The Social Stager

Heather Cook

The Social Stager Podcast helps home stagers and design professionals simplify their marketing, strengthen their brand, and show up online with confidence. Hosted by Heather Cook, this podcast blends real-world experience from over a decade in the staging industry with clear, practical marketing insight. You’ll learn how to prioritize your marketing, create content that positions you as an expert, and build a brand that supports long-term business growth. This podcast is for stagers who want marketing that feels intentional, sustainable, and aligned with the business they are building.

Episodes

  1. JAN 20

    How to Build Strong Realtor Relationships with Marianne Cherico

    If reaching out to real estate agents feels uncomfortable, awkward, or discouraging, this episode is for you. Many home stagers want steady realtor referrals, yet hesitate to put themselves out there because they question their value, fear rejection, or assume they are not established enough. In this conversation, we unpack why mindset is often the biggest blocker and how shifting how you see yourself changes everything about how you show up. In this episode, I’m joined by Marianne Cherico, a longtime coach and former real estate professional who helps home stagers build confidence, own their value, and create strong, sustainable realtor relationships. We talk honestly about what actually works, what gets in the way, and how to start taking action even when you feel unsure. In this episode, we cover: Why mindset plays a bigger role in realtor relationships than marketing tacticsHow imposter syndrome quietly stops stagers from reaching outWhy owning your value comes before visibility and outreachWhat realtors actually care about when deciding who to work withHow to approach agents without sounding salesy, desperate, or awkwardSimple ways to start building long-term relationships, not one-off jobsWhy consistency and patience matter more than quick wins This episode is especially helpful if you want more referrals, stronger partnerships, and a clearer way to talk about what you bring to the table. Resources mentioned in this episode: Marianne’s free resource, Three Steps to Fully Book Consults with Agent Referrals Marianne’s podcast, Home Stagers and Designers on FireWork with MarianneThe Social Stager Club for home stagers who want simple, strategic marketing supportThe free Home Staging Starter Kit, a free week of The Social Stager Club If marketing or outreach has been holding you back, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up and take the next step with more confidence.

    46 min

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The Social Stager Podcast helps home stagers and design professionals simplify their marketing, strengthen their brand, and show up online with confidence. Hosted by Heather Cook, this podcast blends real-world experience from over a decade in the staging industry with clear, practical marketing insight. You’ll learn how to prioritize your marketing, create content that positions you as an expert, and build a brand that supports long-term business growth. This podcast is for stagers who want marketing that feels intentional, sustainable, and aligned with the business they are building.

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