Summary: <p>Lisa Kroese is the "Estate Mama" and owner of Expert Estates. Starting with no experience in the business, today she holds an estate sale each week on average and coaches estate sales professionals across the Country. She is the author of the books "The Estate Sale Business Kit" and "Estate Sale DIY", both available on Amazon and in this interview shares her story of moving across Country to California and starting this new business from scratch. With a background in art & antique appraisal, she ventured into the world of estate sales hoping for one sale a month and now does them weekly, sometimes two a week and now advises others on how to succeed in this business. In this episode she touches on some of the topics below and you can reach out to her directly for more information on them for your own business at <a href="http://www.estatefusion.com/">www.estatefusion.com</a>! - Learning to create your business branding, budget and marketing plan - Growing your business, even if you have no personal contacts in your area - Organing and taking inventory of your possessions for your heirs - Pack Rat, Hoarding and Shop-a-holic Clean Outs - Home Inventory, Appraisal and Liquidation - Art Identification and Tips - The Truth About Certificates of Authenticity - What to look for in estate sale providers - How estate sales can help get listings sold - How to find the right people to help handle your estate - Types of liquidation options and their pros and cons - How to tell the age of a painting and other items - Ways to Promote Your Small Business practically free - Increasing Your Bottom Line by Adding Estate Sale Services</p>
