“RESA Connect™ is the one-day event for stagers focused on sustainable growth and prepared to take their business to the next level. Whether you’re leading a team, planning to grow your workforce, or looking to protect your brand as you expand, this event provides the tools and insights you need for lasting success in the staging industry.”
– RESA® CEO, Shell Brodnax
What is RESA Connect™?
RESA Connect™ is an intensive one-day event that equips home stagers with practical methods to lead, scale, and protect their business. Whether you’re already managing a team, preparing for a younger workforce, or seeking financial clarity, RESA Connect™—hosted by the Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®)—offers valuable insights for stagers looking for growth.
Highlights include a hands-on profitability workshop where you’ll work through your own financials, a session with Angie Avard Turner on protecting your business assets through contracts, copyrights, and trademarks, and guidance from Dr. Kent Wessinger on engaging the younger workforce. Amber Guyton will share her journey to becoming an influential brand, offering techniques for authentic client engagement. Join us for RESA Connect™ and leave with a roadmap to fortify your business, grow your influence, and safeguard your creative work.
Let’s talk about your investment to attend RESA Connect™ in Atlanta
RESA® Members
$579*
*Register by 1/1/25 to receive the best rate.
- Enjoy networking and breakfast, courtesy of Decorus Art
- Access all 4 live sessions, including an interactive, hands-on workshop
- Network over lunch, provided by Living Spaces
- Take an exclusive tour of RESA Buying Group Vendors at the Atlanta Americas Mart during an optional second day
- Connect in person with fellow stagers operating at similar business level
General Admission
$679*
*Register by 1/1/25 to receive the best rate.
- Enjoy networking and breakfast, courtesy of Decorus Art
- Access all 4 live sessions, including an interactive, hands-on workshop
- Network over lunch, provided by Living Spaces
- Take an exclusive tour of RESA Buying Group Vendors at the Atlanta Americas Mart during an optional second day
- Connect in person with fellow stagers operating at similar business level
Here is what you can expect when you come to RESA Connect™ during the first day
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Network + Breakfast Provided by Decours Art
Start your day with a hot coffee and casual conversations with like-minded stagers—there’s no better way to kick things off!
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Profitability in Practice: A Workshop for Stagers on the Brink of 7-Figure or Goals to Create a Company With Big Profits
Get hands-on with your numbers alongside the hosts of this session, as you uncover hidden profit opportunities and fine-tune your financials for lasting growth.
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Leading Millennials for Sustainable Growth
Join Dr. Kent Wessinger (who has worked with 7-figure home stagers) to learn how to motivate and retain younger team members, all while making your business more sustainable and agile.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM: Network + Lunch Provided by Living Spaces
Refuel with lunch courtesy of Living Spaces, and keep the conversations going with other successful stagers.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: If It's Worth Creating, It's Worth Protecting
Angie Turner dives into the essential steps to protect your creative work, ensuring your hard-earned success is safeguarded as you scale.
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Igniting Your Influence - How to Market Yourself Authentically
Amber Guyton, the creative force behind Atlanta’s Blessed Little Bungalow, joins RESA Connect™ to share strategies stagers can use to elevate their brands and client relationships. Known for her soulful maximalist style and commitment to accessible design, Amber has built a nationally-recognized brand, with features in HGTV Magazine, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful. In this session, she’ll unpack how strategic collaborations, authentic content, and a curated design approach have helped her attract clients and partners who align with her values. Stagers will leave inspired and equipped with actionable ideas to boost their own brand presence and client appeal.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Private Dinner (Invitation Required – Not Open to Ticket Holders)
Celebrate with 2024 RESA Home Staging Industry Award Winners & Influencers in an exclusive, intimate setting. Enjoy great food, live musical entertainment, engaging conversations, and an evening of inspiration.
If you want to shop the market, join us for an optional second day
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Gathering, Shopping Tips, Q&A, and Distribution of Tour Map
Get ready for a day of discovery! Receive tips from experts and a map to help you navigate the best vendors at Americas Mart.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Tour of RESA Buying Group Vendors at the Atlanta Americas Mart
See what’s new and connect with top vendors offering products to elevate your staging business. A chance to explore, network, and expand your resources.
atlanta, You Can’t Miss RESA Connect™. here’s why:
- Interactive financial workshop to uncover hidden profit opportunities
- Strategies for authentic marketing and brand growth from experts
- Tools for managing and mentoring a younger, dynamic team
- Legal knowledge to protect your intellectual property and contracts
- Build relationships with top stagers across the industry
RESA Connect™ Atlanta is Backed by Industry Partners:
