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44: How To Diversify Your Design Talents For Success With Christopher Todd
I love having talented and successful friends on the podcast and Christopher Todd Hall is that and so much more! Christopher not only is a successful 30 year veteran of the design industry, but also has lots of exciting ventures within his
43: Burnout and Boundaries: Embracing Mindfulness in the World of Design with Lori Miller
Have you ever felt the wear and tear of burnout creeping into your life, inching its way into your creative soul? I know I have, and it's time to talk about the lifeline that boundaries are in our industry. Today's episode of the Designer W
42: Live Seminar! Essential Systems & Processes from High Point Market
As I head to High Point Market Spring 2024, I thought I would play some of a seminar that I taught LIVE at the fabulous Universal Furniture Learning Center about a year and a half ago. The information STILL stands trust me. It's all about E
41: Vendors & Trades: Insider Secrets Every Designer Needs To Know
Let's talk about finding specific ways to find success with our trades and vendors! Welcome to the episode my lead designer, Heather Rau. In this episode, Heather and I discuss the backbone of a design project that involves any sort of labo
40: The Keys To Big Design Business Success In A Small Town With Nicole Roe
Welcome Nicole Roe of R. Nickson Interiors to this episode of The Designer Within podcast! Nicole is the founder of R. Nickson Interiors and has over 10 years of experience in the design field. With a degree in construction, Nicole has inte
39: How To Bring Your Past Skills Into Your Current Business
They say "you don't know what you don't know," but I'm here to flip the script and remind you that you "DO know what you DO know!" And that's a lot! It's time we take pride in our past and value our skills and accomplishments. Bettering our
38: Difficult Clients & Difficult Conversations with Valerie Darden
Welcome to an interview episode of The Designer Within with Valerie Darden. Valerie founded Brexton Cole Interiors in 2014. As the founder, Valerie named her company after her two sons Brexton and Cole. Brexton Cole Interiors have completed
37: 7 Pieces of Technology I Can't Work Without
Tech has become a huge part of my business success. It's actually like it's another employee in my firm! From scheduling appointments to signing agreements, technology has fully been embraced in John McClain Design, and for the better! If y
36: That Time A Client Sued Me
On this episode, well over half a year after launching this podcast, I decided to pull out my very first episode to help explain my "why." If you have not listened to this episode, it's a must listen. If you have listened to it, well, maybe
35: Actionable Ways To Increase Your Press & Marketing TODAY
After Market... Marketing. What in the world am I talking about? Well it's actually simple! After Market Marketing is a technique I use to create more awareness around a piece of press or any marketing exposure you have received for yoursel
34: The Audacity of Authenticity with Joshua Smith
Let's go deeper. Let's go beyond the fabrics, the wallcovering, and even the paycheck. On this episode of The Designer Within Podcast, Joshua Smith and I have a heartfelt conversation around so many of the events that occur in our lives: bu
33: The Personal Side Of Interior Design With Amala Raj Swenson
I'm so delighted to bring on fellow designer and friend, Amala Raj Swenson to the podcast today. Amala is the Principal Designer & Founder of Amala Raj Interiors based in San Diego, California. We cover so much in this fun and information f
32: How Many Unpaid Jobs Do You Have?
They say when you become an entrepreneur, you trade your 8 hour day for an 18 hour day, which, is kind of true in some ways. BUT.... what about all of the time that you allow to become a part of your workday? You know? Those unpaid jobs tha
31: How Relationships Can Grow Your Business Inside & Out With Susan Hayward Interiors
In this episode, I welcome Susan Hayward and Jillian Hayward Schaible. They are are the mother and daughter design team behind the successful firm, Susan Hayward Interiors in Milton Massachusetts. In this episode, Susan and Jillian share th
30: How To Overcome The Fear of Pricing Your Services For Your Value
Hi Friends! Can I celebrate episode 30 with you for a moment?! That's 30 weeks of podcasts in your earbuds from me, & I'm so thankful that you take this journey of learning with me every week. Today's episode is another BTS episode! I'm sha
29: Don't Price Another Project Before Listening To This Episode!
And I mean that! :) In this short but powerful episode, I am sharing with you some insights that I shared during a coaching session recently with a student of mine. The student was having issues with clients trying to dictate the investment
28: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of My 2023 & 3 Easy Steps For You To Plan Your Own Year
Ok friends, I'm being even more open and vulnerable today than ever. I'm sharing with you my own year end review and the results of that. I took a deep dive into my own 2023 and found out the good, the bad, and the ugly of this past year. I
27: From the Vault: Discovering & Blending Your Authentic Self With Your Business
At this time of the year, it's important to reflect on the past year, but also to reflect on ourselves, as human beings on this planet. With that thought in mind, I'm pulling out an episode from the archives about that very subject. As entr
26: Use This Filter To Answer Every Question - Forever
I'm back with another "Take a Walk With John" episode! You all seemed to like the last one, and I felt inspired on a recent walk through my neighborhood, so out came my phone and I hit record. In this walking episode, I'm talking about when
25: Lessons Learned From a TV/Film Industry Design Legend
You're in for a real treat in this episode! My talented friend Beth Kushnick is here and we are diving deep into her 30+ year career as a set decorator. Beth has honed her design chops starting with the original production of Little Shop Of
24: How To Create Your Own Social Network
Welcome to Episode 24 of The Designer Within Podcast! Can you believe it's already December? Time flies! Today's episode is a bit different—it's a broadcast of a segment from a recent online presentation I did for designers. The topic? How
23: Your Year End Review: 3 Easy Steps To Reflect
I can guarantee you one of two things: either this year has flown by for you or dragged by at a glacial pace (bonus points if you know that reference). Either way, it's time to stop, pause, reflect, and look back on what actually occurred o
22: Need Revenue Before The End Of The Year? Listen Up!
Whether this has been a blockbuster year for you or just so-so, you still might have revenue goals for your business that you want/need to reach before 2023 bids us farewell. Well, I have some ideas for you! I'm going to share 4 ways to bri
21: How To Value Yourself As Much As You Value Your Clients
You, my designer friend, are your best and most important client. Everything that makes your business what it is starts with you! Why, then, do we always put the issues of others ahead of our own needs? Why do we think that a client's feeli
20: Do This One Thing Today To Get New Clients
Did that episode title get your attention?! I hope so, because it should! I bet you are working hard to market your business and bring in new clients, but are you doing ALL that can you can? Well, we're going to find out today when we discu
19: Handling Confrontation With Communication & Body Language
Communication is essential to anyone in life, but especially important to business owners or anyone who serves others. Inevitably, confrontations will also occur in our business lives and we need to know what communication methods can best
18: My BRAND NEW Learning Program Created For Interior Designers
I'm SO excited about this episode of The Designer Within podcast! It's chock-full of big news that I can't wait to share with you! My Design Success Academy is now open for it's Beta Launch! This has truly been a labor of love for me to rev
17: How To Best Serve A Luxury Design Client
Luxury...it means something different to everyone, but a lot of the definitions simply come down to the fact that someone is getting their heart's desires & wishes. In this shorty episode, I'm sharing some simple tips to follow when searchi
16: High Point Market & Design Industry Insider Info You Need To Know!
Hey ya'll! Today, I welcome my friend and colleague in the design industry, Courtney Porter. In this super duper detailed episode, Courtney and I dish about SO many things in our industry, but all centering around High Point Furniture Marke
15: How To Use Storytelling To Grow Your Business
Today we welcome Jude Charles as our guest on The Designer Within podcast! Jude is a author, filmmaker, and consultant, but more so he is a powerful storyteller who especially loves partnering with us Interior Designers (thankfully!) Jude h
