Today we welcome Desi Creswell, a certified life and business coach who helps interior designers stop feeling overwhelmed so they can intentionally build profitable, fulfilling businesses that enrich their lives as a whole. In this episode we discuss tips and strategies for prioritization, productivity, and achieving your goals! Click here to download her Interior Designers […]

Design Biz Survival Guide

Ep 83 Desi Creswell

In this episode I answer a few of the burning questions submitted by you – our listeners! We talk motivational influencers, top design biz resources, design school pros and cons, and how to pick your lane in the business of design. We also discuss my untold path that led me to the business of design. 

Ep 82 Q&A

Today we welcome Christina Kim of Christina Kim Interior Design all the way from Manasquan, New Jersey. In this episode Christina shares her path to design and her strategy for launching her own design design business. Christina also shares her trials and errors and how establishing a niche for her design business was the key to […]

Ep 81 Christina Kim

Today we welcome one of our featured speakers at this year’s Design Biz Retreat, Marketing Specialist Kate Greunke – better known as Kate the Socialite. In this episode we discuss Kate’s “Confidence Based Approach” to marketing and visibility to create a more profitable and successful business. We also discuss back end strategies for your website, […]

Ep 80 Kate Greunke

Today we welcome Marketing Consultant Bobby Tsui to the podcast. Bobby specializes in Marketing and Visibility Strategies for design professionals and is the founder of “Same Circle Method” which is an e-learning program that helps designers develop influential positioning in their markets so they can grow their business profitably while staying in their zone of […]

Ep 79 Bobby Tsui

Today, photographer and podcast super fan Molly Rose is asking the questions and I do a whole lot of talking as we celebrate our 3 year anniversary of Design Biz Survival Guide. We re-cap some highlights of my journey over the past few years and we dig into some of today’s biggest challenges and opportunities […]

Ep 78 Three Year Anniversary!

Today we welcome Architect and Executive Business Strategist Kate Rasmussen of Wade Weissmann Architecture. In this episode Kate shares her journey of design and architecture and the many influences that shaped her perspective. We also discuss what attracted her to the business of design and how a team culture rooted in optimism contributes to the […]

Ep 77 Kate Rasmussen

Today we welcome Lisa Gilmore, Principal Designer and Owner of Lisa Gilmore Design based in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this episode Lisa shares her fast track journey to design business ownership and a life defining moment that stopped her in her tracks and prompted a complete makeover of her finances. We also discuss how she […]

Ep 76 Lisa Gilmore

Today we welcome Susan Thiel of Susan Thiel Design to the podcast. Susan launched her full service interior design business in 2008 which specializes in new construction and major remodels. In this episode we discuss Susan’s decision to transition her design business from a traditional office space to Orange County’s premiere co-working space exclusively for […]

Ep 75 Susan Thiel

Today we welcome Anderson Somerselle to the podcast. In this episode we discuss Anderson’s namesake showroom SOMERSELLE and how he designed what he has dubbed “the new showroom experience” from the inside out with the needs of design professionals in mind. Anderson shares how he’s made a career of being of service to interior designers […]

Ep 74 Anderson Somerselle

Today we welcome our sales tax guru Amy Monroe to the podcast! Amy specializes in sales tax consulting and audit defense for businesses big and small. In this episode we discuss some sales tax basics and how they relate specifically to the business of design. We also dig a little deeper and discuss strategies to […]

Ep 73 Amy Monroe

Today we welcome Hawlie Ohe of White Sands Design Build – a full service construction, development and design firm located in the South Bay Area of Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss the benefits of having the entire design build process under one roof, how it streamlines the creative process, and how the business […]

Ep 72 Hawlie Ohe

Today we welcome back Christina Fluegge of Greige Design and Textiles as part of our “catching up with” series. In this episode we dive into innovation and discovery as it relates to business and life balance. The business of design is moving faster than ever and the opportunity for growth and diversification has never been […]

Ep 71 Christina Fluegge

Today we welcome Mike Reeves of Corbin Reeves Construction. A southern California based home builder specializing in high end custom home construction. In this episode Mike shares their client approach from a builder perspective, how they establish a construction budget, and how design professionals can best contribute to the process. We also discuss how partnering […]

Ep 70 Mike Reeves

Today we welcome Brian Paquette to the Podcast. Based in Seattle, Washington – Brian’s design business model has reinvented itself over the years in response not only to business goals but also to life priorities. In this episode we discuss how scaling back his business made more room for his passion for design, a book […]

Ep 69 Brian Paquette

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