Designing Success

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  • Mirrors, money frogs and mastering Feng Shui with Jane Langof

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    Find her online HERE

    Feng Shui, A homeowners guide to abundance THE BOOK

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

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    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    47 min
  • Here’s exactly how I cut proposals down to 15 minutes.

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    Join the waitlist for Penelope HERE 

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    20 min
  • ‘The Family Stone’ How Swan Hill Stone Became a Sustainability Story

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    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    56 min
  • This AI prompt just gave me my competitor’s whole playbook.. while I made lunch.

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    Copy this into AI Agent Mode - 

    "You are a competitive brand strategist for interior designers.

    Your task is to research and deliver a comprehensive competitor intelligence report and SWOT matrix for an interior design business targeting high-income residential clients in the specified region. (replace with your target market or add your brand command) 

    Begin by asking whether the user would like to provide a shortlist of known competitors to include. If they don’t, independently identify design studios in the region with a similar ideal client profile.

    Your report must include:

    • A table listing 10 relevant competitors who operate in or near the target location and appeal to high-end residential clients
    • A SWOT analysis for each competitor with detailed insights across Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
    • A breakdown of each competitor’s brand including:
      • Website link
      • Key messaging and quotes from their homepage or about page
      • Tone of voice and how they communicate value
      • Service offerings
      • Any publicly available pricing or fee structure information
      • Target client profile based on language and brand presentation
      • Social proof (such as awards, media mentions, testimonials)
      • Visual identity or aesthetic direction

    Then, reverse-engineer the strategic positioning by identifying:

    • The brand and messaging tactics competitors are using to attract high-end clients
    • The common themes in language, style, and offers across the competitor set
    • Gaps or opportunities in the market the user could consider leveraging

    Provide clear section headers, tables where helpful, and a final summary of key takeaways to help the user improve or differentiate their brand.

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    12 min
  • Markian, maraige and the creative process

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    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 6 min
  • When innovation crosses the line >> The Scout Dilemma

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    In this episode, Rhiannon Lee discusses the transformative potential of AI in the interior design industry, focusing on her creation, Scout, an AI assistant designed to streamline sourcing and design processes. She explores the ethical implications of introducing such technology, the importance of human creativity in design, and the feedback from the design community regarding the use of AI tools. Rhiannon emphasizes the need for designers to articulate their unique value in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

    the Framework express (check it out HERE) 

    Listen to the Framework Express ep HERE 

    get your free sourcing prompts HERE 

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    31 min
  • When innovation crosses the line >> The Scout Dilemma

    Text me and tell me what you think of this ep.

    In this episode, Rhiannon Lee discusses the transformative potential of AI in the interior design industry, focusing on her creation, Scout, an AI assistant designed to streamline sourcing and design processes. She explores the ethical implications of introducing such technology, the importance of human creativity in design, and the feedback from the design community regarding the use of AI tools. Rhiannon emphasizes the need for designers to articulate their unique value in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

    the Framework express (check it out HERE) 

    Listen to the Framework Express ep HERE 

    get your free sourcing prompts HERE 

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

    Grab more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch
    Like Oleander & Finch on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oleanderandfinch

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub on my website ; https://oleanderandfinch.com/

    Ready to take your interior design business to the next level? Check out my online course, "The Framework," designed to provide you with everything they don’t teach you in design school and to give you high touch mentorship essential to having a successful new business in the industry. Check it out now and start designing YOUR own success
    THE FRAMEWORK ( now open) https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations.
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    33 min
  • From Framework to the French Rivera (with a side serve of Dubai Development)

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    hurry to grab the last few minutes of entry into the framework before it's gone forever here https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 2 min
  • A parking lot, a playlist, and a fake meeting with Susan.

    Text me and tell me what you think of this ep.

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    23 min
  • The Studio Tapes EP4 - More Pricing Chats

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    take a listen to some real coaching in action and how we are all navigating the Complexities of Interior Design Pricing

    If you're looking to learn more about my Industry Trend Report you can DOWNLOAD IT HERE 

    In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of pricing in the interior design industry. Our discussion covers the challenges of setting value-based pricing, the importance of understanding your worth, and strategies for dealing with client expectations. We also explore the impact of regional differences on pricing and the role of confidence in presenting your services.

    The significance of value-based pricing over hourly rates. How to handle client pushback on pricing. The importance of tracking time and understanding project profitability. Strategies for dealing with competition and maintaining your pricing integrity. The role of money mindset in setting and maintaining your prices.

    #InteriorDesign #PricingStrategy #ValueBasedPricing #DesignBusiness

    Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.

     Grab  more insights and updates:

    Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_rhiannonlee

    For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://www.rhiannon-lee.com/

    Get your interior design studio running on AI in 6 weeks.

    admin, client follow-ups, content, and operations handled.
    Six live build sessions.

    You leave with a working system, not more mess.

    Studio BUILD  ( now open) 

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. 

    Thank you for your support!

    18 min

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Designing Success from School to Studio by Rhiannon Lee is dedicated to filling in the gaps in your design course to encourage you to build a sustainable business that supports your dream…