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How do I build an interior design business? How do I get portfolio-worthy projects? Do I “have to” offer full-service interior design? How do I charge for my services? What if I want to do things differently with my interior design business? How do I take my design business to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed? I got you friend. Welcome to the Designer’s Oasis Podcast. Consider this your place for a fresh drink of water for the inspired, creative, ambitious, and let’s admit it, occasionally overwhelmed interior designer. Whether you are just starting your interior design business or you’re looking to grow or scale, here you’ll find actionable, real-world, and above all SIMPLE ways to launch, establish, and scale your interior design business with confidence. Introducing your host, Kate Bendewald of Kate Bendewald Interior Design, real-life interior designer, mama, and CEO who grew her 6-figure interior design business on word-of-mouth referrals. Kate doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to running your business. Instead, she offers authentic, approachable advice to help you start where you are.

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How do I build an interior design business? How do I get portfolio-worthy projects? Do I “have to” offer full-service interior design? How do I charge for my services? What if I want to do things differently with my interior design business? How do I take my design business to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed? I got you friend. Welcome to the Designer’s Oasis Podcast. Consider this your place for a fresh drink of water for the inspired, creative, ambitious, and let’s admit it, occasionally overwhelmed interior designer. Whether you are just starting your interior design business or you’re looking to grow or scale, here you’ll find actionable, real-world, and above all SIMPLE ways to launch, establish, and scale your interior design business with confidence. Introducing your host, Kate Bendewald of Kate Bendewald Interior Design, real-life interior designer, mama, and CEO who grew her 6-figure interior design business on word-of-mouth referrals. Kate doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to running your business. Instead, she offers authentic, approachable advice to help you start where you are.

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English


Episodes
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#82 | How To Harness the Power of Transitional Moments in your Life with Cerissa McKinnis

5/16/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I'm catching up with Cerissa McKinnis of Industrious Interiors in San Antonio Texas who offers luxury kitchen and bath design and whole home transformations. She's a long-time member inside the Interior Designer's Business Blueprint but today we are talking about a book she's written - Navigating the Liminal Places: How to harness the power of transitional moments in your life. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Industrious InteriorsFollow Cerissa on IGFollow Cerissa on TikTokGrab your copy of Navigating the Liminal Places 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- www.designersoasis.com/episode/how-to-harness-the-power-of-transitional-moments-with-cerissa-mckinnis

Duration:00:50:05

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#81 | Real Talk about Managing Anxiety and Growing your Interior Design Business with Christina Canales

5/9/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, Christina Canales joins me to discuss the importance of building a successful interior design business through fostering relationships with vendors and clients, and collaborating with other designers. We dive into the value of communication, mutual support, and taking back control of the sales process to navigate challenges. We share strategies for managing anxiety and impostor syndrome, including perspective-taking, reframing negative thoughts, and recognizing that these feelings are common and fixable. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Canales and CoFollow Christina on Instagram 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/managing-anxiety-and-growing-your-interior-design-business-with-christina-canales

Duration:01:00:47

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#80 | 8 Problem Solving Strategies for Interior Designers When Things Go Wrong

5/2/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Have you ever had a client who is questioning your most recent invoice, they want to do something outside of your contract terms, or they misunderstood information? So what can you do to salvage the relationships? In today's episode, I tackle a listener question on how to handle challenging client situations. I'm sharing 8 strategies that can help you in ANY sticky situation and hopefully bring a resolution without sacrificing your dignity or your income. If you haven't yet faced a challenging client situation, you simply haven't been in business long enough. Certainly, these situations are minimized with the more experience you have because you know what to look for, and how to circumvent issues that arise, and you have more confidence to take the wheel on projects. Here’s a glance at this episode… Running into challenges is an inevitable part of running an interior design business. It can be hard not to take things personally or feel like your character/integrity is being challenged but you have to separate yourself from the claim vs your intention. After utilizing these strategies, you may occasionally realize a project/client doesn't have room to move forward and that's also okay. If you employ these strategies you can feel good that you did the best you could to come up with a viable solution. If they are inflexible, it's better to establish it now and cut ties instead of trying to force something that will never get easier. Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:How to get out of the Perfectionist TrapManaging Client Expectations during Renovations5 Business Lessons I Learned the Hard Way7 Red Flags You Shouldn't IgnoreYou Have Time with Jenny Footle 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/8-problem-solving-strategies-for-interior-designers

Duration:00:43:38

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#79 | 3 Bookkeeping Mistakes Interior Designers Make with Morgan Boudreaux

4/25/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint The messes never clean themselves up but somebody who knows what they're doing has to get in there to help kind of right this ship. In today's episode, Morgan Boudreaux, from Business by the Book, a full-service accounting firm that works directly with interior designers across the country joins me. Business by the Books started as a family-run business founded by Morgan's mother, Sherry Wilson. Today they have a team of bookkeepers who are passionate about taking care of financial tasks so that their clients can do the things that they love, design, create and build successful businesses, and spend time with their families. They have been my personal and trusted bookkeepers for four years and I can share firsthand the difference when working with their team who truly understands finances around interior design businesses. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Business by the BookSimplify your Bookkeping with Morgan Boudreaux 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/3-bookkeeping-mistakes-interior-designers-make-with-morgan-boudreaux

Duration:00:58:32

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#78 | How to Handle Financial Ebbs and Flows in your Interior Design Business with Jenny Karlsson

4/18/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, we have a returning guest, and my friend Jenny Karlsson - a certified money coach helping creative entrepreneurs develop practical financial resilience and stability strategies. She's also the creator of the Money Compass Deck, a tangible tool to help you cultivate your connection with money. Jenny offers a safe, shame-free environment to help creatives develop a healthy relationship with money so that they can experience greater ease and freedom. Today, we are exploring the idea of financial resilience - what it is and how we can employ certain strategies daily to help us strengthen our relationship with money while handling the ebbs and flows of being an entrepreneur. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:How to Prep your Business Financesfor the Ebbs and Flows with Jenny KarlssonHow to Transform your Relationship with Money Featuring Jenny KarlssonFinancials for CreativesFollow Jenny on IG! 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/how-to-handle-financial-ebbs-and-flows-in-your-interior-design-business

Duration:01:12:09

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[REPLAY] #43 | 7 Money Routines for Interior Designers

4/11/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today’s episode I want to share the 7 money tips that I live by as an interior designer! Maybe finances come easy for you or maybe you’re more like me where it needs to be built into your schedule and you need a clear list of what needs to be done, what needs attention, and what to focus on. Here’s a glance at this episode… Resources mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers FREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show! PODCAST: 3 Ways to Price Your Projects PODCAST;3 Reasons Interior Designers Stay Stuck and Broke Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Harvest $10 off of your first month 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/43

Duration:00:37:23

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#77 | Financial Strategies for Interior Designers with Carla Titus

4/4/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint On today's episode, Carla Titus, the founder and CEO of Wealth & Worth Within shares about finances, scaling, profitability, and her mission to empower business owners to take control of their finances to grow profits, have cash in the bank, and pay themselves, so they can build personal wealth. Carla loves working with interior designers to help them achieve financial clarity and peace of mind so you can get back to the work you enjoy doing. Working as a fractional CFO, Carla can consult with interior designers looking to grow their business profitability and scaling their businesses sustainably. In this episode, we discuss how to use hiring, outsourcing, contractors and more to build additional revenue streams and scale your business in a manageable way. Here’s a glance at this episode… There is transformative potential in taking action towards understanding and managing your business finances. While this require discipline, prudence, and commitment it will help you to cultivate a mindset of financial abundance and resilience. This lays the groundwork for sustained success in your interior design business. Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:How Hiring Can Help your Bottom LineRevenue Generating Activities for Interior DesignersMental Health and Taxes with Christy TaylorMoney Routines for Interior DesignersSimplify your Bookkeeping with Morgan BoudreauxWealth & Worth Within WebsiteFollow Carla on IG! 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗-designersoasis.com/episode/financial-strategies-for-interior-designers-with-carla-titus

Duration:00:56:14

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#76 | Finding Your Differentiator to Build a Successful Interior Design Business with Katie Gutierrez

3/28/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I interviewed Katie Gutierrez, the creator of Biographical Design, an interior design system that uses the client's biographies as the foundation of her six-step design process. She also has a customer relationship management tool that helps interior designers increase their exposure and lead engagement called the My Gotcha App. In this episode, we take time to delve into the intricacies of work-life balance and intentionality within the design business. Here’s a glance at this episode… It's important to gain confidence in building your interior design business in a way that highlights your unique skill set, what you love to do and also provides unique design work that is meaningful and powerful to your client. Using biographical design and focusing on creating a business you love can help you gain satisfaction, work-life balance, and live in a collaborative space all while providing exceptional service to your interior design clients. Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer Pricing SurveyInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Biographical DesignMy Gotcha App 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/finding-your-differentiator--to-build-a-successful-interior-design-business-with-katie-gutierrez

Duration:01:06:24

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#75 | Copywriting Strategies for Interior Design Websites with Masha Koyen

3/21/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint If you capture what really matters to your clients, your copy will be gold and resonate with the audience. When it comes to copywriting, if you try to speak to everyone, you end up speaking to no one. If you don't have a clearly defined audience in mind when you're creating copy, your message ends up diluted and can feel all over the place. In today's episode, I am joined by Masha Koyen of Content Vertical where she offers strategic website copywriting services to designers all over the world. Masha uses a data-driven approach to uncover the secrets to what makes your ideal client tick and then writes compelling copy that speaks directly to them through your website. Masha joins us today to help us all understand the importance of tailoring your message and how to just get started. Here’s a glance at this episode… Copywriting can ultimately help your website become a screening tool that helps your ideal client find you and allows for objections to be addressed. Ideally, your website will include sections touching on pain points, designers, benefits of working with you, your unique value and then how to take the next steps. Narrowing down your audience, brand voice, tone, and overall image you want to put out to potential clients is key! Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Content VerticalInstagram 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/copywriting-strategies-for-interior-design-websites

Duration:01:01:23

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#74 | 20 Time Saving Tips for Interior Designers

3/14/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint What is most important is that you start to recognize the value of your time. Discovering the value of your time includes understanding how important it is to manage, control, and protect it while still remaining flexible as a business owner. In today's episode, we dive deep into time-saving tips tailored specifically for interior designers that will help you handle minor inefficiencies so that you can spend your time in your zone of genius and the areas that are revenue-generating. We'll cover the top areas that tend to take up time - sourcing, email management, and general time management. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mastering the art of time management and creating more space for true productivity and creativity is crucial for achieving success as an interior design business owner. By implementing strategies such as whitespace scheduling, leveraging productivity tools, and embracing efficient communication methods, you can enhance your productivity, reduce stress, and ultimately achieve your business and design goals with greater ease and efficiency. So, whether you're a solopreneur or part of a growing team, investing in effective time management practices can help to create the space you need to do your best work while also increasing your revenue and time for your personal life. Mentioned in this episode: How to Organize Your Materials LibraryMakeover Your Week with TimeblockingHow to Capture Systems with LoomEmail Template SuiteSketchUpDanielle House ClubDesigner's Inc.Design Trade ServiceBoomerang for EmailDubsadoHoneybookTime TimerLoomInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- www.designersoasis.com/episode/20-time-saving-tips-for-interior-designers

Duration:01:00:44

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#73 | 3 Mindset Shifts for Pricing Your Services with Confidence

3/7/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint You don't need to justify or explain your rates or your prices when presenting them. You just need to show your value. In today's episode, I share three mindset shifts that will help you confidently price your services and reframe your mindset when presenting your pricing. Let’s dive into the top 3 mindset shifts you should make to reframe your mindset regarding pricing. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/pricing-your-interior-design-services-with-confidence

Duration:00:24:43

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#72 | How to know if you're ready to scale your interior design business?

2/29/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint When we think about scaling a business, the first thing that typically comes to mind is “How can I get more project work”? Maybe you’re currently taking 8-10 projects a year, so you ask yourself, “How can I increase that to 12-15 per year?” Taking on more projects is indeed going to generate more revenue and help you grow your portfolio, AND it takes more resources (i.e. time from you, growing a team, investing in your business, etc,) Sometimes, the real question is, “How can I generate more revenue”? “How can I grow the business? “ Generating more revenue is a GOAL and scaling is just one STRATEGY to get there. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about both. We’ll discuss the strategies you can use to increase your revenue without scaling and we’ll discuss what it takes if you decide you are going to scale Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer Pricing SurveyInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Join Kate at Highpoint!Company Of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for BusinessDubsadoHoneyboookDesignFiles 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/how-to-know-if-you-are-ready-to-scale-your-interior-design-business

Duration:00:38:55

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#71 | How to Run a Successful Family-Owned Interior Design Business

2/22/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I have a conversation all about the unconventional path to interior design success with the mother-daughter duo Susan and Jillian Hayward. We discuss all of the shared experiences, challenges, and collaboration along the way. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Episode 70:Interior Designer Pricing SurveyInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/how-to-run-a-successful-family-owned-interior-design-business

Duration:01:07:08

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#70 | Sustainable Style: How to Incorporate Sustainability in your Interior Design Projects

2/15/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In this episode, we dive deep into crucial aspects of interior design, focusing on pricing strategies, time management, and the imperative shift toward sustainability. I advocate for responsible design leadership and share my journey toward a more sustainable approach. Here’s a glance at this episode: Mentioned in this episode: FREE Sustainability Guide for Interior DesignersInterior Designer Pricing SurveyInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- www.designersoasis.com/episode/sustainability-principles-for-interior-designers

Duration:00:40:16

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#69 | Interior Design Entrepreneurship, Career Growth, and Client Relationships with Tina Guevara

2/8/2024
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today’s episode, I interview Tina Guevara, owner of Juliette Sebastian Interiors and a member of the Designer’s Oasis program to share experiences and tips for building a thriving interior design business. Here’s a glance at the episode: Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer Pricing SurveyInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Tina's Website 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/entrepreneurship-growth-with-tina-guevara

Duration:01:13:54

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#68 | Mission, Vision, and Impact in 2024

2/1/2024
I believe in a rising tide that when one of us does well we all do better. I love sharing this space with other amazing interior designers and can’t wait for what’s in store! In today's episode, I share my vision for where we are headed in 2024 and the impact that we can have as interior designers. I want to share a little bit about what we're going to be doing here on the podcast, inside the Designers Oasis community, and the topics and guests we are bringing on. One big part of this is a survey we are launching TODAY to all interior designers to gain insight into pricing, time estimates, and more. The goal is to help provide data points to help you confidently price your services and estimate your time based on industry standards. Here’s a glance at this episode… I share about my journey in self-care and personal growth (including my first mammogram experience!). I discuss the impact that interior design can have in the face of global issues and the impact we have in our clients’ lives and homes. I share my focus on leaning into sustainability practices in the interior design industry and how I am hoping to inspire even small steps towards more ethical and sustainable practices in design. I even let you know about a few guests who will be joining us in the new season that I am so excited to share with you! Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer Pricing SurveyInterior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/68

Duration:00:35:34

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#67 | 47 Gift Ideas for Interior Design Clients

11/30/2023
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint I feel strongly that when we share our gratitude through gifting with clients and the people that we work with it's a good feeling and it makes us feel good as well. In today's episode, I share my love of gift-giving by sharing how to show gratitude through gifting clients and colleagues plus the positive impact that giving others gifts can have on your mental health and even your business success. So, think about your budget, get yourself organized, and get out there and start gifting. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Gift Guide with Links! 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/67

Duration:00:38:26

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#66 | Gratitude in Business - The Ripple Effect

11/23/2023
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint When you share gratitude openly with others, it starts to have a ripple effect and it can help you to feel good too, even when there are uncertain times (and there are many!) Gratitude is this amazing, free thing you have available to you at any time, all the time, no matter what. In today's episode, I share the power of gratitude in business and how it can help to create a sense of belonging and connection to our work and to the other contributors to our business(es). Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/66

Duration:00:23:32

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#65 | How to Style an Interior Photoshoot for Magazines

11/16/2023
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Spending time styling and preparing for a photo shoot with a professional photographer is key. Finding a photographer who can capture interior photos from different angles to bring a room to life is such an important part of curating a great interior design portfolio. In today's episode, I share all of my best tips and advice for styling an interior photoshoot for magazines and publications. Here’s a glance at this episode… Mentioned in this episode: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate:Episode 37 -Working with an Interior Photographer with Jeff JonesKate's Pinterest Jeff Jones Photography 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/65

Duration:00:39:12

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#64 | 3 Mindset Shifts to Grow a Successful Interior Design Business

11/9/2023
Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Have you ever gotten yourself a big project or call from a big deal client and thought to yourself, I don't think I have what it takes to take on this project? What if instead, you got curious and asked yourself, what would it take to be successful with this project? Who do I need on my team? What do I need to learn? In today's episode, I share 3 mindset shifts to start using so that you can run your business through a lens of curiosity, leading to a business that will expand, thrive, and grow. Here's a glance at this episode: Mentioned in this episode: Annual Masterplanning for Interior Designers MasterclassNovember 16th!Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/64

Duration:00:49:45