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Designer"s Oasis

How do I build an interior design business? How do I get portfolio-worthy projects? Do I "have to" offer full-service interior design? How do I charge for my services? What if I want to do things differently with my interior design business? How do I take my design business to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed? I got you friend. Welcome to the Designer"s Oasis Podcast. Consider this your place for a fresh drink of water for the inspired, creative, ambitious, and let"s admit it, occasionally

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01:19:49

Rewrite the Rules: Build a Business That Feels Like You

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/09/23

For Interior Designers Who Want Profit, Peace, and Portfolio-Worthy Projects Doors are open for the Interior Designers Business Blueprint 2.0 Course and the Designer's Oasis Membership - find out more here! Doors Close September 30th! 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/join WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG

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#74 | 20 Time Saving Tips for Interior Designers...

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2025/05/22

What is most important is that you start to recognize the value of your time. Discovering the value of your time includes understanding how important it is to manage, control, and protect it while still remaining flexible as a business owner. In today's episode, we dive deep into time-saving tips tailored specifically for interior designers that will help you handle minor inefficiencies so that you can spend your time in your zone of genius and the areas that are revenue-generating. We'll cover the

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#53 | How to run your Interior Design Consultation...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/05/08

Want to have better proposals? Start with delivering better consultations. Consultations are the first step in working with your client and the better experience they have, the more likely they will want to work with you Here’s a glance at the episode: I discuss how to effectively set expectations for your clients from the beginning - even before the consultation begins. I share how I prepare for a consultation and what I typically do in terms of paperwork, research, and getting to know the

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#35 | How Hiring can Dramatically Improve your...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/04/24

Today we are putting pen to paper and talking all about the benefits of hiring for your interior design business. I am passionate about this and feel strongly that every interior designer should have at least one assistant. Here’s a glance at this episode… I dive right into why most designers get stuck on hiring and understanding how they would utilize an assistant. I share how having an assistant can help your business - what can they help with? How will it uplevel the client experience? I run

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#31 | 5 Reasons Why Client’s Aren’t Moving Ahead with...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/04/10

You might not always be able to change their minds but if you can look into why a client isn’t moving forward with your services, you can find out where you’re losing a client and if it’s something that you can adjust in your business. In this episode, I’ll dive into the 5 reasons why clients aren’t moving ahead with you that I’ve learned over time with tracking and small changes. Here’s a glance at this episode… We talk about what happens when you go through with sending off the proposal and then

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#30 | How to Get out of the Perfectionist Trap

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/03/27

Aim for excellence and know that perfection is impossible. I want excellence in my business and for projects to be complete and done extremely well, but perfect just won’t always happen. Trust me, I get it! I’ve found that I have been a victim of the perfectionist trap for way too long and am just recently figuring out just how much this has held me back. We are exposed to the pain-free narratives of others while acutely feeling and experiencing our own struggles. Getting to where you want to be is

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#29 | Lead Magnet Ideas for Interior Designers

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/03/13

People feel more trusting and eager to work with someone when they can see part of the process or learn more about you from the start. Today’s episode is all about my favorite lead magnet idea for interior designers to help you find the right type of client from the start, share your process, and streamline your business. In this episode, we answer questions like… What lead magnet may be the right one for you. The goals of a lead magnet in finding the perfect client for you. How and what your

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#28 | Are these Limiting Beliefs Holding You...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/02/27

You don’t know what is going to work unless you start doing the work. You will ALWAYS be refining so you just have to get started. Limiting beliefs, you know those sneaky thoughts that creep in sabotage your progress? When left unchecked, they can wreak havoc on your potential. I hear a lot of limiting beliefs from the designers I work with. Today I’m sharing some of the common limiting beliefs I hear over and over again. We’re going to examine 7 of them and try to untangle them. The truth is, if

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#20 | Making Space for the Things that Matter [REPLAY]

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/02/13

You don’t want to look back at your life and feel like you missed opportunities to get the most out of life. Whatever it is, these are the things that matter. Leisure matters. Family time Matters. Time with friends matter. Travel matters. What are the things that matter to you? If we aren’t intentional about our time and protect the things that matter, it’s too easy to look up and be like, oh my god, I haven’t had a proper vacation in 3 years. In this episode, we answer questions like… 👉 How to

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#14 | How to Attract Full-Service Interior Design...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/01/23

In today's episode, we discuss how to attract the right kinds of clients for full-service interior design projects. It can be challenging to find clients who are wanting to commit full-service so I am going to share a few methods and tips for attracting these types of clients. We are also going to dive into the benefits of full-service design (for clients and designers), how to attract the right clients and how to actually manage a full service project. In this episode we discuss: How to attract

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#11 | Managing Client Expectations During Renovation...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2025/01/09

In today's episode, we discuss how client expectations start at the beginning of the design process. It’s imperative to build a good relationship with your client. Make sure you are open, honest, communicative, and direct. This will translate to more business in the future, through referrals or future projects. In this episode we discuss: How to set goals for a client's timeframe while also allowing for situations out of our control. How to normalize issues that come up throughout the interior

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#101 | What's Next for the Designer's Oasis Podcast?

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/12/19

Designer's Oasis Membership In today's episode, I share the next steps for this podcast, where to find me and what's next for Designer's Oasis! Here’s a glance at this episode… I share how I am pausing the podcast to focus on other priorities and creative pursuits - I’m so grateful for the joy and learning it’s brought me. I discuss how I’m returning to client design work and enhancing the Designers Oasis membership with new offerings. I share how to stay connected by signing up for our weekly

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#100 | Going Alcohol-Free - The Surprising Joys and...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/12/12

Designers Oasis Membership In today's episode, I'm opening up about going alcohol-free this year and the impact this decision has had on my health, my work, and my relationships. I had gotten to a point where my anxiety had gotten worse and I suspected my alcohol use was a way to manage anxiety. I knew it was impacting my day-to-day energy, mood, stress levels, and anxiety. It started when we moved to Texas and I was struggling, then we moved back to Colorado and Covid happened. My drinking had

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#99 | Running an Efficient and Joyful Design Firm...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/11/07

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint I sat down with Andi Morse of Morse Design in Atlanta in today's episode. Andi shared how she believes offering multiple services is the key to getting your foot (literally and figuratively) in the door with clients. We chatted about good processes and protecting your creative energy, hiring, and business growth. Andi's down-to-earth sensibility has helped her run an efficient and creative design firm. Here’s a glance at this episode… Andi shared the

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#98 | Unlock An Enduring Business by Nurturing Client...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/10/31

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I sat down with Gideon Mendelson of the Mendelson group in New York. Gideon is one of the smartest, most honest, and down-to-earth designers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Our chat is a masterclass in running a business that endures. Gideon, who grew up in New York, had the privilege of being able to look over the shoulder of his late mother, Mimi Mendelsen, a highly sought-after interior designer in her time. Fast forward to

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#97 | Managing Change in the Interior Design Industry...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/10/24

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I sat down with Maggie Griffin of Maggie Griffin Design, a full-service residential interior design firm in Gainesville, Georgia. Maggie is known for her modern Southern Living style with spaces that are freshly classic and comfortable for everyday life. We share about the changes we've seen in the design industry since the pandemic, especially regarding lead times and project costs. We also talk about managing client expectations from

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#96 | Growing an Interior Design Team with Gabriela...

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2024/10/17

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I sat down with Gabriela Eisenhart of Silo Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her team help clients nationwide infuse homes with their fresh, modern aesthetic that pushes boundaries while still being livable. We talked about the evolution of SIlo Studios how she manages a team today that helps move projects from concept to completion. Here’s a glance at this episode… We discuss client-centric design and how to reflect a client's style

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#95 | Navigating High Point Market with Marisa Wilson

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/10/10

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I got to sit down with Marisa Wilson, the creator of The Cool Girl's Guide to High Point, a fun and insightful resource designed to help designers navigate the expansive High Point Market. Her guide offers insider tips, must-visit showrooms, and advice from industry leaders, making it a go-to for anyone attending the event, covering 12 million square feet of showroom space. In addition to The Cool Girl's Guide to High Point, Marisa

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#94 | Diversifying your Interior Design Portfolio...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/10/03

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I had a chance to sit down with Dan Mazzarini, Principal and Creative Director at BHDM Design & ARCHIVE by Dan Mazzarini. BHDM Design is an award-winning, bi-coastal, multi-disciplinary firm offering residential, commercial, and hospitality design services. ARCHIVE by Dan Mazzarini provides a curated selection of home and lifestyle products, shopped from all of his favorite resources. Through ARCHIVE, Dan educates, encourages, and inspires

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#93 | The Risk-Averse Guide to Switching to an...

Designer"s Oasis ·

2024/09/26

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I catch up with Rasheeda Gray, founder of Gray Space Interiors to discuss her transition from a corporate marketing career to interior design. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the value of insider tours at High Point Market. Rasheeda and I discussed her journey, including her gaining her first client in 2016 and making the decision to go full-time in 2018. Rasheeda shares her approach to balancing work with her husband's

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