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At StagerBoss we help women ditch their 9-5 careers, build their own dreams, not someone else's & launch their home staging business…a business that generates minimum 100k+ per year. I'm Liv Conlon, 7-Figure Home Staging Business Owner, Best Selling Author of StagerBoss the Book, and your podcast host. If you are interior obsessed & you're ready to become a StagerBoss CEO who lives her passion each day staging and transforming properties whilst impacting clients, you've came to the right place.

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November 3, 20261 hr 11 min

152. Why Most Women Think It's Too Late to Start Again with Andrea McLean

"We are weeks away from being evicted." That's the first line of Andrea McLean's fifth book, Shameless, and it's the kind of line most of us would spend years making sure nobody ever read. Andrea spent 20+ years on GMTV and Loose Women (the longest-standing anchor in the show's history), then walked away in her 50s to go all in on her own business. A PR expert warned her that once she left, the waters would close over her head and she'd never be seen again. Then the pandemic took 50% of the business overnight, COVID took her health three times, and the family sold their home to cover the debts. Within three months she was filming media-training courses from her bedroom, in her pyjamas below the camera line, and today she's starting again in Spain with a new project that had 20 Instagram followers a few weeks in. I sat down with Andrea live at StagerBoss Marbella, our 2-day high-level client experience (and my new neighbour). She didn't tidy up a single part of it for the room. We got into why she handed her publisher the raw version, the dinner with friends that showed her who the book was for, and why she borrows the confidence of a mediocre man every time an email goes unanswered. About 33 minutes in, I asked her the question I'd wanted to ask all day, and her answer is the one I keep coming back to. If there's a story you've been carrying, Andrea's Between Us Project takes it anonymously (no name, no email, nothing) and shares it so someone you'll never meet feels less alone. Connect with Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreamclean1/ https://www.instagram.com/the.between.us.project/ Share Your Story With the Between Us Project: https://betweenusproject.info/ RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Get Paid to Stage™ Challenge: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/ptschallenge Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

September 17, 202633 min

151. Good is the Enemy of Great | Why We're Burning Down Our Free 5-Day Challenge

I'm deleting the free 5-day challenge that made my business £2.5 million. In this episode, I'm telling you exactly why, the real numbers behind it, the moment that broke my heart as a business owner, and what I'm building instead. If you've ever wondered whether free access actually helps people or just lets them opt out before they've even started, this one's for you. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Get Paid to Stage™ Challenge: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/ptschallenge Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

March 17, 202614 min

150. The Only Tasks That Actually Grow a Staging Business

If you feel like there are never enough hours in the day, you are working constantly, but your bank account does not reflect the effort - this video is for you. When we start a business, being busy can feel like a badge of honour. But busy does not mean booked. And working does not mean producing. In this video, I break down the high-impact, revenue-generating tasks that actually grow a staging business - and the low-impact work that keeps you busy but stuck. This is the exact mindset shift that took my business from $700K in 2024 to $1.5M in 2025 - not by doing more, but by focusing on selling and marketing activities that create demand. In this episode, I cover: - The difference between working and producing - What actually counts as revenue-generating activity - What low-impact tasks to outsource If you want more money without more hours, this video will help you refocus on the work that actually moves the needle. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

March 10, 202621 min

149. Why Some Women Get Results Faster Than Others

Have you ever noticed that some women seem to get results faster than others - even when they have access to the same information, tools, and opportunities? It's not talent. It's not luck. And it's not working harder. In this video, I'm breaking down the behaviours and standards I consistently see in my most successful clients - the women who move quickly, implement decisively, and quietly outperform. After investing hundreds of thousands into my own personal and professional development, and working closely with women building and scaling their businesses, the patterns are impossible to ignore. In this episode, I share: - Why identity matters more than strategy - The Be–Do–Have framework my best clients live by - Why some women aren't always visible - but are always progressing This isn't about doing more. It's about becoming someone who executes differently. If you're ready to move from thinking to doing - and from consuming to producing - this episode will land deeply. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

March 3, 20269 min

148. Will AI Replace Home Staging? My Honest Take

AI is everywhere right now - and with it, a lot of fear, hype, and misinformation. So in this video, I'm sharing my honest take on how AI will impact the staging industry - what it will change, what it won't, and why in-person home staging is not under threat. AI won't replace what stagers do. But it will change how we support what we do. In this episode, I break down where AI actually fits in the staging industry, why virtual staging isn't new, and why physical home staging operates in a completely different arena. In this video, I cover: - What AI can and cannot replace in home staging - Where AI will realistically affect marketing and operations - Why AI is a tool for acceleration, not replacement If you're a home stager feeling uncertain about AI, this video will give you clarity, perspective, and reassurance - without hype or fear. The future of staging isn't digital or physical. It's human, supported by smart tools. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

February 24, 202615 min

147. The Real Reason Stagers Burn Out - And How to Fix It (the Client Hamster-wheel)

If you feel like you're constantly chasing the next client, this video is for you. The reason so many stagers struggle with predictable income isn't talent, pricing, or the market - it's the client hamster wheel. The client hamster wheel is when you put huge effort into landing one client, pour everything into fulfilling that job… and then realise you have nothing lined up next. Busy. Exhausted. Back to zero. In this episode, I explain why this cycle is one of the biggest reasons around 20% of businesses don't make it past their first year — and more importantly, how to get off it. In this video, I share: - What the client hamster wheel really is (and why it leads to burnout) - Why working harder won't fix feast-or-famine income - The Dual Engine Method to create predictable income This video is for stagers who want less panic + less scrambling And a business that doesn't rely entirely on them If you're craving consistency, calm, and control in your staging business -- this is your starting point. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

February 17, 202624 min

146. How I Took StagerBoss from $700K to $1.5M (By Doing Less, Not More)

2025 was the year I did the least - and earned the most. In 2024, StagerBoss generated around $700,000 in revenue. In 2025, we grew to $1.5 million in sales. And the growth didn't come from more hustle, more strategies, or working harder. It came from doing less - with more intention. In this video, I break down the principles that took my business from $700K to $1.5M in a single year - without changing the business model. If you already run a business (especially a home staging business) and want to scale sustainably, this episode will give you clarity on what actually moves the needle at this level. In this episode, I share: - Why focusing only on revenue-generating tasks changed everything - How scheduling revenue removed panic and pressure - The power of quarterly "zoom-out" decisions - Why trusting data over emotion led to smarter growth - I also share what I'm taking into 2026 If you're building a business and want to grow without burnout, distraction, or constant strategy-hopping - this one's for you. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

February 3, 202652 min

145. From Blogging to HGTV: How Kelly Stone Built a High-End Interior Design Brand

What if you didn't need a design degree, years of formal training, or a huge marketing budget to build a successful interior design or home staging business? I'm joined by Kelly Stone of Kelly Stone Interiors - Las Vegas–based interior designer, HGTV star, and founder of a high-end boutique design firm. Kelly shares her journey from blogging and designing friends' homes to running a booked-out, high-end business and landing her own HGTV show — all by leaning into her personal brand, creativity, and authenticity. Whether you're an aspiring home stager, a designer at the beginning of your journey, or a 6-figure business owner looking to scale smarter (not just bigger), this conversation will expand what you believe is possible. Inside this episode, we cover: - How Kelly started her design business without going to design school - Why "if you've got it, you've got it" matters more than qualifications - The power of personal branding in winning clients and opportunities - How to grow a business using social media and referrals (no paid ads) - Building a boutique, high-end firm instead of chasing massive scale - Hiring, training, and trusting a creative team - Setting boundaries with clients and choosing projects that light you up - Why there truly is room for us all in the design and staging industry If you've been waiting for permission to start, pivot, or go all-in on your creative business - this episode is it. Follow Kelly on Instagram here , and check out her site here RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

January 27, 202623 min

144. 4 Reasons You Haven't Started (And It's Not What You Think)

If you've been thinking about starting - or taking your next step - longer than you've been making it, this video is for you. Most people assume they haven't started because they need more time, more confidence, or better circumstances. But in reality, what's holding them back is usually indecision and perfectionism disguised as preparation. In this video, I break down four real reasons people don't get started - and why waiting for perfect timing, perfect tools, or perfect clarity is keeping you exactly where you are. In this episode, we cover: - Why "waiting for the right time" quietly kills momentum - How perfectionism hides behind planning and preparation - Why trying to solve five-year problems stops you taking today's step This isn't about doing more. It's about deciding sooner. If you're ready to stop preparing and start moving - this is your sign. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers

January 20, 202624 min

143. The 6 Truths About the Staging Industry in 2026

2026 is going to be a defining year for the staging industry. Not because of colour trends or furniture styles — but because of who stays, who scales, and who quietly drops off . In this episode, I'm sharing my six predictions for the staging industry in 2026 , based on nearly a decade in the industry and what I'm seeing unfold right now. These aren't surface-level trends. They're the shifts that will determine who thrives, who survives, and who gets left behind . In this episode, I cover: Why mental toughness and consistency will become a competitive advantage Why concierge-style, high-touch services will outperform big generic brands How content and visibility will become as valuable as the stage itself Why the middle of the market is getting squeezed — and why "affordable" is risky How stagers who think like marketers will win more work Why founder-led brands will outperform logo-led businesses in 2026 If you're a home stager — whether you're launching, scaling, or repositioning your business — this video will help you make smarter decisions now so you're not reacting later. 👉 If you want to build a staging business that lasts, not just survives, this one's for you. RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to Learn More About Launching Your Staging Business? Join our next LIVE 5-day challenge here: www.Becomeahomestagerchallenge.com Get Your Audio & E-Copy of StagerBoss Which Shares In-Depth The EXACT Strategies That Took Me From Zero to 7-Figure Stager in Under Two Years: https://www.stagerbossthebook.com/book Click Here to Register For Our FREE 5-Part Mini Course To Learn How to Launch a Home Staging Business with Minimal Start-Up Funds, No Experience, No Portfolio & Replace Your Income in the Next 3-6 Months: https://www.becomeastagerboss.com/mini-org Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights from Liv Every Week On All Things Strategy, Balancing Motherhood & Business, and a Behind-the-scene Look ON What it Takes to Run a 7-Figure Staging Business: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/theedit Drop Us a Review on The Podcast + Send Us a Screenshot to Get Access to Liv's 7-Figure Content Framework FREE (Value $1,997): https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/review Join the Conversation & Free Weekly LIVE Trainings and Interviews Inside our FREE Facebook Group with Over 10k+ Women in the Staging Industry: https://www.stagerboss.co.uk/join-now FOLLOW Liv Conlon @OliviaConlon StagerBoss @StagerBoss ThePropertyStagers @The.PropertyStagers