Best Interior Design Business Podcasts (2024)

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127: A Conversation with Etch Design Group, Stephanie Nelson & Jessica Nelson redefined their partnership 1:11:23

4h ago1:11:23

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Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Stephanie Nelson and Jessica Nelson from Etch Design Group, a full-service design studio. Stephanie and Jessica share their journey from colleagues to co-founders and how their unique skills and deep trust have allowed them to build a successful business. They also talk about harnessing the power of AI to streamline …

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1014: Power Talk Friday: Michele Williams: Mastery of Your Finances 1:31:24

16m ago1:31:24

1:31:24

Today With Michele Williams: Hi, welcome to A Well Designed Business! Today I’ll sit down with Michele Williams for an insightful conversation. We’ll reflect on her journey together, discussing the evolution of Michele's career, her impactful CFO to Go program, and the importance of understanding finances in business. If you're looking to enhance y…

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32: Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable] 51:37

4h ago51:37

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Send Katie a Text Message!! For art to not remain an afterthought with interior and commercial designs, we must incorporate art into the conversation early. As designers, we have a unique ability to propel up-and-coming artists forward while also inspiring more clients to bring incredible pieces of art into their spaces. But art isn’t just an impor…

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How to Reach Your Goals by Braving the River of Misery 45:13

4h ago45:13

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Do your goals for your design business feel unattainable, or are you afraid to even set those goals for fear of getting uncomfortable? Business and life coach Andrea Liebross has lots of great tips on how to get out of your comfy pond and reach your full potential within the waves of the “River of Misery.” Stay tuned! Andrea Liebross, a certified b…

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97. You at Your Best (CEO Summer School) 13:09

1h ago13:09

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Being an interior design entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. Between managing client relationships, juggling multiple projects, and chasing big goals, self-doubt and insecurity are bound to creep in at times. But even amidst the ups and downs, there are moments when you've felt like you were absolutely nailing it. I share how to identify an…

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Ep. 81 - Let's Talk Designer Q+A for August 2024 17:59

12h ago17:59

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Designers questions are answered on the last Monday of the month. Send in your questions to get answered. More information on The Profit Academy for Interior Designers can be found here: https://theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.mykajabi.com/ Be sure to follow along on Instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces + @thorntondesign to stay up to date …

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Discovery Call Expectations 22:12

6h ago22:12

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If a client told you they could pay your discovery fee and your design fee, but they couldn’t exceed a total budget of $50,000, what would you say? This episode of the Interior Design Business podcast shares an example of what can happen when old belief systems alter your present expectations and outcomes. Old beliefs about money are really hard to…

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EP 389 | Deficiencies with Kimberley Seldon 21:19

16d ago21:19

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Something's gone wrong on the project. Of course something's gone wrong on the project. It's a project, so you can rely on errors, omission and upsets. Don't let it throw you. Deficiencies are part of the business of design.In this episode we learn:- deficiencies are 100% guaranteed to happen- it is impossible to prevent most deficiencies from occu…

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EP 039 - AI: Love it, Hate it or Fear it as an Interior Designer - with Dawn Scott 59:21

29d ago59:21

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Send us a text Discover the future of interior design with Dawn Scott. She's a visionary interior designer with over 20 years of expertise in transforming spaces through the power of colour and design. As a Senior Color Designer at Akzo Nobel and an advocate for inclusivity, Dawn has revolutionized environments in hospitals, schools, and care homes…

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1013: Elan Design House: Elements of a Successful Business Partnership 1:11:45

1d ago1:11:45

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Today With Elan Design House: Today, with Kilian Camp, Alison Green, and Kadie Chiera of Élan Design House, we explore the dynamics of running a successful interior design firm as a trio. These talented women share their journey from co-workers to co-founders, revealing how they've leveraged their complementary skills to create a thriving business.…

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1012: Power Talk Friday: Angie Viehman: A Realistic Online Business Model for Interior Designers 44:12

10h ago44:12

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Today With Angie Viehman: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. I hear from designers all the time who want to start online businesses on the side. And while it’s easy to understand why this is appealing—creating some passive income and diversifying your revenue—the truth is that I usually see this as a distraction. My advice is almost always to sta…

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Stay True to Who You Are by Niching Down Your Design Services 35:01

3h ago35:01

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Is there a particular design style that you love creating, but you’re hesitant to cut down your other offerings for fear of leaving money on the table? Well, that may not have to be the case. Today’s guest, Diane Rath, has carved herself a successful niche with “The Rath Project,” designing bold and bespoke spaces in an area where that’s hard to co…

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96. Becoming Your Future Self: A Leadership Journey 14:23

1h ago14:23

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Leading with your future self is all about focusing on where you're going, rather than where you've been. By setting intentions and taking action in alignment with the version of you that has already created the vision you hold for your business, you can access a well of inner guidance and wisdom. While your future self isn't perfect, they are fart…

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1011: Nicole Arnold: 3 Steps for a Successful Transition to Interior Design 1:11:15

1h ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Today With Nicole Arnold: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. My guest today, Nicole Arnold, came to interior design as her second career after a corporate background at Levi Strauss. She took the lessons she learned interacting with C-suite executives in her corporate career and applied them as a designer, learning lessons along the way but becom…

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Ep.80 - Let's Talk About Unlocking Profits: Why Interior Designers Must Embrace Wholesale Over Retail 19:22

2h ago19:22

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In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we delve into the crucial shift from retail to wholesale sourcing for interior designers and decorators. We explore why embracing wholesale can dramatically increase profit margins, ensure project exclusivity, and reduce competitive price shopping. The episode provides a wealth of information on where to…

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Published in House Beautiful with Erin Shakoor of Shakoor Interiors 23:46

6d ago23:46

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How do you get published in a national design magazine? Our guest in this episode of Interior Design Business, Erin Shakoor, is a long-time member of the Interior Design Business Academy who recently scored an eight-page spread in House Beautiful. I asked her if she would come on the podcast and talk to us about what that process was like. Topics c…

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126: Project Timelines, managing your bandwidth, deadlines, and planning capacity 1:08:16

6d ago1:08:16

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What are your project management strategies? How do you set expectations with clients and manage your deadlines? Shaun and Rebecca discuss their project management strategies and methods for setting expectations with clients and managing deadlines in the world of interior design. They also dive deep into the challenges of managing project timelines…

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1010: Overheard: Developing Resilience in Interior Design Business Leadership with Antonio Deloatch Jr, Sandra Funk and Robin Burrill 1:19:25

4d ago1:19:25

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Today With Antonio Deloatch Jr, Sandra Funk and Robin Burrill In this episode of Overheard, we’re exploring the crucial topic of mental resilience in running a design business. I’m joined by three industry powerhouses: Sandra Funk, founder and CEO of House of Funk and creator of the Interior Design Standard; Antonio DeLoatch, of Antonio DeLoatch De…

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31: How to Make Money as an Interior Designer with Laura Thornton 44:42

14d ago44:42

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Send Katie a Text Message!! Whether your design firm is new or not, it’s high time you learn how to make money and run a profitable business! No more free consultations. No more asking for permission to raise your rates. And certainly no more burying your head in the sand and not looking at your numbers. Award-winning designer and fellow podcaster,…

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High End Design for Sensual Spaces 30:50

14d ago30:50

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Have your design clients requested a room designed to enhance intimacy and pleasure? Not sure where to begin, or how to create a sensual space with luxury in mind? Today's guest, Jenny Grimminck, is a master of creating spaces that make partners feel safe and sensual. She designs romantic homes that inspire lust and enhance the client's pleasure. S…

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95. Business Blind Spots (CEO Summer School) 18:33

33m ago18:33

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In this episode, I share examples of common blind spots and provide strategies to help you proactively identify what might be getting in your way. By cultivating greater self-awareness and learning to compassionately examine your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, you can skillfully navigate challenges and achieve the outcomes you desire in your bu…

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1009: Taylor Zack: Embracing a Large-Scale Mindset to Launch Your Design Business 55:21

15d ago55:21

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Today With Taylor Zack: Today, I am sitting down with Taylor Zack from Rever Design Co. If you dream of your own design firm and team but need to change your mindset, then this is the episode for you. In barely two years, Taylor has grown a profitable, well-designed business. Taylor has almost reached the two-year mark with her own firm and has see…

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Ep.79 - Let's Talk about Public Relations with Allyson Conklin of ACPR 36:51

5d ago36:51

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Boutique PR agency founder committed to helping new and heritage brands achieve awareness through meaningful earned media placements. I launched ACPR in 2010 on a mission to do better PR. I now lead a small team who serves ~15 forward thinking, industry disrupting visionaries in the beauty, home, and lifestyle spaces. Website: https://allysonconkli…

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Looking for Clients? 21:31

21d ago21:31

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Looking for clients? Try these strategies! In every designer's journey, there are times when you’re crazy busy, and times when you’re wondering where the next client will come from. If you’re currently experiencing the latter, don’t panic. It happens to us all and you will come out the other side of it. To help you speed that process along, I’m sha…

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1008: Power Talk Friday: Barb Davids: The SWEET Framework for Effective SEO 1:10:22

4d ago1:10:22

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Today With Barb Davids: Hi! Welcome to A Well-Designed Business! If you've ever felt frustrated working with an SEO company, wondering whether your investment is truly paying off, then you'll want to tune in to this insightful episode. I’ll sit down with digital marketing expert Barb Davids to shed light on the common challenges business owners fac…

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How to Find Hotel-Quality Bedding for Your Design Clients 29:11

6d ago29:11

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It's summertime, so you might be thinking about what the best type of sheets are for staying cool. Today's guest is textile expert Heidi Luber, and she has tons of tips on finding the best quality sheets that will last (whether for you or your design clients). Stay tuned! Heidi Luber is the CEO and fourth-generation owner of Lubertex International,…

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94. Beyond Later: How to Overcome Procrastination 19:56

6d ago19:56

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How are you delaying the daily tasks you just don’t want to get to? Where in your life or business are you prone to saying, “I’ll do it later?” If you often procrastinate with the best of intentions but find yourself never actually getting to the task, you're in the right place. Whether you’re putting things off in the short term or imagining grand…

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EP 388 | Go Bold with Kelly Collier Clark 34:29

23d ago34:29

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My expertise is having an eye for amazing use of wall coverings in projects. Spaces I love to renovation and design most are powder rooms, bathrooms, and bedrooms (in this order). Why? I believe people typically neglect these spaces most in their homes. My superpowers are being a multi-hyphenated entrepreneur, consistently showing up authentically …

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1007: Lauren Li: Interior Design Blogging to Interior Design Book Deals 1:00:47

7d ago1:00:47

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Today With Lauren Li: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Many designers dream of getting a book deal, but aren’t sure where to start. My guest today is interior designer and author Lauren Li, sharing her journey from blog posts to book deals. Lauren, the founding director of Melbourne-based interior design studio Sisällä, has recently published t…

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Ep. 78 - Let's Talk About Fractional Marketing with Jason Shader Smith From MLH Agency 33:17

8d ago33:17

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Jason Shader Smith is the founder and principal of The MLH Agency, an integrated marketing agency providing full-service branding, public relations, and event curation services. Passionate about working with mission-led startups, he founded MLH in 2023 to provide small and medium-sized businesses with fractional marketing support. Today, the agency…

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About Those Systems 16:45

28d ago16:45

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Picture this: You’re the leader of a process-driven design company with a dreamy client experience, predictable and repeatable results, and a balanced schedule. Can you envision it? Then you’re one step closer to achieving it! In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, you’ll learn how to use systems and processes to create the busine…

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125: Crystal Bright, How she streamlines virtual projects with Design Live 1:07:08

14d ago1:07:08

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Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Crystal Bright, a virtual interior designer. Crystal shares how she grew her business in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crystal has completed over 400 projects in the past five years and helps other designers transition to virtual work. Crystal explains how she uses AI and tools like 2020 Design Liv…

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1006: Power Talk Friday: Tammy Nagem, CEO, High Point Market Authority. Why You Should Go to HPMKT 1:08:06

11d ago1:08:06

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Today With Tammy Nagem: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. I don’t have to tell you that in our industry, High Point is one of the biggest to-dos. And yet, I know that many of you out there haven’t been yet for a variety of reasons—from hesitancy at making the investment to an uncertainty about what exactly is so appealing about it. Today, I’m jo…

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30: 2024 Las Vegas Summer Market with Diana Rushton 24:06

14d ago24:06

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Send Katie a Text Message!! It’s Las Vegas Summer Market recap time! Our favorite visual merchandiser, Diana Rushton, is here to tell all. From textures and color palettes to furniture and lighting—we’re talking all about what’s trending. Is gray gone for good? How about Farmhouse style? And when it comes to choosing which market you go to for your…

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Should I Buy or Rent a Commercial Space for My Design Business? 30:56

13d ago30:56

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Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a commercial space for your design business? Is now a bad time to buy a space? What are the risks? What are the benefits? Today's guest, Paul Neal, has spent over 30 years guiding entrepreneurs and businesses towards financial success, and he has lots of great tips on this topic. Stay tuned! Paul Neal, Found…

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93. Someday Syndrome (CEO Summer School) 18:17

14d ago18:17

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If you are currently delaying the results you want to see and the interior design business CEO you want to become, you’re not alone. We all engage in someday-ing our biggest dreams. Visualizing the result you want without actually putting in the effort can give you the positive emotional experience you want, but when it becomes your norm, your drea…

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EP 387 | It’s Bigger Than You Think with Sarah Von Dreele 41:23

1M ago41:23

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It can be challenging to think broadly into the future while responding to what is happening in the moment. Don’t worry. It’s ok not to know what’s going to happen next. You don’t have to have everything figured out in advance. Trust that your journey is big and powerful and you’ll figure out how to take the next, right step.In this episode we lear…

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1005: Campbell Minister: Building a Referral Based Interior Design Business 1:07:39

14d ago1:07:39

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Today With Campbell Minister: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Building a referral-led business isn’t always easy. It takes commitment, dedication, integrity, and accountability. Most of all, it takes the ability to navigate speed bumps and navigate challenges. My guest today, Campbell Minister, knows what it takes to do all of those things. Sh…

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Ep.77 - Let's Talk Designer Q&A for July. 20:09

29d ago20:09

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In this month’s interactive episode of "The Business of Beautiful Spaces," Laura Thornton dives into the most pressing questions from interior designers. From tackling complex project challenges to refining business strategies, Laura offers tailored advice and insights to elevate your design practice. Whether you’re struggling with client communica…

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From Lead to Design Job 22:14

1M ago22:14

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How do you take a lead, turn it into a prospect, and then turn it into a good design job? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m sharing my process for turning leads into prospects and prospects into paying clients. This is one of those things that you need to have a process for in your business. Without a clear and repeatable…

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1004: Power Talk Friday: Announcing Mydoma Studio is Acquired by Studio Designer! Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet 39:56

1M ago39:56

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Today With Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet: Hi! Welcome to A Well-Designed Business! In this can't-miss episode, we welcome Sarah Daniele of MyDoma Studio and Keith Granet of Studio Designer to discuss an exciting new partnership between the two design technology companies. Sarah and Keith share valuable insights on building tools that empower desig…

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92. Reframing Your Reality 16:04

1M ago16:04

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Last week, we discussed how feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place in your business is primarily a mental habit. The lens through which you view your life and business is similar. Recognizing your current lenses and considering other options lies at the heart of the mindset work I teach my clients, and I’m guiding you through this process to…

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EP 386 | Outsource It with Danae Branson 32:37

1M ago32:37

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Feeling bogged down? Overwhelmed? Are you fantasizing about an assistant who can do all the things? How to outsource, what to outsource, and why to outsource is our topic for today’s show. In this episode we learn: - outsource what you like to do least or what bogs you down- where do you procrastinate, that’s a good spot for outsourcing- hire someo…

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1003: Erin Coren and Lina Galvao: Curated Nest: Scaling an Interior Design Business to $5 Million 1:09:27

29d ago1:09:27

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Today With Erin Coren and Lina Galvao: Today, I am joined by Erin Coren and Lina Galvao, co-owners of the Curated Nest. With Erin as Creative Director and Lina as the Director of Business Development, Curated Nest is a complete partnership. Both ladies bring value to the table, collaborating in what has resulted in a growth of 500k to almost 5 mill…

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Ep. 76 - Let's Talk Seasoned Insights: Navigating Misconceptions in Interior Design Business + So Much More with Sarah St. Amand 1:19:39

24d ago1:19:39

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Welcome to another episode of "Let's Talk Design," where we dive into the heart of interior design with the experts who shape our spaces. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce a very special guest, Sarah St. Amand. With over 25 years of experience, Sarah has masterfully assembled a dynamic and creative team at Sarah St. Amand Interior Design. They speci…

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Designer Marketing 22:49

1M ago22:49

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What do you wish you knew about marketing for designers? By the end of this episode, you might just have your answer. There’s a lot of information out there about SEO, social media, and all things marketing, but it’s hard to sift through and none of it is focused on designers. Our industry is a little different from others. There are things that ne…

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124: Niche Is Riche, Creating the business you want 1:01:04

26d ago1:01:04

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You know what they say – Niche Is Riche. Finding a niche for your interior design business can make you rich and successful. But how do you get there, hotties? Shaun and Rebecca discuss the importance of finding and defining your niche in your business. They also share different approaches to finding and defining your niche, from being true to your…

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1002: Power Talk Friday: Sara Kravet: VP Furniture at Kravet Inc. 1:06:54

1M ago1:06:54

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Today With Sara Kravet: Today on A Well-Designed Business, I'm thrilled to be joined by Sara Kravet, a 5th generation member of the renowned Kravet design family. Sara shares a unique perspective, having started in the Kravet showrooms before going on to work at First Dibs, and now serving as VP of Furniture. We'll hear about the 'mandate' for Krav…

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29: Grow Your Interior Design Business Using Collaborations & AI with Jenny Cano 24:57

1M ago24:57

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Send Katie a Text Message!! Your design business will grow faster, go further, and be more successful when you embrace 2 things: collaborations and technology. You may not want to admit it, but AI is here to stay! It can even have a positive impact on your firm—if you let it. And that’s just one collaboration you can engage in! There’s also the opp…

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Franchising Your Design Business (with Guest Host Rebecca Hay) 42:31

1M ago42:31

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Are you offering micro design in your interior design services? If not, you could be leaving money on the table. Guest Host Rebecca Hay sits down with Miranda Cullen of Inside Stories to discuss the rise of micro design, plus everything you need to know about franchising your design business. Stay tuned! Miranda Cullen is an internationally recogni…

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