In this episode of the Design Dialogues podcast, Beth Bieske discusses the importance of tailoring systems and processes to fit the unique needs of interior design businesses. She emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and encourages designers to critically evaluate the advice they receive. The conversation covers the significance of understanding the type of business one wants to create, the necessity of simplicity in processes, and the importance of designing systems that...

In this Solo with Beth Episode I look at the process I recently went through to rebrand More Time To Design.

Welcome to Episode 53 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week I am chatting with Interior Designer Donna Guyler. Donna is a powerhouse of an interior designer and it was so interesting chatting to Donna about her journey from corporate EA to interior designer and business owner. As part of our dialogue we had a really honest discussion about the product business that Donna has started and the unique challenges that this type of business brings. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you...

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week I am chatting with Selina Zwolsman from KBDI and we are learning a bit more about what KDBI is and what they do. More Time To Design is a member partner with KBDI where we offer 20% of our monthly membership for KBDI members. As the founder of MTTD I wanted to make sure we partnered with the people who had the same philosophy towards the design industry and it has been such a positive experience. Both MTTD and KBDI want to...

Welcome to Episode 51 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week it is a solo with Beth episode and to continue our theme through July of looking at the value we bring as interior designers I am talking today about how we can communicate that value when we are presenting our fee proposal. Having strong systems and processes around the way we deliver our fee proposals is a large part of making sure we are being paid properly for the value we bring to our clients and their projects. I hope...

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week I am chatting with Sophie McDougall-Wenn from Stella Design Co. Sophie is a New Zealand based interior designer. We chat about how Sophie went from studying acting to interior design via safety hat construction. How sometimes you just need to get on with it when opportunities present themselves - and that mum guilt is real, but that it passes. I have gotten to know Sophie over the last 12 months as she uses More Time To...

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week I am joined by Sally Rhys-Jones. We talked about her approach to building a team and why it is so important to look after ourselves as designers and business owners so we don't head towards burnout. If you are enjoying the podcast, I would love for you to leave a review as this helps oher find the podcast.

Welcome to Episode 48 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week it is a solo with Beth episode. In this episode I talk about why it is so important you are consistent and disciplined when it comes to implementing your systems and processes. If you are enjoying the podcast I would love for you to leave a review as this helps others find the podcast.

Welcome to Episode 47 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week I am chatting with Kate Lawrence from Kate Lawrence Interiors. In this episode I talk with Kate about creating a niche around a paired back palette, what it is like to be your own client and what are some of the things Kate has learnt from working on her own projects and how they help her with her own design clients. I hope you enjoy my dialogue with Kate. If you are enjoying the podcast I would love for you to leave a...

Welcome to Episode 46 of The Design Dialogues Podcast. This week I am chatting with Jane Langof of Feng Shui Concepts In this chat with Jane I learn so much about Feng Shui and some of the things Jane considers when she is looking at a home but we also have a great discussion about life as a working mum Make sure to LISTEN to the episode. I know you are really going to enjoy hearing Jane’s story. If you are enjoying the podcast I would love for you to leave a review as this helps others...