Designers Getting Coffee

Today's episode is major. We've got news to share about this podcast, Kate's Designer's Oasis, and Lesley's business coaching.

Also, we want you to join us for a LIVE Q+A session next week on Instagram! We'll be live @designersgettingcoffee on Thursday August 27 at 2pmET. See you there!

Feeling behind financially? You're not alone. Without help, it's easy to get behind on invoicing, payments, and taxes (eek). Lesley's bookkeeper Sherry Wilson from Business By the Book joins us today with solid advice (and loving encouragement) to help you get a handle on your business finances.

Let's be real - some design projects leave you energized and wanting more, and some leave you feeling exhausted, resentful, and straight-up cranky. Today we're breaking down the 6 most common interior design services out there, and weighing the pros and cons of each. Spoiler alert: you're the boss, and you can say no the ones you hate doing!

Having trouble closing sales with potential clients? It may be because you're gazing towards their nose more than their foreheads. (Whaaa?) Today we're psyched to bring you business coach and certified body language expert Nancy Ganzekaufer, whose tips on using body language - and reading body-language - will open your eyes to the hidden meanings behind seemingly insignificant behaviors.

Money is the lifeblood of your business. If you don't have money, you don't have a business. (Ouch.) Both Kate and Lesley have struggled with money management over the years, and have developed these 5 helpful money habits to ensure that they pay themselves first, have a healthy operating budget for expenses, and don't waste time on projects that aren't profitable.

What's your money type? What "money blocks" are holding you back in business? 🤑

Certified Money Coach Jenny Karlsson shares her wealth (pun intended!) of knowledge in helping creative entrepreneurs improve their relationships with money. After six years as a professional pet photographer, Jenny realized that being creative with an MBA uniquely qualified her to help women entrepreneurs transform their relationship with money. She founded Financials for Creatives to help women gain confidence and know-how to manage the ebbs and flows of being an entrepreneur.

Money conversations can be weird - but they don't have to be. Talking about money with your clients (or vendors) gets easier with practice, and with these 5 tips in your back pocket. (Also, be prepared to hear Lesley say "5000 chickens" a lot...)

Healthy habits and daily routines are a huge part of how Lesley has "more hours in the day than anyone else" (as Kate puts it). Today we're sharing in detail all about the daily, weekly, and family routines and schedules we've implemented, and also the boundaries we have in place to keep us sane. Grab a pen and paper - you'll need it.

These past few months of social distancing, sheltering in place, and living through the Coronavirus crisis have challenged us all (to say the least!). We've both learned important lessons during quarantine about life, motherhood, and business.

Here's a real, raw look at the hard lessons we've learned, and how we're finding the beauty in this new season.