| TRAINING PROGRAMS |
OUR TRAINING |
OUR COMPETITORS |
| Home Staging CheckList |
80 page guide (5x8) |
A few pages, if at all |
| Home Staging Training |
216 pages (9x11) |
Varies (extent unknown), some have separate programs for additional fees. |
| Staging Luxurious Homes |
232 pages (6x9) |
None |
| Basic Redesign Training |
168 pages (9x11) |
Varies, from a few hand-outs on up |
| Advanced Redesign/Staging |
224 pages (9x11) |
More commonly none |
| Decorating Training (Design) |
15 chapter ebook
450+ color photos
Hands-On Training in comfortable, relaxed format |
Yes, varying degrees of hands-on training as a class |
| Redesign Sketch Manual (Design) |
189 pages (9x11) |
None |
| Semi-Custom Mini Websites
|
Custom webpage hosted indefinitely on our server until you get your own website link submitted to us |
Some offer tiny "semi-custom" websites, visited mostly by other students, not bona fide client prospects; sites have duplicate copy
and benefit the trainer, not particularly the student |
| Hosting Fees
|
None |
$250 per year (3-5 times the going rate for a lot less with extremely limited changes available) |
| Certification
|
Genuine Certification (Exam & Portfolio) |
Certificate for Attendance at Seminar; Certificate for Buying Their Program |
| Wallgrouping Training (Design) |
128 pages |
Most don't have |
| Tablescapes, Decorating and
Hosting Parties (Design) |
15 Chapter Ebook |
Not available |
| International Directory (Marketing) |
$100 annually (unless Gold or Diamond) |
$150-250 Yearly or more depending |
|
Powerpoint Presentation to Realtors |
65 Slides with Script |
None |
|
Powerpoint Presentation on Redesign |
60 Slides with Script |
None |
| Slideshow CDs (Marketing) |
140 Slides |
None |
| Custom Stationery |
Matching Sets (business cards, promotional cards, thank you cards, letterhead) |
Some offer but not without spending thousands for their program |
Home Staging Postcards |
Sets of 100 |
Unknown |
| Interior Redesign Postcards |
Sets of 100 |
Unknown |
|
Hard Floor Sliders |
Set of 4 |
Varies |
|
Carpet Sliders |
Set of 4 |
Varies |
| Secret Art/Hanging Art (Design) |
17 pages |
Varies, Extent Unknown |
| Organizer Album |
Album with Templates |
No |
| Organizer Tote |
Available a la carte |
Usually not available, and certainly not a la carte |
| Current Color Trends Report (Design) |
Updated Online Report |
Unknown |
| Free
Online Decorating Tips Pages |
Thousands |
Few, If Any |
| Free Decorating Newsletter (Design) |
Bi-Monthly on Decorating |
Quarterly or none, varies |
| Experienced Redesign Trainer |
Since 1979 |
Varies, many are newbies |
| Student Ratio |
1:1 |
1:4, 1:6, 1:15 depending |
| High Traffic |
High quality traffic |
Student traffic mostly |
| Detailed Explanation of Program |
Extensive Online Information |
Available Online, some charge $5 for info |
| On-going Free Support |
Yes (email/phone) |
Varies |
| Free Bonuses |
Yes - Plenty |
Doubtful |
| Private Free Business Newsletter |
Monthly |
Quarterly or less often |
| Train at Home |
Yes |
Travel Usually Required |
| Air Travel |
None Needed |
Student Pays/Extra |
| Hotel Charges |
None Needed |
Student Pays/Extra |
| Ground Travel |
None Needed |
Some Provided |
| Travel Meals |
None Needed |
Some Provided |
| Scheduling |
Start Immediately |
Wait for Their Schedule |
| Training Cancellation Risk |
No Risk |
Possible Cancellations |
| Autonomy |
True Self Employment |
Association determines what you can and cannot do
following training |
| Professional Directory |
Yes |
Yes, some |
| Training Fees |
$100-$1100 depending
on option chosen (4 available),
no travel
or hotel expenses ever |
$1850-$3500 depending, plus
travel and hotel to seminars |
| Online Chat |
Coming soon |
Must buy $1000 program to access |
| Refund Guarantees |
30 Days on Selected Ebooks |
None |
