054: Community and Connection Even as an Introvert WITH CAT FRENCH

Cat French, founder of Catherine French Design, LLC. Cat runs a full-service interior design studio located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and a Specialization in Historic Preservation. After teaching the Environmental Design Studio at UNCG and giving presentations on interior design and historic preservation at several State and National conventions, Cat decided to open her own business and launched Catherine French Design, LLC – just a few short years ago. Her clients include executive-level professionals, Physicians, Authors, and Professors, and are located all across the East Coast, ranging from luxury new construction homes to relaxing condos by the sea. Cat is known in the professional community as a trusted, reliable designer that will get the job done on time and within budget. 

Topics Mentioned:

• Community
• Psychology
• Scaling
• Introvert

Thoughts from Cat:

• I am a people pleaser and a helper. I like to solve problems.
• There is no carbon copy on my staff.
• I am here to understand where your pain points are.
• If they are not able to “go” with us, then they are not the client for us.
• I want to keep the client happy, but I need to lookout for my team as well.
• Before responding to a client, I like to take time to think about what I need to say.
• It is the community that takes care of small businesses.
• I feel like we can do some amazing work in our own community.

Socials:

• Website: https://catherinefrenchdesign.com
• Facebook: Catherine French Design
• Instagram: @catfrenchdesign

References and Resources:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
• EP. 44 with Mark McDonough - Listen Today
• EP. 11 with Tracie Taylor - Listen Today
• EP. 35 Darren Virassammy - Listen Today
• EP. 49 with Monique Becker - Listen Today
• Understanding Your Financials - Enroll Today
• Master Your Profit™ - Enroll Today
• The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today