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Designing Success — 187 episodes

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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

41

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.

85

According to Canny..

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

87

Is edesign right for your business?

88

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?

92

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?

107

Winter Series, Ruby Shields

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

109

Bec Design Release

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A sneaky Q&A

111

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?

113

The making of Arc + Arlo

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why connection is everything

115

Jen Bishop of The Interiors Addict

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The single perspective shift that could rescue thousands.

117

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

118

‘The framework’ is no more…

119

Lauren Edwards on the importance of Personal Branding

120

Are you really doing everything?

121

Zephyr & Stone and the business conversations we need more of

122

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

127

Property staging with Elissa of Sable Interiors

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Uncomplicating your Interior Design Business

129

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

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Exactly what's expected in the Initial Design Consultation?

131

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

132

Plan your day, your way.

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Belinda the Valuer

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Industry Partnerships (includes your free pitch pack)

135

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

138

Red Flags & Client Breakups

139

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?

143

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.

146

Payment Schedules - Choose your own Adventure

147

How I really feel about Black Friday discounts..

148

Chat's that Convert, The webinar excerpt.

149

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

150

Sketching Success: The Story of Gaylene Drew Designs

151

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

153

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.

156

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...

169

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

173

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

175

Rebecca Plumb - Industry Gatekeeping and the culture of design.

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your 5 step framework to getting more CLIENTS

177

Kayla Teasdale on Content, Collaboration & Building a Community

178

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

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Alyce - copywriting, controversy and crafting killer content

180

Steal your Marketing Strategy.

181

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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