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EP 110 Kate Saunders Nov 06, 2022

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Today we welcome Kate Saunders - owner of The Designers Collab, a resource for busy interior design professionals who are looking to scale their business without increasing their overhead. In this episode Kate shares how her 20 years of experience in design and construction, fueled by curiosity, led her to a place of supporting the design community by directing her talents an skillset toward the success of others. We dive deep into the benefits of outsourcing, the new business mindset associated with it, and what the the state of your business should be in order to collaborate effectively.

Ep 109 Melissa Galt Oct 17, 2022

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Today we welcome interior designer, author, and business coach Melissa Galt to the podcast. In this episode Melissa shares her design journey from the classroom to creative entrepreneur and the ah-ha moment that converted her life of chaos into a balanced, profitable design business. We also discuss Melissa's perspective on "Attracting Affluent Clients" and what prompted her to write her book of the same title, which is a must have for every designer's business resource library. Melissa embodies the definition of "paying it forward". Her unapologetic approach to business strategies and her optimistic perspective will inspire and empower you to thrive in life and business.

Ep 108 Diana Paulson Sep 26, 2022

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Today we welcome Diana Paulson of LINEA Photo to the podcast. The Michigan based photographer with roots in California specializes in residential and commercial interior photography. In this episode Diana shares how she discovered her passion for interiors, pursued a formal education in design, and worked in hospitality until a move to Michigan changed everything. A pivot into interior photography changed Diana's career course and taught her some valuable lessons along the way. Diana also shares her top tips to prepare for a photo shoot, her perspective on mentorship, and her personal definition of success.

Ep 107 Killy Scheer Sep 12, 2022

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Today we welcome Killy Scheer, founder of Scheer & Co - a high end residential and commercial boutique interior design firm based in Austin, TX. In this epode Killy shares her career path which led to the launch of her design business in 2013. In doing so, Killy discovered an entirely new and challenging side of the business of design which included things like team building, delegating, employee retention, and leadership. Killy shares her strategy to overcoming these challenges and how developing and implementing processes and procedures for her business helped her create a more inclusive office culture with an emphasis on growth and balance.

Ep 106 Nancy Ganzekaufer Aug 30, 2022

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Today we welcome author and business coach Nancy Ganzekaufer to the podcast. Nancy provides guidance, leadership, and inspiration to business owners helping them build the life and business they have always wanted. In this episode we dive into her book “Respond with Confidence - The Business Owner’s Blueprint for Handling Difficult Situations” and we discuss some key takeaways like analyzing your emotions before responding and why we should stop apologizing for everything. We also discuss how paying attention to opportunities that were presenting themselves to her helped Nancy truly hone in on her purpose… coaching.

Ep 106 Nancy Ganzekaufer Aug 30, 2022

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Today we welcome author and business coach Nancy Ganzekaufer to the podcast. Nancy provides guidance, leadership, and inspiration to business owners helping them build the life and business they have always wanted. In this episode we dive into her book "Respond with Confidence - The Business Owner's Blueprint for Handling Difficult Situations" and we discuss some key takeaways like analyzing your emotions before responding and why we should stop apologizing for everything. We also discuss how paying attention to opportunities that were presenting themselves to her helped Nancy truly hone in on her purpose… coaching.

Ep 105 Damari Gold Aug 13, 2022

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Today we welcome Damari Gold, owner of The Gold Standard Accounting and Tax Firm based in Huntington Beach, California. Damari and her team are not your typical accounting firm and in this episode Damari shares how being a first generation American and business owner influenced her commitment to inform and empower clients of all levels and backgrounds to make more confident financial decisions for their business. We also discuss some of the most common fears that small business owners have when it comes to the numbers and Damari shares her top three tips for keeping your financials records in check.

Ep 104 Las Vegas Market Re-Cap Aug 01, 2022

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In this special Las Vegas Market re-cap episode we checked in with three of our "must see" showrooms to see what's new to market this Summer. First we sit down with Ken Bassman of Bassman and Blaine and he shares how their team of outside sale representatives support multiple showrooms at market and how they help make the designer's market experience more organized and efficient. Next we connect with Andrew Knapp of Hubbardton Forge Lighting and he shares some exciting news about lead times and how their newly introduced finishes and organic materials have helped reinvigorate the line. Then we catch up with Wes Stewart of Sunset West and he fill us in on their new partnership with Hooker Furnishings and the many exciting things in store for the brand and future markets.

Ep 103 Rebecca Plumb & Shaun Crha Jul 22, 2022

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Today we welcome Shaun Crha of Wrensted Interiors and Rebecca Plumb of Studio Plumb to the podcast. What started out as an Instagram friendship quickly blossomed into a designer bestie situation and the launch of their own podcast "Hot Young Designers Club". In this episode we chat about our mutual goals of producing a podcast for the design community and how the experience has helped shape our own lives and businesses. These hotties are all in on the concept of "community over competition" and are a voice for a new generation of interior design professionals.

Ep 102 Joshua Smith Jul 05, 2022

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Today we welcome Joshua Smith, owner and principal designer of Joshua Smith Inc., a Vermont based design firm specializing in full service residential interior design with an emphasis on bringing greater joy and meaning to daily living. In this episode Joshua shares how his "love of home" and years of listening to clients as a real estate professional triggered his creative passion and prompted his career in interior design. Joshua is also a certified life coach and he shares with us the power of "mind set" and the role that it plays in the growth and development of his own design business and how it could do the same for yours.

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