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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scoop in One Day
Decorating "2"
Why should I choose a One
Day Decorating Class?
Because we were the first,
and we’re still the best
teaching a hands on format.
The quality of any training
depends on the ability of
the instructor to teach you
and your willingness to
learn. ODD is a
well-respected industry
leader in the development of
certification classes for
the decorating professional.
ODD was founded on the
experience of industry
pioneer JoAnne Lenart-Weary
whose skill, insight and
passion were combined with
those of Carol Bass. Carol
infused the course materials
with visuals, strong public
speaking experience, the
collective learning of their
having decorated tens of
thousands of homes…and a
down-to-earth sense of humor
and grace that make Carol’s
courses not only effective,
but unforgettable.
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What classes are offered by
One Day Decorating and what
is the cost of each?
Currently, Carol offers her
two most popular (and the
industry’s most timely)
classes. After taking the
course, you may audit your
class again at no charge if
you like, as a refresher.
Both classes have all been
certified by The Society of
Decorating Professionals.
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Workshop One-Six Day
Professional
Redesign/Staging
Class-$3000.00
This 45-50 hour class
focuses on the
decorating, business and
marketing skills needed
to launch a Redesign and
Staging Business. It is
the best savings as it
is a combination of our
former 5 day redesign
program and Workshop
Two. Combining these two
classes saves you
$1000.00.
Take a look at the
redesign/staging class
link to see all the
details.
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Workshop Two-Four Day
Professional Staging
Class-$2000.00
This 35-hour class
focuses on growing a
staging business - the
lucrative combination of
presentation and people
skills needed to work
with homeowners and
realtors eager to sell
homes for maximum money
in minimum time. This
class is a combination
of theory and hands-on.
Take a look at the
Staging class link to
see the full detail.
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Do I have to have previous
decorating experience?
No, you do not need previous
experience but you do need
to have a flair and passion
for making a room look
great. Chances are if you
are considering any of our
classes, then you are the
individual that everyone
marvels about how lovely
your home always looks. Your
friends and family may
comment on your natural
talent. You are the kind of
person that even when
visiting friends, you
frequently have an
overwhelming urge to move
the furniture and pictures.
Are you ready to be paid for
the ideas you have been
giving away for years? If
this sounds like you, then
our workshops are tailor
made for you.
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Do I need a business
background?
No, you do not need a
business background. We will
guide you in the necessary
steps in implementing a new
business, including
obtaining necessary
licensing for your area and
advice on setting up your
bookkeeping and office
practices. Helping you to
name your business,
establishing pricing, and
developing a marketing
strategy to launch and grow
your business. Attendees of
Carol’s six-day class will
have the added benefit of an
in-depth phone conference
with Tracy Fredrychowski;
from
Small Business Web Solutions.
Tracy is an award-winning
webmaster whose
professionally designed
websites are well known
within the Redesign and
Staging Industries. They
consistently rank high in
the search engines. As a
courtesy to our graduates,
Tracy offers a special Web
Design Package to get your
business on the net.
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Is this a franchise or does
it charge ongoing fees?
Once you have paid for your
initial training there are
no other fees. You are an
independent entrepreneur
and, as such, you’ll make
the decisions to grow your
business as you see fit. We
are, however, as close as
your computer or
phone...feel free to email
or call for emotional and
business support. You are
welcome to attend one of One
Day Decorating advanced
courses for a fee but this
is not required. The
advanced classes have been
developed based on request
from our alumni and other
decorating professionals in
the industry.
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What if I already have an
established decorating or
staging business?
If you have already taken
the leap into the world of
business, then our workshops
will simply complement the
business you already have.
More and more conventional
designers have discovered
the need to transform
clients’ homes through the
creative ideas and talent of
their decorators and not by
changing everything they
already own. This facet of
decorating goes hand in hand
with the conventional
decorating needs of your
clients and is a good way to
get your foot in the door.
Successful staging also
requires someone who not
only understands the
psychology of the selling
process but also someone who
has a natural ability to
transform a space on limited
budgets.
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How do I find clients?
We spend a significant
portion of the training
concentrating on marketing,
advertising, and self
promotion. After all, it
doesn't matter how talented
you are if no one knows you
exist. You will leave your
workshop with a solid plan
to help you get started.
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How much money can I make?
How much you make really
depends on how hard you
work...but the industry
average is about $350 a room
for a typical Interior
Redesign. Decorating
Consultations generally
begin at $75-$100 an hour.
Staging consultations are
frequently based on the size
of the home. Decorating and
staging have been receiving
much exposure on HGTV and
Oprah, as well as many
magazines and other TV shows
such as Design to Sell,
Decorating Cents, and many
more. This is creating a
curiosity about the new
breed of decorating
professionals. People who
never would have thought of
using a professional before
are now much more receptive
to the idea.
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Can I do this alone?
Carol and JoAnne do most of
their redesign and staging
alone but you certainly can
find an assistant or partner
if you like. There are many
simple tools such as EZ
Movers and others that will
make the process easier. You
will be surprised how many
people will be eager to help
you when your business is up
and running. We encourage
you to have contacts with a
local moving firm so you can
hire a mover for an hour or
two to help move that grand
piano or antique armoire.
You may also hire day help
from a temp agency.
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Do I need to work full time?
Remember you own this
business so you can
establish your own schedule.
You can work as much or as
little as you and your
family needs allow. No one
can fire you for not working
next Monday or for going on
vacation. You can set your
own time and not base it on
someone else's rules. On the
other hand, do understand
that the more you treat your
business with
professionalism; the
probability of success will
increase.
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What do I need to bring to
this workshop and how do I
dress?
Bring your energy,
enthusiasm, and desire to
learn when you come for the
week. We also suggest you
bring your camera and a
camcorder if you have one.
You will want to build a
portfolio of your jobs so
you can share them with
future clients. Dress for
the week is city casual.
When working in a client's
home, we want you to
maintain a professional yet
comfortable appearance.
Khakis or comfortable dress
slacks will still allow you
to work well but look like
the professional that you
are. Jeans are fine on the
days we do not visit a
client's home. We also
suggest bringing a
comfortable pair of shoes or
sneakers to change into at
the client's home so you do
not bring the soil from your
street shoes into their
homes when working. If you
are attending our color
class, we encourage you to
dress casually as you will
be working with paint.
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How do I get there?
Most of Carol’s classes are
taught just outside
Philadelphia PA., in Mt
Laurel, New Jersey. If you
are flying or coming by
train, let Carol know and
she will make arrangements
to pick you up.
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Where do I stay?
When you receive our welcome
package you will receive a
list of hotels that we have
arranged special discounts
to help you to save money.
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What happens when class
ends?
We are not done with you
when you leave us at the end
of the week. You are an
automatic member of
O.D.D.A.A. our alumni
organization with free
membership for one year.
O.D.D.A.A. was created to
promote the businesses of
our alumni. You are
encouraged to be an active
part of our alumni only
message board and monthly
tele-conferences.
If you have participated in
a professional workshop
taught by a certified ODD
trainer, you will also have
met the requirements to join
The Society of Decorating
Professionals. TheSDP is
the premier decorating
professional organization in
the world and certified
membership will benefit your
new career. An application
will be provided to you at
class.
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Is there advanced training?
JoAnne and Carol work hard
to stay on top of the trends
and offer ongoing training
to help you to succeed.
JoAnne is the most
experienced trainer in the
SDP organization and has
played a large part in the
development of the SDP
curriculum. Carol and JoAnne
developed the One Day Style
of Staging class in 2004 and
it has met with rave
reviews. Many former
students have attended other
staging classes around the
country and state that there
is no comparison….the
One Day Staging class
gives them more practical
information than they
believed possible.
To further ensure your
success you may want to take
advantage of our coaching
services. JoAnne
Lenart-Weary is one of the
elite few Certified Guerilla
Marketing Coaches in the
world. She is the only
Certified Guerilla Marketing
coach that specializes in
the decorating industry.
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I have questions not yet
answered, what can I do?
Email JoAnne Carol
carol@onedaydecorating.com
your phone number and a good
time to call. We will be
happy to phone you so you
can have any and all of your
questions answered.
Ready to make
your decorating professional
dreams come true?
Submit your application
TODAY!
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