Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching
By Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach
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Episodes: 139
Description
A show for the curious creatives who want to learn what it takes to become an interior designer.
Welcome to the Design Curious podcast!
Each week, you'll learn practical skills every designer needs to develop regardless of whether you want to work for yourself or someone else. You'll learn secrets from professional interior designers to help you avoid costly mistakes & regrets. You'll be encouraged & empowered to overcome your fears of change, failure & money.
With my 20 yrs of experience, I'll help you on the RIGHT WAY to get started.
Discover if interior design is the career for you!
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138 | Expert’s Insights on Transitioning to Interior Design Career With Alison Giese
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May 12, 2025 |
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137 | Strategies to Become Profitable in Your First Two Years as an Interior Designer
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May 05, 2025 |
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136 | Turning Your Love for Historical Homes into a Thriving Design Business With Anika Schachtler
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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135 | Turnkey Styling Services Your Clients Will Love
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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134 | How to Make Your Interior Design Brand Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Nicole Lashae Ben
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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133 | Boost Your Design Career With Aging in Place Design & Certification
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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132 | Stress-Free Framework to Attract Clients to Your Design Business With Ben Rutledge
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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131 | How to Stop Burnout and Protect Your Creative Energy
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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130 | Struggling to Get Clients? Here’s a Better Way to Find Leads With Porsche Williams
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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129 | 6 Ways to Deliver a Luxury Interior Design Service
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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128 | From Economics to Interiors: The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer With Stef Johnson
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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127 | How to Handle Unexpected Problems in Interior Design Without Losing Money or Feeling Stressed
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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126\\ The Secret to a High-Converting Interior Design Website That Brings You More Clients With Cathleen Barnes
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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125\\ No Design Experience? Creative Ways to Build Your Interior Design Portfolio and Get Hired
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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124\\ Overcome Fear and Self-Doubt; Boost Your Interior Design Career With Human Design Insights From Diamond Drip
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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123\\ Designer's Boot Camp: Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Dream Interior Design Business Without Feeling Overwhelmed
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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122\\ How New California Design Legislation Could Transform Interior Design Practices in 2025 With Genise Plessas
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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121\\ How Accountability Can Help You Reach Your 2025 Goals and Grow Your Design Career
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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120\\ Home Gym Designs: Practical Tips to Blend Style, Functionality, and Client Wellness Goals With Chris Howell
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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119\\ Start Your 2025 Journey: Reflection, Goal Setting, and Vision Board for Success
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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118\\ Expert Advice on Building & Scaling Your Interior Design Firm With Confidence With Michelle Norgren
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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117\\ Listeners Q&A: Essential Tips for Interior Designers on Presenting Proposals and Managing Multiple Projects
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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116\\ Master Your Finances: How Interior Designers Can Take Control of Pricing, Planning, and Profit with Michele Williams
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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115\\ 9 Proven Ways to Set Yourself Apart as an Interior Designer and Succeed
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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114\\ Balancing Business and Self-Care: Laura Martin Bovard's Secrets to Success in the Interior Design World
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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113\\ Preparing for a Career in Interior Design: The Realities, Skills, and Mindset You Need to Succeed
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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112\\ Powerful Marketing Tips (That Actually Works!) to Get High-End Interior Design Clients with Hassan of MC Luxury
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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111\\ What Interior Designers Look for in an Ideal Client
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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110\\ How to Build a Successful Career in Interior Design Without a Traditional Path: Colleen Bennett’s Journey
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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109\\ Common Fears of Starting an Interior Design Career and How to Conquer Them
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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108\\ How to Grow Your Design Business While Staying True to Your “Why” With Katie Decker-Erickson
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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107\\ Hourly, Flat Fee, or Square Footage? Discover the Best Billing Method for Your Design Practice
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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106\\ Proven Strategies to Elevate Your Brand, Streamline Operations, and Grow Your Design Business With Jacqueline Green
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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105\\ The Must-Ask Questions for Successful Interior Design Consultations and Projects
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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104\\ The Money Mindset You Need Before Starting Your Design Business With Danielle Hayden
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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103\\ Project Management 101: Seven Steps to a Stress-Free Interior Design Projects
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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102\\ Turning Challenges into Creative Fuel: Kelee Katillac's Journey in Helping Clients Manifest Their Dream Spaces PLUS Color Meditation
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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101\\ Easy Guide to Setting a Realistic Budget and Timeline for Your Next Construction Project
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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100\\ Tips and Stories for Starting Your Interior Design Journey Plus Celebrating 100 Episodes With Lillian Janik
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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99\\ Smart Way to Maximize Profits in Your Interior Design Business: Furniture Sales and Designer Discounts
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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98\\ Prioritizing Profit: Tips for Interior Designers to Grow Your Business With Danielle Hendon
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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97\\ Key Interior Design Terms to Communicate Better with Clients and Showcase Your Design Skills
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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96\\ How AI Tools Like HomeVisualizer.AI Can Make Your Interior Design Projects More Creative With Kasey Hayano
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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95\\ 11 Mistakes I Made in Interior Design Projects and How You Could Avoid Them
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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94\\ How to Overcome Fear and Start Taking Action to Grow Your Interior Design Business With Andrea Liebross
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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93\\ Pro Tips to Make Your Life Experiences Boost Your Interior Design Skills
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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92\\ How Adding Home Staging Can Boost Your Design Business With Marianne Cherico
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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91\\ How a Visit to the Iconic Sydney Opera House Ignites My Designers’ Creativity
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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90\\ Smart Ways to Enhance Your Construction Knowledge and Design Communication With Elizabeth Lord-Levitt
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May 27, 2024 |
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89\\ How to Approach Your First Remodeling Project with Confidence
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May 20, 2024 |
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88\\ The Most Effective Strategies for Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Interior Design Business With Emma Emma Tessler
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May 13, 2024 |
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87\\ How To Organize Your Projects Like a Pro: A Guide to Setting Up an Effective Site Binder
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May 06, 2024 |
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86\\ Expert Tips on Systems and Automation to Streamline Your Design Business & Personal Life With Taryn Rachelle
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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85\\ 4 Effective Ways to Manage Your Client’s Expectations Through a Design Project
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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84\\ Expert’s Advice on Building a Career in Interior Design With Debbe Daley
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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83\\ Design Your Dream Home: DIY Courses and Downloads for Design Enthusiasts
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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82\\ Inside High Point by Design: A Year-Round Haven for Creativity and Collaboration With Jane Dagmi
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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81\\ What's Your Design Style: Exploring 12 Interior Design Styles
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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80\\ How to Craft Unique Designs in Small and Mobile Spaces With Nate Stover
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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79\\ Trendspotting at the Las Vegas Market: Your Insider's Guide to the Latest in Interior Design Trends
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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78\\ The Design Process That Brings Meaningful Experiences for Your Clients With Marosi White
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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77\\ Making the Right Finish Selection With Confidence
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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76\\ How to Use Podcasting as a Marketing Tool for Your Interior Design Business With Zandra Zuraw
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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75\\ Pro Tips on Getting Your Interior Design Projects Published
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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74\\ A Mother-Daughter Tale of Design Business Partnership With Susan Hayward & Jillian Schaible
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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73\\ The Best Way to Jumpstart Your Interior Design Career in 2024
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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72\\ How to Reinvent Your Design Business With eDesign Service with Amanda Foster
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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71\\ Exploring Color Theory in Interior Design
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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70\\ The Proven Marketing Methodology to Attract Ideal Clients to Your Design Services With Kate the Socialite
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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69\\ 12 Powerful Podcasts for Personal & Career Growth That You Can Listen to in 2024
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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68\\ The Power of Intention: How to Set and Achieve your Goals for 2024 With Sierra Collins
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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67\\ Boost Your Interior Design Career in 2024 with the Power of Focus
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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66\\ From Outdoors to Indoors: The Intersection of Landscape and Interior Design With Steve Griggs
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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65\\ Want to Create Mindful Spaces? Learn First the Psychology of Design & Environmental Psychology
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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64\\ The Secret of Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Design With Anna Popov
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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63\\ My Design Mentor: Career & Business Mentorship for Aspiring Interior Designers
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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62\\ Expert’s Insights to Building a Successful Interior Design Career With Justine Sterling
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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61\\ How to Create a Premium Client Experience for Your Interior Design Clients
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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60\\ The 3 Must-Haves in Running a Profitable Interior Design Business With Laura Thornton
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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59\\ How To Charge Your Interior Design Skills With Confidence
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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58\\ Best Ways to Thrive in the Interior Design Business With Cathy Tonks
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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57\\ 5 FAQs About the Interior Design Career
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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56\\ From Desk Job to Dream Job: DeAnna Mackensen's Interior Design Journey
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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55\\ Celebrating a Year of Design Curious: Takeaways and Future Vision
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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54\\ Words That Wow: How to Write Your Interior Designer’s Website Copy With Masha Koyen
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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53\\ Perfectionism: Its Impact on Interior Design Practices & How to Rise Above It
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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52\\ Mastering Interior Design Business: Tobi Fairley's Expert Tips for Success
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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51\\ A Designer's Passion: from Wallpaper to Running a Full-Service Interior Design Firm With Selena Lewis
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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50\\ Key Elements for Your Interior Design Website That Attract Premium Clients With Robyn White
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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49\\ Which Interior Designer Path Should You Take? Answer My 6-Question Quiz to Find It Out
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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48\\ From Chaos to Cash Flow: The Transformative Power of Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Design Business With LoriAnn Kuntz
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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47\\ The Power of Pinterest: How to Boost Traffic to Your Interior Design Business With Vanessa Cooper
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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46\\ From Doubt to Success: Overcoming Challenges in Interior Design and Architecture with Robert Ancill
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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45\\ 4 Smart Ways to Build an Interior Design Portfolio That Stands Out
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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44\\ Career & Business Secrets of a Successful High-End Residential Interior Designer With Nina Parvaresh
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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43\\ The Design World: Exploring the Intersection of Production Design and Interior Design with James Bartol
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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42\\ The Future of Interior Design: Sustainable and Responsible Solutions With Leah Connolly
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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41\\ Personality Types Test: An Interior Designer’s Tool for Improving Clients' Interaction
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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40\\ How an Actress Turned Interior Designer Built Her Signature Virtual Design Offer with Alexis Peters
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May 29, 2023 |
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39\\ 3 Reasons Why You Should Charge for Initial Interior Design Consultations & Highlight Your Expertise
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May 22, 2023 |
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38\\ How Storytelling & Brand Marketing Will Level Up Your Interior Design Career With Ericka Saurit
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May 15, 2023 |
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37\\ The Pain Points of Interior Design Projects and How to Overcome Them
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May 08, 2023 |
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36\\ How Business Coaching Can Help You Transform Your Life and Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon
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May 01, 2023 |
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35\\ The CEO Mindset: How It Drives Success in Your Interior Design Business
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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34\\ Hospitality Design: 5 Key Considerations for Aspiring Designers with Jessica Marshall
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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33\\ 4 Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back From Pursuing Your Interior Design Career or Business
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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32\\ Top Secrets and Winning Mindset Behind a Wildly Successful Business Owner with Andrea Liebross
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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31\\ Want to Elevate Your Interior Design Business? The Power of Coaching for Success
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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30\\ Choosing Between 2-Year and 4-Year? What to Look For in an Interior Design Degree with Jill Hornbeck
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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29\\ The 4 Steps to Create an Interior Design Space Plan For Your Project
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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28\\ Designing Your Success: Finding the Right Niche in Your Interior Design Career with Yvonne Harty
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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27\\ Can’t Decide on Your Specialty? The Different Interior Design Niche Markets You Can Choose From
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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26\\ How to Get the Best of Both Worlds of Career and Parenthood Through Interior Design With Lindsay Kjellberg Part 2
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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25\\ 5 Courses You Must Take To Kickstart Your Interior Design Career
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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24\\ How to Get the Best of Both Worlds of Career and Parenthood Through Interior Design With Lindsay Kjellberg Part 1
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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23\\ The Roadmap to Becoming an Interior Designer
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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22\\ The Secret Sauce to Becoming an Award-Winning Full-Service Interior Designer with Ellen Walker
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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21\\ Why I Chose Residential Interior Design Over Commercial: The Pros and Cons
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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20\\ Do You Have a Passion for Interior Design but Scared to Make the Switch? How to Take the Leap with Kricia Palmer
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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19\\ Ready to Take on the New Year? How to Turn Your Dreams and Goals into Reality This 2023
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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18\\ The Embrace of Change: How An Interior Designer Pivots to Become a Podcast & Messaging Coach with Bethany Wrede Peterson
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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17\\ 23 Best Books Every Interior Designer Should Have for Business & Personal Growth
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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16\\ How Outsourcing Client Intake Helps Interior Designers Convert and Retain Clients with Porsche Williams
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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15\\ An Experts' Startup Checklist to Effectively Launch Your Interior Design Business
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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14\\ Considering a Career Change? How to Transition to an Interior Design Career With Martha Lowry
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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13\\ Getting the Most Out of Your High Point Market Visit
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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12\\ Why Attitude and Will Are All You Need To Be A Successful Interior Designer with Jodie Carter
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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11\\ Is Imposter Syndrome Holding Back Your Interior Design Career? The Best Way to Deal With It
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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10\\ The Art of Marrying Your Passion & Talent for Interior Design To Sell to a Niche Market With Confidence with Liz Toombs
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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09\\ Anatomy of an Interior Design Firm: Team Structure and Roles To Keep In Mind
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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08\\ From Side Hustle to Full-Time Career: How to Start a Second Career as an Interior Designer with Andrea Reordan
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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7\\ Getting Into Interior Design? 13 Careers Available for You
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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06\\ How to Prepare: Turning Creative Passion to Sustainable Interior Design Career & Business With Tracy Dyck
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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05\\ The Do’s and Don’ts of Interior Design Internships
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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04\\ How to Be a Successful Interior Designer Without the Degree and Experience With Suzanne Manlove
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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03\\ Scared to Start a Career in Interior Design? The Right Mindset That Can Help You Overcome Fear
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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02\\ 5 Steps to Becoming a Successful Interior Designer with Kelly Tivey
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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01\\ Interior Design: An Introduction & the 3 Paths You Can Take To Get There
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Welcome to the Design Curious Podcast
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Aug 13, 2022 |