The Design Dialogues Podcast

087 A Dialogue with Marcus Syvertsen


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In this episode, I am joined by Marcus Syvertsen from Little Road in Adelaide. His journey from paramedic to award-winning interior designer offers valuable insights about career transitions, building a successful design studio, and the power of transferable skills.

I hope you enjoy today's episode

Beth xx

Episode Highlights:

• The transition from paramedic to interior designer 

• Growing a team from solo practice to five staff 

• Why hiring a studio manager transformed his business 

• The thriving Adelaide design scene 

• Managing interstate projects successfully 

• Building effective systems and processes

 

Key Takeaways:

✨ Transferable skills can be your biggest asset 

✨ Problem-solving and communication are universal 

✨ The right studio manager can transform your business 

✨ Document processes to maintain consistency

 ✨ Systems allow for sustainable growth

 

Business Growth Insights:

• How to know when to hire a studio manager • The importance of documenting daily tasks • Creating consistent client experiences • Managing projects across states • Building strong supplier relationships

 

Perfect For:

• Designers considering a career change • Studio owners planning to grow their team • Anyone struggling with systems and processes • Designers working in regional areas • Business owners ready to scale

 

Connect with Marcus:

Little Road

Want to work together? Here are the ways I can help you in your business.

 

1.Sign up to our MAILING LIST where each month you will receive helpful business tips straight to your inbox

 

2. Start a  HEALTH CHECK today. We will work together for 8 weeks and improve your systems and processes.

I only have 8 spots available every month.

 

3. Start my course THE PROCESS so you know exactly what to do when in your interior design studio.

 

4. Have a look at THE RESOURCE STOCKROOM - this is where you will find our short courses and free resources to help you run a better interior design studio

 

5. Want to use our tool MTTD in your studio? Start your FREE 30 DAY TRIAL today.

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The Design Dialogues PodcastBy Beth Bieske


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