Interior Design Business Podcasts - Episode 223

Today’s curated collection of interior design podcasts include episodes from hosts Kate Bendewald, Cas Swope & Tara Ackermann, Rebecca Plumb & Shaun Crha, LuAnn Nigara, and Anastasia Casey.

Podcast guests include Danielle Hendon and Lauren Nelson.

5 full-value interior design business podcasts. Get ready to learn something…

Episode Highlights:

• Designer’s Oasis - Kate Bendewald - [Re-broadcast] 4 Ways Designer's leave money on the table - 28 min

• 2 cents/sqft - Cas Swope & Tara Ackermann - Design Nightmares - 58 min

• Hot Young Designers Club - Rebecca Plumb & Shaun Crha - Lessons In Project Management - 1 hr, 5 min

• A Well-Designed Business - LuAnn Nigara - Power Talk Friday: Danielle Hendon: Managing Your Cash Flow: Make the Feast and Last Through Famine - 55 min

• The Interior Collective - Anastasia Casey - Lauren Nelson: Business Operations at a Boutique Studio - 53 min

Designer’s Oasis - Kate Bendewald - [Re-broadcast] 4 Ways Designer's leave money on the table - 28 min

Ask yourself, what would happen in your business if you started to take up a little more space. If you continuously look for ways to move the needle even in small ways a little more each and every day. Those little needle-moving actions and behaviors over time add up to huge success. That’s what we’re going to jump into today to keep you from leaving money on the table.

Here’s a glance at this episode…

• [03:45] I introduce the idea of taking up more space and moving the needle in your interior design business.

•  [04:30] I share how a follow-up strategy in your business can help create more time and make sure that deadlines, communication and follow-ups are taken care of in a timely manner.

• [09:09] I discuss what happens when you give clients only what they ask when you know you could do better for them.

• [16:28] I share how to ensure you are not under-charging for your time. I talk about how to audit your projects, track your time and make sure you are paid for your time.

• [23:15] I talk about how to make sure you leave no dead-ends at the end of a project by asking for referrals, testimonials, and making sure to wrap up the project well.

• [26:00] I wrap up the episode with a few needle-moving activities to get you thinking!

2 cents/sqft - Cas Swope & Tara Ackermann - Design Nightmares - 58 min

It's Friday the 13th and all around the design community there were stories to be told. This episode is an anonymous episode. Hosts Cas Swope & Tara Ackermann had the chance to sit down with multiple people from around the industry and let them share one of their horror stories that has happen. Some of these are encounters, some of these are malfunctions, and some are just good old fashion "I can't believe that happen".

Hot Young Designers Club - Rebecca Plumb & Shaun Crha - Lessons In Project Management - 1 hr, 5 min

In this episode, hosts Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha unravel the challenges and joys of design and project management. Advocating for adaptability and success, they delve into the realities and diversity of the field, offering a blend of humor and insight.

Discussing the multifaceted aspects of design, such as bookkeeping, marketing, and trades, the hosts emphasize the importance of balance, particularly for solopreneurs. They share personal anecdotes and experiences, highlighting their commitment to navigating these varied elements with grace and adaptability.

The conversation deepens as Rebecca and Shaun explore the art of execution, a cornerstone of project management. They share lessons from interactions with contractors and clients, focusing on communication, organization, and advocacy. The hosts reflect on the evolution of their roles, the value of questioning, and the dedication required to uphold a project’s integrity.

The episode also unveils a treasure trove of solutions and insights. The hosts discuss the impact of tools like Asana and Studio Designer on workflow and client communication. They share their journey through different software, emphasizing the need for forward-thinking in platform selection. They encourage fellow designers to embrace unpredictability, adapt swiftly, and continually refine processes.

A Well-Designed Business - LuAnn Nigara - Power Talk Friday: Danielle Hendon: Managing Your Cash Flow: Make the Feast and Last Through Famine - 55 min

In today's episode, host LuAnn Nigara is joined by Danielle Hendon, owner of 4 Corners CFO.

Don’t worry, Danielle is one of those CFO’s who explains money in an understandable way to us “non-finance” people.

She shares her six-part framework she uses with her clients, to handling their finances. She and her team offer calculations, information, and tools in an understandable way so then you can do what you want to do with your business. Danielle has the technical knowledge and over a decade of experience in corporate finance and accounting to small businesses on a scale that fits their budget and their needs, and she’s ready to spill the tea. Enjoy!

Pick It Apart

• [3:42] Danielle starts to walk us through her six part framework for handling your finances.

• [14:50] The importance of charging enough for your services.

• [16:30] The expense part of Danielle’s framework.

• [25:50] Step four of her framework; budget.

• [32:03] LuAnn and Danielle talk about step five in the framework, comparing your budget to your actuals

• [35:34] The three components of cash that will never show up in your budget.

LuAnn Nigara and Danielle Hendon's Ah-Ha Moments

• “When I start looking at revenue and expense with my client, we are going to talk to the bookkeeper and rearrange some things because when you pull up your statements, you should know what they mean,” Danielle Hendon

• “Budget is just a plan forward for your business. We take everything we learned in the previous steps and build out a budget for the rest of the year,” Danielle Hendon

The Interior Collective - Anastasia Casey - Lauren Nelson: Business Operations at a Boutique Studio - 53 min

There are so many paths to interior design as a career, but it seems very few of them offer experience in actually running an interior design business. Today, San Francisco Bay Area award winning designer Lauren Nelson walks us through navigating the business side of a beautiful design business. From pricing strategies to her experience in corporate design public relations, Lauren's coveted expertise has proven that every path to design offers unique wisdom.