Tom Scanlon: The Interview

Writing isn't always about writing the next best thing. Sometimes it's about writing to promote your business as Tom Scanlon and I discussed when we sat down together for my monthly writing series. Tom Scanlon, and his partner Jim Harrington, started Houston Home Staging in late 2005. He has since found success, being featured on Property Ladder and in magazines, lecturing, authoring two books about home staging and even being licensed by the state as an instructor.

But oddly enough what Tom couldn't do was gain respect with his finicky female audience because he was born the wrong gender. Hence Carol Barrington and Alicia Barrington were created - to reach out to the women that were the primary readers of his blogs and books. And even though Houston Home Staging may have closed its doors, these ladies are still living their cyber lives out on YouTube and GoAnimate to continue to educate and entertain the public.

The future of Houston Home Staging has shifted gears towards both publication and American silver plate collections. Now, after the publication of Tom's books, Houston Home Staging 1 and 2, they are looking for art books to publish under the newly formed Houston Home Staging Publications. And Houston Home Staging Collections has an extensive assortment of American silver plate that has been individually chalk painted by Tom. (I had the pleasure of seeing quite a few of these beautiful pieces.)

Blogger Laura Romero and Author Tom Scanlon
Courtsey Laura Romero

Interviewing Tom was a pleasure indeed. My only regret was having to pare down the vivid stories he told in order to produce a 30 minute interview for your listening pleasure. Ladies and Gentlemen, my friend, Tom Scanlon click on the name to listen to the interview.

To contact/view Tom Scanlon's Projects:

www.houstonhomestaging.net
www.youtube.com
Dentdale Diaries Blog
Houston Home Staging Stories 1 on Blurb
Houston Home Staging Stories 2 on Blurb