Share Your Expertise With The Staging Community

The RESA® Professional Development Webinars are built by the community, for the community. If you have a process, playbook, or professional specialty that would help stagers run stronger businesses, we would love to consider your session for the 2026 schedule.

Below are example angles to spark ideas across every stage of business. Use these prompts as inspiration, not limits.

For stagers just getting started

From first consult to first contract: a simple service menu, pricing starter math, and a basic proposal that wins small jobs
Occupied staging 101: scope, prep list templates, and before-you-arrive checklists that keep day one smooth
The first five systems that prevent burnout: calendar, client intake, contracts, photo workflow, and simple bookkeeping
Budget furniture sourcing without sacrificing style: where to start, minimums to respect, and returns policy traps to avoid

For solo stagers ready to level up

Bids that close quickly: scoping rooms, line-item structure, and language that earns approvals without discounts
Transition path: garage to storage unit to small warehouse with real numbers for rent, insurance, and staffing
Pricing for profit on vacant projects: design time, install labor, truck, wear and tear, and monthly rental strategy
Marketing that compounds: the three assets every stager should publish monthly and how to repurpose them efficiently

For teams and operations leads

Building a legit intern program that adds value and protects the business: role design, agreements, and training blocks
Warehouse flow that saves hours: pull sheets, staging kits, inventory rotation, and return check-in
Hiring with confidence: when to hire, job descriptions, SOPs, training plans, and a simple review cadence
Safety and risk management inside real homes: keys, codes, pets, breakage, and documentation that protects everyone

For advanced firms and multi-market operators

Leadership for 7-figure teams: meetings that matter, margins to monitor, and dashboards that drive decisions
Financial foundations that scale: cash flow planning, lines of credit, reserves policy, and quarterly forecasting
Brand that sells before you pitch: visual standards, content cadence, and agent education that positions you as first call
Short-term rental staging at scale: packages, durable inventory, refresh schedules, and owner communications

For owners preparing for succession or sale

Getting your business ready to sell: clean financials, SOP library, contracts, and what buyers expect to see
Management handoff without chaos: roles, permissions, and a 90-day transition plan that keeps clients confident

Program basics

Format: 60 minutes total with 45 minutes of teaching and 15 minutes of Q&A
Schedule: Third Thursday at 1 PM Pacific
Audience: RESA® members attend at no cost. Non-members can purchase access.
Compensation: Approved speakers receive a share of non-member revenue. There is no upfront honorarium.

Education first policy

RESA® webinars are strictly educational. Selling from the “stage” is not allowed. No lead magnets that require contact information. No sales pages, discount codes, affiliate links, or promotional calls to buy in slides, chat, or Q&A. A brief credibility intro is welcome. You may include a single closing screen with your name, company, contact information, and one website link. If you sell to stagers and want marketing opportunities, explore the RESA® Partner Program.

What to submit

Title that leads with the result
Public-facing description
Three to five measurable learning outcomes
A timed outline
Who the session is ideal for
Short bio and headshot
Links to prior recordings or slides if applicable

Ready to propose your session for 2026? Submit here: https://resahq.typeform.com/pdw-proposal

Have questions about fit or format before you submit? Email info@resa-hq.org. We review proposals on a rolling basis and will follow up if your topic is a match for the 2026 calendar. Spaces are limited so don’t wait!

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Creative Director + Host of The Staging Insider Podcast at Real Estate Staging Association

Felicia Pulley is the Creative Director of the Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) and host of The Staging Insider podcast. She leads RESA’s creative direction, communications, and content strategy, developing resources and media that elevate the home staging profession. Through her work and podcast, Felicia spotlights the people shaping the industry and provides valuable insights for stagers, real estate professionals, and design enthusiasts across North America.