Designer's Oasis

著者: Kate Bendewald
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  • How do I build an interior design business? How do I get portfolio-worthy projects? Do I “have to” offer full-service interior design? How do I charge for my services? What if I want to do things differently with my interior design business? How do I take my design business to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed? I got you friend. Welcome to the Designer’s Oasis Podcast. Consider this your place for a fresh drink of water for the inspired, creative, ambitious, and let’s admit it, occasionally overwhelmed interior designer. Whether you are just starting your interior design business or you’re looking to grow or scale, here you’ll find actionable, real-world, and above all SIMPLE ways to launch, establish, and scale your interior design business with confidence. Introducing your host, Kate Bendewald of Kate Bendewald Interior Design, real-life interior designer, mama, and CEO who grew her 6-figure interior design business on word-of-mouth referrals. Kate doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to running your business. Instead, she offers authentic, approachable advice to help you start where you are.
    2022
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How do I build an interior design business? How do I get portfolio-worthy projects? Do I “have to” offer full-service interior design? How do I charge for my services? What if I want to do things differently with my interior design business? How do I take my design business to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed? I got you friend. Welcome to the Designer’s Oasis Podcast. Consider this your place for a fresh drink of water for the inspired, creative, ambitious, and let’s admit it, occasionally overwhelmed interior designer. Whether you are just starting your interior design business or you’re looking to grow or scale, here you’ll find actionable, real-world, and above all SIMPLE ways to launch, establish, and scale your interior design business with confidence. Introducing your host, Kate Bendewald of Kate Bendewald Interior Design, real-life interior designer, mama, and CEO who grew her 6-figure interior design business on word-of-mouth referrals. Kate doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to running your business. Instead, she offers authentic, approachable advice to help you start where you are.
2022
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  • #99 | Running an Efficient and Joyful Design Firm with Andi Morse
    2024/11/07
    Interior Designer's Business Blueprint I sat down with Andi Morse of Morse Design in Atlanta in today's episode. Andi shared how she believes offering multiple services is the key to getting your foot (literally and figuratively) in the door with clients. We chatted about good processes and protecting your creative energy, hiring, and business growth. Andi's down-to-earth sensibility has helped her run an efficient and creative design firm. Here’s a glance at this episode… Andi shared the variety of service offerings that she offers at her design firm, why she believes in them and how they lead to larger projects.We share our struggles with finding ways to protect our creative energy through building systems and processes to free up more design time.We dive into how to sell your value as an interior designer to build a successful design business.Andi shares her structure with content creation and how it helps bring in prospective clients regularly. Mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business BlueprintFREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior DesignersFREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!Morse DesignFollow Morse Design on IG 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/running-an-efficient-and-joyful-design-firm-with-andi-morse
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    48 分
  • #98 | Unlock An Enduring Business by Nurturing Client Relationships with Gideon Mendelson
    2024/10/31
    Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I sat down with Gideon Mendelson of the Mendelson group in New York. Gideon is one of the smartest, most honest, and down-to-earth designers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Our chat is a masterclass in running a business that endures. Gideon, who grew up in New York, had the privilege of being able to look over the shoulder of his late mother, Mimi Mendelsen, a highly sought-after interior designer in her time. Fast forward to today, and Gideon credits both of his parents as well as his early career influences, college, and his tennis career with helping to shape his work ethic, business acumen, and creative spirit. Today, he is at the helm of his design firm working with clients nationwide. Gideon and I chat about his process for onboarding clients and gaining their trust. We talk about the reality of being a multifaceted designer who understands business and design and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, as well as the real value of nurturing clients throughout their experience, which can lead to lifelong clients and friendships for a business that endures. This is a don't miss episode! Here’s a glance at this episode… We chat about Gideon's transition from playing tennis at Columbia into an eventual shift to studying architecture and film helped him build his work ethic and creative spirit.We discussed what it was like to build a design business with his mother, Mimi MendelsenWe dive into the importance of building client relationships and helping our clients have a central support person to ask questions.We share about how to balance creativity and business as well as involve our families in our legacy.Gideon shares about how his firm really nurtures client relationships to pave the way for repeat business and client referrals. Mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business BlueprintFREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior DesignersFREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!The Mendelsen Group WebsiteFollow Gideon on IG: @gideonmendelsen 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/unlock-an-enduring-business-by-nurturing-client-relationships-with-gideon-mendelson
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    1 時間 2 分
  • #97 | Managing Change in the Interior Design Industry with Maggie Griffin
    2024/10/24
    Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I sat down with Maggie Griffin of Maggie Griffin Design, a full-service residential interior design firm in Gainesville, Georgia. Maggie is known for her modern Southern Living style with spaces that are freshly classic and comfortable for everyday life. We share about the changes we've seen in the design industry since the pandemic, especially regarding lead times and project costs. We also talk about managing client expectations from those who might be looking for what Maggie calls a "move that bus moment" and how she can educate clients on what to expect without scaring them off. Here’s a glance at this episode… We discuss the significant impact that social media has had on the interior design industry and what this means for interior designers and their clients.We share about vetting clients and our experiences with finding the clients that are and are not the right fit.We share about the challenges in the design industry with project timelines and costs.We discuss having good communication with our clients throughout the interior design process to make sure that projects run smoothly. Mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business BlueprintFREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior DesignersFREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!Maggie Griffin DesignFollow Maggie on Instagram: @maggiegriffindesign 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/managing-change-in-the-interior-design-industry-with-maggie-griffin
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    40 分

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