the 12 core shifts interior design businesses need to step into their CEO era

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 confident, strategic studio CEOs.Whether you're hitting consistent $10K months or pushing beyond, these are the mindset and business shifts that separate designers who stay busy from those who build genuinely profitable, calm, and scalable studios.In this episode, you'll learn:Why moving from technician to CEO is the most critical shift in your businessHow to stop reinventing the wheel using AI and automation in your design studioThe difference between turnover and real profit — and why it mattersHow pricing conviction (not confidence) is what unlocks your next revenue levelWhy visibility as a creative director is non-negotiable for studio growthThe danger of survival energy — and how to shift into strategic thinkingHow to go from consuming business content to actually implementing itThis episode is for you if you're an interior designer who:Has been in business 2–5 years and feels ready for the next levelIs juggling too many offers, too many tasks, and too little marginWants to understand where AI fits into a modern interior design businessIs considering business coaching but wants to know what areas to focus on firstMentioned in this episode:Studio CEO — Rhiannon's intimate 12-week group business coaching program for interior designers (next cohort starts 23rd March)AEO & GEO optimisation for interior designer websitesAI tools and custom GPTs built for creative studiosConnect with Rhiannon: Instagram: @oleander_and_finch Website: www.oleanderandfinch.comThanks 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_finchLike Oleander & Finch on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oleanderandfinch For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://oleanderandfinch.com/Ready to take your interior design business to the next level? Check out my online course, "The Framework," designed to provide you with everything they don’t teach you in design school and to give you high touch mentorship  essential to having  a successful new business  in the industry. Check it out now and start designing YOUR own successTHE FRAMEWORK  ( now open)  https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations...