Design Biz Survival Guide

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Ep 71 Christina Fluegge Apr 25, 2021

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Today we welcome back Christina Fluegge of Greige Design and Textiles as part of our "catching up with" series. In this episode we dive into innovation and discovery as it relates to business and life balance. The business of design is moving faster than ever and the opportunity for growth and diversification has never been greater. Christina reveals how she curates for her e-commerce to keep it fresh and in demand and she shares her passion for textile design and the role that it's playing in the evolution of her design business.

Ep 70 Mike Reeves Apr 13, 2021

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Today we welcome Mike Reeves of Corbin Reeves Construction. A southern California based home builder specializing in high end custom home construction. In this episode Mike shares their client approach from a builder perspective, how they establish a construction budget, and how design professionals can best contribute to the process. We also discuss how partnering with a quality home builder can lower your stress level, reduce your liability, and make time for design.

Ep 69 Brian Paquette Mar 29, 2021

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Today we welcome Brian Paquette to the Podcast. Based in Seattle, Washington - Brian's design business model has reinvented itself over the years in response not only to business goals but also to life priorities. In this episode we discuss how scaling back his business made more room for his passion for design, a book featuring over a decade of his work, and how he made philanthropy a tenet of his business model.

Ep 68 Katie Hodges Mar 15, 2021

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Today we welcome Katie Hodges to the Podcast. In this episode we talk about Katie's unexpected path to her design career and how the encouragement of a friend convinced her to abandon the medical field and explore her true calling, design. We also discuss her "construction forward" approach to design, her commitment to her business boundaries, and her strategy to the growth and success of her five year "new" design business.

Ep 67 Kylie Van Meter Mar 01, 2021

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Today we welcome back Kylie Van Meter as part of our "where are they now" series. Kylie originally joined us in July of 2019 (episode 28) - she was fresh out of design school and in the process of building her design business. A lot has transpired in a year and a half and Kylie shares her experiences in hiring, acquiring office space, learning to delegate, and the value of networking. If you've recently launched your design business or if you're planning to do so, this open and honest conversation with Kylie may be just what you need to prepare you for reality and motivate you to go for it.

Ep 66 Rhonnika Clifton Feb 16, 2021

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Today we welcome Rhonnika Clifton of RJ Clifton Designs out of Houston, Texas. In this episode we discuss Rhonnika's detour from Healthcare to Interior Design and her continued passion for improving the quality of people's lives. We also talk about the need for mentorship within the design community and how her program "the educated designer" provides an insider perspective of the business of design and is helping emerging design professionals build stronger and more profitable businesses.

Ep 65 Jeanne Candler Feb 02, 2021

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Today we welcome Jeanne Candler of Jeanne Candler Design, a Los Angeles based workroom specializing in custom window treatments. In this episode Jeanne explains how her passion and understanding of interior design turned into an opportunity to provide window treatment design services to designers, architects, and developers. We also cover the nuances of some of the basics - like motorization, black out, and COM and how a real understanding of the process can expand your offerings to your client and increase your bottom line.

Ep 64 Ryan Saghian Jan 19, 2021

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Today we welcome Ryan Saghian, a Los Angeles based interior designer who is blazing a trail in the industry with his fresh perspective of business and his fearless approach to design. In this episode we discuss confidence, ego and pushing boundaries. A proud millennial, Ryan is on the forefront of a movement to re-brand the business of design with an emphasis on diversity, self empowerment, and raw talent. If you're a young designer struggling to be taken serious in the industry, this episode is for you. Ryan breaks down his journey honestly, from the heart, and with a fire that will motivate you to persevere and succeed.

Ep 63 Naomi Coe Jan 04, 2021

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Today we welcome back Naomi Coe of Little Crown Interiors to the podcast. Naomi was our very first featured designer when it all started back in May of 2018 and now she's our first featured designer in our "where are they now" series. We're catching up with some of our favorite guests to see what's new and exciting in their world of design. In this episode we re-visit Naomi's commitment to her design niche, we discuss her response to the recent shift in the market, and she share's her experience of writing her very first book. If you're thinking about adding "author" to your list of things to accomplish in the new year, grab a pad and pen because this episode is filled with nuggets of advice and inspiration.

Ep 62 2020 Year in Review Dec 15, 2020

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Join us as we re-cap each inspiring episode of 2020 and discuss our biggest take aways from the conversations that rang in the new year with optimism, motivated us through uncertainty, and empowered us to band together as a COMMUNITY and rise above unprecedented times. We hope this episode will encourage you to re-visit past episode and inspire you to share with a friend.

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