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Designing Success — 194 episodes

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Finding your creative voice, pricing your work & actually putting yourself out there, with Kasia

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Before You Use AI With Client Work: 7 Things Every Interior Design Studio Needs

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The Instagram Strategy That Added 4,500 Followers in 30 Days

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AI in Design: Client Data and IP Policy's

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What I told a room of designers about AI at The Design Show, Sydney.

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20 years and beyond with Mandie Wright, of Infinite Interior design and renovations.

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why interior designers keep landing $4k jobs, not $40k ones

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Emergency meeting - Fable 5 for designers

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Natasha, Emily and Oula, tell it how it is.

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EOFY - tips for interior designers

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Ewa Doherty on starting and scaling with an exit strategy

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The client who says: "I just need someone to execute my vision," This is why I don't work with them anymore.

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Are you over-delivering in your proposal?

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Why AI is making hourly billing dangerous for interior designers

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“You’re Behind” Is the biggest lie in AI right now.

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Where to actually start with AI in your design business (and what to stop doing)

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Stop charging for the process (and other things I'm yelling about while the kids trash the house)

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Posting AI slop isn't saving you time, it's costing you clients.

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The AI data conversation nobody in the design industry is having... but should be.

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Build your Interior Design Project databases automatically with AI

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rethinking how we renovate, with Bradley Montag

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How to set your studio up properly to use a variety of AI tools

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

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Can you run a successful interior design business and have a baby?

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How smart design studios use local marketing to get in front of clients before the renovation has even begun.

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If you think Instagram has changed, You’re right. This is why AI matters more than the algorithm in 2026

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Why your design business feels heavier this year, and what to fix first.

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You’re allowed to be more expensive

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The 1-3-1 Momentum Plan

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Pretty branding won’t save a boring offer // The mini audit edit.

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AI Agents for Designers

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15 Quick Questions to get unstuck for the girlies who can't stop makeing it harder than it needs to be

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would you take on another designers project after they split from the client?

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The secret life of a Property Stylist with Angie, of Meraki Property Styling

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Instagram Do's and Dont’s >> 2025 edit.

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Mirrors, money frogs and mastering Feng Shui with Jane Langof

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Here’s exactly how I cut proposals down to 15 minutes.

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‘The Family Stone’ How Swan Hill Stone Became a Sustainability Story

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This AI prompt just gave me my competitor’s whole playbook.. while I made lunch.

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Markian, maraige and the creative process

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When innovation crosses the line >> The Scout Dilemma

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From Framework to the French Rivera (with a side serve of Dubai Development)

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A parking lot, a playlist, and a fake meeting with Susan.

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The Studio Tapes EP4 - More Pricing Chats

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150 eps and 2 years of Designing Success Pod (and the occasional wrong word)

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Cashflow tips for creatives

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More Clients with less content - what's actually working in 2025

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New Chat GPT features you need to know about.

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Okay, spill.. What are we all charging?

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Rethinking marketing strategies for Interior Designers

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the studio tapes EP 3 - CEO mindsets

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balancing time zones, health and business growth with Lisa Hunter

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Put a finger down if your consult fee hasn’t changed since 2020.

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The Tik Tock tech bro's are lying to you; my candid chat with Jess Clark

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You’re still sourcing the hard way (Here’s How I Use AI Instead)

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The Studio Tapes EP2 - Pricing Chats

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Interior Design, but make it healing, with Ariel Magidson

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Automation is emotional; Why letting go feels like loosing control

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Building a business during nap time - Rozanne De Villiers

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AI image generation just dropped, but we’re not scared - Here’s why:

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Georgia Ezra : Yes, You’ll Get Rejected: That’s a Good Thing for Your Growth

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The Studio Tapes Ep1.

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the six figure business trap

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A chit chat with my ‘ride or die’ about the birth of her own design business - Sienne ✨

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Are you still attracting the wrong clients? How to speak to Luxury seekers

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Viral reels, pricing strategy & lessons you can’t Google with Emma Blomfied

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IYKYK - Business gets to be easy (er)

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Simple AI tricks you're not using (but should be)

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Making Sterile commercial spaces Luxe - The Interior Design Niche No One Saw Coming - with Nickolas Gurtler

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Best & worst of 2024 & my 2025 predictions

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Burnout, and Big Wins: My Year in Review

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behind the curtain....

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Who's in your corner next year?

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Pricing for profit and how to stop undervaluing yourself for good.

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Will you restructure or make shifts in 2025?

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My fave reads of 2024 - business/creative edition.

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Why your DIY approach to coaching might be costing you more than actual coaching

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Three things you need to know deep in your soul - before you start

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My Fave Ways to Self-Promote Without Feeling ‘Salesy’

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What to consider when it's time to outsource...

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Let’s talk Integrity and Ethics in Business.

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roast and toast - design industry edit.

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A Hot-Take, A Hack, A Solution and a Mindset Shift.

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The making of Yuzu Interiors

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AI tools

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speak to your next YES

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You up? What your timing says about your business.

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ten minute guide to overcoming client objections

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Why Failure Is a Badge of Honor in Business (And What to Do Next)

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What the second year of business is really like..

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Things I was completely unprepared for when starting a business.

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According to Canny..

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The 80/20 rule of marketing and where to focus for maximum impact

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Is edesign right for your business?

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100th episode Rhiannon get’s interviewed.

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Fears & worries we need to squash to succeed.

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The Rip Cord Method..

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Are we too hard on ourselves?

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More chats with my Husband..

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Local digital marketing made easy.

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Let's talk Instagram for Interior Designers

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Ten questions for clear decision making

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Co Theory

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Check Your Own Attitude'

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Late-Night Video Uploads and Coffee IV Drips

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The framework restructure.. Day four and we’re not even filming yet

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Imposter Syndrome enters the chat.. Day 3 Audio Diary

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Building the Framework - the audio series, Day 2

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Day one, the audio diary series.

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Winter Series, Stacy from @intelligent.designer.ai

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Business Rules I Won't Apologise For Breaking

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Winter Series, CarleneDuffy_Cedar and Suede

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Is it time to add more to your offer suite?

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Winter Series, Ruby Shields

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10 better ways to showcase your skills than a ‘portfolio’

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Bec Design Release

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A sneaky Q&A

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Breaking the Mold: Kelley, Balm Interiors and her Mission-Driven Business

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Are these the exact things your design business is missing?

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The making of Arc + Arlo

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why connection is everything

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Jen Bishop of The Interiors Addict

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The single perspective shift that could rescue thousands.

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Nat, co-founder of Norsu Interiors, dishes the dirt on her career.

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‘The framework’ is no more…

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Lauren Edwards on the importance of Personal Branding

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Are you really doing everything?

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Zephyr & Stone and the business conversations we need more of

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storytelling tips for your business

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Constructing Careers: Rebeka from BuildHer Collective

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Results Driving Habits of Top Interior Designers

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Partnerships, planning and practical business with Heather of Oak & Orange

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Small episode - BIG results

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Property staging with Elissa of Sable Interiors

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Uncomplicating your Interior Design Business

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Overheard.. Eliza Grace Interiors spills 11+ years of business gold.

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Exactly what's expected in the Initial Design Consultation?

138

The Pinterest 101 that should be on every Interior Designer’s bingo card

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Plan your day, your way.

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Belinda the Valuer

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Industry Partnerships (includes your free pitch pack)

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Designing your dreams with Crystal Bailey

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The Art of Letting Go: Productivity Through Prioritisation

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'Trust the Process' with Emma of Formery Architecture & Interior Design

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Red Flags & Client Breakups

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Tips from the Top with Kelly Donagher of 13 Interiors.

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Getting more LEADS in your interior design business

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How AI is changing the interior design industry with Stacy Thorwart

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When is it time to call it quits?

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Weeds to Wisdom - Creative Business Owner & Landscape Genius, Kathleen Murphy

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How 2023 is shaping my 24’

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Fly on the wall, Mentor Call.

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Payment Schedules - Choose your own Adventure

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How I really feel about Black Friday discounts..

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Chat's that Convert, The webinar excerpt.

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Navigating the line between what to give away for free and what to charge for.

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Sketching Success: The Story of Gaylene Drew Designs

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The Tell-All Episode - Answering FAQ Interior Design Questions with a Twist.

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Creativity, Community and finding a way with Johanna Glennen

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Off the Record: An Instagram Strategy You Get to Eavesdrop On.

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What the Joinery? Unpacking the industry with Gemma of Studio Gemma.

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The parts they left out of the brochure about starting your business.

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A chat with the Interior Design Institute

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There Are No Stupid Questions, No Judgement, Just Answers..

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From Norway's Fjords to Sydney's Shores: A Design Journey with Vienna of Vienna Rose Interiors

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Pregnancy, Babies & Business

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A backstage pass to property styling with Hannah & Alex from the uncommon room

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A guide to Instagram metrics for interior designers and solo entrepreneurs.

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Inclusive Interior Design with Penny Miller of FIM Design

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If I had $2000 to invest in starting my business again, here's what I would spend it on.

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Chaos, Kids & Content: A Survival Guide

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A candid conversation with my husband. Let’s splash the tea ☕️ everywhere.

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Money on the Table: 10 Signs It's Time to Raise Your Design Prices

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Digital Marketing Demystified: A Conversation with Brandon Willington

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Why Specialty Knowledge is your Secret Weapon, and the simple way to get it...

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Behind the scenes at Style Sourcebook with Sammy Major.

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Objectivity - Bringing your Boss Energy

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Frameworkers’ Jefsie & Alana BTS of their emerging design businesses

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Showcase your Transferable Skills

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Alessandra Smith, From lab coat to living rooms, how daring to resign, paved her way to design.

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How to use AI in your interior design business

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Rebecca Plumb - Industry Gatekeeping and the culture of design.

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your 5 step framework to getting more CLIENTS

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Kayla Teasdale on Content, Collaboration & Building a Community

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Flipping the Pancake: Flip Beliefs that hold you back and GROW

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Alyce - copywriting, controversy and crafting killer content

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Steal your Marketing Strategy.

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Ruby Shields, Advertising to award winning Interiors _ Part II

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Ruby Shields - Advertising to award winning Interiors Part I.

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Tiny Town to Transforming Spaces: The Oleander & Finch Story

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Sliding Doors, with Carlene Duffy of Cedar & Suede

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From Nervous to Natural: The Script and Strategies for Standout Discovery Calls

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No Portfolio, No Problem How to Showcase Your Design Skills without paying Clients

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