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Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach
Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching
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  • 145 | The State of Interior Design in 2025
    Is the interior design industry evolving too quickly, and are you prepared for it?Or maybe you are questioning whether pursuing a career as an interior designer is still a wise decision in today's landscape.In this episode, I take you through how the interior design industry has changed over the past 15 to 20 years, and what that means for you today.From pandemic ups and downs, to social media trends, to working with AI, you'll learn how the industry has grown and where it’s going next.If you’re wondering what skills and services clients need now, this episode gives you clear answers. I share what services clients are looking for, which skills matter most, and how you can stand out. The career is always changing, but that means more opportunities if you're ready to adapt.Tune in now to stay confident and creative in a changing world.👉 Need help launching your interior design business step-by-step? Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp —doors are still open!Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:🎨 Find out which tools, tech, and mindset shifts are helping designers succeed today, even without a degree or traditional experience💡 Get insights into growing trends like e-design, content creation, niche services, and how you can use them to stand out and reach more clients🏷️ Review your existing business model and pricing structures to determine the best approach for your interior design practiceCheck out the show notes >>> The State of Interior Design in 2025NEXT STEPS:🎯 Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summerGrab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: [email protected]🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:0:00 Introduction01:37 Pandemic’s Impact on the Industry03:37 Rise of Work-From-Home and Home Office Design03:58 Sustainable Design Trends04:59 Social Media’s Influence06:15 Tariffs & Economic Uncertainty07:42 Career Trends in Interior Design10:19 Virtual & E-Design Opportunities10:50 Rise of Design Content Creation12:21 Niche Specializations and Digital Tools14:07 Job Opportunities in 202514:37 Education and Licensing Trends15:41 Impact of AI and Business Model Shifts17:20 The Future of Interior Design
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  • 144 | How to Rewire Your Money Beliefs to Increase Profits in Your Design Business With Audrey Faust
    "You have to work hard for money" or "Money doesn't grow on trees" are just a few of the money beliefs that many of us grew up with. These childhood beliefs may be quietly hindering your design business.In this episode, I chat with expert CFO and money mindset coach Audrey Faust who explains how your early experiences with money shape your current success, often without you even realizing it.As a creative professional, you’re trained in design, not finance. But to grow a profitable business, you need both. Audrey shares how to shift your thinking and set up smart financial systems that support your success. She explains how your subconscious mind—where 95% of your thoughts live—might be running the business, and how to retrain it to support growth, confidence, and profit.If you're ready to stop undercharging, feel more confident with your money, and start building a design business that thrives, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and grab Audrey’s free Profit Accelerator Workbook to take the first step toward mastering your money and your mindset!And if you need a step-by-step guidance to feel empowered in your business finances, check out Profitable Business Academy and use code DESIGN35 for 35% off.Featured Guest:⁠Audrey Faust⁠ is an expert CFO and money mindset authority who helps entrepreneurs create the financial strategies they need to scale their businesses for increased profit and growth.Through her unique blend of financial expertise and mindset coaching, Audrey empowers her clients to master their financial data with clarity and confidence. Her signature approach goes beyond numbers, instilling a strategic money mindset that fuels growth, boosts profitability and enables entrepreneurs to make empowered, forward, focused decisions.Audrey's best selling book, ⁠She Grows Rich⁠, further explores these transformative principles, offering women actionable steps to become financial powerhouses.Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:📌Learn how to overcome limiting money beliefs and start believing in your value as a designer📌Get simple, clear steps to separate business and personal finances and avoid common financial mistakes designers make📌Stop stressing over money (aka pricing) and start making empowered, confident decisionsCheck out the show notes >>> How to Rewire Your Money Beliefs to Increase Profits in Your Design BusinessLinks Mentioned:💡 Need guidance in your business finances? Check out Profitable Business Academy and use code DESIGN35 for 35% off💡 12 Secrets from an Expert CFO: Free Profit Accelerator Workbook💡 She Grows Rich for personal financial inspiration and business insightsNEXT STEPS:🎯Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summerGrab your freebies:🔖Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: [email protected]🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:0:00 Introduction: Money Mindset and the Creative Professional03:05 Audrey’s Background and Path to Coaching04:51 The Role of Money Mindset in Sustainable Growth08:20 How to Reprogram Limiting Beliefs10:07 First Financial Steps for New Designers12:39 Sweat Equity and the Timeline to Profitability15:11 Pricing Strategies and Profitability18:01 Overcoming Money Blocks When Pricing Projects21:08 Handling Project Issues and Reserves22:21 Final Takeaways for Financial Success
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  • 143 | Stop Waiting for Permission and Start Your Interior Design Career Now
    Are you stuck thinking "What if I mess up?" or "What if I don't sound like I know what I'm talking about?" when calling yourself an interior designer?You're not alone.Many talented people with a natural eye for design stay stuck because they're waiting for someone to give them permission to start their careers. But here's the truth: you don't need anyone's permission except your own.In this episode, I talk about why you don’t need permission from anyone to become an interior designer—you already have what it takes. I share stories from my journey and common fears many new designers have, like not knowing enough or worrying they’ll make mistakes.You will learn how to move forward despite your fears, and understand why your “why” is most important. I also provide three simple steps to start your interior design career immediately!Creativity is personal, and being an interior designer means being brave enough to try. Whether you want to change your niche, charge for your work, or say yes to something new, this episode gives you the permission to begin.Stop waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect skills. Your design career starts the moment you decide to believe in yourself. Listen now and give yourself permission to become the interior designer you've always wanted to be – because I am officially giving you that permission right here, right now.If you need help getting your business off the ground and running, join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp. Classes start in July.Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:👉 Overcome your fear-based thoughts and start believing in your own design abilities👉Get official permission to start your interior design career today, with or without a degree or a perfect plan👉Learn the 3 simple steps you can take this week to launch your design businessCheck out the show notes >>> Stop Waiting for Permission and Start Your Interior Design Career Now NEXT STEPS:🎨 Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summerGrab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: [email protected]🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:0:00 Introduction02:07 Personal Reflection on Waiting for Permission03:12 Common Mindset Blocks03:58 Core Principle: Expertise Comes From Starting04:39 Signs You're Ready to Start06:24 Affirmations and Mindset Shifts09:40 Direct Permission Statement10:00 Practical Steps to Get Started11:49 Overcoming the Starting Hurdle
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  • 142 | The Tool That Helps Interior Designers Stay On Track and Save Time With Erinn V
    Are you drowning in design project chaos, juggling emails, texts, and scattered communication that's driving you crazy? You're not alone! Today's guest has been there too.I interview Erinn V, a luxury interior designer and the founder of StyleRow, a powerful platform made to help designers like you stay organized, save time, and run your business better.Erinn shares how she grew from decorating her apartment to designing homes for celebrities and creating a tool that solves the very problems she faced in her own business.StyleRow solves the biggest headaches designers face: scattered communication, complicated client presentations, and time-consuming administrative tasks. The software allows designers to centralize project communication, create easy-to-navigate client dashboards, and save up to two-thirds of their back-office time - all while providing a seamless experience for clients.If you're ready to get more done without the stress, tune in now and learn how StyleRow can help you work smarter, not harder.Featured Guest:⁠Erinn Valencich⁠ is an entrepreneur who began her career at a young age. She graduated from high school early, choosing to forgo college to enter the workforce immediately. At 24, she founded her design firm, ⁠Erinn V Design Group (EVDG)⁠. She later established a furniture brand, Erinn V, and most recently became a software visionary by creating ⁠StyleRow⁠, a platform designed to help designers communicate, present, and design, as well as discover the best offerings in the luxury design world.EVDG has designed projects worldwide, alongside a wide array of home and lifestyle products including door & cabinet hardware, Hollywood Hills by ERINN V. for Baldwin Hardware, furniture with Universal Furniture and Ambella Home, rugs with Creative Touch and Mehraban, lighting with Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting and window coverings with Hartmann & Forbes, alongside more collaborations to come.Her work has been featured in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, Town & Country, and House Beautiful, among other publications.Erinn has four horses and resides with her husband in the Santa Rosa valley.Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:💡 Learn how to reduce administrative stress and create a more profitable workflow🎨 Discover a tool to save time and stay organized while managing multiple design projects🔖 Get real advice from an industry leader to grow both creatively and professionally in the design fieldCheck out the show notes >>> The Tool That Helps Interior Designers Stay On Track and Save Time Links Mentioned:StyleRow, a project management tool for interior designersNEXT STEPS:Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summerGrab your freebies:Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:Email: [email protected]: @rwarddesign Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:37 Erinn V's Background and Early Career06:44 Getting Her First Clients07:44 Transitioning to Luxury Design11:33 Developing a Furniture Brand15:55 The Birth of StyleRow21:05 Features and Benefits of StyleRow29:36 Erinn's DIY Courses30:57 Advice for Aspiring Designers
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  • 141 | Hiring Help for Your Design Biz? How to Choose Between an Employee and a Contractor
    Interior designers often get confused about whether to hire an employee or an independent contractor because the decision involves several complex factors—legal, financial, and practical—that aren't always clear at first glance.In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of both options, including cost, commitment, legal rules, and how much control you have. I also share my real-life experience of hiring interns and contractors to full-time employees, and explain why shifting your mindset from fear to strategy is key to sustainable growth.I also talk about setting up your business as an S-Corp, protecting your work with contracts, and why thinking like a CEO is key to building a business that lasts.Tune in now and start building a business that supports your growth.And if you need help getting your business off the ground and running, join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp. Classes start in July.Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:Get a clear comparison of hiring options to make the right decision for your interior design businessLearn how setting up your business structure (like switching to an S-Corp) can make hiring easier and more legitSet up your design business for long-term success and potential future succession planningNEXT STEPS:Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summerGrab your freebies:Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:Email: [email protected]: @rwarddesign Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction: Why Hiring Help Becomes Necessary(02:48) Fears and Misconceptions About Hiring Employees(04:16) Low-Risk/Low-Reward of Contractors vs. High-Risk/High-Reward of Employees(04:54) Rebecca's Journey into Hiring(08:23) Benefits of Becoming an S-Corp(13:15) Advantages of Hiring Employees Over an Independent Contractor(16:47) Legal Considerations (Especially in California)(18:58) Mindset Shift and Strategic Hiring(20:37) Practical Tips for Hiring and Managing Employees(22:10) Final Thoughts
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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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