become a home stager:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    We're really happy you're here. xoxo


    Much Love,

    - Amy & Jes 

    42 min
  • Mental Health and Business Ownership

    In this episode we're talking about the number one thing about small business ownership that we wish we had known before we started!

    Time to reminisce about how the hard years during lockdown times were a catalyst for change in our lives, and all the huge mental shifts that came after.

    If you're loving our hijinks, stories, and hard-earned wisdom, check out our eBook, 25 Life Lessons in Home Staging That We Learned The Hard Way (So You Don't Have To!) where we share soooo many more nuggets that can save you from our mistakes.

    And if you're feeling inspired to become a home stager too, follow us @roughdiamondstaging on TikTok and IG, and check out our suite of resources designed for newer stagers with smaller budgets!  

    You can find it all here:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    Much Love, 

    -Amy & Jes <3

    26 min
  • Why Home Staging Is A Better Side Hustle Than Joining an MLM (Especially For Moms!)

    Whether you're looking for something creative, fun, a little extra cash, or a way to build community, home staging is hands down the better option than an MLM.

    Your staging business can be as small or as large as you want!

    Staging is perfect for:

    - Moms looking for a flexible schedule they have total control over
    - College dropouts looking for something with little barrier to entry
    - Creatives seeking an outlet or expression
    - Anybody wanting to make friends or build a community

    Is it easy?

    Nope.

    But neither is an MLM.

    Is it wayyyyyy more worth it, soul-fulfilling, and lucrative to own your own real live business?

    All day long.

    If you're looking to figure out if home staging is the career for you, take our quiz:

    DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A HOME STAGER?

    Learn more about becoming a home stager here:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    We're rooting for you!!!

    - Amy & Jes <3

    27 min
  • Why The Hell Should You Listen To Us Anyway?!?

    In this episode of The Staging Lab we're talking turkey: Why in the hell should you listen to us anyway?

    There are so many 'experts' in the world who are creating podcasts, advertising their coaching services, touting their special brand of wisdom, and convincing us all that they're THE authority.

    Are they all just uber-wise gurus?

    Of course not.

    And we don't expect you to follow our advice just because we say to, so we're diving into the question that's on everyone's mind when they find a new podcast or mentor:

    'Does this person even know what the hell they're talking about?!?'

    We're giving you an eclectic sampling of our staging experiences (one story even involves a lion!!), our mindset values, and talking about our firm belief that the best mentor is someone who has been where you are, and is where you want to be.

    Learn more about becoming a stager here:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    We're so glad you're here!

    - Amy & Jes <3

    27 min
  • How & Why We Became Home Staging Disruptors

    In this episode of The Staging Lab we're talking about how we ended up becoming home staging disruptors & influencers. We're fully spilling the tea on our icks about the home staging industry, and diving into how we got here to begin with.

    Learn how to become a home stager:

    roughdiamondstudios.com/start-here

    We're so glad you're here!

    - Amy & Jes <3

    28 min

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Home Staging isn't just a job - for many small town stagers it's a lifeline, and an escape from the soul-crushing rat race. It certainly was for us! We're talking about it all, and sharing our…