Design Biz Survival Guide

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Ep 101 Jude Charles Jun 20, 2022

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Today we welcome producer, author, and storyteller Jude Charles to the podcast. Over the past 15 years Jude has produced documentaries and stories for Google, Steve Harvey, and dozens of visionary CEOs. Jude is the author of Dramatic Demonstration - a roadmap that teaches you how to dig deep to find compelling stories that no one else knows, and then leverage those stories to grow your business. In this episode we discuss the process of crafting your story and more importantly - if you're telling the right story to support your business and your brand.

Ep 100 Lance Thomas Jun 06, 2022

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Today we welcome co-owner and principal designer of Thomas Guy Interiors, Lance Thomas. In this episode Lance shares how his HGTV debut rekindled his love for interior design and prompted the development of his Louisiana based design firm. We also discuss how the firm's simple yet effective pricing structure allows them to work on large projects with a small team by eliminating so much of the unnecessary details that bog down the creative design process. Lance shares openly about the hot topic of maintaining a storefront and how it can benefit your visibility, flexibility, and profitability. Be sure to have your notepad ready because Lance also shares a few of his favorite business tools that help keep his design biz running full steam ahead.

Ep 99 Julie Katcherian May 23, 2022

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Today we welcome Julie Katcherian, owner and founder of KATCH Design Collective based in Costa Mesa, CA. In this episode we discuss biophilia - the human inclination to connect with nature - and how it influences our design decisions as well our clients response to the built environment. Julie shares how so many of our design decisions like material selections, room layouts, and furniture placement actually stem from the tenets associated with biophilia. We also discuss how this underlying knowledge acts as a tool to help her intentionally market her business, target better clients, and communicate her design decisions with confidence and conviction.

Ep 98 4yr. Anniversary Episode May 08, 2022

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Welcome everyone to our 4 year anniversary episode and you know what that means… podcast takeover! This has become a really fun tradition here at Design Biz Survival Guide and I am especially excited to announce this year's guest host… the queen of design business podcasts, Luann Nigara.

With over 700 episodes of her own podcast "A Well Designed Business" under her belt, Luann knows her way around an interview. In this special episode, no topic is off limits and we dive deep into what motivates me, lessons learned, why I started the podcast four years ago and where the platform is going in the years to come. A conversation between Luann and I would not be complete without getting down to "the business of design" so sharpen your pencil because we drop some ah-ha moments about consistency, communication, the client experience and so much more.

Ep 97 Samantha Gallacher Apr 24, 2022

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Today we welcome Samantha Gallacher, co-founder of Miami based interior design firm IG Workshop and founder of bespoke rug company Art + Loom. In this episode Samantha shares how her background in textile and rug design complimented her interior design approach and later contributed to an expansion of her business and her network of industry allies. We also discuss the reality of the "trial and error" process that comes with the territory and the balancing act of running one business while launching another. If you have a vision for expansion and collaboration in the business of design and you're wondering what that journey looks like… this episode is for you!

Ep 96 Natasha Hogan Apr 10, 2022

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Today we welcome Leader, Community Builder, and Culture Creator Natasha Hogan. Natasha is the Vice President of Marketing and Development for Dugally Oberfeld, a premiere luxury home builder based in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Natasha shares her journey in the luxury residential market and how she built a community along the way. We also discuss her passion for team culture and the impact that it has in the office and on the job site. Our conversation dives deep into the client experience and how working with a "family" of trusted partners can support and reinforce your dedication to service.

Ep 95 Rozit Arditi Mar 28, 2022

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Today we welcome Rozit Arditi, Founder and Creative Director of New York based design firm, Arditi Design. In this episode we go there… yes, we talk finances. Rozit is a numbers girl and she shares with us the value of knowing your numbers from how it helps you keep a handle on budgets to understanding how common mistakes can impact your bottom line. We also discuss her background in furniture design and how she has leveraged that experience in her own business to take back control of lead times and provide custom design solutions for her clients.

Ep 94 Catie Bouchard Mar 12, 2022

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Today we welcome Catie Bouchard - founder of Pen + Napkin, a 501c3 Non Profit design community that furnishes and decorates homes for families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. In this episode Catie shares how a budding career in industrial design was sidelined by an ah-ha moment that re-defined her life passion. We also discuss the impact that design has on the people and families whose lives have been compromised and how our design community can unite to solve the needs of our greater community. This episode is not only informational and inspirational, it is also a call to action. If you're looking for an opportunity to leverage your skills and resources to benefit others, this episode is for you!

Ep 93 Lindsay Kennedy & Alexandra Cole Feb 27, 2022

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Today we welcome Lindsay Stokes Kennedy and Alexandra Cole - the dynamic duo behind the brand Kennedy Cole Interior Design. In this episode Lindsay and Alex share their partnership in the business of design and the benefits of collaboration and how it influences their overall client experience. We also discuss the value of clear and honest communication and how it contributes to the ongoing development of a business model that is equally fulfilling for each partner.

Ep 92 Meredith Huck Feb 13, 2022

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Today we welcome Meredith Huck, owner and principal designer of House of Huck based out of Milford, Connecticut. In this episode Meredith shares how a home renovation triggered a creative spark that evolved into her newly launched interior design business. We also discuss the many resources that Meredith credits to the development of her business. From college sports, and her previous career in sales, to design business coaches and podcasts, she's leaving no stone unturned on her journey to building a successful and profitable design business. She may be new to the biz, but she has a lot to share so if you're in your first year of business… this episode is for you!

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