The Interior Design Business CEO

What is it that you consistently say you want to do but aren't taking action on? How might the expectations you've set for yourself and your business be hindering your progress? And, while it sounds counterintuitive, how could lowering your expectations be the solution to getting what you want?   I invite you to re-evaluate your expectations and consider lowering them if they're preventing you fro...

Whether you're switching locations, activity types, or even the roles that you perform in your day-to-day life, these are transition points that you must be aware of. If you constantly feel behind and run into planning issues, identifying your transition points is the secret to setting yourself up for success, and I'm showing you how this week.   Discover how transitions steal so much time in your...

I recently read Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz, which got me thinking deeply about the mindset required of any CEO. So much of stepping into the role of CEO is about continuously upgrading your level of thinking to support the next iteration of your business because the growth of the business hinges on your personal development.   Hear why you a...

What is the most valuable way to measure productivity? There are numerous apps or websites to learn how to be more productive, but in this episode, I discuss how to measure true productivity and explain my recommended approach.   Discover how to measure true productivity in the most valuable way and how you can help your clients by working on your business. Learn about methods for measuring true p...

As an interior designer, the relationships you cultivate with builders are crucial. How do you find a builder to work with? And when you find someone you want to collaborate with, how should you approach them?   To address these questions and explore the connection between interior designers and builders, I'm excited to welcome Mark Williams to the show. Mark is the owner of the high-end boutique...

Saying no to our clients is a struggle most designers face. It comes up so often in my practice that I teach a whole module on this topic inside my program. While learning to say no to our clients is a vital skill, today we're flipping this concept on its head by delving into when you should consider saying no to yourself .   Discover why you sometimes have to say no to yourself, and instances fro...

One of the biggest things that gets in the way of fostering a mindset that serves our lives and businesses is thought errors . These are beliefs that often generate uncomfortable emotions and lead to unwanted behaviors and undesirable results. To release them, you must first be able to identify them, and I'm showing you how on this episode.   Learn what thought errors are and how they might be sho...

Planning to fail isn't about pessimistic thinking or being overly critical about how you can't hit your goals. It's about using the potential of failure as part of your planning process. Whether you use it in the context of your big-picture goal-setting or in your daily or weekly planning, planning to fail not only radically increases your chances of achieving your goal, but also improves your exp...

2024 is officially here, which means I'm spending time thinking about big-picture future planning for my business and those of my clients. This week, we're specifically exploring the power of zooming out to a larger vision of your interior design business so you can zoom back in to create an actionable plan for 2024.   Discover what becomes possible when you first zoom out to consider the bigger v...

The New Year is here, which means you're probably starting to envision what 2024 is going to look like for you and your business. But before you start setting and planning out your goals, there's one thing I always recommend doing to all my clients, and it's to define your 'whys' in your business.   Join me this week to hear how identifying your two whys will guide everything you do and creates a...

Our human brains tend to laser-focus on what's next, so if you find yourself completely dismissing 2023, ignoring where you might have fallen short, and overlooking everything that was wonderful, you're not alone. All of it is worth acknowledging and celebrating, and this week, you'll learn why this matters more than you think.   Join me this week as I highlight the power of celebrating the close...

As a business owner, there's likely always something more you could be doing or getting ahead on. When we're used to going a million miles an hour, learning to give ourselves permission to do whatever we want is an acquired skill, but it's one that's worth practicing if you want a thriving business and a lifestyle outside of work that you love.   Join me this week as I invite you to question what...

This week, I'm sharing a business philosophy called One at a Time that will help you make progress with more ease. When it feels like so much should and could be done at any given moment, One at a Time is the secret to taking action, and can be applied across the board, no matter the task at hand or stage of business you're currently in.   Discover what the One at a Time approach entails, how you...

Self-leadership as a business owner is something I discuss often with my clients, and it's a key step in the Out of Overwhelm process. Whether it's your level of confidence, how you plan, or make decisions, leading with your future self has a well of wisdom, guidance, and reassurance to offer, but you first have to learn how to tune into her.   Hear why leading with your future self is an importan...

Effective problem-solving is a vital skill you must cultivate as an interior design business CEO. Whether you're currently facing a derailed calendar or not, learning how to save yourself time and create space in your business will always serve you, and today, I'm showing you how to be prepared for any obstacle that comes your way because the truth is, it's inevitable.   Discover how to get back o...

On this special episode, I'm speaking to my Out of Overwhelm client, Isabella Patrick. She is the CEO of Isabella Patrick Interiors Inc.: a woman-owned and women-led full-service residential interior design and decorating firm located in Manhattan. I invited her on to celebrate her growth with all of you, and she's offering her thoughts on how Out of Overwhelm transformed her experience of being a...

All of us have stories running through our minds that define who we are, how we show up, and what we think we're capable of, and some of them simply aren't serving you or your business. The more you rehearse a story about yourself, the more ingrained it becomes, and the more you automatically begin to take action from that place. If your stories are producing outcomes and experiences you don't wan...

A business that runs like a well-oiled machine always starts with you and how you manage your time. There's more to effective time management than just using a particular planner, app, or tool. Time management is the first foundational pillar of running a thriving interior design business, so if you know this is an area you're struggling with, listen in.   Discover the top three time management mi...

Join me on November 17th (11am - 12:30pm Central) for a brand new (free!) masterclass:  The Complete Roadmap to a Profitable, Efficient Interior Design Business. Building a thriving business that supports your personal and professional goals doesn't have to be complicated when you focus on just four foundational pillars. No matter what stage you're at in your interior design business, you'll use t...

Did you know that the average interior designer spends two to three hours per day in their inbox? Email communication can get chaotic and sloppy very quickly. If you resonate with that feeling of being weighed down by your email inbox and it seems like they pile up every time you look away, you're in the right place.   Discover one simple tweak that will cut your emails by 50% and free up hours of...

Are you aware of the assumptions you're currently holding onto about your business, clients, and goals? Our assumptions are not the same as universal truths, even though they might feel like it. What if the only thing holding you back from running your business in the way you want is just a faulty assumption?   Discover what faulty assumptions are and how to spot them in your life and business. He...

Time tracking is the secret to making your business a joy to run. It's a simple way to ensure you're in control of not only your time but the amount of money you create in your business, as well as the level of enjoyment you experience of your clients and projects. However, time tracking is a habit many interior design business CEOs feel resistant to, and it's hindering them in more ways than one....

While playing the short game gives us dopamine hits that feel amazing, the truth is that the trade isn't worth it when you're working towards a goal in your business. Instead, the long-game mindset is the secret to any type of success you want to create in any area of life or business, and I'm showing you how to adopt this approach.   Discover what playing the long game means and why committing yo...

Conditions and circumstances in our lives rarely align perfectly. We're almost guaranteed to have obstacles come up in our schedule or not be in the mood to do what we know we want or need to do. And if you're always waiting or wishing for perfect conditions to arrive, you're going to be waiting a long time.   Learn what the trap of waiting for perfect conditions can look or sound like and how to...

When you attend conferences, events, webinars, or consume podcasts or courses that offer a learning opportunity, do you get overwhelmed by the amount of information and potential action steps presented to you? Do you feel excited in the moment and take lots of notes, only for all of it to go to the idea graveyard just like everything else?   This week, learn how to turn new ideas and strategies in...