If you're on the fence about creating a team to support your business, if you still wonder whether you should be doing it all to "save money," or if you want to build a team and don't know who to hire first, you're in luck. Today on The Kate Show podcast, I am sharing the top subcontractors you should considering hiring to further your business. Plus, I'm sharing the contact info of several of the subcontractors I use virtually so that you can consider hiring them, too.

Tough conversations in business are unavoidable. Whether you are dealing with a disgruntled client, a wayward employee, or an off-the-rails subcontractor, you know that sometimes you just have to put your game face on and have "the talk." On today's episode of The Kate Show, my guest - a business coach for woodworkers - is sharing his simple formula for difficult conversations. His straight-forward approach and clear rules of conduct will help you communicate under tense circumstances without losing your cool or your business relationships.

Have you ever been told that your business idea, new service offering, or passion project won't work? Unfortunately not every entrepreneur in the home industry has a support network behind them, especially if they attempt to do something that no one in their family, social circles, or industry has accepted as "normal."

When you're doing something different, you'll be treated differently. Sometimes the objections we hear or the well-intentioned, "That could be a good hobby for you but..." can take the wind out of our sails.

In this episode of The Kate Show, I'm sharing how that odd or innovative business idea you have could be downright game-changing, how to test it, and how to silence those who would derail you from it while maintaining your own confidence. Let's get started.

If you're on the fence about creating a team to support your business, if you still wonder whether you should be doing it all to "save money," or if you want to build a team and don't know who to hire first, you're in luck. Today on The Kate Show podcast, I am sharing the top subcontractors you should considering hiring to further your business. Plus, I'm sharing the contact info of several of the subcontractors I use virtually so that you can consider hiring them, too.

I am an achiever, a reformer, and a thinker. How do I know this? I've taken several different Ennegram tests and those results consistently appear. If you don't know what the Ennegram is, you're in for some breaking news:

The Ennegram can be traced back to ancient Syria and Egypt and is a personality analysis based on a person's weakest points or the areas they need to improve. Each of the nine personality types have their own struggles: Anger, pride, and envy are a few of the key components.

However, don't let the negative origins of the Ennegram dissuade you. If you decide to take the Ennegram test, you'll learn more about yourself, the areas you can improve and grow, and the reasons for your little quirks and nuances. It's a fascinating journey in self-discovery, and it can help you focus on what you are good at in business and let you know where you need to outsource.

What does it take to become an HGTV interior designer and receive public acknowledgement from the Real Estate Staging Association as one of the most influential people in the industry? My special guest, Rachel Moriarty will tell you. I have been following Rachel for years and was completely floored when she became a customer of Socialite. I mean, can I just be a fan girl for a minute?

I had the opportunity to interview Rachel as part of the Socialite Vault Influencer Program and knew I'd need to have her on The Kate Show to more fully capture her business wisdom. Rachel has myriad of experience growing a design brand, generating publicity, and even developing her own line of mosaics. If you want to follow in her footsteps, today's episode will show you how to get started.

Whether you're a new interior designer, home stager, or workroom owner...or you've been in business for decades, you may find a time when your business is *crickets.* No projects on the horizon, no leads coming in.... And you might start to worry. However, worry is not a good revenue generator and also tends to kill any creativity left in your brain. The decisions any of us make from this mindset tend to be regrettable. To avoid regrets and, ideally, to avoid the "famine" entirely, I'm sharing specific actions you can take to prevent, end, or recover from a dip in business.

Do you ever get the feeling you aren't doing enough to market your design, staging, or workroom business? Wouldn't it be nice to have a checklist that could tell you, in mere minutes, whether you were on track for success or dangerously close to derailing? In this episode of The Kate Show, I'm sharing an 11 question checklist to help you determine the marketing and well being of your business.

"Should I make it obvious on my website that I am a one-person business or will that discredit me?"

"How can I get clients to take me seriously when I only just graduated from design school?"

"How can I reference my past careers without harming the validity of my current home industry business?"

These are the questions I receive from entrepreneurs in the home industry. No matter how long or short you've been in the business world, you've likely experienced the insecurity that comes with starting something new. I get it. We like to anticipate how we will be received and, if possible, prevent any negative assumptions or judgement.

However, we are often far to judgmental on ourselves. What if I told you that being a one-person business was sometimes better than having a team of employees (Bigger teams, you have benefits, too, and there is nothing wrong with you.) What if you could speak about your skills confidently, even if you just graduated or recently changed careers? You get to control the first impression potential clients receive of you and your business, and you also get to help them determine whether to feel confident in your ability...or not. It's all in the wording.

While your actions must back up whatever you're claiming, don't make the mistake of downplaying or discrediting yourself through negative connotations. Today on The Kate Show, we're talking about confidence and marketing - the two things most female business owners lack - and what to say when you or a client are questioning your abilities. You'll want keep these scripts for future use.

Video is a big deal, but it doesn't have to be a colossal undertaking. Today on The Kate Show, we're chatting with home stager Tori Toth on why she started using video in her marketing and how it has helped establish her as a home staging influencer. Tune in to hear her realistic tips and strategies for becoming confident on camera and crafting a succinct message that your viewers can't stop watching.