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Designer's Oasis

By: Kate Bendewald
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  • 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 overwhelmed interior designer. Whether you are just starting your interior design business or you’re looking to grow or scale, here you’ll find actionable, real-world, and above all SIMPLE ways to launch, establish, and scale your interior design business with confidence. Introducing your host, Kate Bendewald of Kate Bendewald Interior Design, real-life interior designer, mama, and CEO who grew her 6-figure interior design business on word-of-mouth referrals. Kate doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to running your business. Instead, she offers authentic, approachable advice to help you start where you are.
    2022
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  • #82 | How To Harness the Power of Transitional Moments in your Life with Cerissa McKinnis

    #82 | How To Harness the Power of Transitional Moments in your Life with Cerissa McKinnis
    May 16 2024
    Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, I'm catching up with Cerissa McKinnis of Industrious Interiors in San Antonio Texas who offers luxury kitchen and bath design and whole home transformations. She's a long-time member inside the Interior Designer's Business Blueprint but today we are talking about a book she's written - Navigating the Liminal Places: How to harness the power of transitional moments in your life. Here’s a glance at this episode… We discuss the concept if liminality in our lives.We jump into how to navigate these transitional moments and changes.We share our insights into how to maintain a positive mindset and still foster creativity during these periods.We share how to navigate big changes and choices to find your true calling and passions.We share about divine intervention and the role that faith can have during liminal times.We discuss a few ways that we foster creativity and feed our souls. Mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business BlueprintFREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior DesignersFREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!Industrious InteriorsFollow Cerissa on IGFollow Cerissa on TikTokGrab your copy of Navigating the Liminal Places 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- www.designersoasis.com/episode/how-to-harness-the-power-of-transitional-moments-with-cerissa-mckinnis
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    50 mins
  • #81 | Real Talk about Managing Anxiety and Growing your Interior Design Business with Christina Canales

    #81 | Real Talk about Managing Anxiety and Growing your Interior Design Business with Christina Canales
    May 9 2024
    Interior Designer's Business Blueprint In today's episode, Christina Canales joins me to discuss the importance of building a successful interior design business through fostering relationships with vendors and clients, and collaborating with other designers. We dive into the value of communication, mutual support, and taking back control of the sales process to navigate challenges. We share strategies for managing anxiety and impostor syndrome, including perspective-taking, reframing negative thoughts, and recognizing that these feelings are common and fixable. Here’s a glance at this episode… Christina shares the unconventional paths that led she and her husband Jose on a unique journey into the design industry, intertwining personal and professional endeavors.We discuss navigating diverse projects ranging from residential to commercial, each with unique challenges and rewards.We dive into juggling parenthood, homeschooling, and the demands of building a business and career.Christina shares how she worked to define her weaknesses and focus on growing or hiring to fill those needs.We discuss building a team and how to leverage your team member's strengths.We share our struggles with anxiety which resonate with many creatives who grapple with feelings of impostor syndrome and overwhelm. Mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business BlueprintFREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior DesignersFREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!Canales and CoFollow Christina on Instagram 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/managing-anxiety-and-growing-your-interior-design-business-with-christina-canales
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #80 | 8 Problem Solving Strategies for Interior Designers When Things Go Wrong

    #80 | 8 Problem Solving Strategies for Interior Designers When Things Go Wrong
    May 2 2024
    Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Have you ever had a client who is questioning your most recent invoice, they want to do something outside of your contract terms, or they misunderstood information? So what can you do to salvage the relationships? In today's episode, I tackle a listener question on how to handle challenging client situations. I'm sharing 8 strategies that can help you in ANY sticky situation and hopefully bring a resolution without sacrificing your dignity or your income. If you haven't yet faced a challenging client situation, you simply haven't been in business long enough. Certainly, these situations are minimized with the more experience you have because you know what to look for, and how to circumvent issues that arise, and you have more confidence to take the wheel on projects. Here’s a glance at this episode… I share how and why to buy yourself some time before responding in a stressful situation.I discuss how to focus on the facts and out the story and emotion.I share how to activate your empathy in situations with clients who may not fully understand the design process.I discuss the need to normalize problems such as an item arriving damaged or delayed as a normal part of the process.I share how I make sure to put my clients best interest in center stage when addressing a concern.I share the importance of accountability and flexibility Running into challenges is an inevitable part of running an interior design business. It can be hard not to take things personally or feel like your character/integrity is being challenged but you have to separate yourself from the claim vs your intention. After utilizing these strategies, you may occasionally realize a project/client doesn't have room to move forward and that's also okay. If you employ these strategies you can feel good that you did the best you could to come up with a viable solution. If they are inflexible, it's better to establish it now and cut ties instead of trying to force something that will never get easier. Mentioned in this episode: JOIN: Interior Designer’s Business BlueprintFREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior DesignersFREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design BusinessDear Kate: Submit your questions for the show!How to get out of the Perfectionist TrapManaging Client Expectations during Renovations5 Business Lessons I Learned the Hard Way7 Red Flags You Shouldn't IgnoreYou Have Time with Jenny Footle 🎯 Learn More: Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint - https://www.designersoasis.com/blueprint WANT MORE? 🛒 Template Shop - 10% off the shop PODCAST10 (Limit one use per customer) 🔖 Interior Design Business Articles ⬇️ Free Resources FOLLOW ALONG 🤳Instagram 📍 Pinterest 📺 YouTube ------------------------------------- ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts*** FOLLOW this channel so you never miss an episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DesignersOasis EPISODE WEBSITE ⇗- designersoasis.com/episode/8-problem-solving-strategies-for-interior-designers
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Kate always brings the goods in her podcast, but this episode is jam packed with so many relatable nuggets of wisdom in just 30 minutes!

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Informative podcast for interior designers!

I look forward to Kate's podcasts. Her voice is soothing and full of useful inspiration. She also includes "shownotes" which are printable PDF's based on the topic covered.
I have had my team also listen! Great job Kate!

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