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Sheryl Glick host of Healing From Within Interviews Kelly Woodruff, a most knowledgeable Reconnection Healer and creative Broadway dancer, actor and Partner in the Interior Design Firm of Bohn Associates of New York and Miami. Our focus will begin with a discussion of the leading scientific studies by worldwide researchers such as Dr. William Tiller of Stanford University, and Dr. Konstantin Korovkov at St. Petersburg Technical University and their efforts and enthusiasm towards providing proof that healing through connection to the Universal Energy force and this new bandwidth of energy light and information is part of the evolutionary process of earth and its inhabitants. www.Thereconnection.com Learn more about Sheryl here: http://www.sherylglick.com/

This episode is filled to the brim with "aha!" moments about all things Human Resources and the role it plays in a small business, so get ready to take some notes. I chatted with Laura Tolhoek, founder and principal consultant of Essential HR Canada, to get answers to all my burning HR questions and learn why it is so worth it for small businesses to hire an outside expert. She shares the differences between subcontractors and employees, the nitty gritty behind contracts (including the one most important part), and even a few HR horror stories that her services can help prevent. Her insights on why investing in an outside team of professionals can free up a business owner's time, mental capacity, and emotional energy were so on the nose and she even gets a tad controversial towards the end. See what you think! I know you're going to soak up so much wisdom and motivation from Laura the same way I did!    Key Takeaways How the role of HR extends beyond typically disciplinary issues. It includes navigating various practical work situations and answering complex queries.  The distinction between hiring subcontractors and employees and the appropriate scenarios for each within small design firms such as wages, outsourcing work, and who's responsible for equipment.  The importance of having properly drafted contracts for both employees and subcontractors further highlights the role contracts play in delineating the terms of work and clarifying the relationship's parameters.     Get in touch with Laura Tolhoek Essential HR Essential HR Canada on LinkedIn Essential HR on Instagram   Download our Free Resources ➡️ Pre-qualify your clients with my Discovery Call Script ➡️ Stay confident from beginning to end with my Consultation Checklist    ➡️ Looking for a quick infusion of cash? Grab my 4 easy ways of increasing your revenue   Looking to elevate your business? Learn more about our courses ➡️ Want the complete blueprint to calculate your design fee with confidence and ease? Learn more about my Pricing with Confidence course ➡️ Want to be the first to know when Power of Process is returning? Click to learn more about the business blueprint for interior design firm owners. ➡️Want to be the first to know when the next episode drops? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Resilient by Design Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week's guest, Maria Tibblin, is an interior designer and founder of Maria Tibblin Ltd, a Medical Health promoting Interior Design Firm, based in London.Maria shares how she persevered when her 3-year-old daughter was kidnapped by her father and went missing for nearly a year. This unfathomable time shaped Maria as a woman, as a mother, and as a person. In reflection, she shares how she acquired strength and wisdom through a period marked by deep despair and fear.After this deep trauma, Maria went on with her little family (two daughters) and built a life for them, a multifaceted career for herself and today shares her knowledge and wisdom  as a mentor of young women through the Athena40 organisation. Maria dives into questions about the various stages of a women's life and the questions, we might want to ask us, at each of those turning points. She is also a strong advocate of growth and expending her mind: Maria is soon to be an accredited Jungian coach and her Biography will be published in 2024.She was born and raised in Sweden but has lived and worked globally most of her adult life, she resides in London with her two daughters.SHIFT HAPPENS is a bi-weekly podcast (released every second Wednesday). SHIFT HAPPENS creates a space for women to pause for a moment and to share, to listen and to feel heard. A space where we connect and talk about life and its pivotal moments. This podcast is a little window into the world. Host Claudia Mahler invited women from all walks of life, and various counties, countries, and continents. She is in conversation with authors, business owners, artists, life coaches, change-makers. All these women have their individual life stories, and much wisdom to share.Follow and learn more about episode guest Maria Tibblin at: mariatibblin.comTo learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @claudiamahlerconversations and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.Marketing support by Amy Jacobus Marketing.

Episode 114 with Marissa Nelums. Marissa is the founder of Glasshouse Interior with over 129,000 followers. Glasshouse is an Interior Design Firm in Chicago which designs all over the world. They also have a brick and mortor store in Chicago which we talk about in the episode.  Follow her at @glasshouseinterior If you can leave a review and subscribe to my Podcast on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to this it would be greatly appreciated

In the midst of economic challenges, many individuals in Nigeria may hesitate to embark on interior design or renovation projects. However, strategic planning and budget management can make these endeavors not only feasible but also rewarding. On the show today, Folakemi Oloye shares her journey and gives insights on ways to undertake interior design and renovation projects while navigating the economic downturn in Nigeria, focusing on effective budget management and setting realistic expectations.She is an award-winning, multi-faceted professional interior designer, strategist and developer. Armed with a relentless passion for design, she makes a living from creating harmonious and beautiful spaces with the aim of enhancing lifestyles with the right touch of luxury and finesse.She is the Founder and Creative Director at Teal Harmony, an Interior Design Firm based in Nigeria with expertise in Renovation, 2D & 3D Design, Space Planning, Fit-Outs, Furniture Sourcing and Production, interior decoration, fine-art sourcing and Project Management.

In the midst of economic challenges, many individuals in Nigeria may hesitate to embark on interior design or renovation projects. However, strategic planning and budget management can make these endeavors not only feasible but also rewarding. On the show today, Folakemi Oloye shares her journey and gives insights on ways to undertake interior design and renovation projects while navigating the economic downturn in Nigeria, focusing on effective budget management and setting realistic expectations.She is an award-winning, multi-faceted professional interior designer, strategist and developer. Armed with a relentless passion for design, she makes a living from creating harmonious and beautiful spaces with the aim of enhancing lifestyles with the right touch of luxury and finesse.She is the Founder and Creative Director at Teal Harmony, an Interior Design Firm based in Nigeria with expertise in Renovation, 2D & 3D Design, Space Planning, Fit-Outs, Furniture Sourcing and Production, interior decoration, fine-art sourcing and Project Management.

In the midst of economic challenges, many individuals in Nigeria may hesitate to embark on interior design or renovation projects. However, strategic planning and budget management can make these endeavors not only feasible but also rewarding. On the show today, Folakemi Oloye shares her journey and gives insights on ways to undertake interior design and renovation projects while navigating the economic downturn in Nigeria, focusing on effective budget management and setting realistic expectations.She is an award-winning, multi-faceted professional interior designer, strategist and developer. Armed with a relentless passion for design, she makes a living from creating harmonious and beautiful spaces with the aim of enhancing lifestyles with the right touch of luxury and finesse.She is the Founder and Creative Director at Teal Harmony, an Interior Design Firm based in Nigeria with expertise in Renovation, 2D & 3D Design, Space Planning, Fit-Outs, Furniture Sourcing and Production, interior decoration, fine-art sourcing and Project Management.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4432283/advertisement

Did you know that wallpaper is still way in? Are you open to using wallpaper in your design projects? In today's episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Selena Lewis, a professional interior designer known for her eclectic style. We dive into her journey in the design world, how she started her business, her unique design style, and her expertise in incorporating playful wallpapers, rich textures, and bold patterns into her projects. She reveals how she found her niche in wallpaper, a design element often overlooked or underutilized, and discusses the importance of educating clients about the transformative power of wallpaper in creating truly exceptional spaces. We also discuss an important pain point that many designers face: how to get paid for your calling. So, don't miss out on this inspiring episode as Selena Lewis brings her expertise and passion for wallpaper to the forefront, encouraging aspiring and established designers alike to embrace their own unique design paths. Featured Guest: Selena Lewis is a professional Interior Designer based in Atlanta, Georgia, who prides herself on her thriving business that is built on client testimonials. Her outstanding work has recently been recognized in Atlanta's My Home Improvement Magazine as a Top 10 Rising Star In The Home Improvement Industry. Her design style is eclectic, with a penchant for incorporating playful wallpapers, rich textures, and bold patterns to elevate spaces. She is skilled in blending different styles to create unique and personalized interiors for her clients. Why you've got to check out today's episode: Discover 5 ways to differentiate yourself as an interior designer in a competitive market The importance of visualization and hands-on interaction with clients Use the 10 tips on getting started in Interior Design without returning to school Check out the show notes >>> A Designer's Passion: from Wallpaper to Running a Full-Service Interior Design Firm With Selena Lewis NEXT STEPS: Grab your freebies: Take the QUIZ!! Find Out What Type of Interior Designer You Should Be! Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career Join the Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design! Check out the best books every interior designer should have here. Enroll in Business of Design with Kimberly Seldon or DesignYou with Tobi Fairley today to scale your interior design business! Email me at podcast@rwarddesign.com if you have suggested topics DM me on Instagram at @rwarddesign if you have a burning question Leave me a rating and review! Click here.  Visit my website at rwarddesign.com to learn more about my services Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

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Asked by Ayana is back after a six month hiatus, and I'm kicking off the new episodes with a good one! Chelsey Cox and Rachel Rector are the brains behind Chinotto House (@chinottohousedesign), a Florida-based commercial and residential interior design firm specializing in relaxed, creative and contemporary design. We talk about their personal design philosophies and how they became business partners and friends — and they answer some listener-submitted questions about interior design. Hope you enjoy the listen!Connect with Chinotto House below:https://www.chinottohouse.com/https://www.instagram.com/chinottohousedesign/

218: Strategies for Hiring Well in Your Interior Design Firm with Jamie Van Cuyk Today we have Jamie Van Cuyk. Jamie is a hiring strategist, a podcast host, and a speaker. And today we are going to dive into all things hiring. I know that hiring a team has been very difficult for many of you, you've probably had some starts and stops along the way. You're wondering what the next right hire is, how to make sure you're choosing the right person. And that's the conversation that we're going to dig into. So welcome to Jamie Van Cuyk. Topics Mentioned: Interviewing Skills Strategy to Hire Choosing a Candidate Key Thoughts:   I've beI learned how to really identify who you need for that position, versus who works well for this title. Jamie Van Cuyk (2:54)    When I am looking at hiring somebody, I care more about a couple of things. After you get past where you fit into the culture and into the values match, I'm really looking for things like, your critical thinking abilities and I want to understand your ability to prioritize work. Because if you can think critically, and you can prioritize work, and you fit within the value structure, I can usually work with you. Michele (15:55)    When I first started interviewing one of the mistakes I was making that now I coach all my clients on before they go into that first interview is I would ask the question, and then I would keep talking. Almost like, let me guide you exactly to what I want to hear. And then I realized that I was doing that because I thought the candidates needed that in order to feel comfortable answering my question. Then I learned, ask the question and shut your mouth. Do not say anything else. Jamie Van Cuyk (24:17)    It really is true that we need to hire slowly and fire quickly. Michele (35:59)    There are four signs that to look for in your business to see if you really need to hire and I encourage you to look at the signs, or look for the signs about once a quarter, because it's so easy to get overwhelmed. The first is, you're saying no to your ideal customer. The second is you're losing customers due to poor customer service. The third one is you can't expand your time, you just have to focus on what you're currently doing in your business. And then the fourth one is that you don't have a certain skill or expertise needed. Jamie Van Cuyk (42:22)      Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Jamie: Website: Growing Your Team LinkedIn: Jamie Van Cuyk Facebook: Growing Your Team Instagram: @growingyourteam Pinterest: Jamie Van Cuyk   Email: Jamie@growingyourteam.com  References and Resources: Work with Me Metrique Solutions

Are you thinking about transitioning from a staging business to a full-service interior design firm? Watch this video! Katie and Olivia of Hearth Homes Interiors started as a staging company and found success, but they decided they wanted to pivot and go all-in as a design firm. Today, they walk us through what led them to that decision, as well as how they navigated the transition. Hearth Homes Interiors is a Santa Barbara design firm owned by two sisters-in-law, Katie Labourdette-Martinez and Olivia Wahler. After starting as a staging company and finding success, they decided they wanted to pivot and go all-in as a design firm. Their work reflects that highly-coveted, quintessential Santa Barbara style—refined and timeless, approachable, livable, and filled with organic textures and layers. *** ⭐️Are you a new designer or decorator entering the industry, but you're not quite sure whether you'd like to do staging or design? Staging is an incredibly necessary service, especially for the real estate market, but it can require a lot of logistics. You'll occasionally be met with long-term homeowners that may be uncomfortable seeing new furniture in their home, or are upset that they have to put their personal identifying items away. However, this needs to be done because staging has to appeal to the masses - it needs to be visually appealing to the most amount of people possible. With design, you can be more specific to the person that will be living in the space. You can give a different sort of flair to design that you cannot with staging. Olivia says designing a house for a family to live in is extremely gratifying; she loves designing it to their lifestyle and creating a space that's going to comfort them and make them happy. ⭐️When it comes to staging, you need to be able to plan out your finances. Having inventory and storing that inventory can get really expensive - consequently, staging is a business where people are often breaking even. You have to be very strategic if you want to make staging a profitable business. You also need to be aware of how the market is doing in order to price your business appropriately. You can dip your toes in the water (without the financial risk) by redesigning existing spaces and freshening up what people already have. Do you really need to have your own inventory for staging? There are business models where you could rent your furniture, however, it's a trade off as it may compromise your overall furniture selection. ⭐️Is staging or design more lucrative? For Hearth Homes Interiors, staging had a cap - they only had so much warehouse space and inventory, so they couldn't stage an endless amount of homes. Additionally, during slower months as well as the pandemic, the market became unpredictable. The status of the market is a big part of staging overall. With design, Hearth Homes found that there was a lot more potential to make more money, and the market has less of an impact since it's a luxury service. ***

When I started my interior design career, I was clueless about some things. It was a bit overwhelming. To give you at least an overview of what you are getting yourself into, I share some information with you. Whether you are applying or interning for a job in an interior design firm, want to start your own design business, or grow your firm into a larger company, this episode is for you. Listen to understand the different teams and roles needed to operate an interior design business. I also share the many hats an interior designer solopreneur needs to wear. And if you are growing your firm into a larger company, these are the areas you can expand to and hire. Why you've got to check out today's episode: Discover what you're signing up for as an interior design solopreneur Find out what you need to hire first when starting an interior design business Understand the team structures and roles critical to building a design firm Check out the show notes >>> Anatomy of an Interior Design Firm: Team Structure and Roles To Keep In Mind Want to jumpstart your interior design career? Enroll in My Design Mentor >>> https://rwarddesign.com/my-design-mentor/ FREE Resource: Get direction and confidence boost to start your interior design career with these top three things I wish I had known when I started Connect With Me: Website: rwarddesign.com Email Add: podcast@rwarddesign.com IG: @rwarddesign

Lisa Gilmore watched HGTV late at night when her mother thought she was sleeping. As she watched Candace Olson from “Divine Design” put these incredible designs together, she realized she could do the same thing. She went to design school right out of high school.  When she started her business, she focused on networking. Her goal? When anyone heard the word “interior design” she wanted them to immediately think “Lisa Gilmore.” 11 years later, she's been featured in Forbes, Business of Home, Coveteur, Better Homes & Gardens, and more.  Lisa is recognized for her bold use of color, functionality, and “liveable glamour.” She's built a multi-million-dollar interior design firm from the ground up. But her journey wasn't without setbacks. Listen to this episode of Wingnut Social to learn what she did to build a thriving multi-million-dollar interior design firm. What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [1:20] Housekeeping: Check out this month's webinar! [2:05] Mini News Sesh: YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok for video? [6:07] Learn all about the extraordinary Lisa Gilmore [10:25] How Lisa became an interior designer [15:34] Is it important to work with an established interior designer? [17:27] Becoming a multi-million-dollar interior design firm in 10 years [22:22] The changes Lisa made to her pricing structure to achieve growth [26:00] What percentage of Lisa's business is furnishings and accessories? [28:34] What Lisa learned from hitting financial rock bottom [33:45] How to prepare your interior design business for a recession [38:00] Don't be afraid to get uncomfortable to grow to the next level [39:25] Lisa experiences the What Up Wingnut Round! [42:52] The Wacky Wingnut Blooper Reel! Connect with Lisa Gilmore Lisa Gilmore Design Follow Lisa on Instagram Resources & People Mentioned Scarlet Thread Consulting Profit First by Mike Michalowicz MasterClass episode with Sara Blakely Divine Design What Lisa learned from hitting financial rock bottom Lisa grew up in a blue-collar family in a small town in Florida. She had what she needed, but she didn't have a lot. Her family never talked about money. So when she started her business, she avoided conversations about money. But she notes that passion only gets you so far. She couldn't ignore it anymore.  She was going through a divorce, trying to stand on her own two feet, but she couldn't. She went to Africa on a sort of “Eat, Pray, Love” sabbatical. It was the experience of a lifetime. But a lack of confidence coupled with poor financial management culminated in the perfect storm. Lisa logged into her bank account and realized it was empty. That was the moment she realized she needed to get her life together.  Becoming a multi-million-dollar interior design firm in 10 years A close friend introduced Lisa to Profit First, which quickly changed her mindset about money. It took Lisa 3–4 months to recover from rock bottom. Thankfully, she's never had a shortage of clients, so she was able to put her nose to the grindstone and implement Profit First quickly. It was a painful process. But she dug them out of debt and started saving money.  Her experience forced her to look at her business as what it could be. It needed to be her livelihood. She had to get uncomfortable with money and learn to understand profit margins. And once she focused on a Profit First mentality, her confidence grew as a female leader and business owner. She was no longer intimidated. She sat in front of her wealthy clients with confidence and knew she could provide what they needed and make a great living.  The changes Lisa made to her pricing structure to achieve growth Lisa raised her hourly rate to $275 an hour and now requires a higher retainer up front so clients have skin in the game. They need to be invested. She can say without hesitation that it turned her business around. She emphasizes that if you allow yourself to face your fears, you can turn your financial mistakes around quickly.  Lisa shares more about her incredible interior design firm and her path to success and financial freedom in this episode. Don't miss it! Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Subscribe on YouTube Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 786-206-4331 (connect with us for your social media marketing needs)   Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

No one is an overnight success, yet some people have had their success brewing steadily on the back burner for years before really cranking up the heat and stepping into the spotlight. Interior designer Sara Lynn Brennan is no exception. I might be biased, as my agency has had the honor of working with Sara off and on throughout the years, but I do think she is a stellar example of what you can accomplish when you take ownership of your own success, ignore the naysayers, and let your passion fuel you. Today, I'll be asking Sara in-depth questions regarding the story behind her success, her ideal client, and her systems and processes. If you are just getting started in your interior design business or you feel stuck in a rut with your business of several years, this episode of The Kate Show is for you.

In this Podcast, Steve puts on the hat of Sherlock Holmes in this investigative report that uncovers the real and potential dangers of searching for the right and most appropriate interior decorator or interior designer for you.  You should always be aware of the potential traps and deceptions of those who would desire that you be their clients. Everything is not always what it appears to be.  That is the danger of deception. Steve is definately "all in" for Interior Design Licensing in Michigan! Steve is an NICDQ Certified Professional Interior Designer. Always seek the truth about things and do your own due diligence! Lean on and learn from this expert guide, so that you will not have any regrets in the end. As the Bible says, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free" ...  As well as the Bible admonition to "Be not deceived." This information is extremely vital in the day when so many people believe they are interior decorators or interior designers, especially in Michigan, where there are no licenses required to be an interior decorator or an interior designer.  Yet, every occupation and discipline that is related to interior design, such as architects, builders, landscape architects, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers ...  They are all required to be licensed. Your Expert Guide is the Host and Producer of the Interior Design Beat Podcast ...  Steven C.  Adamko - Professional Interior Designer, Lighting Designer, Furniture Designer, and Licenced Builder in the State of Michigan.

Hendrickson Interiors was born in 2016 when a friend asked Julianne to help design a new build. Julianne had no idea what she was doing but loved picking out pretty things. The builder loved her designs and hired Julianne to work together on more homes. Before she knew it, she had more clients than she knew what to do with.  Julianne had no business plan, no idea how to open an account with a furniture firm, and she was still teaching. After burning the candle at both ends for two years, Julianne decided to dive full-time into interior design. Since then, she's grown from being a solopreneur to a team of six—a full-service custom interior design firm serving clients throughout Tampa Bay. She shares how she grew her team and learned to delegate in this episode of Wingnut Social! What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [1:16] Check out our FREE webinars! [2:55] Mini News Sesh: Updated Creator Tags [6:10] Learn more about Julianne's journey [10:16] Julianne's philosophy on delegating and hiring [16:07] How to find a sweet spot with your waitlist [19:20] Why Julianne hired a business coach [21:36] Marketing before & After Wingnut Social [25:56] What's next for Hendrickson Interiors? [28:34] Julianne's strict budget [30:51] The What Up Wingnut Round! [32:29] How to learn more about Hendrickson Interiors Connect with Julianne Hendrickson Hendrickson Interiors Find Hendrickson Interiors on Instagram Resources & People Mentioned Check out our FREE webinars! Sign up for Wingnut Social Academy notifications The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn  Dakota Design Co. Delegation is the key to scaling your business Julianne admits that she's a control freak by nature. She likes to do things her way. But she learned that someone else could do things just as well as her, even if their choices are slightly different. When Julianne released control, they were able to get more work done. As the process became smoother, she decided to keep hiring and making more people happy. Julianne realized that you can delegate many different ways—it doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can delegate someone to complete a task to be reviewed together. You can delegate through the design phase and review things together. Or you can delegate the design phase and review pricing together. Realizing this was eye-opening for Julianne. A good delegator knows how much someone is capable of. If you let someone do their job—without micro-managing them—it empowers them.  Building a time and hiring a business coach Julianne's first large client gave her $50,000 to work with and she went straight to a bookkeeper and said, “Oh my God—what do I do with this?” She didn't have any business accounts or QuickBooks. Her bookkeeper took the reins and has been with her ever since. Julianne also hired an operations manager (who handles the warehouse), a project coordinator, and someone who handles accessory purchasing full-time. Her most recent hire was a part-time team member to handle purchasing and tracking orders. Once Julianne had these people in place, she pulled herself out of the weeds. Then she hired a business coach. As a business owner, it's easy to get enmeshed in the day-to-day of the business. Julianne's business coach, Katie, has helped her gain a top-level view of her business. Katie helped Julianne walk through their design process from beginning to end. She pointed out missing pieces, helped her reformat things, and wrote every single thing Julianne gives a client. She has templates for everything—delayed items, trade days, apology letters, and more. It keeps the entire team on the same page, which is what elite clients want. It's also important to scale and grow a team. A business coach can help unify your team and improve your efficiency. How to find a sweet spot with your waitlist Hendrickson Interiors is operating on a waitlist of six months or longer. When Julianne gets information from an inquiry, she'll know if the potential client is a good fit immediately. Julianne is honest with people and lets them know if they'll be on her waitlist. The clients that are worth it will wait. If they can't wait, they'll shop around until they can find someone that will do it the fastest—but it may not be the best quality. Julianne isn't worried about turning down work because she knows the right people are already waiting for her.  How has Julianne's interior design business grown since working with Wingnut Social? How does operating on a strict budget help her continue her upward trajectory? She shares more about her uber-successful design firm in this episode! Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 786-206-4331 (connect with us for your social media marketing needs) Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Hey babes, welcome back! As business owners, we need to do things that stretch us out of our comfort zones. Our businesses are bigger than us, and there comes a point where we can't do everything ourselves.   Today we are going to talk about how the only way to grow your business is to stretch that courage muscle and build a team that will grow along with you. So let's jump in!   Learn more about my 12-month group coaching and mentoring program, the Interior Design Business Bakery.   About Michelle Michelle Lynne began her interior design career after spending more than two decades working in Corporate America. She began in the home staging arena and has since built a successful, award-winning, full-service interior design firm, employing talented designers and serving clients across the country. In the summer of 2018, Michelle began focusing on a big gap she saw missing in the interior design industry: teaching interior designers how to run the business of an interior design business. She now engages in private coaching and leads an in-depth, 12-month group coaching program, both options focus on teaching designers profitable processes, systems, strategies, and mindset needed to run a streamlined, profitable interior design firm. Her motto is simple: we rise by lifting others.   Connect with Michelle Michelle's Instagram Free Facebook Community Designed for the Creative Mind Program Michelle's Interior Design Firm   Thank you to our sponsors for their support!  Satanoff Insurance is focused on client connections and customized coverage … Be sure to tell them we sent you!  Foyr Interior Design Software helps you create 3D floor plans & Interior Designs … Check them out!    Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Email me!

Britany Simon Design House believes in creating bold and unique bespoke spaces that are a reflection of you and your lifestyle. For over 15 years, Britany Simon's experience has spanned across a vast array of projects – from large-scale commercial renovations to entire home makeovers to budget-friendly builds. Although she has had a lifelong love affair with interior design and architecture, Britany received formal training through her bachelor's degree in Business & Interior Design. She began her professional career working for some of the top design firms in Arizona and in 2010, she founded Britany Simon Design House – a full-service design firm. The signature style and unmatched execution of BSDH have garnered a notable client roster with projects all over the country. Her work has caught the attention of national media and helped launch Britany's foray into the television and media world. Upon being selected on the seventh season of the hit HGTV design challenge series, Design Star, Britany discovered a new passion for television and video production. Her natural talent for design and on-camera presence earned her the accolade of “Fan Favorite” from her season. In addition to being a regular design contributor to Britany Simon Design House believes in creating bold and unique bespoke spaces that are a reflection of you and your lifestyle. For over 15 years, Britany Simon's experience has spanned across a vast array of projects – from large-scale commercial renovations to entire home makeovers to budget-friendly builds. Although she has had a lifelong love affair with interior design and architecture, Britany received formal training through her bachelor's degree in Business & Interior Design. She began her professional career working for some of the top design firms in Arizona and in 2010, she founded Britany Simon Design House – a full-service design firm. The signature style and unmatched execution of BSDH have garnered a notable client roster with projects all over the country. Her work has caught the attention of national media and helped launch Britany's foray into the television and media world. Upon being selected on the seventh season of the hit HGTV design challenge series, Design Star, Britany discovered a new passion for television and video production. Her natural talent for design and on-camera presence earned her the accolade of “Fan Favorite” from her season. In addition to being a regular design contributor to television, digital and print media outlets, she has also been the host for the Holiday House series on HGTV.com, a designer on Travel Channel's hit series, Hotel Impossible, co-host of We're Moving In on the FYI Network, and a featured designer on Bravo Network's new design show, Best Room Wins airing May 2019.outlets, she has also been the host for the Holiday House series on HGTV.com, a designer on Travel Channel's hit series, Hotel Impossible, co-host of We're Moving In on the FYI Network, and a featured designer on Bravo Network's new design show, Best Room Wins airing May 2019. Want to find out your entrepreneurial archetype? Take the quiz! Sarah Brush EVENTive Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush www.eventivebrush.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ https://twitter.com/Sbrush22

154: How to Restart Your Interior Design Firm with Lesley Myrick With me today is Lesley Myrick of Lesley Myrick Interiors. Lesley is fun and has a super cool style. She is going to share with us on today the challenges of moving 3 times in 5 years and constantly restarting her business. There are some lessons learned and insight gained from these moves that can assist us all, no matter where we are in business. Listen in as Lesley shares how simplifying her offerings has been freeing and more profitable in her business, and as she shares the one big thing that helped launch her business in a new state. Topics Mentioned: Vulnerability and putting yourself out there  Moving to a new state  Simplifying your offerings  Coaching  Key Thoughts: We talk about profitability in more than one way. Meaning we're not looking at just money, but the profitability of doing what we love and the profitability of relationships and the profitability of communication and all the other aspects of business and life where profitability matters. Michele (2:22)    I recommend to any designer who is new in the city or just trying to get more local exposure is reach out to your local magazines, they're always looking for content if you can come to them with great projects to photograph or photos, and a story idea. Lesley Myrick (11:18)    I want to encourage all of us the profitability of taking the step even when you're afraid like there is sometimes doesn't always work out. Michele (19:30)    When I have been open to adventure when I have been open to what God has next for us what opportunities come up, it has been way more fun. It's been terrifying, and horrible and awful and difficult too. Don't get me wrong. But it has been way more exciting and gratifying. Lesley Myrick (26:36)    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Lesley: Website: LesleyMyrick.com Instagram: @lesleymyrick Facebook: Lesley Myrick Interior Design YouTube: Lesley Myrick Email: lesley@lesleymyrick.com References and Resources: AIM Masterclass - Watch now

148: How to Create a Laser-Focused, Profitable Interior Design Firm with Desi Creswell With me today on the podcast is Desi Creswell. Desi is a coach focused on helping Interior Designers get out of the overwhelm and learning to live with more freedom and fulfillment. Desi is a co-author in the second edition of The Power Talk Friday Experts book produced by LuAnn Nigara and A Well-Designed Business.  Desi and I will be talking about finding focus in your business, not only in the day to day, but in the longer term as well. Stay tuned for a great conversation.  Topics Mentioned: Focus Ease Constraint Distraction Key Thoughts: Although I was busy, I didn't necessarily feel focused on where I was headed and also felt like I wasn't as effective as I could have been both personally and professionally. Desi Creswell (2:44)  When I started looking at the cost of some of my add ons, I started realizing, truthfully, I could do it. But did I want to pay the price to get it? Michele (5:29)  I think part of the problem that we run into as women and mothers is that we don't define what have it all actually means to us. Desi Creswell (6:43)  I can't live my life on the Peloton in business. Because at some point, I'm tired, and I've got to get off, I've got to have rest, I've got to give my body my mind. Michele (16:12)  What I teach really is a process for kind of reining in and collecting those ideas, breaking them down into really small, doable tasks, so that you're really going to see that project or initiative, or system that you're putting in place through to completion. Desi Creswell (20:28)  I just want to encourage our listeners, just start with asking yourself what you want and what you need in your home and in your family. Michele (38:28)  Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Desi: Website: desicreswell.com Daily Planner: DesiCresswell.com/daily planner Instagram: @desicreswell Email: desi@desiid.com References and Resources: AIM Masterclass - Watch now Atomic Habits by James Clear Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden A Well-Designed Business - The Power Talk Friday Experts Vol. 1 by LuAnn Nigara A Well-Designed Business - The Power Talk Friday Experts Vol. 2 by LuAnn Nigara Managing Business Growth Expectations for Interior Designers - EP: 115 with Jeremy and Chandler Quarles Married to an Entrepreneur - EP 64 with Michele and Joel Williams

144: How to Quickly Stress Test Your Interior Design Firm with Michele Williams I have seen it before. We go through a goal setting process and then move forward without continually checking to see if the goal is truly attainable and realistic. Maybe you have heard of SMART goals: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound. Today we are going to talk about stress testing our goals to check for attainable and realistic. Topics Mentioned:  SMART goals Stress test Attainable Realistic Key Thoughts: Create a SMART goal.  Start with the goal you want to achieve. Write it down and make sure you have mentioned all 5 parts. Michele (02:20)  If we don’t ask the hard, tough questions early on, we will stumble later in putting the goal into practice. Michele (06:22)  When we are thinking about resources, one of the challenges is that we create a goal as if all the resources are already in place. Michele (06:47)  We must be focused on the commitment to do what it takes – and willing to actually do what it takes to get the outcome we desire. Michele (08:38)         Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

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  Bradley Frankhouser is a Principal and the office lead of Desmone’s Morgantown office. Desmone is an Architecture and Interior Design Firm. They have locations in Morgantown, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Salisbury, Maryland. After being in Morgantown for five years, Desmone believes West Virginia has a promising future, inspired by future-thinking visions of its […]

137: 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Scaling Your Interior Design Firm with Courtney DeRonde With me on the podcast today is Courtney DeRonde. Courtney is a CPA and Managing Partner of TDT CPAs and Advisors in Iowa. Courtney and her team provide boutique advisory services for small businesses that are in a growth mode. Today, she shares with us the 5 blindspots of a growing and scaling company. If we ignore these blindspots issues can certainly arise. Courtney offers actionable ways we can recognize the blindspots and do something about them in advance. Enjoy the podcast. Topics Mentioned: Scenario planning Stress testing Financial data Blindspots Key Thoughts: One of the things that we found when we started to really focus more on being proactive, is that a foundation of being proactive is having accurate, timely financial information. Courtney (03:25)  I really love the idea of teaching and creating frameworks, because we can pick them up and move them around to solve other problems. Michele (21:02)  It is not just accurate and timely, that's foundational, but it also needs to be relevant. Courtney (31:45)  As a coach that focuses on financials, what I do is use those financials, to determine what decision making has been happening. Michele (33:55)  If we like the numbers, keep making the same decisions. If those are not the numbers that we want, or that we need, or that are going to carry us forward, we have to go back and determine which activities need to change. Michele (34:20)  Cash flow problems are just a symptom, they're not the underlying problem. Courtney (37:18)   Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Contact Courtney: Website: tdtpc.com LinkedIn: Courtney DeRonde LinkedIn: TDT CPAs and Advisors Facebook: TDT CPAs and Advisors Email: courtneydr@tdtpc.com References and Resources: The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today 5 Keys to Success that Exceptional Leaders do that Spur Growth and Profitability - Ep 27 with Eileen Hahn How to Easily Understand Your Interior Design Businesses’ Finances - Ep 136 with Jack Tomkins The E-Myth Revisited - by Michael E. Gerber 5 Blind Spots as Companies Grow & Scale E-Book by Courtney DeRonde Text “blindspot” to 33777 - to the free E-Book via text message

Today on the show Jayson is talking with Vanessa Deleon, owner and CEO of Vanessa Deleo Associates, an award winning Interior Design Firm that specializes in residential, commercial, and hospitality design, and Bobby Bournias, the owner of the Brownstone Pancake Factory in Edgewater, NJ.In this episode we talk about how the two different personality types of Vanessa and Bobby fit together so well, and how they’re able to motivate, and push each other. We talk about some early obstacles and adversities that both Bobby and Vanessa had to overcome, why it’s important to feel needed. We also discuss how both of them dealt with their businesses during the pandemic, how they continued to thrive, and how sometimes, it’s not about the money, it’s about making people happy and staying fulfilled. Links:  Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdogReach out to Jayson directly at jayson@trueunderdog.comFollow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbamCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com Mentioned in the Episode: Brownstone Pancake Factory Website: http://www.brownstonepancakefactory.com/Brownstone Pancake Factory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownstone_pancake_factory/?hl=enVanessa’s Website: https://vanessadeleon.com/Vanessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vda_designs/?hl=en Timestamps: 1:31 - Life During the Pandemic3:42 - Making Room for Each Other6:34 - Early Career Obstacles for Vanessa10:52 - It’s Important to Feel Needed12:40 - Transitioning to the Restaurant Business15:16 - Bobby Dealing with the “Naysayers”20:12 - Thriving off of the Haters12:30 - Vanessa Dealing with Adversity27:18 - How Bobby Dealt with the Pandemic33:50 - Creating Motivation in Your Business37:20 - How Vanessa Dealt with the Pandemic42:42 - What Does Their Son Think of the Business43:18 - Bobby’s Social Media45:49 - Vanessa’s Social Media

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132: The Top Skill Set That Can Explode Your Interior Design Firm with Rose Zefferino Rose Zefferino is the owner of Z Domus Designs, a builder’s interior design firm, located in Pennsylvania. Rose began her career in homebuilding as a project manager right out of college then moved over the years into more of a design position focusing on selections and assisting other builders in creating a smooth-running process. This process serves both the clients buying and building the home as well as the builders responsible for the construction.   In this episode, Rose shares with us how her design and selection management process has been honed based on her beginning in construction. We discuss the differences in custom builds and community management, as well as hiring for these different but similar support positions.   This episode also helps continue the conversation that there are many facets to design and finding your area of expertise and doubling down on that can be profitable. Topics Mentioned: Construction Management Selection Management Systems and Processes Key Thoughts: I managed the building process from foundation through the windows being cleaned. It was everything in between. While I wasn't actually swinging a hammer, I managed all of the phases that were involved in building the house. Rose (03:22) I think that is the one of the bigger pieces. Understanding the timing of building projects from construction all the way through design. Michele (18:48)  I want to create the Z Domus process, so that it is consistent across the board. While the products are different, and the offerings are different, the process is the same so that my designers are not having to reinvent themselves with every new builder that we have. Rose (32:21) I want to talk about the differences between the designers that work on specialty builds because there is a difference. The way that we would approach trying to get 50 houses done in a timeframe versus three houses done in the same timeframe. Michele (46:04) Whereas in the community side, many of the design decisions have already been made, there may be tweaks, but it's quicker, faster, you know, and more limited. Michele (55:18) Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Contact Rose: Website: zdomusdesigns.com Facebook: Z Domus Designs Instagram: @zdomus Email: rose@zdomusdesigns.com References and Resources: The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today Hiring Exceptional People - Episode 50 with Eileen Hahn

I'm excited this week to be sharing my conversation with NY based interior designer Tina Ramchandani at Tina Ramchandani Creative (TRC); her team designs warm, modern interiors that fully capture their clients' polished lifestyles. I was so happy Tina could fit me into her busy schedule, and we also got to talk about her furry interior design assistant. Check out the shoppable mood board based on this conversation at angelabelt.com.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start an interior design business from scratch, with no connections and still rise to the top? Nicole White stepped on the veranda to share her story of how she built her design company, Nicole White Designs, brick-by-brick while forging strong relationships within the business community, South Florida and the design industry. You can find out more at and  .

London-based interior designers Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe of 2LG Studio are committed to one simple mission: making living lovely. Their endless joy and passion for design comes from their stellar sense of humor and the cool cultural references that inform their work, like ’80s classic TV show Dynasty, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Schitt’s Creek. They create spaces and products that radiate self-expression and playfulness—from painting a doorframe electric blue to designing area rugs in unexpected, sculptural forms. For them, being bold in life means bringing that energy, joy, and personality to every corner, and design is all about the boundary-bending gesture: add a glossy patterned tile all the way up to the ceiling for maximum impact, and painting the inside of your closets in a color that makes you happy. 2LG gives you permission to pick up a paintbrush and paint outside the lines—in punchy lilac and bubblegum pink, of course.

096: 5 Indicators Your Interior Design Firm Profit is on Target WITH MICHELE WILLIAMS On the podcast today we're going to learn how profitability directly impacts the sustainability of a company. This is acutely understood at a time like this in our world and economy. The higher the profits and the better the management of those resources – the more sustainable the firm is. The lower the profits, the less management of those funds and the less sustainable the company is.  In this podcast episode, I am going to share with you five indicators that your design firm’s profit is on target. We will dig into why profitability matters and where to start managing it properly in your firm.     Topics Mentioned:  Profit Margins   Debt    Cash Flow   Cash Reserve  Key Thoughts: Know your profit margins. Know the current and future value of your ideal clients. Have a cash reserve. Have a plan to manage debt. Understand and employ a leveraging strategy. Profitability layer is instrumental as we build up and we build order and we build impact with the legacy. Michele (09:25)  By clearly defining the goals of how you spend money, you're going to be in a much better position to assist the company to live within its means. Michele (12:51) Profitability and the company allows for money to be allocated to the health and the sustainability of the company as a whole. Michele (17:09)   Leveraging in this situation simply means investing in something to gain a profit, which is greater than the investment. So if we're going to put money in we want to get more money out. Michele (21:24) As your business grows readdress your KPIs, look for new or different measurements to guide your current and future success. Michele (25:04) Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL   References and Resources: The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today Financial Health Checkup  Financial Planning Made Simple  Aim with Intent Methodology  Understanding Your Financials and Master Your Profit  Fix This Next, Profit First,  by Mike Michalowicz E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber  All Roads Lead to Profit, Episode 004 with Mike Michalowicz Backward Financials for the Win, Episode 011 with Tracie Taylor How to Start Profit First with No Profit in Your Design Business, Episode 092 with Michele Williams

I chat with Gabriela about her journey into the interior design industry and a design splurge she is grateful for during the pandemic. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Domino, NY Spaces and several other publications. She was one of the twenty designers featured for the Small/Cool Experience with Apartment Therapy this spring.

Episode 12 we talk with Andrew Presta a 4 year Realtor who shares his experience and one crazy PURCHASE Request. How he dealt with it and what you should and could do. Must watch podcast. This show is sponsored by A Lady's Touch Inc. A Home Staging and Interior Design Firm known for taking properties from listed to sold! Mention Stallone Media and get 10% off of your next staging service. Website: www.ladystouch.ca Realtor Information: Andrew Presta Re/Max West

If you’ve spent any time in South Florida, you’re likely already familiar with Marc Thee’s work. Over the past 35 years the co-founder of Marc-Michaels has become one of the region’s most celebrated interior designers, and in an industry where most firms stop growing at a staff of ten, he oversees seventy, taking on projects all over the world. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Thee speaks with host Dennis Scully about why he tells his staff not to think like designers, how mentorship means letting go, and why the client’s perception is the only thing that matters. A special thank you to Dedon for hosting the conversation in front of a live audience at the Design Center of the Americas. This episode is sponsored by High Point Market and Buildlane.

After almost 5 years in litigation practice, Clara Jung found herself dissatisfied with practicing and considering her next steps. Initially, she looked into legal recruiting. But, after not getting any traction there, she didn't give up - she just went back to the drawing board. She thought about what genuinely interested her - whether or not it had any legal connection. She realized that interior design was something she's always enjoyed, but had dismissed as an unrealistic career option. She did a little research, and then took a big leap of faith. There was definitely a transition period, and owning your own business always has its challenges. But Clara has built a very successful design firm, and has no regrets about her career path.  In this episode, we discuss: Switching practice areas can almost feel as daunting as switching careers The process of thinking about how to leave practice took 1.5 years  Ultimately, life is too short to do something that makes you unhappy Clara considered recruiting, but didn't get traction. But, she kept exploring. Look to the hobbies and interests that you love  There may be career options you dismissed as before because they didn't seem like realistic, responsible options Clara figured out the basics of the industry, and what kind of financial adjustments need to be made - but didn't wait until she knew 100% before jumping in You can't know you'll be successful in a new field until you try it Think of going back to practice as a safety net, if it helps you to make a jump.  We do all have different financial realities to account for. Don't let it derail you, it may just push your timeline Project management and attention to detail are hugely useful transferable skills Owning your own business is a particular challenge, but comes with the payoff of more flexibility and independence  You may have to let go of the pride of being a fancy lawyer Thinking of practicing law as a useful chapter, rather than a huge life mistake  Banner Day SF: http://www.bannerdaysf.com/ Website: www.thelawyersescapepod.com  Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/465965087538268/

I Sat down with Riya Solanki – an interior designer with over 5 years of experience in interior design industry. She has handled projects for

On this week’s Marketing Monday Minisode, the Head Wingnut and the Hungry Ginger talk about the first time they delegated work. Darla was asked to do a 3D rendering of a room, and it took her way longer than could be financially justified. And after hiring out that work, and consulting with a copy of The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, Darla realized she should be focusing on the work that leverages her strongest talents. And nearly two years ago, Darla Powell Interiors made its first hire of an interior designer, without actually having the financial means to do so. And that was because they were juggling so many clients, they needed someone to not only take some of that work, but fill in gaps in the company’s skills. It’s worked out great, and now that they can work with so many more clients, that hire has paid for itself again and again. But this episode isn’t just about hiring designers, Darla and Natalie also give tips on small ways you can delegate so you’re doing what you should be doing. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [0:33] Natalie’s a hungry ginger [3:00] Juggling clients early on [7:57] When to hire without the means [11:10] What’s your vision for your company? [13:45] Other ways to delegate Resources & People Mentioned The Big Leap Wingnut Social Media Lab Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla’s Interior Design Website Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn

Jenna Woods is a successful interior designer with a dream to have her own design firm one day called JWoods Designs. In this episode, we not only talk about her perspective on church culture growing up as a Pastor's kid, but also what it takes to be a great interior designer, how to identify bad design, tips on how to improve your living space if you don't know where to start, and so much more! PLUS, this weekend she's giving away a room design consultation where she could help you redesign a room in your house! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message

There are a million ways to market your business, but if you’re not putting together some sort of lead magnet, you’re essentially selling yourself short. Luckily, the queen of lead magnets, Sandra Funk, is here to tell you how it’s done. Sandra is the founder and principal designer of House of Funk, a full-service and online interior design firm with offices in NY and NJ. House of Funk creates thoughtful homes with an emphasis on clean lines and soulful touches, all rooted in tradition. Sandra’s award-winning design work has been featured in numerous publications, including Elle Decor, The Huffington Post, Apartment Therapy and Luxe Interiors + Design. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [1:00] The dangers of Don Julio [5:25] Explaining lead magnets to the Amish [6:50] Sandra’s first lead magnet [8:48] The first step of creating a lead magnet [10:25] Why quizzes rule [12:43] How soft yesses are worth it [16:30] Keeping subscribers from unsubscribing [21:17] Where to get started with your first lead magnet [28:15] Sandra’s newest quiz [35:00] Whut up, Wingnut? Connect with Sandra Funk House of Funk House of Funk Design on Instagram House of Funk Design on Facebook Resources & People Mentioned The Celestine Prophecy The Whats and Whys of Lead Magnets Natalie needed a Lead Magnets for the Amish tutorial, so Sandra broke down what a lead magnet is in its most basic form: It’s a means of collecting email addresses of potential clients, by giving them something they value. You’ve probably seen lead magnets 100 times in the last week, whether they be quizzes, surveys, PDFs of guides or handbooks. And so getting that email address is vital, because it’s the one place where you know you can get in front of a potential client over and over again. That also means you have to be very careful that you don’t abuse that privilege, and that you’re providing value within those emails, so the clients don’t unsubscribe. The soft yes vs. pre-qualifying clients Some lead magnets will pre-qualify a potential client by letting them know how much something might cost, so by the time they talk with you, the sticker shock is gone and you know you have a better chance of closing the deal. Sandra’s quizzes, which often stick closer to “what’s your design style”-type questions, don’t pre-qualify clients necessarily, but they get them to what she calls a “soft yes.” And by that she means the people are interested, they’re informed, and they want to know more. Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla’s Interior Design Website Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn

Callie hosts an Instagram Live with the women from November Interiors to answer your questions about freshening up using furniture you already have and adding accessories on a budget. November Interiors is an Atlanta based Interior Design Firm specializing in Full Service, E-Design and Styling Sessions. Founded by Cathey Simon and Jessica Kurelic, November Interiors was created by two stay-at-home moms with a love for all things home and was named after their first born babies - born only two days apart with Thanksgiving in between!   Part one of three. 

Callie hosts an Instagram Live with the women from November Interiors to answer your questions about freshening up your home without going broke. November Interiors is an Atlanta based Interior Design Firm specializing in Full Service, E-Design and Styling Sessions. Founded by Cathey Simon and Jessica Kurelic, November Interiors was created by two stay-at-home moms with a love for all things home and was named after their first born babies - born only two days apart with Thanksgiving in between! Part two of three. 

Callie hosts an Instagram Live with the women from November Interiors to answer your questions about freshening up your home without going broke. November Interiors is an Atlanta based Interior Design Firm specializing in Full Service, E-Design and Styling Sessions. Founded by Cathey Simon and Jessica Kurelic, November Interiors was created by two stay-at-home moms with a love for all things home and was named after their first born babies - born only two days apart with Thanksgiving in between! Part three of three. 

CetraRuddy is an amazing architecture and interior design firm that was founded in New York City. As they celebrate their 30 years of amazing award-winning work, we were able to host an amazing interview with their director of strategy, Emmanuelle Slossberg. She gives us an insight the firms way of work and how everything is taken into consideration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/architecture-business-design/support

Not sure what to post on social media for your business? Wondering how you can get the most results from doing less marketing? This episode is for you! Resources: Marketing services | www.katethesocialite.com Email newsletters | www.socialitesubscribe.com Social media posts | www.socialitevault.com FREEBIE: Get Free Social Media Posts for Your Design / Staging Firm at www.socialitevault.com

Not sure what to post on social media for your business? Wondering how you can get the most results from doing less marketing? This episode is for you! Resources: Marketing services | www.katethesocialite.com Email newsletters | www.socialitesubscribe.com Social media posts | www.socialitevault.com FREEBIE: Get Free Social Media Posts for Your Design / Staging Firm at www.socialitevault.com

Killy Scheer always had a love for interior design. As a young child, she constantly found herself rearranging her bedroom.  After working for a few design firms, both big and small, Killy decided she wanted to go out on her own.  On this week's episode of Small Business war Stories, we join Killy to talk about her Austin-based boutique interior design firm, Scheer & Co. 

Are you looking for some quick tips to make your home look festive and not cluttered?  Want ideas to decorate your small space this holiday season?  Join me and guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton as she shares quick and holiday organizing and decorating tips Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision helps you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space.  Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

No room in the kitchen for your pots and pans, struggling to find a space for your toiletries in the bathroom, need help creating a space that does not look like your college dorm room?  Join me and returning guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton as she shares techniques to organize your small space. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision helps you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space.  Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Are you getting married or decided to be a full time caregiver and downsize and move into one home?  Join me and returning guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton, Designing Your Vision as she shares how to bring your stuff and their stuff together to create a home that is organized and not cluttered. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision, helps you to see the full potential and the most effective way to use your space.  Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Ready for Summer fun but feel like the inside and outside of your house is a mess?  Join me and returning guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton helps us to kick start the Summer entertaining season organized. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision, helps you to see the full potential and the most effective way to use your space.  Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Tired of wasting time looking for something to wear?  Dream of having closets that are organized and you are able to find things when you look for them?  Join me and returning guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton as she shares strategies to organize your closet. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision, helps you to see the full potential and the most effective way to use your space.  This podcast’s sponsor is Audible.com a leading provider of audio entertainment and information.  Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/getorganized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Do you ever wonder if there is ever a way to make your small bedroom not feel so small? Do you need suggestions on where to put all your stuff without the cluttered looked?  Join me and guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton as she provides techniques to organize a small bedroom. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision, helps you to see the full potential and the most effective way to use your space.  This podcast’s sponsor is Audible.com a leading provider of audio entertainment and information.  Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/getorganized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Robin Wilson is an eco-friendly interior designer and a lifestyle brand with products sold in Bed Bath & Beyond; and is the first women with a branded line of custom kitchen & bath cabinetry sold by over 400 dealers nationwide. Join us as Robin takes us on her entrepreneurial journey and tells us how she was left with $1.23 cents in her bank account and how she overcame it and built a multimillion dollar business.

The decorations, the gifts, the dinners and guests wondering how you are going to organize it all this Christmas? Join me and guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton of Designing Your Vision as she shares ways for you to be an organized host and enjoy the season with techniques to get things done. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision helps you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space.  This podcast’s sponsor is Audible.com a leading provider of audio entertainment and information.  Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/getorganized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

The decorations, the dinners and guests wondering how you are going to do it all? Join me as Felicia Wallace-Benton of Desiging our Vision she shares how we can create a festive home and be a great host this Thanksgiving. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision helps you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space. This podcast’s sponsor is Audible.com a leading provider of audio entertainment and information.  Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/getorganized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Do you manage your family or run your business from a home office?  Do you find it challenging to keep it organized and clutter-free?  Join me and returning guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton of Designing Your Vision as she shares techniques to have an organized home office. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision helps you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space.  This podcast’s sponsor is Audible.com a leading provider of audio entertainment and information.  Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/getorganized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Cookouts, pool parties, family reunions and fun in the sun is your home ready for Summer time guests or full of clutter?   Tune in and get tips from guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton and get your home ready for entertaining indoors and out. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision helps you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Feel you need more space?  Wondering what to do with all your stuff? Ready to sell your home so you can have bigger closets?  If you answered yes and join Janet and guest expert Felicia Wallace Benton, Designing Your Visions as she discuss creative ways to store items in your home and life. Felicia’s firm Designing Your Vision is a full service Interior Design Firm that provides “One of a Kind” interiors for residential and commercial spaces. Her team feels your home or business is more than just a space – it is a reflection of you.  Designing Your Vision help you to see the full potential and the most effective use of your space. Her team works to translate your needs and wants into an environment that displays your style. Thus, the end result is a polished space that reflects your personality, enhances your lifestyle, and most importantly, exhibits your vision. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Decorating Tails’ host and Interior Design Hound Cynthia Waldenmaier catches up with the talented and Canine inspired designer Susan Jamieson, ASID for a colorful interview that you won’t want to miss. Susan gives Decorating Tails the latest scoop on her travels for her design projects and shares tips on creating a colorful Pet-friendly home. Just how much of a Dog lover is the globe-trotting Interior Designer and founder of Bridget Beari Designs? I’ll let you decide-- but here are some clues: Susan’s Interior Design Firm is named after two Dogs: "Bridget & Beari." In Susan’s new paint collection, Bridget Beari Colors, you’ll notice more than a few colors inspired by her four-legged friends. One of my favorite colors is Wagging White. Along with fabric samples and floor plans, you’re sure to find a few design animals running around her studio in Richmond, Virginia. So join us and learn Susan’s insider tips on how to sniff out the best paint colors for your next Pet-friendly decorating project. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Decorating Tails - Episode 7 Dog Inspired: Susan Jamieson’s Designs Have Colorful Canine Style on Pet Life Radio.