Designer's Oasis

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint When you share gratitude openly with others, it starts to have a ripple effect and it can help you to feel good too, even when there are uncertain times (and there are many!) Gratitude is this amazing, free thing you have available to you at any time, all the time, no matter what. In today's episode, I share the power of gratitude in business and how it can help to create a sense of belonging and connection to our work and to the other contributors to our business(es). Here's a glance at this episode…

• I emphasize the importance of showing gratitude to all contributors in a business, from clients to vendors, to create a virtuous cycle of gratitude.
• I share how to put into practice finding gratitude in everyday experiences
• I discuss gratitude's impact on mental well-being and resilience through the infinite nature of both love and gratitude.

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• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!

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Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Spending time styling and preparing for a photo shoot with a professional photographer is key. Finding a photographer who can capture interior photos from different angles to bring a room to life is such an important part of curating a great interior design portfolio. In today's episode, I share all of my best tips and advice for styling an interior photoshoot for magazines and publications. Here's a glance at this episode…

• I share how to plan and execute a successful interior design photo shoot including tips on styling, preparation, and real-life elements.
• I discuss the importance of working with a professional photographer who can execute well-staged interior photos from different angles. I also share why it's best to work with a natural light photographer for interior design photography.
• I share my best tips for creating a shot list and planning the styling for a photo shoot, including prioritizing spaces and considering lighting throughout the day.
• I share my advice on styling a room with layered objects, mixing textures, and adding life and interest through lifestyle accessories.
• I share how to incorporate botanicals to add depth and interest without breaking the bank.
• I share how to treat interior photography as an investment in your business that is worth the time and attention.

Mentioned in this episode:

• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!
• PODCAST: Episode 37 - Working with an Interior Photographer with Jeff Jones
• Kate's Pinterest
• Jeff Jones Photography

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Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Have you ever gotten yourself a big project or call from a big deal client and thought to yourself, I don't think I have what it takes to take on this project? What if instead, you got curious and asked yourself, what would it take to be successful with this project? Who do I need on my team? What do I need to learn? In today's episode, I share 3 mindset shifts to start using so that you can run your business through a lens of curiosity, leading to a business that will expand, thrive, and grow. Here's a glance at this episode:

• I share how to set boundaries and be more proactive in your interior design business.
• I discuss my experiences and my tips for managing difficult client relationships.
• I share how to overcome your limiting beliefs, embrace resilience, and overcome your fears in building your interior design business.
• I dive into how to expect that you will make mistakes and how to push yourself so that you can grow your interior design business into what you want it to be.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Annual Masterplanning for Interior Designers Masterclass on November 16th! -Register Today!
• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Dear Kate: Submit your Podcast Questions today!

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Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Starting an interior design business is easy, but growing an interior design business is so much harder because you just don't know all the answers and sometimes it's using your own intuition. In today's episode, I chatted with Libby Rawes about how she successfully transitioned into an interior design business and what it took to really make the career shift from branding to interior design. Here's a glance at this episode:

• We discuss how Libby made the career shift from branding to interior design.
• We discuss the evolution of the client process, client experience, and home design.
• Libby shares how investing in her business growth through hiring, PR, and setting intentions has really helped her business flourish.
• We discuss how to hire and work with contractors and build partnerships.
• We talk about everything related to pivoting careers and how to leverage past experiences when building an interior design business.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Annual Masterplanning for Interior Designers Masterclass on November 16th! -Register Today!
• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Follow Libby on Social: Instagram

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Building an interior design business that is profitable takes hard work but it is figure-outable. Today's episode is all the 3 commitments that you need to make to build your interior design business in a way that is profitable without setting yourself up for burnout and taking on too much to get there. In this episode, we turn the tables, and Katie Gutierrez, from Biographical Design interviews yours truly! Here's a glance at this episode… 👉 We discuss overcoming financial struggles in a business partnership. 👉 We share our experiences with pivoting a design business from feeling overwhelmed to thriving. 👉 We dive into how to create profitability and creativity in your business. 👉 We touch on how to manage time, finances and marketing as a creative business owner. 👉 We share how to track metrics and which types of metrics you should be tracking, including project profitability and costs. Mentioned in this episode:

• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Highpoint Meet-Up Form
• Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!
• Find Katie at Biographical Design

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Interior Designers Business Blueprint Serving clients well and building an interior design business with excellent communication can be done without always being available. Today's episode is all about how to create systems, processes, and communication that allow clients to feel nurtured and cared for without having to always be ON and responsive in the moment. This doesn't come naturally for most of us. Here's a glance at this episode: [5:40] I share examples of when a client may reach out for something that seems "urgent" and how it can truly interrupt your flow. I also share strategies for how to handle these situations. [9:50] I discuss ways to set boundaries with clients from the start that allow you to share some of your boundaries (holidays, working hours, etc) initially prior to signing a contract. [12:05] I dive into how to set up communication guidelines with your clients around when they can communicate with you and expect a response along with how they can communicate with you (text, email, etc). I also share how to leverage your team to help with communication. [16:45] I share my thoughts about response time and when a client can expect a response from you. I share how I respond even if it's quick to acknowledge a client's concern and share when they can expect a more detailed response. I also dive into a little bit about how we handle responses with autoresponders and commonly asked questions. [21:37] I jump into how project management tools can help ease communication and allow clients access to information and concerns they may have. I also share the ways that we update our clients regularly to help answer the questions that may come up before they even have to ask. [27:10] I discuss how and when I share with my clients when I am going to be away for more than a day or two. I encourage you to take time off and truly give yourself permission to take the time off when you need it in a way that truly allows you to relax (and allows for you to tap into your creativity!) Mentioned in this episode:

• Annual Masterplanning for Interior Designers Masterclass on November 16th! -Register Today!
• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!
• Episode 44: Unraveling Busy with Molly Crouch
• Episode 32: 7 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore
• SHOP: Client Welcome Package
• Tools I Recommend: Dubsado, Honeybook, Design Files, Boomerang for Gmail

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Interior Designer's Business Blueprint

Ask yourself, what would happen in your business if you started to take up a little more space. If you continuously look for ways to move the needle even in small ways a little more each and every day. Those little needle-moving actions and behaviors over time add up to huge success. That's what we're going to jump into today to keep you from leaving money on the table.

Here's a glance at this episode…

[03:45] I introduce the idea of taking up more space and moving the needle in your interior design business.

[04:30] I share how a follow-up strategy in your business can help create more time and make sure that deadlines, communication and follow-ups are taken care of in a timely manner.

[09:09] I discuss what happens when you give clients only what they ask when you know you could do better for them.

[16:28] I share how to ensure you are not under-charging for your time. I talk about how to audit your projects, track your time and make sure you are paid for your time.

[23:15] I talk about how to make sure you leave no dead-ends at the end of a project by asking for referrals, testimonials, and making sure to wrap up the project well.

[26:00] I wrap up the episode with a few needle-moving activities to get you thinking!

Mentioned in this episode:

• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint

• PODCAST: Episode #12 How to Make More Money with Time Tracking (Part I - Why & How to Track your Time)

• PODCAST: Episode #13 How to Make More Money with Time Tracking (Part II - How to Audit your Project's Time & Increase Your Profitability)

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Interior Designer's Business Blueprint

Too often designers either miss red flags due to a lack of experience or choose to ignore them because they are eager for the work or the client was a referral from someone you know. They may be in your circle of friends or community and the hard question is really what do you do with these red flags? Today's episode will shed some light on what to look for and how to handle the most common red flags.

Here's a glance at this episode…

[04:20] I jump into how you can start to spot red flags BEFORE engaging with a client on a long-term basis.

[07:15] I start with the red flag of a potential client trying to negotiate your contract, how to stand your ground, and how to believe in your services and the contract you've spent time putting together.

[12:08] Indecisiveness in a client can make a project extremely difficult. I dive into why it's not about how much information or time they need, but their ability to make a decision in the end.

[18:26] I share about discounts! Discounts on services, products, etc. and why this can be a red flag to handle head-on from the start.

[25:50] I talk all about boundaries ranging from communication to expected response times to setting expectations

[28:52] I discuss how a client who "ghosts" you or continually takes a long time to respond can be a red flag while also throwing off milestone dates and delivery dates.

[33:00] I share about having and finding clients who truly respect the process.

[36:13] I discuss reading a potential client's tone and paying attention to how you feel with the general communication to see if working with them may be a red flag.

[45:50] I wrap up with the good and bad news and how identifying red flags early can help you make room for the perfect client that is out there for you.

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• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint

• SHOP: Design Services and Investment Guide Template

• SHOP: Client Welcome Packet Template

• SHOP: Client Presentation Template

• SHOP: Interior Design Client Agreement

• SHOP: Interior Design Client Proposal

• PODCAST: Episode #11: Managing Client Expectations

• PODCAST: Episode #24: 5 Business Lessons I have learned the hard way

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I want you to have clarity in where you're heading and what you're focused on right now. In today's episode, I share my 4 phase success path for interior designers to help you know what to focus on right now, gaining clarity on where you're heading and want to go without getting stuck in the comparison game with those around you Here's a glance at this episode: [4:44] I share how to figure out where you may be on your success path and remind you that you have time! You control your time and where you can focus so we dive into what that may look like for you. [7:47] I share what the four phases of the success path are and how to figure out what area(s) you may be in currently. [10:30] I discuss what you may be thinking, feeling, and doing if you are in the Launching Phase of the success path. I share what your next steps may be, and what milestones to look for. [17:23] I move into what the Establishing Phase of the success path entails including creating your project management systems, time tracking, and what your processes are evolving into as you take on more projects. [24:25] I share what you may be working on and developing in the Growing Phase of your success path. [33:35] I jump into the Refining Phase and how this usually involves scaling, how and why you may want to take this step. Mentioned in this episode:

• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Highpoint Meet-Up Form
• Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!
• [SHOP] Interior Design Client Agreement Contracts
• [PODCAST] - Episode 44 | Unraveling Busy with Molly Crouch
• [PODCAST] - Episode 59 | How to Develop a Rock-Solid Concept Design

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When you're a good listener to your client's needs, wishes, and visions, your clients naturally are excited and share this with their friends - making them natural evangelists for your work before you even finish the project. In today's episode, I share how to develop a rock-solid concept design phase for your clients and how important it can be to truly utilize in getting your clients excited and ready for their project. Here's a glance at the episode: [11:26] I dive into the concept design phase, analysis paralysis, and what the concept design phase is really all about [13:15] I discuss what so many interior designers leave out when it comes to concept design and how important it is for key decisions moving forward. [17:03] I share a few examples of how important getting client questions and feedback answered during the concept design can make a big difference in what direction you go, and what products you're sourcing, as well as save everyone more time. [19:35] I share what 4 items are included in the concept design phase and why you need to include all of these. Mentioned in this episode:

• JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers
• FREE Masterclass: 6 Park Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
• Highpoint Meet-Up Form
• Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!

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