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. 

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 business. Christina also shares her trials and errors and how establishing a niche for her design business was the key to elevating her brand and attracting predictable clients. 

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, refining your marketing voice, and how to attract your ideal clients. 

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 genius. In this episode we discuss building your circle of influence, mapping ideal clients, and an unexpected social media strategy that has proven results.

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 for design professionals. We also have a little fun as we look back at how this whole journey began and the support system that helps keep the dream alive.