Specialty Classes

 specialty classes

Create multiple revenue streams!
seasonal decoratingSeasonal Decorating: (3) 90 minutes webinars,is the perfect introduction to seasonal decorating whether it a stand-alone service or an addition to your current business.  Students learn the benefits and approach to decorating for all seasons and occasions.  This class is designed to provide a solid overview of seasonal decorating and increase your profitability with this new industry market.

  • WHO: DIY Enthusiast or Decorating Professional
  • WHAT: Three 90 minute Webinars
  • INSTRUCTORS: Sandra Racz and Carol Bass
  • PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for this class.
  • TUITION: $295
  • REGISTRATION:. See the calendar for class dates and registration.

 

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
SEASONAL DECORATING
  • Project Evaluation
  • Inventory Process and Forms
  • Client Relations and Forms
  • Formula for All Projects and Seasons
  • Develop A Creative Approach
  • Creating a Theme
  • Creating a Color Story
  • Developing a CSD Inspiration Book and Board
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
SEASONAL DECORATING MARKETING/BUSINESS
  • Business Set up and/or Review
  • Pricing for Profit
  • Wholesale versus Retail
  • Contracts and Proposals
  • Identify Vendors and Resources
  • Creating the Perfect Team for Success
  • Insurance
  • Building a Portfolio
  • Develop Marketing and Ad Campaign
  • Advertising Ideas for All Seasons
  • Selling Strategies
  • Marketing and Business Projections

Lost Art of Customer Service:a 90 minute webinar designed for any professional that is in the business of selling a good or service.

If you get the call but don’t get the job… if you get the job but not the referral…
Where is the disconnect?

  • WHO: Decorating Professionals, Stagers, Realtor or anyone in sales of any kind.
  • WHAT: One 90 minute Webinars or Online class
  • INSTRUCTORS: Carol Bass
  • PREREQUISITES: Have a business where contact, interaction and follow-up with clients are a major part of your business.
  • TUITION: $49
  • REGISTRATION: See the calendar for class dates and registration..
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
LOST ART OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Defining a Customer Client Relations Starts with the First Contact
  • First Impressions
  • Finding Common Ground
  • Five Reasons to Listen
  • Answering Machines and Other Ways to Mis-Communicate
  • Personal Ways to Complete the Connection
  • Is it Something I Said?
  • The Kiss of Death Statement…”Our policy is”
  • Art of the Apology
  • Follow Up: The Key to Future Jobs

 

 Visit our DSA calendar for upcoming classes and to register.

 Don’t see a class close to you? Contact the trainer of your choice to ask how to bring a class to your community. Can’t join us for certification class, check our schedule for frequent redesign, staging, decorating, color and business webinars.

All classes created by The Decorating and Staging Academy are updated annually to reflect changes in the industry. Although core fundamentals stay the same, staging and decorating are rapidly changing industries with the influence of trends, product availability and education of the public. Our training is updated to reflect those changes and ensure your success. As you compare training, this is an important question to ask, “When was the last time your training materials were updated?” You can always count on The DSA to share the most comprehensive and timely information available.