Christine Rae influenced the staging industry from the beginning of her career, through the innovative development of a business training and certification program.

In a non-regulated industry where “anything goes” she established value for education, maintaining a steady, clear message that ethics, professionalism, systems, training, actionable knowledge and continuing education count, especially when dealing with the largest investment most people make.   An industry pioneer, bestselling author, multiple award-winning entrepreneur she is most proud of the thousands of Academy’s graduates’ success and the quality of the certified trainers who travel North America and Australia teaching the CSP® process, systems and proctoring the “in-field” examination.  Those trainers are exceptional examples of success in their own right, and graciously maintain the integrity of the CSP® brand in their work, and in sharing their experience with students. A pioneer of the staging industry, charter member of RESA, and a visionary thought leader Christine’s influence has affected the business development of thousands.

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CSP International™ Business Training Academy

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The Academy is known as a successful incubator for would-be entrepreneurs with a decorating flair who want control over their own destiny, while building successful, profitable businesses of their own.   CSP International™ provides a stimulating safe-haven for learning, support, knowledge development, best practices, and leading market trends. With a strong commitment to innovation, skill development and marketability, CSP® consistently releases content-rich training as well as specific marketable designations to help develop the industry and its practitioners.    CSP® trains stagers how to correctly set up, skillfully manage, and passionately grow lucrative staging businesses… ones they’re proud of. Graduates from the Academy benefit from a reputation of excellence, which helps them gain credibility and recognition as they market and develop their own business.