Scaling a staging business from the ground up isn’t just about hitting revenue goals—it’s about knowing when to pivot, invest, and grow with intention.
In this session, Jess Harrington, founder of JessFinessed Staging, shares how she grew her business from $9,000 to $1.2 million—and what she’d do differently if she had to do it all over again. From hiring and inventory to leadership and systems, you’ll hear the wins, the mistakes, and the key moves that made the biggest difference.
In this session, attendees will learn:
- The financial decisions that fueled growth—and the ones that almost held it back.
- When to invest in staff, inventory, or systems—and when to wait.
- How to master the pivot by identifying what’s working and what’s not.
- How to build a team and company culture that supports long-term success.
- What Jess would change if she were scaling her business today.
About the Speaker:
Jess Harrington is the founder of JessFinessed Staging, a Boston-based company that scaled from $9K to $1.2M in five years. With a background in art history, antiques, and e-commerce, Jess blends timeless design with smart business strategies to build a profitable staging brand.
At RESACON 2025, Jess will pull back the curtain on the real numbers, decisions, and lessons from her journey—including how she priced for profit, built a strong team, and created a company culture that supports growth. Her insights have been featured in The Boston Globe and NPR’s Marketplace, where she shares her take on hiring, scaling, and industry trends.