From Newsroom to Staging Empire: Cathy Hobbs on Building a Legacy - The Staging Insider Podcast Ep 6

From Emmy-winning reporter to design industry icon, Cathy Hobbs brings her full story to The Staging Insider Podcast. In this can't-miss episode, host Felicia Pulley sits down with Cathy to talk about her brand-new book Home Design Recipes, her journey from the newsroom to the staging world, and the lessons she's learned while building one of NYC’s most respected design and staging businesses. This conversation is packed with gold for home stagers: ✅ How Cathy turned a side hustle into a full-fledged business ✅ Why she believes every stager is a salesperson (even if they don't want to admit it) ✅ The power of goal-setting and what it looks like at every stage of business ✅ How to network smarter at events like RESACON ✅ The real ROI of investing in your education and connections ✅ Why she still uses free tools like SCORE and public libraries Whether you're just getting started or managing a growing team, you'll walk away inspired and equipped with practical strategies for scaling and staying relevant in a fast-changing industry. Want to meet Cathy in person? Catch her live at RESACON this July: https://2025.resaconvention.com/interior-design-principles-home-staging/