2-day business intensive

Elevate Your Business with Strategic Systems!

DATE: Thursday - Friday, April 18-19, 2024

Join our intensive workshop where you'll discover the power of strategic systems tailored specifically for the staging industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our program equips you with the tools and techniques to streamline your operations, amplify your efficiency, and propel your business to new heights. From client management to inventory organization, we delve deep into the systems that drive growth and profitability in the staging world. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your business and achieve unparalleled success. Reserve your seat today!

COST: $2,850 per single attendee, $2,350 per person for a business partner from the same team

  • Cost includes:

    • Breakfast, lunch and snacks for Thursday and Friday + dinner included on Thursday

    • Digital assets and invaluable takeaways for immediate use and implementation

    • Networking with home stagers across the country

  • Cost excludes:

    • Airfare to and from St. Louis

    • Hotel and transportation costs

Sessions on Thursday and Friday will run from 8:15am to 4:00pm CST

Group of women posing together indoors in front of Olive + Opal Interiors backdrop.

2023 Business Intensive Attendees

Stagers joined us from Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, & Georgia.

SYSTEMS covered

  • Three women in home staging sitting on chairs in an office setting, engaged in discussion, holding notebooks and pens. A laptop is open on a table in front of them. Artworks and plants are visible in the background.

    CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

    A customer relationship system enhances efficiency by centralizing client data, allowing for streamlined communication and personalized interactions. With automated reminders and task management features, it ensures timely follow-ups and fosters stronger relationships, ultimately saving time and boosting productivity.

  • Person giving a presentation in an office setting next to a screen displaying email logistics. They are standing near a laptop on a small metal shelf and wear jeans with a white shirt and pink shoes.

    STAGING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    A project management system enhances team effectiveness by providing a centralized platform for task assignment, progress tracking, and collaboration. With clear timelines, delegated responsibilities, and transparent communication channels, it ensures alignment and accountability, leading to smoother workflows and successful project outcomes.

  • Home staging warehouse in St. Louis filled with a variety of colorful decorative pillows and cushions arranged neatly, showcasing different patterns and textures, in a storage or retail space.

    INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

    An inventory management system is vital for the operations of a staging business as it enables precise tracking of furniture and decor items. By ensuring real-time visibility into available inventory, optimal allocation for staging projects becomes seamless, maximizing resource utilization and client satisfaction.

Why we are excited to offer this experience

what people are saying about our mentorship program

  • Woman with long hair in a colorful cardigan holding a tablet, standing in a modern kitchen with a granite island and stools, oranges in a bowl, and pendant lighting.

    “When I was new and had a ton of questions, they were incredibly valuable in sharing tips and tricks and helping me navigate all of the questions you have as a new stager."

    Kerry, Shamrock Hill Design

  • Two home staging owners smiling while lifting a wicker chair in a kitchen.

    “A friend in the staging industry! Getting to ask questions to stagers not in our area. It helped so much, made us feel not alone.”

    Annalise / B Home Interiors

  • Two women sitting on white cube seats in front of a modern fireplace. They are smiling and facing each other in a living room with a white shelf and decorative items in the background.

    "We had so many questions and it was amazing to be able to discuss the pros and cons of ways to grow our business. It helped us figure out our next steps and what to focus on as a priority to grow a successful business."

    Kristen, Salt + Pine Home Staging

it’s time to take your staging business to the next level

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MORE INFORMATION

Are you ready to work on your staging business, not just in your business? By implementing streamlined processes for client intake, project management, and inventory tracking you can focus more on your core business activities, ensuring smoother operations and better client satisfaction.

  • The intensive is geared towards home stagers / staging teams that have completed training and have 1-2 years experience. Ideally, the stagers specialize in vacant staging and owns their own inventory.

  • In addition to the two-day course content, the registration cost includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday.

  • The registration cost does not include travel to and from St. Louis, hotel accommodations, or travel within St. Louis during the intensive.

  • Participants will also receive the following valuable resources through registration:

    • One - 1 hour pre-course consultation with O+O to discuss areas of focus

    • Three - 30 minute post-course follow up calls with O+O to debrief

    • Customizable Canva templates for social media and marketing campaigns

    • Facebook community page for all participants

    • On-site presentation and access to business coach, Meg Smidt

  • Not necessarily, but if you DON’T have any systems we have used several and feel that the ones we currently leverage have a lot of great features fo our home staging business.

  • This 2 day program is intended for Home Stagers who may not be ready yet for the Staging Collective. This is great for newer stagers who have had training, but are struggling to figure out how to manage ALL THE THINGS in a way that is consistent for your client experience.

    This program is specific to information, challenges and systems that Olive + Opal has direct experience with, in contrast, the Collective exposes stagers to information from almost 40 different staging companies across the US and CA.

Two home staging owners in St. Louis in a kitchen looking at a laptop and smiling, with one of them holding a notebook and pen.
Modern staged St. Louis kitchen and dining area with black cabinets, marble countertop island, brown leather barstools, gold pendant lights, dining table, and decor elements.
A completed home staging project.Modern dining room with a dark wooden table, grid-patterned chairs, a potted orchid centerpiece, and a contemporary chandelier. In the background, a round mirror, a gold lamp, and a piece of abstract art are visible.
A modern living room with two gray sofas, a large abstract painting, a patterned rug, and a black woven coffee table. The staged room in St. louis features neutral tones, decorative pillows, potted plants, and two side tables with round wooden tops.