Design+Style: Recent Episodes
Design+Style
A podcast dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs with online and in-person visibility. We're on a mission to share what works (and won’t leave you feeling even more #awkwardturtlelonely) at events or online so you can get the most out of your visibility efforts. There’s no reason for anyone to feel like they’re broken when it comes to getting visible—we want you to feel strong, confident, and empowered. We want you to become a Visibility Warrior.
This week on the podcast, we have Scottie Elliott. Scottie is the co-founder of Gather, an online collaboration platform that helps interior designers manage and share project specifications with team members and clients. She and her husband Brian, an accomplished software designer, saw the need for a simple tool that would allow designers to easily manage and share all the nitty-gritty details of their projects. This realization led the two to join forces and build Gather.
This week on the podcast, we have Linda Holt. Linda launched her interior design business in 2011 after a twenty five year career as one of Boston’s top commercial head shot photographers. Not only has Linda recently released a photo editing service for bloggers, designers, and realtors, she's also working on an online photography class geared towards interior designers and creatives to help them get the best photos possible using their iPhone. Join us as we talk about the challenges of interior design photography, and why an architectural photographer is really worth their weight in gold.
This week on the podcast we have Darla Powell. Darla brings a fun, genuine down-to-earth approach to designing beautiful spaces--serious emphasis on the fun! Since she launched her career in 2016, clients have fallen in love with her work, growing her business almost exclusively by word of mouth. But don't let that fool you, Darla also has an amazing Instagram game and her blog is top notch. Join us as she tells us how she grew her Instagram, why she changed her Instagram strategy, and what she has coming up next.
This week on the podcast we have Carla Aston. Carla is a Texas-based interior designer whose boutique design firm focuses primarily on remodel design. Twice weekly in her design blog, Designed with Carla Aston, Carla shares tips, advice, projects and all kinds of design goodness with her readers. This week we'll be talking to her about how she uses her blog as an additional income stream, how having comments turned on in your blog can help boost your SEO, and using Pinterest to drive traffic to your blog.
This week on the podcast we have Sarah Wilson. Sarah is an interior designer located in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area and recently took part in the one room challenge. Join us as we chat with Sarah about how she got brands and vendors to sponsor her room.
Bobbie McGrath talks with us about being honest with yourself when it comes to your wants and needs so you can narrow your focus and get the business of your dreams.
Today we got to speak with Daniel Whicker, the director of the Contract Division at Furnitureland South. We discussed the importance of visibility in your work, as well as the influence a work space can have on yourself, and others around you.
Today we're talking to Sam and Dave Cohen of Elegant Mosaics about how they tie their personal journey into their visibility.
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Jessica Duce of JDuce Design!
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Alberthe “Albie” Buabeng of Albie Knows!
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Staci Nugent!
Here at Design+Style, we're big fans of collaboration and one of our favorite dynamic duos is Ms Paper Moon, Stephanie Owens and Ms Glamour Nest, Jessica McClendon! Together, they are the Decorettes, sharing their bewitching branding and swanky systems with creative entrepreneurs everywhere and chatting about the ups and downs of being business owners.
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Barclay Stone of Barclay Stone Interiors!
When you're working on your strategy for being visible, it's easy to get caught up in the details and forget to think about the long-term big picture. Today we're chatting with Jason Oliver Nixon of Madcap Cottage about how he and John Loecke think about visibility.
Nancy Ganzekaufer talks to us today about narrowing down who you are, what you do, and how you help into a concise, memorable description that will keep you in your potential clients' minds.
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Jecks Lea of Persona Abode Interiors!
It's not every day one co-host gets to interview the other! Today, Dixie is chatting with Rachel about Rachel's new book.
MARKETING: For the staging + design industry is a great read for any stager, decorator or designer who wants to attract more clients. The marketing experts in this book have been pivotal in growing their industries, with educational training, coaching, and many with staging and decorating businesses that have succeeded using the methods they share within these pages.
From across North America they share their knowledge on branding, sales funnels, marketing plans, building confidence, becoming an expert with visibility, pricing, packaging and presenting, along with the many methods to attract the ideal client.
Gain valuable insights with this priceless guide and begin creating your marketing strategy for achieving a profitable business within today’s design industry!
Starting with a vision he had in his den, Steven Gurowitz has built his interior design firm to a level that most designers only dream of. No matter the size of your dream, you're going to get some great takeaways from this episode!
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Susan Rains of Susan Rains Design!
If you've been around us any length of time, you know that we love Jason Harris and The Design Network. Needless to say, we are beyond excited to be the first to share their BIG announcement!
We can't think of a more perfect day than International Women's Day to talk about learning to stand strong and tall in your business, getting visible, and becoming a Visibility Warrior. http://www.designandstylepodcast.com/visibilitywarrior
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Marsha McDonald of Seacrest Designs!
From the moment one of our Design+Style Club members introduced us to Karin Bohn last fall, we've been obsessed with watching her YouTube channel. One of the things we love most about Karin is how intentional she is in everything she does. From her motivation to her design business and systems to her behind-the-scenes videos to her fashion, every choice is intentional.
Starting and running your own business can get pretty messy when you have to figure everything out on your own. But what if you could learn from others' mistakes instead? Kimberley Seldon is here with us today to share some of the messy bits she's had to deal with in her design business, how she overcame them, and some suggestions to help you avoid having to learn things the hard way. (If you haven't read her books or listened to her podcast yet, you definitely should!)
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Natasa Jones of Natasa Jones Interiors!
We originally created Flat Dixie as a fun way for Dixie to be able to travel with Rachel and other designers to the 2018 Spring Las Vegas furniture market. Flat Dixie did have a TON of fun, but she also had a unique effect on her traveling companions.
When one of our biggest business crushes comes on the show, you know it's going to be good! Today, Shauna Lynn Simon is sharing her advice for branding your creative business and yourself. Whether you're just thinking about launching your business or you've been in business for a while, this episode is jam-packed with tips.
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Jen Pollard of Park Place Designs!
Industry disruption happens. What you do about it makes the difference. Hear our take on the recent Designaggedon.
If you haven't already checked out Amy Flurry's newest book, Recipe for Press - Designer Edition, you NEED to. Today, we're chatting with her about what you need to consider and the steps you need to take to get visible with press!
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today we're talking to Shelly Herman of Grace Interiors!
If there's one message you'll take away from today's episode, it's how to be bold and unapologetic when it comes to owning your visibility. Listen in as Barbara Viteri shares her "uncomfortably real" take on the design industry and getting visible. (And some ways her Designerlebrity™ platform can help YOU get noticed.)
Adam Japko is here today talking about the Design Bloggers Conference, in-person visibility and content creation, and how design blogs are like the Grateful Dead. (Really!)
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Farha Syed of Farha Syed Design, LLC.
Whether you are already a home stager, are thinking about offering a staging service, or just want to know what the fuss is about, this episode is perfect for you. Marianne Cherico is sharing her business and visibility advice with us today!
Today we got to chat with one of the sweetest people in the world - Laura Brzegowy of Your Life in Full Color - about her visibility story. From her start in cosmetics through working with builders to being a color expert, Laura has an amazing eye and a warm, loving heart. Watching her visibility journey has been so much fun!
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to watch everyone grow their visibility skills. Today, we're talking to four more of our members about their stories.
One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to watch everyone grow their visibility skills. Today, we're talking to five of our members about their stories.
Is there a more perfect way to round off our first year than with a roundup of our favorite things? Plus, if you listen closely you may pick up on a hint or two about what 2018 holds.
Interior designer, podcaster, and author Cheryl Janis is with us today! Listen in as we chat about her journey to her design path and her unique take on visibility.
This week we're introducing you the dynamic duo behind We Are Badassery - Samantha Parker and Kathy Rasmussen. They are dedicated to inspiring and empowering women in business so together they have started their own magazine, podcast, blog, Facebook community, and more. If your business needs a jolt of inspiration, this is where to find it.
Today we're talking to LuAnn Nigara about how her visibility goals and tactics have changed over her career. She's done it all from cold calls to in-person visibility to websites to social media and Facebook lives.
If you're a creative entrepreneur with a website, you're going to want to hear this episode. Yian Quach of House Digital Design is giving his tips for creating a compelling portfolio, adding an easy (and polished!) video, and evaluating your website using twelve important criteria. Plus, we get him to talk about his newest project, Swagfolio.
Going through the highs and lows of interior design client cycles can be a challenge, but having licensed products on the market will go a long way to evening out your business's cash flow. If you've ever thought about doing product design and licensing, you're going to want to listen in! We also chat about how marketing and visibility work together to lead you to the right relationships to get those licensing agreements.
Today we got to have a chat about visibility with our soul sister Sandra Funk from House of Funk.
When it comes to Design+Style, we're all about visibility and helping designers build their community. Today we're talking to Joseph Haecker of Dezignwall and Dezign Talk about how he's doing both.
You've gotten visible online and in-person and it's time to take the next step. What's a designer to do? Listen in as we chat with Mindy Quinn of Wildflower Promotions and Media Management about the first steps you need to take when you're ready to REALLY get noticed.
So you went to High Point Furniture Market and did a TON of in-person visibility. Now what? In this episode, we're discussing how to make that visibility REALLY count.
Is your negativity undermining your visibility? Whether you think it is or not, it's a good thing to pause every now and then to check and see.
With Fall Market at High Point coming up soon, we wanted to take the opportunity to talk to Ravi Tiwari of Chandra. Not only are Chandra's hand-crafted rugs absolutely gorgeous, but Chandra is also hosting an event for Design+Style on Sunday, October 15th at 2 PM. A panel discussion about sharing your design story will be a big part of the meetup and will be broadcast over Facebook Live.
So how ARE your blog posts and website pages looking these days? Do they scream HIRE ME or just kind of whimper hello?
Today we're chatting with Claire Jefford and getting the scoop on how she uses video in her interior design business.
Jason Harris is the Founder of The Design Network (TDN), the first dedicated home design broadband TV network that blends original entertaining programming with an e-commerce platform. Programming includes design inspiration, home improvement and expert advice from the pros that is seamlessly merged with one of the most beautifully designer-curated selections of home furnishings and accessories available for purchase on Apple TV and The Design Network. Harris is also co-owner of the largest furniture emporium in the world, Furnitureland South, located in High Point, NC.
Talking with the amazing Alyssa Turner Cairns, we find out about her unique business model and how she gets the word out about her services.
We're chatting with Jessica McClendon of Glamour Nest today about the importance of processes in your business. She's got some amazing examples for you that are not only supremely well-though-out, they look good, too!
Now that you know where you want your business to go, it's time to plan the visibility strategy that will get you there.
Setting big goals can be intimidating and it's easy to chicken out. Today we're talking about how to tackle those big goals (and not get sidetracked along the way).
Having just finished up a Visibility Vision Board Challenge in our Design+Style Club on Facebook, it's time to start talking more about the steps needed to reach those Vision Board goals.
With so many options out there, choosing what to focus on for your business visibility can be a challenge. We've got a few suggestions and a fun challenge to get you started.
Learning and doing new things can be challenging, especially when it comes to visibility. And sometimes? The biggest obstacle is ourselves.
As small business owners who are the face of our businesses, it's up to us to keep our biz rolling when dealing with life's adventures. In this episode, we talk about how we tackle that challenge.
Being a perfectionist isn't all it's cracked up to be. As recovering perfectionists, we've got some ideas to help you avoid perfection paralysis.
You've got to get out there and meet people! A monthly chamber of commerce meeting is NOT enough. We've got some suggestions for how to make the most of your networking AND for managing your energy levels.
Self-promotion can feel a bit icky even though it's necessary for your business. Today we're giving our take on how to increase your visibility without that icky feeling.
Time management can be difficult when you're a creative entrepreneur. Today we're talking about how we handle it.