Are you thinking about starting your own company, or have you already started one but are struggling to stay afloat? Today's guest, Lindsie Davis of Blueberry Jones Design, has lots of tips on how to develop reliable systems to take control of your business. We discuss time blocking, how to avoid scope creep, and how to price out your services. Stay tuned! Blueberry Jones Design is a Texas-based interiors firm founded by Principal Designer Lindsie Davis, specializing in high-end full-service...

What is the difference between commercial and residential design projects? Does all commercial design have to be sterile? How was the hospitality design industry impacted by the pandemic, and has it bounced back? Designer Amanda Jacobs answers all this and more on today's episode. Stay tuned! Amanda Jacobs Design, with over a decade in freelance interior and event design, specializes in transforming spaces with a focus on hospitality. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, AJD crafts inviting...

Are you struggling to voice your opinion on the job site with contractors? Do you want to feel empowered to speak up in a male-dominated space? Today’s guest, Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, shares some tips on how to learn the ins and outs of construction so you can feel knowledgeable about every step of your next project. Stay tuned! Elizabeth's construction centered approach to her designs is a culmination of almost 20 years in the remodeling industry. As a CMKBD and CLIPP certified designer with a...

Are you giving away all the financial keys to your interior design kingdom to just one person? Do you have a bookkeeper, a CFO, or an accountant, but not all three? Today’s guest, Kathy Svetina, tells us why that might not be the best idea, plus tons of other helpful info. Stay tuned! Kathy Svetina helps small businesses with $3M+in annual revenue build financially healthy and sustainable businesses. She is the founder of NewCastle Finance, a company offering Fractional CFO services to...

Are you an interior designer looking to get into magazines? Avoid these mistakes in 2024 that could prevent you from magazine placement! Today’s guest, Molly Schoneveld, shares lots of tips on design staging, the digital scene for magazines, and best practices for social media to get discovered by publications. Molly Schoneveld began her career in Hollywood working forAcademy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer. She was soon recruited to powerhouse entertainment firm PMK, where she worked...

Do you need some more confidence when it comes to pricing your interior design services? Do you even know where to begin? Well, on today's show, we discuss that and more with one of our favorite guests, Rebecca Hay. Stay tuned! Designer. Speaker. Educator. Brick by brick, Rebecca Hay strategically developed the foundation for her now seamlessly run 7-figure design firm. Millions in profits, a savvy team, and countless residential projects later, she now only spends 20 hours a week in her...

Have you been holding back online? Did you know that being 100% yourself can actually help attract your ideal clients? Designer Jessica Brigham is an expert in being unapologetically herself online, and she has some great tips on how to use your personality to your advantage. Stay tuned! A vivacious native New Yorker based in New England boasting my love for big and bold design. It’s my goal to equip and empower creatively-inclined women to live out their best magazine-ready life. I’m...

Can niching down your business actually multiply your income? Is it possible to make a luxury service like design accessible to more people? How do you set boundaries with clients and start attracting the type of people you love to work with? All this and more on today's episode with Elle & Yvette of Decorelle Studio! We are Elle & Yvette, sisters and founders of Décorelle Studio, a luxury interior design firm servicing the DMV area and beyond. We founded Décorelle in 2018 to fill a...

Are you an interior designer looking to get into magazines? Avoid these mistakes in 2024 that could prevent you from magazine placement! Today’s guest, Molly Schoneveld, shares lots of tips on design staging, the digital scene for magazines, and best practices for social media to get discovered by publications. Molly Schoneveld began her career in Hollywood working forAcademy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer. She was soon recruited to powerhouse entertainment firm PMK, where she worked...

Today’s guest, Liz Potarazu, tells us about her journey to creating an almost million-dollar interior design business in just 3 years. Liz also shares her health and wellness routine that keeps her in tip top shape to run her business. Stay tuned! Liz Potarazu is the CEO and Principal Designer of LP & Co, a residential and commercial office interior design firm. Liz started her career in NYC in B2B sales before earning an MBA in San Francisco and pivoting into corporate marketing....

Have you ever wanted to design a room based on a space from your favorite movie? Today’s guest, Mike Verta of The Verta Creative Conspiracy, specializes in themed design projects and ultra-high-end collectible replicas. How did he find his way to this very specific niche, and what does it take to create high-end, themed rooms? Stay tuned to find out! Mike Verta began his career as a film & television composer, session keyboard player, and recording artist before his motion graphics and...

Is it possible to prioritize a cause you care about while still maintaining a profitable business? Putting purpose at the center of your business can help attract the type of clients you want to work with. Today's guest, Taylor Ross, shares how he followed his purpose around the globe and ended up connecting with designers, artists and buyers all over. With 4 shops on 4 continents, Founder of Chronicle Home, Taylor Ross, is the furniture designer with the capabilities to provide the bridge...

Do you need some more confidence when it comes to pricing your interior design services? Do you even know where to begin? Well, on today's show, we discuss that and more with one of our favorite guests, Rebecca Hay. Stay tuned! Designer. Speaker. Educator. Brick by brick, Rebecca Hay strategically developed the foundation for her now seamlessly run 7-figure design firm. Millions in profits, a savvy team, and countless residential projects later, she now only spends 20 hours a week in her...

Having trouble keeping up with all those Instagram DMs coming in? Do you wish you had someone that could reply to them for you, at all hours of the day? Well, now you can! Our Assistant Director, Abigail, and Senior Social Media Manager, Whitney, discuss the many benefits of using automated messaging on your social media, and how it can contribute to lead generation and more sales. Check out Manychat: https://manychat.com Got a topic for Mini News? Send it to [email protected]. Wingnut...

Are you looking to expand your design firm, but not sure how to find the perfect teammate? What steps should you take to ensure your candidate is the right fit? Today's guest, Jessica Harling, is an expert in recruiting, training, and process development, and she sheds some light on working with a recruiting agency to find your next employee. Stay tuned! Behind the Design builds dream teams! From recruiting to training and process development, we nurture rockstar talent and streamline systems...

Are you trying to act a certain way so people will perceive you as an elite interior designer? Today’s guest, Shoshanna Shapiro, chooses to take a risk and just be her authentic self. She tells us why this is a gamechanger in your design business. Stay tuned! Award-winning luxury interior designer, Shoshanna Shapiro, delves into the psychocentric and effective functional use of spaces to create unique luxury experiences for her clients. Her approach to design not only reveals the inner beauty...

Have you been dreaming of taking the leap and starting your own design firm, but you just need that final push? Today’s guest, Ashley Marques, is a true success story; with a little help from our Instagram for Interior Designers course, her business has blown up in just a month or two. Stay tuned for some tips on preparing for your own leap! Marques Living Co is an Interior Design Studio located in Ontario, Canada focusing on a modern organic aesthetic, tailored to your lifestyle and...

A crucial step in growing your business is developing dependable systems and processes. Today’s guest, Meredith Huck, is an SOP wizard and has lots of great advice on how to create repeatable systems so you can work smarter, not harder. House of Huck homes capture a coastal casual essence — livable furnishings & elevated finishes woven between modern and organic elements. Our goal is to bring a tranquil and welcoming environment into our client's home while not sacrificing the beauty...

Are you an interior designer who would like to design for celebrity clients? Marley Majcher aka “The Party Goddess!” is here to share her secrets on how she attracted her celebrity clientele and how to leverage your business once you’ve made contact. She also gives us a crash course in neuroeconomics. Marley is better known as “The Party Goddess!” or “The Profit Goddess!”. She is a force to be reckoned with in LA's event planning scene. Marley is the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally...

Are you trying to grow your business, but struggling to make time for everything and juggle it all with your personal life? Today’s guest, Justin Nelson, is the Founder and CEO of Sphere Rocket VA, an industry leading virtual workforce company. Justin shares some tips on how to create leverage in your life and business by utilizing a virtual assistant. We discuss how to build your life and business to get the maximum return on the time you spend, aiming to create true freedom. This episode is...

Today we're discussing how to make real, authentic connections on LinkedIn with people who share your core values. Building relationships this way can actually lead to referrals and growing your business, more so than just contacting someone directly with spam or a sale opportunity. Cara Steinmann, founder of the Ravel Collective and host of Ravel Radio podcast, helps purpose-driven women service entrepreneurs build strategic networks that lead to referrals, collaboration, visibility and fun....

Today we're discussing how designer Cheryl Luckett built her business on the back of a career pivot all the way up to launching two performance textile collections, one with Revolution Fabrics and another with Wildwood Home. We also discuss setting boundaries in your business and other ways to make self-employment sustainable. Cheryl Luckett's design journey began at Tennessee State University, where she studied Family and Consumer Science. After obtaining her Registered Dietitian credential...

Have you ever bought fake followers to make your interior design Instagram look more legit? Are you considering buying fake followers? Well, there are several reasons why you shouldn't do it - and your Instagram account can be seriously negatively affected. Our Assistant Director, Abigail, and Social Media Manager, Whitney, are here to shed some light on the consequences of buying followers. Got a topic for Mini News? Send it to [email protected]. Wingnut Academy is LIVE:...

Looking to evolve in your entrepreneurial journey, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck and frustrated? Today’s guest, Andrea Liebross, tells us how to take charge and move forward through “stuck stress.” Stay tuned! Andrea Liebross, a certified business and life coach, specializing in empowering female entrepreneurs to infuse thinking with action so they can drop the drama and figure out how to think like a CEO, manage like a CEO and believe in themselves to achieve...