Most stagers assume that growth requires more—more trucks, more employees, more overhead. But what if the key to scaling isn’t adding more, but doing more with less?
When Mandy Shields found herself maxed out, she thought her only options were turning down jobs or significantly increasing her staff. After attending RESACON, she took the leap, expanding her team and refining her business. The result? A 7-figure staging company that has grown 20% year after year while operating with one truck and a small, highly efficient team—pulling off three installs per day with a single crew.
In this session, Mandy shares how she built and streamlined her business for growth without unnecessary bloat. She’ll break down the systems, hiring strategies, and operational efficiencies that have allowed her company to scale without losing control. If you’ve ever felt like your business is at capacity but don’t want to take on more overhead, this session will help you rethink what’s possible.
What home stagers and designers can expect from this RESACON session:
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Identify the hidden bottlenecks that limit growth in your staging business—and how to fix them without adding overhead.
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Learn the systems and workflows Mandy uses to complete up to three installs per day with just one truck and a small team.
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Understand when and how to hire including what roles to prioritize, how to onboard efficiently, and how to avoid costly staffing mistakes.
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Explore inventory and operational strategies that support growth without requiring major investments in vehicles or storage.
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Gain tools to evaluate whether scaling or streamlining is the right path for your business and how to make data-informed decisions.
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Walk away with actionable steps to optimize your staging business for long-term profitability, efficiency, and sustainability.
Mandy Shields – Family Business to 7-Figure Success
Mandy Shields is the president and creative force behind INhance It Home Staging, a thriving 7-figure family-run business based in St. Louis, Missouri. Alongside her husband Rick and daughter Ava, Mandy has built a powerhouse team known for delivering luxury staging at every price point—and doing it with remarkable efficiency. With a background in real estate and corporate customer service, Mandy brings a client-first approach to staging, which has earned her company Top 10 honors in the RESA® Awards for five consecutive years.
Mandy finds the greatest fulfillment in building something meaningful alongside her family. INhance It is more than a staging company—it’s a reflection of the strong relationships she and Rick have cultivated, both within their team and throughout the local real estate community. With their daughter Ava as lead stager and a close-knit staff that feels like family, the business thrives on a shared commitment to quality, trust, and service.
Mandy also fosters connection beyond the warehouse, inviting agents in for behind-the-scenes tours and using INhance It’s 18,000+ social media followers to promote both the listings they stage and the agents behind them—transforming client partnerships into lasting collaborations.
Mandy is also a social media powerhouse, having grown the brand’s following through consistent, thoughtful content that not only markets staged homes, but inspires design lovers. In this session, she’ll share how she scaled her business while staying lean, how to build a high-performing team, and why efficiency—not expansion—is often the key to sustainable success.