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Growing your business is a huge milestone, it means that your business is taking off successfully and that you are in need of a bigger team to manage your ever growing profits! However, if you do decide to grow your business, you must consider the pros and cons of taking this route. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric...

Every interior design business uses a different fee structure when charging their services, to learn about the most common fee structures for interior designers-- listen to this episode! 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...

Many interior designers think they need to get all types of design projects to be successful. While this may be true when starting up, finding your interior design niche will actually benefit you in the long run. Listen to this episode to find out why! 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 yea...

As an interior designer, you'll experience common problems running your business, from cost and time management to setting up expectations for clients and many more. So in this video, we discuss the five most common problems interior design businesses face and how to solve them. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric...

You can save yourself lots of time by watching this video about the biggest branding mistakes new business owners make! When people start a new business, they often jump straight into making their logo and business cards-- but this is not the most efficient way to start... watch this video to learn why and what you can do to start your business off the right way! For those of you who are thinking...

George Verdolaga is not only the founder and principal designer of Flow Form Design, but he is also an author, a coach for writing books, and a Keynote speaker. In this episode, find out how he started his interior design business and learn how he manages his busy lifestyle. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will co...

If you’re thinking about getting into the interior design industry, or are curious about what kinds of jobs are related to interior design- this video will give you the breakdown of the different jobs available, their functions, and their salaries. 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 o...

As of today, Samantha Pinksen, founder of Samantha Pinksen Design and Decor, still doesn't have a website but is still as successful as ever! In fact, she did not experience the typical startup that new entrepreneurs usually go through. In this video, learn how she kickstarted her design business and the tips she offers from interior designers who are just starting up. For those of you who are...

In this episode, Graphic Designer Katie Dooley and founder of Paper Lime Creative, shares with us her journey on becoming an entrepreneur and starting up her graphic design business. Listen in as she discusses the difficulties of kickstarting a new business and shares tips on how to successfully run a design business. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we...

Whether you're an interior designer, house designer, or graphic designer, if you're thinking of going out on your own and starting your own business, then these are 3 important first steps for starting your own business. Taking these 3 important steps when starting your own business will ensure things run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. For those of you who are thinking of startin...

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

If you're just getting into the industry, distinguishing whether you prefer working on a commercial or residential project can be quite useful— and something you may not be aware of until you do a project. In this episode, I’ll share with you 5 differences between a commercial and residential project. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an o...

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

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

In this episode, I'd like to share with you how I started my Interior Design business and give you 5 tips on how to start your own design business. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will with you his 25 years of business building experience, show you how he built his own award-winning design company, and guide y...

Introducing... the Design Business Community Podcast!  Thank you to those who have followed our podcast for the past few months. From here on out, the Design Business Community Podcast is catered towards Designers of all forms, including Interior Designers, Architectural Designers, Graphic Designers, and more!  For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now hav...

If you've always wanted to be an Interior Designer, then I'd like to share with you 4 ways to become an interior designer. In this episode, I'll be sharing tips on how to start your interior design business and also explain the advantages of each method. For those of you who are thinking of starting your own interior design firm, we now have an online course where Eric will with you hi...

In this episode, Eric explores the concept of achieving success through collaboration instead of competition with Reza Saeedi. Reza is the Co-founder of Borderless Group, a platform for graphic designers to collaborate and excel their career.  For more information about Borderless Group, click here: https://borderlessgroup.ca/ Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming...

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

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

When you are starting your own business, there are both advantages and disadvantages that come with it. In this episode, I'll share with you the top 3 advantages and disadvantages of running a business so that you can decide if starting your own business is right for you. I will also share 3 tips for success if you do end up choosing this path.  Don't forget to follow this podcast so you d...

As a business owner, it's important to understand the personality types of yourself and people you engage with. This will help you to become a more effective owner, leader, and boss. In this episode, I share with you a business success tip of the 4 major personality types that can be categorized. You may be a mix of these, but as a business owner, it's important to use this knowledge to be...

In this episode, I interview Flavie Dufrenne of Grreat Design. She's a graphic designer, a growing entrepreneur who is building her business, and I've had the pleasure of coaching her myself! Today, we'll discuss the struggle of being a creative entrepreneur... Join our Facebook group to connect with other Design Business owners: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbusinesscomm...

Katie Dooley from Paper Lime Creative is a Graphic designer and a Branding Strategist, who has experienced the learning curve of running her own business as a Creative. In this interview, she shares her struggle of being a Creative and Entrepreneur.  Don't forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes! See my business course specifically tailored for Interior Designers:...

In this episode with Jeanell Greene of Wing Woman Coaching, we discuss how she said no to a 6-figure sales job to find her purpose as a relationship coach, and we give you 12 coaching tips for success in relationship and business.  Jeanell Greene is a Life Coach specializing in relationships, for more information about Wing Woman Coaching or Jeanell Greene, click here: https://jeanellgreene.com/ S...