Only Girl On The Jobsite

Do you ever feel unsure about what exactly your responsibilities are on the job? Or worry that there are overlapping responsibilities? Today I want to talk about how you can define your role on various size projects that you will be a part of, and how best to handle each situation so that you have a clear path and your client has a clear understanding of whose doing what. I am excited to announce...

Ok, designers, let's talk imposter syndrome! We all can suffer from imposter syndrome throughout each stage of our careers. Today, I want to share with you how I have managed it from the very beginning of my career and still do to this day. I'm sharing with you some of the positive affirmations I use and how I break things down into bite-sized chunks. Imposter syndrome is real. It's nothing to be...

Today's topic is all about logistics and how to manage a project successfully from beginning to end.  I know your designs are important, and if you are focused on them, then you maybe think that some bumps in the renovation side will go unnoticed. But why should you bank on that when if you manage a project through the logistics that every project has, you can actually win on both ends? Both the a...

Today I wanted to share with you an experience I recently had. I was invited to talk at my daughter's school for career day. In the past, I hadn't felt there was any real value given to the students or myself, so was a little hesitant, but this time was different.  Today, I want to share with you how I used this as an opportunity not only to practice speaking about my career but also to educate th...

Are you a designer looking for more renovation management work? Is it something you really enjoy and starting to excel at but just struggling to get more projects lined up? Then today's episode is for you!  In today's episode, I am talking marketing 101 and how to fill your pipeline with renovation management projects. I am excited to announce I am once again offering free twenty minute 1:1 calls...

Last week's episode, 106: Overwhelmed? 3 Scenarios That Create Overwhelm and How to Manage Them , clearly struck a nerve because I heard from even more of you about what things you were going through, feeling lost, hopeless, and overwhelmed. So I shared with you how I implement and schedule things inside of my own business so that the overwhelm is at least manageable.  If you haven't listened to l...

Today I want to talk to the designers who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious, all of those horrible words that none of us want to feel. I find that this overwhelm and stress comes from three different possibilities . In today's episode, I want to share with you what these feelings typically are caused by and how we can manage them through the different actions and decisions we make...

You have a project coming up, and it's time for you to take the lead….. But where do you even start? How do you define your role on projects? In today's episode, I cover how to take the lead on any project, whether you have experience managing or not, how to define your role, and how to bring immense value to every project you are on! Get ready to take some notes, and transform your projects. I pr...

Today I want to break down frequently asked questions, get us on the right path and take this year by storm! I often get questions such as: What is the difference between renovation management and construction?  What is the difference between builder specs and managing a project? Then I also share how so many designers don't post their renovation management services on their websites. They aren't...

Today, I want to talk about goal setting for 2023. But I want you to take a different approach than you're probably used to. In today's episode, I'm sharing with you an exercise you can do before 2023 that is informative, something that you and your business will grow from, and create goals that are actually attainable and will truly get you where you want to go! Let's get started! Find the full s...

Today, I am letting you listen in to a conversation I had with one of my course members. I want to give you a feeling of what my 1:1 calls look like, sound like, and how much the designers are getting out of them! We are in the middle of a promotion for my course, Renovation Management for Interior designers. This course was built to support Interior Designers who want to add or grow their renovat...

Do you remember the moment you knew it ? You knew on a job site that you got this? That your experience and knowledge were going to lead to a successful completion of the project? I remember mine! And in today's episode, I am sharing a personal triumph story - a blast from my past, but has a very cool lesson which I hope will inspire you, to become confident in yourself, your knowledge, and your e...

Are you an interior designer that feels like you're living in an oversaturated market? You're bidding on projects, yet getting outbid, not being selected and chosen, and feeling exhausted?? Then this episode is for you!!  I am so honored to celebrate my 100th episode by having my guest, Rachael Bozsik, here with me today!  Rachael Bozsik is an International Keynote Speaker and the in-demand Elite...

Today is my 99th episode, and so today, I want to share with you my why for doing this podcast every week.  I get asked a lot why I do this podcast and why I am 'giving it all away.' The irony is, it doesn't feel like I'm giving away anything. To me, what this podcast represents, is my ability to pay it forward. This podcast allows me to pay forward the knowledge that I was fortunate enough to lea...

Today's episode marks an incredible milestone for me! This is the second anniversary of Only Girl on The Jobsite podcast.  So in honor of my second anniversary, I wanted to share with you why I started my podcast, the inspiration and 'ah ha' moments I had that I knew it was meant to be, how I came up with the name, Only Girl On The Jobsite, how we have evolved over the past 2 years and where the p...

It's early November, and that means the holidays are upon us! But - there are proactive steps you can be taking right now to set up you and your project for success during these crazy busy times! In today's episode, you'll hear the steps that I have taken during these times that really do set me up for success and allow me to carve out time to actually enjoy the holidays. I'm also going to be talk...

It is almost the beginning of November, and time to be looking forward to 2023!  So today, I want to talk about goal setting to get your business on track for a hugely successful new year! Part of goal setting and growing our business includes marketing. As designers, we tend to narrow our focus on how to market ourselves and our services, and it can be broadened once you establish who your ideal...

Building a team is NOT something to be taken lightly! So in today's episode, I want to break down and explain all the different variables of how to build your team for your next project. There is never one way to do any of this, but this will give you an idea of what to expect and what to anticipate, and then build the dream team for your project.  If you'd like to book a FREE 20-minute consultati...

Today's episode is going to be a continuation of the last two because there has been such a massive conversation that got started on this topic! In Episode 92, I talked about when to bring on new clients. (And spoiler alert - it is NOT now, in the fourth quarter.) And in Episode 93, I really broke down how to best vet a new client to make sure they are actually a good fit for you at this time. The...

Today's episode is based on some feedback I received from last week, Episode 92, where I talked briefly about the vetting process that needs to take place for new client inquiries.  In today's episode, I am discussing how you can figure out if a client and their project are the right fit for you or not. Let's break this process down so that you figure out what projects you should be putting on you...

Today we are keeping with the topic of overwhelm since we are about to go into the holiday season. We have big topics to discuss on how to finish strong in this calendar year. Designers AND homeowners, if you are listening to this on the day of it's release, October 4th 2022, today is the day you will not take on any new projects until 2023. Ok, I'm sure you're wondering what the heck I'm talking...

Designers, if you are ready to tackle the last quarter of the year without overcommitting and feeling overwhelmed, make decisions that support your business AND the lifestyle you want to live, and finally step into the CEO role in your business, then this episode is for you!! Desi Creswell is a Certified Life and Business Coach who helps interior designers stop feeling overwhelmed so they can inte...

Today's episode is coming from designers listening, and a frequent question I've been receiving is, " What is the difference between a GC (General Contractor) and a Project Manager?" They may seem like the same thing, but there are important differences you need to know! Today I am going to answer your question so you can understand the difference between these two roles! Find the full show notes...

What do I really do for a living? Most people assume I play with fabric and paint swatches all day and that it must be really fun. Today I want to talk to designers who struggle to define what they do for a living beyond what seems obvious to the average consumer. In today's episode, I'm sharing some examples where I have been able to help impact the quality of my client's lives and help you under...

Today's episode stemmed from Episode 82 , where I discussed the three ways I utilized photography on all of my projects. That episode got a lot of interest and many questions! So I reached out to my friend Linda Holt and asked her to come on to share her wealth of knowledge of the photography world so that each of us can learn how to improve our skills and how to take the best photos on our own. ...