Comments on: Aspiring entrepreneur: How much will it cost you to NOT take a risk? http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/ Information Tools and Inspiration to Grow Your Own Real Estate Staging Business Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:15:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Staging Diva Graduate Home Stager Named New Entrepreneur of the Year | Home Staging Business Reporthttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1798 Staging Diva Graduate Home Stager Named New Entrepreneur of the Year | Home Staging Business Report Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:06:34 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1798 [...] I am very proud of Heather whose reason for starting her business inspired me and many others after she left a comment on a blog post I wrote almost a year ago about the price it can cost you to not follow your dream. [...] [...] I am very proud of Heather whose reason for starting her business inspired me and many others after she left a comment on a blog post I wrote almost a year ago about the price it can cost you to not follow your dream. [...]

]]> By: Debra Gould, The Staging Divahttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1122 Debra Gould, The Staging Diva Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:45:37 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1122 Thanks Sharon for that feedback and for sharing your comments.All the best for much success in 2009!Debra Thanks Sharon for that feedback and for sharing your comments.

All the best for much success in 2009!

Debra

]]> By: Debra Gould, The Staging Divahttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1121 Debra Gould, The Staging Diva Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:44:41 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1121 Congratulations to you Heather for your courage and for following your dreams. I've been most impressed with everything I've seen you do so far to promote your business, I know you'll be a great success as a home stager! Thank you for writing, I know your words will inspire others who have been afraid to follow their dreams.Debra Congratulations to you Heather for your courage and for following your dreams. I’ve been most impressed with everything I’ve seen you do so far to promote your business, I know you’ll be a great success as a home stager! Thank you for writing, I know your words will inspire others who have been afraid to follow their dreams.

Debra

]]> By: Debra Gould, The Staging Divahttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1120 Debra Gould, The Staging Diva Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:43:00 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1120 Pat, thank you so much for that feedback and for sharing your story. It really is amazing helping clients with our creative talents and seeing the difference it can make in their lives. I know I never got that kind of gratification when I was working for corporations either!It was great to finally meet you in person at the Interior Design Show last week. I'm glad you came over to say hi!Debra Pat, thank you so much for that feedback and for sharing your story. It really is amazing helping clients with our creative talents and seeing the difference it can make in their lives. I know I never got that kind of gratification when I was working for corporations either!

It was great to finally meet you in person at the Interior Design Show last week. I’m glad you came over to say hi!

Debra

]]> By: Debra Gould, The Staging Divahttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1119 Debra Gould, The Staging Diva Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:39:35 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1119 Hayley, Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your story, I know it will inspire others. I've found with many major decisions in my life, the deciding was the hardest and scariest part. Once that was done, then my energies just got focused on taking action.I also appreciate you kind words and feedback, I'm honored that I could help you on this journey!!Debra Hayley, Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your story, I know it will inspire others.
I’ve found with many major decisions in my life, the deciding was the hardest and scariest part. Once that was done, then my energies just got focused on taking action.

I also appreciate you kind words and feedback, I’m honored that I could help you on this journey!!

Debra

]]> By: Hayley Harrishttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1114 Hayley Harris Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:58:52 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1114 A wonderful and inspiring post Debra and I think it's only fair that those of us who you have inspired should comment. Home Staging is something I had done for a very long time but never as a bona fide business. I stupidly didn't have the courage to take it to the next level. We emigrated to Australia 2 1/2 years ago as we always felt that if we didn't one day we would always think "what if?". I began to realise I should take the same philosophy for my business aspirations, I then found Debra and I have not looked back since.I look back now and laugh, I cannot believe I doubted myself so much. I would urge anyone to follow their business dreams and once you get out there you realise it's not as scary as you first thought. If you need guidance in home staging, a mentor, and an extremely business savvy woman whos got your back, then Debra is a great lady to have on your side. A wonderful and inspiring post Debra and I think it’s only fair that those of us who you have inspired should comment. Home Staging is something I had done for a very long time but never as a bona fide business. I stupidly didn’t have the courage to take it to the next level. We emigrated to Australia 2 1/2 years ago as we always felt that if we didn’t one day we would always think “what if?”. I began to realise I should take the same philosophy for my business aspirations, I then found Debra and I have not looked back since.

I look back now and laugh, I cannot believe I doubted myself so much. I would urge anyone to follow their business dreams and once you get out there you realise it’s not as scary as you first thought. If you need guidance in home staging, a mentor, and an extremely business savvy woman whos got your back, then Debra is a great lady to have on your side.

]]> By: Pat McArthurhttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Pat McArthur Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:00:39 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1113 Debra, the quote from Anais Nin is right on target. I started my new business after thinking about doing so for too many years. I had a great career in high technology for years and survived the meltdown for as long as I wanted too. After stepping out, I ventured back to opportunities that proved unsatisfying. I had clearly moved beyond that world. 'The only security you have is yourself', the words of a recruiter have stayed with me since 1990. I'm inspired by how you have built your business and are helping us. I truly appreciate the clients that I have had the privelege to work with. There will always be challenges in everything we do, find solutions and the rewards will follow. Debra, the quote from Anais Nin is right on target. I started my new business after thinking about doing so for too many years. I had a great career in high technology for years and survived the meltdown for as long as I wanted too. After stepping out, I ventured back to opportunities that proved unsatisfying. I had clearly moved beyond that world. ‘The only security you have is yourself’, the words of a recruiter have stayed with me since 1990. I’m inspired by how you have built your business and are helping us. I truly appreciate the clients that I have had the privelege to work with. There will always be challenges in everything we do, find solutions and the rewards will follow.

]]> By: Heather Stewarthttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1112 Heather Stewart Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:46:26 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1112 After struggling to recover from a mental illness, I am grateful for my health and wanted to honour my ability to survive, creativity and business skills by combining them in starting my own home staging business. I'm working hard to grow the business, maintain my health and survive while the business develops. This is one path I will NOT regret not havening taken! I draw on my courage every day and know that I am in the right place at the right time, doing what I need to do. Thank you for this posting Debra and congratulations to everyone that takes a step to move out of their comfort zone! After struggling to recover from a mental illness, I am grateful for my health and wanted to honour my ability to survive, creativity and business skills by combining them in starting my own home staging business. I’m working hard to grow the business, maintain my health and survive while the business develops. This is one path I will NOT regret not havening taken! I draw on my courage every day and know that I am in the right place at the right time, doing what I need to do.
Thank you for this posting Debra and congratulations to everyone that takes a step to move out of their comfort zone!

]]> By: Sharon Charboneauhttp://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/aspiring-entrepreneur-how-much-will-it-cost-you-to-not-take-a-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1111 Sharon Charboneau Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:21:22 +0000 http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/?p=1467#comment-1111 Debra, Your thoughts are similar to a line from one of my longtime favourite poems, IF - "...if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, and make allowance for their doubting too..."Bottom line is we have to believe in ourselves and go after what we believe in. You are an inspiration to me and many others as you provide us with the knowledge, not only to go forward with our staging business, but to go forward in an informed and professional manner. Thank you for all you do. This business is another challenge I am enjoying taking on.Sharon Charboneau Upstaging Your Homes Debra,
Your thoughts are similar to a line from one of my longtime favourite poems, IF – “…if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, and make allowance for their doubting too…”

Bottom line is we have to believe in ourselves and go after what we believe in. You are an inspiration to me and many others as you provide us with the knowledge, not only to go forward with our staging business, but to go forward in an informed and professional manner. Thank you for all you do. This business is another challenge I am enjoying taking on.

Sharon Charboneau
Upstaging Your Homes

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