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A very common question with small business owners is When is the right time to hire an employee? In this episode, I'll be explaining exactly that. I will give you 3 symptoms to look for and also explain some typical work arrangements if you are ready to hire more help for your business. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/desig...

Are you in business for yourself and wondering if you should take on a partner? This is a common question for many business owners. In this video, I'd like to give you 5 things to consider before taking on a partner. There is also a bonus tip at the end so make sure you listen until then. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/des...

The goal of all business owners when they start their business should be to build something that provides them recurring income. But many business owners miss this point. So in this episode, I'm going to give you my perspective on why this is so important. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/⁠⁠ See m...

In this episode, I'm going to share with you the top 5 business mistakes that interior designers make when they first start their business. You can shortcut a lot of expensive learnings so watch till the end and take notes! Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/⁠⁠ See my business course specifically ta...

In this episode, I'm going to share with you what to expect in your first year of your Interior Design Business. If you are a new student or just starting your own business, then it can be overwhelming. So I want to share wtih you some things to expect so that you know what you're getting into. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.co...

For this episode of my Founders Secret Interview Series, I have the pleasure of interviewing Flavie Dufrenne who's a graphic designer growing her business. We explore the struggles of a Creative Entrepreneur who has to balance between the left and right brain thinking of a Design Business Owner. You can also watch this interview on my Starfish Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/o8s6dEe1kcI Join...

In this episode, I'll be sharing with you tips on how to attract your clients. I'll break it down and give 3 tips for new Interior Designers and also 3 tips for established Interior Designers who's started a few years but still need to get more clients. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/⁠⁠...

In this episode, I'm going to share with you 5 sales conversion tips that will help you increase your conversion rate for your next consultation. These tips are from my 25 years experience in the industry and if you follow them, you will have a much higher conversion rate for your next Interior Design client. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www....

In this episode of my Founders Success Interview series, I have the honour of inviting Sarah Adnan of Elevated Living onto my show. She has extensive background in the corporate world before starting her own interior design business. In this interview, she shares with us some great tips for starting and marketing your own interior design business. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Desi...

Many business owners get into business thinking that they are good at what they do as the "Technician" but a good business also requires a good business "Manager". This is the difference between working IN the business and working ON the business. In this video, I'll share with you tips on how to work ON the business instead of working IN the business. Find out more about m...

In this interview of my Founders Success Series, I interview Carolyn Boldt of Crossfields Chiropractic Office Design. She shares with us how she has been able to scale her design business to one that is self sustaining and she isn't wearing all the hats like many other small business owners. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/group...

If you're looking for ways to market your interior design business, then I'm going to give you 5 ways that you can market your interior design business for free (well almost).  Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/⁠⁠⁠ See my business course specifically tailored for Interior Designers: ⁠⁠⁠https:/...

In this episode, I talk about finding success in your business by playing the long game. There is no shortcut to being successful in business so I will share this tip with you to adopt the mindset of playing a long game. Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/⁠⁠⁠ See my business course specifically tailore...

In this Episode, I interview Jenn Thaker of Thaker financial. She left a secure, 6-digit job in big pharma to pursue her purpose and in this interview, she shares her tips on how to live your magical life full of purpose! To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/ Don't forget to follow this podcast so you do...

In this Episode, I'd like to help you figure out if your personality is a better fit to be an employee of a company or a business owner. There are definitely differences in character and personality so let's explore 5 of those for both a business owner and an employee. To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscomm...

A common question I get asked a lot is whether if a new Interior Designer should go work for someone else first or go straight into starting their own business? Let's answer this question with this video! To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/ Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any...

In this episode, I'll answer the question; Can I be an Interior Designer without going to school. Many people think about this and it's not a straight forward answer but I will help you process this and decide what's right for you and your career. To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscommunity/ Don't f...

In this episode of my Founder's Success Secrets interview, I am interviewing Sandra Chavez of Sandra Jessica Interiors. She is a successful YouTube content creator and have used it to help promote her interior design business. In this interview with Sandra, she shares her experience as an interior designer using innovative ideas for her business like E-design and YouTube videos. For those of y...

Have you ever wondered how much it costs to start an interior design business? In this episode, I'll give a breakdown of how much it costs to start an interior design business. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will coach you with his 25 years of business building experience, show you how he built his own award-winn...

Are you starting your own business or still contemplating on coming out on your own? In this episode, I will give you 5 tips to help your new business to be successful. Running your own business is a lot of learning so listen for my 5 tips to shortcut your learning when you are starting your own business. To join our Designers Business Community Facebook Group, click here: https://www.facebook.com...

Many young interior designers have asked me what the difference between commercial and residential interior design jobs are, so in this episode - I'll share with you how commercial and residential design projects differ! For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will coach you with his 25 years of business building expe...

Stephanie Fiteni is a content marketing strategist and a marketing coach. But before she went solo and took off with her own business, she had a marketing agency that served numerous businesses. Listen in as Stephanie shares her journey of downsizing her agency and then transitioning back into a solo entrepreneur. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now...

There’s an African proverb that I like to cite that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This proverb applies to many things in life but especially in business, it brings up the question of whether you should stay solo or build a team. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will c...

A lot from what I've learned is from reading books, so in this episode, I'll cover "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni. This book is a classic read for anyone trying to build a team. I'm going to be giving a summary of the key points of the book, share my perspective on it, and provide 3 tips on how to build the levels of a team successfully. For those of yo...

As a CEO or business owner, your job will be much easier once you have a good team behind you. In this episode, I'll give you 5 tips on how you can build a successful team to help manage your business. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will coach you with his 25 years of business building experience, show you ho...