Most of you know that I have 2 jobs... my 5th grade class and my staging and design work. I have done this now for over 5 years and have built a very successful staging business besides my 9 to 4 teaching commitments. To me, these are 2 full time jobs.
How do I do it? I get my initiative, my drive, and my focus the hearts of the kids. I truly owe it all to them for helping me to continue my focus. They inspire me to do my best, to be the best at what I need to be, and to accept "hurdles" with dignity and to push on through hard times.
So from the hearts and souls of my "wild and crazy" fifth grade class...
They say.....
"Always be honest and do what is right."
"Work as hard as you can to get the best grade."
"Ask for help when you need it."
"Don't lie, cheat or deceive others."
"Don't be afraid to try something new."
"You always want to do your best even when you don't want to."
"Listen to your teacher." (No, I didn't sway someone to say this.)
"Don't copy from someone else."
"Do your own work."
"Be honest and do not lie."
"You have to do your best so that you get a good education."
"When you do your best, you will feel good about yourself."
"I want to help others because I care about them."
"My second grade buddy needs my help so much. I wish I could take him home and play on my computer with him because he doesn't have one."
To me, these kids are ahead of their time. For you, they hopefully have given you a fresh perspective and another view towards your business and your focus.
Best to all of you pursuing your Real Estate efforts from my wonderful, insightful class.
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Lori Kim Polk is the Founder and Lead Designer of Artful Journey Designs and Staging, a full service Home Staging and Design Corporation combined with Ryan Dressel from Stage Right Design located in Roseville, California. With 6 years of success, they have been recently featured in Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento News and Review, KFBK radio and SMUD's Home of the Future. Proudly serving Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Sacramento, and surrounding areas.
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Lori Kim Polk is co-owner of Stage Right Design, a full service Home Staging and Design Corporation and nationally recognized leader within the home staging industry located in Roseville, California. Lori and Ryan Dressel have combined forces in order to better serve their growing list of clients in the Sacramento areas. They have been recently featured in Staging Standard Magazine, Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento News and Review, KFBK radio and SMUD's Home of the Future. Proudly serving Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Sacramento, and surrounding areas.
We are presently the #1 Staging Company in the Sacramento area. Our stats say it all.....current DOM with our staging is 16 days. Call us today at 916-300-0402 or 916-517-5710 for our premier services. "We are changing this market one home at a time!"
Bottom line - staging a home increases the chances of a sell. Enough said.
Thank you Graig for your response. I really do have to step back and listen to our "soon to be leaders" on their views too.
The virtues you listed and lead your two businesses by are why you are so successful. Wonderful to know you and call you my friend!!
How did I not know you were a teacher too, I really don't know how you do both! And yes, kids slap us back into reality everytime...I love it!
Hi Lori, Those 5th graders are giving out some wonderful principles for living at any stage of life. Thank you for sharing with us!
Thanks for sharing LKP! Kids will tell it like it is...
(PS-- Yesterday, I wishing for a 'Ryan' in my life! )
Lori - Great post. I really appreciate your love of 2 jobs! I am not teaching full time now but am a substitute teacher and stager. You are right that kids often see things in a pure way and tell us what they see! Thanks for the uplift!
Lori -- your kids sound they have all feet firmly planted! I'm sure your good influence has helped them become wonderful future citizens.
We adults make things so difficult sometimes. What inspiring kids you have...thanks for sharing some of the simple things that we sometimes forget!
Lori, I agree...you have an insightful class. Thanks for inspiring us.
Thank you everyone. Though there are many times that I wish I could take more days off and go stage with Ryan.... I feel truly blessed to have such a great class. Thank you all for the your comments. I am going to show them this tomorrow ;))
Hi Lori, it sounds like the move to 5th grade is a good one. Thanks for sharing their inspirational thoughts.
Not only do you hold 2 jobs together, but you do it well. You constantly amaze me with your energy and activities ! You rock girl. Loved the comments from the wee ones.
Ginger... yes, the class turned out to be a very good one and they keep me going.
Valesca... Thank you my friend. It does get off balance at times but, thanks to your help too, I am able to do both ;))
Hi Lori, I don't know how you do two jobs so well. It must be very satisfying for you, and to have your own cheerleading team-how great is that!
Michelle... yes, the lil cheerleaders keep me going. Having 2 jobs takes alot of time and maybe that is why I haven't had extra time for dating. When I find someone... I will slow down, well, maybe ;))