S8 Ep. 211 From Design to Staging: The Income Stream You're Missing with Guest Marianna Cherico
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, Michelle sits down with home staging coach Marianne Cherico to explore how staging can become a powerful extension of an interior design business. With decades of experience in real estate and staging, Marianne shares practical strategies for building relationships with real estate agents, shifting mindset, and positioning staging as an investment rather than a luxury.
You'll learn how designers can diversify income streams, stand out in a competitive market, and communicate value in a way that attracts long-term clients and referrals. Whether you're new to staging or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world experience.
Marianne's freebie is 3 Steps to Fully Book Consults with Agent Referrals -https://coachingbymarianne.com/3-steps-to-book/
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INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program:
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MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59/month.
https://thedesignbakehouse.com/lead-lab
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In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, Michelle sits down with home staging coach Marianne Cherico to explore how staging can become a powerful extension of an interior design business. With decades of experience in real estate and staging, Marianne shares practical strategies for building relationships with real estate agents, shifting mindset, and positioning staging as an investment rather than a luxury. You'll learn how designers can diversify income streams, stand out in a competitive market, and communicate value in a way that attracts long-term clients and referrals. Whether you're new to staging or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world experience. Marianne's freebie is 3 Steps to Fully Book Consults with Agent Referrals -https://coachingbymarianne.com/3-steps-to-book/ RESOURCES: INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/interior-design-business-bakery SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. All-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. https://mysidemark.com/ MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59/month. https://thedesignbakehouse.com/lead-lab Stay in touch with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignbakehouse/ Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact