From Inspiration to Income: Top Podcasts for Residential Interior Design Businesses
Interior Design Business Podcasts - Episode 165
Today’s curated collection of interior design podcasts include episodes from hosts LuAnn Nigara, Gail M Davis, Joanne Kandrac & Kelly Kole.
Podcast guests include Sandra Funk, Kesha Franklin & Adam Japko.
3 next-level interior design podcasts chock-full of ideas for your business toolbox.
A Well-Designed Business - LuAnn Nigara - Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Millionaire Mindset for Interior Designers - 1 hr 2 min
Design Perspectives - Gail M Davis - Interview with Kesha Franklin - 30 min
Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole - Joanne Kandrac & Kelly Kole - The Future Of Design Conferences with Adam Japko - 38 min
A Well-Designed Business - Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Millionaire Mindset for Interior Designers - 1 hr 2 min
We all know that thriving in business takes a specific mindset. But what is the millionaire mindset, really? How can we break out of fear mode and start doing what it takes today to take our business where we want to be?
In today’s episode, host LuAnn Nigara is chatting with Sandra Funk about her Interior Design Standard program and the millionaire mindset for designers.
Pick It Apart
[7:54] Sandra and LuAnn discuss why waiting for the “right time” hurts designers.
[21:26] Sandra and LuAnn talk about the importance of investing in your business.
[40:07] Sandra and LuAnn share the value of setting expectations with your clients.
[45:44] Sandra shares how important it is to have a process for estimates—and to stick to it.
[49:36] Sandra shares details about the upcoming session of the Interior Design Standard.
LuAnn Nigara and Sandra Funk's Ah-Ha Moments
“When we're not process driven, and we don't have it documented, then we are making up the conversation.” -LuAnn
“There are so many designers who are doing this designer discount and charging 10% or 20%, or even 30% markup. I tracked it people—that is break-even. 35% markup is break-even.” -Sandra
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Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole - The Future Of Design Conferences with Adam Japko - 38 min
Podcast hosts Joanne Kandrac & Kelly Kole are huge proponents of staying connected to the industry via design conferences, trade shows, visits to High Point Market and local offerings from places like ADAC, AmericasMart, Art gallery shows and more.
What they don’t always bring attention to however, is how conference and event leaders come up with the amazing content they share on their stages.
Our industry is constantly evolving and for us as designers to stay relevant and to consistently offer value to our clients, we need to have conversations like the one we are about to have with our good friend, Adam Japko of Esteem Media.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Be sure to STOP and take TIME to work on your business. Investing in an industry related conference is a great place to start.
Web G3 and AI are coming to our industry whether you like it or not.
Get ready for the newly reimagined Design Influencers Leadership Conference In 2025!
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