“The best advice I could give someone who enters this business is you must have a passion for interior design and the highest goals to achieve your dream. I live by the quote, 'If it is to be, it is up to me.' This is a quote I heard a colleague use at my first conference, and I live by it every day.”
Tonie VanderHulst,
California
Meet Our Decorators
Sally Kinsbursky
Corona, California
Background:
"I was a Kindergarten teacher for five years, and also a licensed massage therapist. I found Decorating Den and have been enjoying my career as a decorator for 1 years now."
Personal Life:
"I have been happily married for more than 26 years to my husband, Lee. We have three children, Tamara, age 23, Danny, age 21, and Nicolette, age 12. As a family, we love to do anything that is outdoorsy and water oriented. We enjoy vacations at our lake house boating and swimming. I also enjoy working out at the local gym and reading."
Reason for starting an interior decorating business:
"The number one reason I started my Decorating Den business was for the flexibility it offered. I wanted to be there for all of my children's activities. Also, I have always wanted to be my own boss."
What Sally likes best about running her Decorating Den Interiors franchise:
"What I like most about running my own business is that I am in control. When I want to be busy, I am. When I choose to slow down, I do."
Most memorable moment:
"There have been so many memorable moments, I simply cannot choose one. Annual conference, needless to say, always leaves me with lasting memories."
Business Goals:
"I am going to make my Office Manager a full time position and bring on a decorator. My long-term goal is to have two decorators to free up more time to work with my past clients and direct referrals."
Advice to those considering entering a career in interior decorating:
"First and foremost, you must be a self motivator and have the 'I can' attitude. Being a good decorator, while important, takes a back seat to your 'can do' attitude."
