Designing Success

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep.  In this episode of Designing Success , I sit down with interior designer Bradley Montag to talk about the intersection of design, property, and town planning.  Bradley began his career as a town planning lawyer before transitioning into interior design, giving him a unique perspective on how homes should be renovated, extended, and designed. We explo...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. AI is everywhere right now — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Midjourney, Nano Banana — and interior designers are being told they need to learn all of it. But the real problem isn’t the tools. It’s the lack of context . In this episode of Designing Success , I break down how interior designers should actually be using AI inside their design studi...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Studio CEO  Are you running a successful interior design studio but feeling exhausted, undercharging, and stuck in technician mode? In this episode, Rhiannon Lee — founder of Oleander & Finch and business coach for interior designers — breaks down the 12 core personal development principles that transform time-poor, overworked designers into confi...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. In this honest roundtable episode, Rhiannon Lee is joined by four interior designers and property stylists to talk about pregnancy, maternity leave, cashflow, systems, staffing and what really happens when you mix motherhood with business ownership. If you are an interior designer who is pregnant, trying to conceive, planning a family, or quietly wond...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Studio CEO (formerly Framework Express) is now open for the next cohort. Join the waitlist HERE  Interior designers keep asking, “Where are the next clients coming from?”  In this episode, I break down practical local area marketing strategies that actually convert. Not more content. Not more reels. Real positioning.  We cover:  – How to get in front...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Check out Penelope, the AI powered proposal generator  In this episode of Designing Success From Study to Studio, Rhiannon Lee breaks down the biggest shift interior designers are missing on Instagram, the move from algorithm-led reach to AI-led understanding. This is not a posting strategy episode. You will not hear content calendars, trending audio...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. This episode is a reset. I’m talking honestly about why business feels heavier this year, why motivation is harder to access, and what I actually saw work across 2025 inside real interior design businesses. I walk through the three business decisions that reduced pressure, improved delivery, and stopped everything feeling so hard. These are the same f...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Get the Interior Design Pricing Trend Report HERE Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ol...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Reach out to chat about 90 minute strategy sessions HERE Welcome to an awkward but common moment in studio life. A client ends things with their first designer, then asks you to step in. The gossip itch is real, but the strategy is simple. Keep communications neutral, ask for proof of termination and clarity on IP, and decide if this is a rescue or a...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Meet Angie HERE  Meet Penelope HERE In this episode of 'Designing Success from Study to Studio,' host Rhiannon Lee, founder of Oleander and Finch Design Studio, delves into the world of property styling with guest Angie, a thriving property stylist and interior designer from Meraki Property Styling and Interior Design in Melbourne. Angie sha...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. The audio in this one was a little off but on a week where covid is in my house and it's end of term I'm rolling with done is better than Perf. Please stick around it'll be fixed next week!  Enter HERE to win Penelope  Click HERE to buy her right now  Message me via the link at the top that says "message me and tell me what you thi...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Join the waitlist for Penelope HERE  Meet Jane on Instagram HERE  Find her online HERE Feng Shui, A homeowners guide to abundance THE BOOK Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design bus...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Join the waitlist for Penelope HERE  Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_fi...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Find Annuello HERE   Follow them on Insta, HERE Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/olea...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Copy this into AI Agent Mode -  "You are a competitive brand strategist for interior designers. Your task is to research and deliver a comprehensive competitor intelligence report and SWOT matrix for an interior design business targeting high-income residential clients in the specified region. (replace with your target market or add your brand co...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. In this episode, Rhiannon Lee discusses the transformative potential of AI in the interior design industry, focusing on her creation, Scout, an AI assistant designed to streamline sourcing and design processes. She explores the ethical implications of introducing such technology, the importance of human creativity in design, and the feedback from the...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Follow Harriot on Instagram HERE  hurry to grab the last few minutes of entry into the framework before it's gone forever here https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/ Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, a...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. take a listen to some real coaching in action and how we are all navigating  the Complexities of Interior Design Pricing If you're looking to learn more about my Industry Trend Report you can DOWNLOAD IT HERE  In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of pricing in the interior design industry. Our discussion covers the challenges of setting...

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business.  Grab  more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Face...