Designer's Oasis
Episodes
EP #27 | What Waiting Tables Taught Me about Running a Business
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The experience a client receives and great service is so important. Lucky for me, that comes pretty naturally based on my experience working in fine d...
EP #26 | How to Raise your Rates without the "ick"
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be willing to own your experience and the value that you bring to your clients and projects. If you feel you're worth what your charging, so will your...
EP #25 | 10 Mini Projects to Prep your Business for the New Year
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pick one or two to help propel your business into the new year in new light and an organized mindset and business. This episode is all about mini proj...
EP #24 | 5 Business Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I think there's this idea that once you decide on your ideal client, you're done and in reality you need to come back to this many times in your busin...
EP #23 | 6 Ways to Research Client Pain Points
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's so important to go back and take a look at your intake forms. Maybe you worked with a client who was unsavory, you missed the red flags or you tu...
EP #22 | How to Prep Your Business Finances for Ebbs & Flows with Jenny Karlsson
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I would stand in the fire everyday for women's empowerment around money. In today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Jenny Karlsson of F...
EP #21| Being Boutique - How to Turn your Clients into Natural Evangelists
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What I started to realize is that I was focused on the wrong thing. I didn't need to - nor should I - compete on price. About a year ago I was in...
EP #20| Making Space for the Things that Matter
13 Oct 2022
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...
EP #19 | 3 Things your Brand Needs to Communicate (well) with Carly Teigeler
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Carly Teigeler, owner and lead designer of Schematic Design Co, a brand and web design studio that specializes in "Human-Centered D...
EP #18 | From Pharmacist to Luxury Virtual Designer with Lauren Sullivan
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have to be able to evaluate if they are someone who is going to be able to take this design and run with it OR if they are someone who really need...
EP #17 | Dani Haas: An Unconventional Journey to Launching an Interior Design Business
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Dani Haas of Dani Haas Designs all about her unconventional path to launching her interior design...
EP #16 | {Special Feature} Guest Experts Highlights from Inside the Membership
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each month inside the Designer's Oasis Membership, we invite guest experts to come share more about their area of expertise. These curated individua...
EP #15 | Feeling Lost? 5 Ways to get Unstuck
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lack of clarity is debilitating. It prevents momentum, causes stress, is taxing on our relationships and leaves us feeling stuck! This feeling of bein...
EP 14 | How to Attract Full-Service Interior Design Clients
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Full Service is a high-end or luxury service designed for clients who are typically busy individuals (robust professional career or lifestyle - kids, ...
EP 13 | Part 2 of 2 part series How to Increase Project Profitability with Time Tracking Part II - How to Audit your Project's Time & Increase Your Profitability
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is not a crime to make money! You can delight your clients, do great work, grow a team, AND make a good living. Have you ever dramatically und...
EP 12 | Part 1 of 2 part series - How to Make More Money with Time Tracking Part I - Why & How to track your time
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren't tracking your time, you'll never be able to know exactly how profitable your business really is. You won't have those benchmarks that yo...
EP 11 | Managing Client Expectations During Renovation
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clients don't do this everyday. When you normalize issues that come up, it helps to remind clients this isn't a house of cards. This one issue (usuall...
EP 10 | How to Build a Strong Relationship with your Contractor
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about building a successful relationship with your contractor and how many benefits this may lead to. Every project is going ...
EP 9 | How hiring can help your bottom line
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your first hire will always be the hardest. It's kind of like having a baby. Imagine this - You just returned from a much-deserved 2 week holiday...
EP 8 | Services & Pricing Guide - Why your Business Needs On
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I find it's better to guide the client to the service type that you think is the best fit, versus laying out all the options and making your client de...
EP 7 | 3 Ways to Price Your Projects
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to know your profitability at the end of a project, it's helpful to see what you estimated in the first place. Just like a budget for money, ...
EP 6 | How to Implement a "Trade Day" for More Successful Projects
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We schedule trades so that there is some overlap between related trades. This allows for the best ideas to flow and they can discuss what they need fr...
EP 5 | How to Create a Successful Client Welcome Packet
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think about what your clients are experiencing. Hint - Your clients will give you these words Look in their clients intake form and use their words. T...
EP 4 | 10 Elements to Define your Interior Design Services
23 Jun 2022
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 ...
EP 3 | Being Boutique - 3 Ways to Serve Your Clients so they Become Natural Evangelists for Your Work
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being boutique is about delighting your client EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Today we are going to talk about what it means to "Be Boutique" in your busi...
EP 2 | 5 Types of Interior Design Services to Consider Offering
09 Jun 2022
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! When it comes to design services and the...
EP 1 | 3 Core Truths about Running a Design Business
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"You don't have to get it right. You just have to get it going." – Mike Litman So first let's talk about why I want to go from blogging → podca...
Designer's Oasis Trailer
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...