Designer's Oasis

Rewrite the Rules: Build a Business That Feels Like You

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  For Interior Designers Who Want Profit, Peace, and Portfolio-Worthy Projects Doors are open for the Interior Designers Business Blueprint 2...

#74 | 20 Time Saving Tips for Interior Designers [REPLAY]

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is most important is that you start to recognize the value of your time. Discovering the value of your time includes understanding how important ...

#53 | How to run your Interior Design Consultation like a Pro

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to have better proposals? Start with delivering better consultations. Consultations are the first step in working with your client and the better...

#35 | How Hiring can Dramatically Improve your Interior Design Business

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are putting pen to paper and talking all about the benefits of hiring for your interior design business. I am passionate about this and feel ...

#31 | 5 Reasons Why Client's Aren't Moving Ahead with You

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might not always be able to change their minds but if you can look into why a client isn't moving forward with your services, you can find out whe...

#30 | How to Get out of the Perfectionist Trap

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aim for excellence and know that perfection is impossible. I want excellence in my business and for projects to be complete and done extremely well, b...

#29 | Lead Magnet Ideas for Interior Designers

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People feel more trusting and eager to work with someone when they can see part of the process or learn more about you from the start.  Today's episo...

#28 | Are these Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back/Keeping you Stuck?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don't know what is going to work unless you start doing the work. You will ALWAYS be refining so you just have to get started. Limiting beliefs, y...

#20 | Making Space for the Things that Matter [REPLAY]

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 You don't want to look back at your life and feel like you missed opportunities to get the most out of life.  Whatever it is, these are the things ...

#14 | How to Attract Full-Service Interior Design Clients [REPLAY]

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss how to attract the right kinds of clients for full-service interior design projects. It can be challenging to find cli...

#11 | Managing Client Expectations During Renovation [REPLAY]

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss how client expectations start at the beginning of the design process. It's imperative to build a good relationship with...

#101 | What's Next for the Designer's Oasis Podcast?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Designer's Oasis Membership   In today's episode, I share the next steps for this podcast, where to find me and what's next for Designer's Oasis!   ...

#100 | Going Alcohol-Free - The Surprising Joys and Benefits of Ditching Alcohol

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Designers Oasis Membership   In today's episode, I'm opening up about going alcohol-free this year and the impact this decision has had on my health,...

#99 | Running an Efficient and Joyful Design Firm with Andi Morse

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   I sat down with Andi Morse of Morse Design in Atlanta in today's episode. Andi shared how she believes offer...

#98 | Unlock An Enduring Business by Nurturing Client Relationships with Gideon Mendelson

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I sat down with Gideon Mendelson of the Mendelson group in New York. Gideon is one of th...

#97 | Managing Change in the Interior Design Industry with Maggie Griffin

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I sat down with Maggie Griffin of Maggie Griffin Design, a full-service residential inte...

#96 | Growing an Interior Design Team with Gabriela Eisenhart

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I sat down with Gabriela Eisenhart of Silo Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her team...

#95 | Navigating High Point Market with Marisa Wilson

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I got to sit down with Marisa Wilson, the creator of The Cool Girl's Guide to High Po...

#94 | Diversifying your Interior Design Portfolio with Dan Mazzarini

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I had a chance to sit down with Dan Mazzarini, Principal and Creative Director at BHDM ...

#93 | The Risk-Averse Guide to Switching to an Interior Design Career with Rasheeda Gray

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I catch up with Rasheeda Gray, founder of Gray Space Interiors to discuss her transit...

#92 | How To Establish Healthy Boundaries with Interior Design Clients

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I share the importance of establishing healthy boundaries with clients. We all need that...

#91 | 3 Things I Obsess Over with Interior Design Clients

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I am sharing the top 3 things that I OBSESS over when it comes to my interior design cli...

#90 | How to Create A Paid Waitlist for Interior Design Clients

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I walk interior designers through why I believe that a paid waitlist is a good idea when...

#89 | That's Not Working Anymore - How to Pivot In Business

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   "Pivoting is a sign of growth"   In today's episode, I share why we sometimes need to pivot in business ...

#54 | Revenue Generating Activities for Interior Designers [REPLAY]

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Energy begets energy. Money is energy.  If we know that energy begets energy, what happens in your business ...

#52 | 5 things I'd do differently if I was starting from scratch [REPLAY]

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Today's episode is all about looking back and sharing with you all the 5 things I would do differently if I w...

#50 | 3 Reasons Interior Designers Stay Stuck and Broke [REPLAY]

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Have you been at this a while, but for some reason you can't seem to either get to that next level revenue go...

#8 | Services & Pricing Guide - Why your Business Needs On [REPLAY]

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Years ago, I had a wonderful Discovery Call with a photographer who I was interviewing for a project.  When we wrapped up, she sent me a drop-dead go...

#5 | How to Create a Successful Client Welcome Packet [REPLAY]

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think about what your clients are experiencing. (Hint - Your clients will give you these words.). Look back at their intake forms and use their words....

#4 | 10 Elements to Define your Interior Design Services [REPLAY]

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having clearly defined design services is paramount to running an efficient and organized business. It not only helps you get clear on the details suc...

#3 | Being Boutique - 3 Ways to Serve Your Clients so they Become Natural Evangelists for Your Work [REPLAY]

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Being boutique is about delighting your client EVERY STEP OF THE WAY." - Kate Bendewald Today we are going to talk about what it means to "Be Boutiqu...

#2 | 5 Types of Interior Design Services to Consider Offering [REPLAY]

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"You don't need to do it all! Think about your personality and what is a good fit for YOU and your clients." - Kate Bendewald When it comes to design ...

#88 | What You Need to Know Before Starting an Interior Design Business

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I am answering a listener question for our #dearkate entries! This question comes fro...

#87 | Publicity and Marketing Strategies for Interior Designers with Selena Soo

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I chat with Selena Soo and Sharon Stokes. Selena Soo is a publicity and marketing strate...

#86 | Big Thinking to Create an Extraordinary Interior Design Business with Andrea Liebross

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I am joined by Andrea Liebross, a dynamic business and life coach who specializes in emp...

#85 | Is SketchUp Pro Good for Interior Designers with Tammy Cody

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I'm catching up with Tammy Cody, founder and instructor at SketchUp for Interior Designe...

#84 | Turning Tragedy into Light with Interior Designer Britt Davis

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I sat down with the very talented, warm, smart, and creative, Britt Davis of Art & Adorn...

#83 | How to Balance Creativity and Entrepreneurship in your Interior Design Business with Amber Guyton

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I got to sit down and chat with Amber Guyton, the creative mind behind Blessed Little Bu...

#82 | How To Harness the Power of Transitional Moments in your Life with Cerissa McKinnis

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I'm catching up with Cerissa McKinnis of Industrious Interiors in San Antonio Texas who ...

#81 | Real Talk about Managing Anxiety and Growing your Interior Design Business with Christina Canales

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, Christina Canales joins me to discuss the importance of building a successful interio...

#80 | 8 Problem Solving Strategies for Interior Designers When Things Go Wrong

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#79 | 3 Bookkeeping Mistakes Interior Designers Make with Morgan Boudreaux

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   The messes never clean themselves up but somebody who knows what they're doing has to get in there to help k...

#78 | How to Handle Financial Ebbs and Flows in your Interior Design Business with Jenny Karlsson

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, we have a returning guest, and my friend Jenny Karlsson - a certified money coach helpin...

[REPLAY] #43 | 7 Money Routines for Interior Designers

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  In today's episode I want to share the 7 money tips that I live by as an interior designer! Maybe finances co...

#77 | Financial Strategies for Interior Designers with Carla Titus

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   On today's episode, Carla Titus, the founder and CEO of Wealth & Worth Within shares about finances, scaling...

#76 | Finding Your Differentiator to Build a Successful Interior Design Business with Katie Gutierrez

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I interviewed Katie Gutierrez, the creator of Biographical Design, an interior design sy...

#75 | Copywriting Strategies for Interior Design Websites with Masha Koyen

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   If you capture what really matters to your clients, your copy will be gold and resonate with the audience.  ...

#74 | 20 Time Saving Tips for Interior Designers

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   What is most important is that you start to recognize the value of your time. Discovering the value of your ...

#73 | 3 Mindset Shifts for Pricing Your Services with Confidence

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   You don't need to justify or explain your rates or your prices when presenting them. You just need to show y...

#72 | How to know if you're ready to scale your interior design business?

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   When we think about scaling a business, the first thing that typically comes to mind is "How can I get more ...

#71 | How to Run a Successful Family-Owned Interior Design Business

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I have a conversation all about the unconventional path to interior design success with ...

#70 | Sustainable Style: How to Incorporate Sustainability in your Interior Design Projects

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In this episode, we dive deep into crucial aspects of interior design, focusing on pricing strategies, ti...

#69 | Interior Design Entrepreneurship, Career Growth, and Client Relationships with Tina Guevara

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I interview Tina Guevara, owner of Juliette Sebastian Interiors and a member of the Desi...

#68 | Mission, Vision, and Impact in 2024

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I believe in a rising tide that when one of us does well we all do better. I love sharing this space with other amazing interior designers and ca...

#67 | 47 Gift Ideas for Interior Design Clients

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   I feel strongly that when we share our gratitude through gifting with clients and the people that we work wi...

#66 | Gratitude in Business - The Ripple Effect

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   When you share gratitude openly with others, it starts to have a ripple effect and it can help you to feel g...

#65 | How to Style an Interior Photoshoot for Magazines

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   Spending time styling and preparing for a photo shoot with a professional photographer is key. Finding a ph...

#64 | 3 Mindset Shifts to Grow a Successful Interior Design Business

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   Have you ever gotten yourself a big project or call from a big deal client and thought to yourself, I don't ...

#63 | Transitioning to an Interior Design Career with Libby Rawes

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   Starting an interior design business is easy, but growing an interior design business is so much harder beca...

#62 | 3 Commitments You Need to Make to Build a Profitable Interior Design Business

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building an interior design business that is profitable takes hard work but it is figure-outable.   Today's episode is all the 3 commitments that you...

#61 | How to Serve Clients Well Without Being On 24/7

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designers Business Blueprint   Serving clients well and building an interior design business with excellent communication can be done withou...

[REPLAY] #33 | 4 Ways Designer's leave money on the table

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Ask yourself, what would happen in your business if you started to take up a little more space. If you contin...

[REPLAY] # 32 | 7 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Too often designers either miss red flags due to a lack of experience or choose to ignore them because they a...

#60 | 4 Phase Success Path for Interior Designers

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I want you to have clarity in where you're heading and what you're focused on right now.   In today's episode, I share my 4 phase success path for in...

#59 | How to Develop a Rock Solid Concept Design

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you're a good listener to your client's needs, wishes, and visions, your clients naturally are excited and share this with their friends - making...

#58 | 2 Metrics Every Designer Should be Tracking

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I did not become an interior designer to sit around and crunch numbers all day..... but numbers tell a story!   As interior designers, we can get cau...

#57 | Leveling up: When Being Scrappy Doesn't Work Anymore

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to really grow your business but you're still running it like you did on day one?   Today's episode is all about creating the type of b...

[REPLAY] #9 | How Hiring Can Help Your Bottom Line

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint Your first hire will always be the hardest. It's kind of like having a baby.  Imagine this - You just returned...

#56 | How to Get Your BRAND Story Straight with Ericka Saurit

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint    Today I'm chatting with Ericka Saurit of Saurit Creative, a STRATEGIC BRAND MARKETING + STORYTELLING for i...

[REPLAY] #26 | How to Raise your Rates without the "ick"

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Be willing to own your experience and the value that you bring to your clients and projects. If you feel you'...

[REPLAY] #7 | 3 Ways to Price Your Projects

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  In order to know your profitability at the end of a project, it's helpful to see what you estimated in the fi...

[REPLAY] #1 | 3 Core Truths about Running a Design Business

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  "You don't have to get it right. You just have to get it going." – Mike Litman In this episode I share:  ...

#55 | Is this Popular Advice Crushing Your Interior Design Business?

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Is popular advice crushing your interior design business? Do you sometimes find that the advice you hear does...

#54 | Revenue Generating Activities for Interior Designers

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint    Energy begets energy. Money is energy.  If we know that energy begets energy, what happens in your busine...

#53 | How to run your Interior Design Consultation like a pro

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint    Want to have better proposals? Start with delivering better consultations. Consultations are the first ste...

#52 | 5 things I'd do differently if I was starting from scratch

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint    Today's episode is all about looking back and sharing with you all the 5 things I would do differently if ...

#51 | Katie Boyce How to add a Lead Magnet to your Marketing Strategy

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Great marketing should make our consumers feel like they WANT to open that email and look at the blog post or podcast. We have all had those moments w...

#50 | 3 Reasons Interior Designers Stay Stuck and Broke

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint    Have you been at this a while, but for some reason you can't seem to either get to that next level revenue...

#49 | Renovate your Business with Cerissa McKinnis

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint    Have you had doors close for you that you can later look back on and realize it was pushing you into a new...

#48 | How to Lose the Social Media Overwhelm with Jessica Norby

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Do you find yourself still on Instagram an hour and a half after you went on to post or engage with your foll...

#47 | Protecting your Creative Energy with Carly Teigeler

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Are you tuned into your creative energy and how it ebbs and flows?    As designers it's part of our job to ...

#46 | You Have Time with Jenny Footle

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  How much beauty comes out of the mess as a creative? When you have stuff all out on the table and  you are "...

#45 | Getting S#!t done with Sarah Lovell ADHD Coach

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  What we say to ourselves matters, right? We listen to ourselves, and we're counting it as evidence so being a...

#44 | Unraveling Busy Molly Crouch

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  In today's episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Molly Crouch from In Her Company. Molly is a corp...

#43 | Money Routines for Interior Designers

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  In today's episode I want to share the 7 money tips that I live by as an interior designer! Maybe finances co...

#42 | Mental Health and Taxes with Christy Taylor

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Today I'm chatting with Christy Taylor, a Certified Public Accountant on a mission to help empower women in b...

#41 | Simplify Your Bookkeeping with Morgan Boudreaux

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Bookkeepers can help out clients as much as possible but it is so important that the business owner understan...

#40 | How to Transform your Relationship with Money with Jenny Karlsson

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Always make sure you have clear goals. How much is coming in? How much is going out? Take a look at the activ...

EP #39 | Leveling Up your Interior Design Business with Whitney Walker

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  You go from a place of needing and wanting to take everything that comes your way but you can't multiply your...

EP #38 | Stepping Back to Move Forward with Karlin Vaessen

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Paragraph summary No amount of money is going to make you happy with the work you're doing. Part of this is h...

EP #37 | Working with an Interior Photographer with Jeff Jones

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  If you have ever wanted to know more about hiring an interior design photographer or the ins and outs of what...

EP #36 | 4 Myths About Selling

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Selling your services and selling your brand is not always easy! It can feel icky and as if you're trying to ...

EP # 35 | How Hiring can Dramatically Improve your Interior Design Business

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Today we are putting pen to paper and talking all about the benefits of hiring for your interior design busin...

EP #34 | 5 Signs it's Time to Hire

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Today we are talking all about hiring - specifically, how to know when its time. The reality is that many of ...

EP #33 | 4 Ways Designer's leave money on the table

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Ask yourself, what would happen in your business if you started to take up a little more space. If you contin...

EP #32 | 7 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  Too often designers either miss red flags due to a lack of experience or choose to ignore them becuase they a...

EP #31 | 5 Reasons Why Client's Aren't Moving Ahead with You

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint  You might not always be able to change their minds but if you can look into why a client isn't moving forward...

EP #30 | How to Get out of the Perfectionist Trap

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aim for excellence and know that perfection is impossible. I want excellence in my business and for projects to be complete and done extremely well, b...

EP # 29 | Lead Magnet Ideas for Interior Designers

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People feel more trusting and eager to work with someone when they can see part of the process or learn more about you from the start.  Today's episo...

EP #28 | Are these Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't know what is going to work unless you start doing the work. You will ALWAYS be refining so you just have to get started.   Limiting beliefs...