Designers Business Community

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Ep 20. Common Legal Business Structures Apr 13, 2022

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In this episode for my Business Tips for Designers, Eric goes through the 4 common legal business structures for designers who are thinking about starting up their business. He will also break down the pros and cons of each type of business structure so that you can make a decision for your new startup.

For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will coach you with his 25 years of business building experience, show you how he built his own award-winning design company, and guide you through the steps required to start up a design business successfully.

To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/

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For more information on the Designer Business Academy's online course, click here: ⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

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Ep 19. Commercial vs Residential Projects Apr 06, 2022

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If you're just getting into the industry, distinguishing whether you prefer working on a commercial or residential project can be quite useful— and something you may not be aware of until you do a project. In this episode, I’ll share with you 5 differences between a commercial and residential project.

To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 18. Interview with Reisa Pollard of Beyond Beige Mar 23, 2022

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Reisa Pollard is the founder of Beyond Beige, an award-winning interior designer and in this interview, she shares with us how she started her interior design business. We discuss how she learned to manage both the creative and entrepreneurial aspect of running her company and she gives her advice for startup design businesses.

To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

For more information on the Designer Business Academy's online course, click here: ⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 17. Pros and Cons of Starting an Interior Design Business Mar 16, 2022

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Being an entrepreneur comes with its pros and cons, in this episode, I'll share with you 4 Pros and 4 Cons of starting an interior design business. It won't be an easy transition from being an employee to being your own boss, so here's an honest rundown of the Pros and Cons of starting an interior design business.

For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will with you his 25 years of business building experience, show you how he built his own award-winning design company, and guide you throw the steps required to start up a design business successfully.

For more information on this online course, click here: https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 16. How I Started an Interior Design Business Mar 09, 2022

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In this episode, I'd like to share with you how I started my Interior Design business and give you 5 tips on how to start your own design business.

For more information on this online course, click here: ⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 15. Introducing... the Design Business Community Podcast Mar 02, 2022

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Introducing... the Design Business Community Podcast!

Thank you to those who have followed our podcast for the past few months. From here on out, the Design Business Community Podcast is catered towards Designers of all forms, including Interior Designers, Architectural Designers, Graphic Designers, and more!

To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

For more information on this online course, click here: ⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 14. How to be an Interior Designer Feb 24, 2022

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If you've always wanted to be an Interior Designer, then I'd like to share with you 4 ways to become an interior designer. In this episode, I'll be sharing tips on how to start your interior design business and also explain the advantages of each method.

For more information on this online course, click here: ⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠

Join our Facebook Group Designers Business Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity

Subscribe for Business Success Tip videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricLee_Successforcreatives

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 13. Reza Saeedi of Borderless Group Feb 02, 2022

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In this episode, Eric explores the concept of achieving success through collaboration instead of competition with Reza Saeedi. Reza is the Co-founder of Borderless Group, a platform for graphic designers to collaborate and excel their career.

For more information about Borderless Group, click here: https://borderlessgroup.ca/

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

For more information on the Designer Business Academy's online course, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 12. Rodrigo Munguia of Trim Design Studio Jan 19, 2022

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In this episode, Owner and Principal Designer of Trim Design Studio, Rodrigo Mungia, shares his experience of starting up 4 businesses in his career while being a creative individual. Not only is he an Architect and an Interior Designer, but he is also a multi-business owner! Listen in as Rodrigo offers insight on his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

For more information about Rodrigo Mungia of Trim Design Studio, check out the contacts below.

Website: https://www.trimstudio.ca/

Instagram: @trimstudiovancouver

For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will share with you his 25 years of business building experience, show you how he built his own award-winning design company, and guide you throw the steps required to start up a design business successfully.

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

For more information on the Designer Business Academy's online course, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/

Ep 11. How to Delegate Successfully Jan 05, 2022

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In this episode, I'll share tips on how to delegate successfully and show you how to use the Eisenhower's Matrix to manage your time. The #1 issue that my small business clients have are not knowing how to delegate. With that said, I will give you 3 tips on how to delegate effectively so that you can start to have a balanced work routine.

Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

For more information about Starfish Coaching, click here: www.starfishcoaching.net

For more information on the Designer Business Academy's online course, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://designersbusinessacademy.net/interior-design-business-accelerator/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Starfish Coaching!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfishcoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachforcreatives

Contact Eric Lee now for a free consultation: https://starfishcoaching.net/contact/