Design Biz Survival Guide

198: Gina Holz | Building an IMPACTFUL Design Business


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Today we welcome Gina Holz, principal of Gina Holz Designs based in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Gina shares how an interaction with a professional interior designer as a child impacted her life and perspective on design—and how these early experiences eventually led to the launch of her own interior design business.

We also explore the importance of embracing your core intention as a designer and how building the right team and cultivating a supportive work environment can unlock creative freedom. Gina offers a wealth of practical advice, including her favorite systems for improving efficiency and a game-changing approach to delegation that helped her build a truly impactful design business. This episode is full of valuable insights into running a business that feels as good as it looks.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

  • How a childhood hospital stay and a room makeover ignited Gina's passion for design
  • Why early construction site experience with her father gave her a unique edge
  • The pivotal moment she realized she had to prioritize artistry over logistics
  • How she built a culture-first studio environment for creative and team success
  • The "10-80-10" delegation model that transformed her time management and team collaboration
  • Tips for working in the high-end luxury market and building trust with clients' extended networks
  • Practical financial systems for clarity and profitability
  • Why rest, gratitude, and creative exploration are non-negotiables in her business

NOTABLE QUOTES

  • "I was trying to be the best businesswoman I could be—but I wasn't trying to be the best artist I could be."
  • "Gratitude is the attitude. The more mistakes you make, the better you are in this business."
  • "$10 million companies are not built on $10 tasks."
  • "For me, success is when you can't tell the difference between working and playing."

SUPPORTING RESOURCES

  • Gina Holz Designs on Instagram
  • Gina Holz Designs Website

SPONSOR LINKS

  • Design Manager
  • Daniel House Club
  • Hooker Furnishings

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