The Interior Design Business CEO
Episodes
69. Pep Talk: True Measures of Productivity
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most valuable way to measure productivity? There are numerous apps or websites to learn how to be more productive, but in this episode, I ...
68. Establishing Builder Relationships with Mark Williams
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As an interior designer, the relationships you cultivate with builders are crucial. How do you find a builder to work with? And when you find someone ...
67. When to Say No to Yourself
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saying no to our clients is a struggle most designers face. It comes up so often in my practice that I teach a whole module on this topic inside my pr...
66. Thought Errors
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest things that gets in the way of fostering a mindset that serves our lives and businesses is thought errors. These are beliefs that o...
65. Why You Should Plan to Fail
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Planning to fail isn't about pessimistic thinking or being overly critical about how you can't hit your goals. It's about using the potential of failu...
64. Big-Picture Planning for 2024
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is officially here, which means I'm spending time thinking about big-picture future planning for my business and those of my clients. This week, ...
63. 2 'Whys' That Fuel a Thriving Interior Design Business
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New Year is here, which means you're probably starting to envision what 2024 is going to look like for you and your business. But before you start...
62. Looking Ahead to 2024: Reflect, Celebrate, and Decide with Intention
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our human brains tend to laser-focus on what's next, so if you find yourself completely dismissing 2023, ignoring where you might have fallen short, a...
61. Write Your Own Permission Slip
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a business owner, there's likely always something more you could be doing or getting ahead on. When we're used to going a million miles an hour, le...
60. One at a Time
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing a business philosophy called One at a Time that will help you make progress with more ease. When it feels like so much should a...
59. Leading with Your Future Self
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-leadership as a business owner is something I discuss often with my clients, and it's a key step in the Out of Overwhelm process. Whether it's yo...
58. When Your Day (Or Week) Is Derailed
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Effective problem-solving is a vital skill you must cultivate as an interior design business CEO. Whether you're currently facing a derailed calendar ...
57. CEO Transformation: Isabella Patrick's Journey to Success
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, I'm speaking to my Out of Overwhelm client, Isabella Patrick. She is the CEO of Isabella Patrick Interiors Inc.: a woman-owne...
56. Pep Talk: What Story Are You Rehearsing?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All of us have stories running through our minds that define who we are, how we show up, and what we think we're capable of, and some of them simply a...
55. Time Management Mistakes: Are You Setting Yourself up for Failure?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A business that runs like a well-oiled machine always starts with you and how you manage your time. There's more to effective time management than jus...
FREE MASTERCLASS: The Complete Roadmap to a Profitable, Efficient Interior Design Business.
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on November 17th (11am - 12:30pm Central) for a brand new (free!) masterclass: The Complete Roadmap to a Profitable, Efficient Interior Desig...
54. 50% Less Email in Your Interior Design Business
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the average interior designer spends two to three hours per day in their inbox? Email communication can get chaotic and sloppy very ...
53. Faulty Assumptions
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aware of the assumptions you're currently holding onto about your business, clients, and goals? Our assumptions are not the same as universal ...
52. Time Tracking Troubles
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time tracking is the secret to making your business a joy to run. It's a simple way to ensure you're in control of not only your time but the amount o...
51. Playing the Long Game
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While playing the short game gives us dopamine hits that feel amazing, the truth is that the trade isn't worth it when you're working towards a goal i...
50. Pep Talk: Waiting for Perfect Conditions?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conditions and circumstances in our lives rarely align perfectly. We're almost guaranteed to have obstacles come up in our schedule or not be in the m...
49. Turn Ideas into Action
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you attend conferences, events, webinars, or consume podcasts or courses that offer a learning opportunity, do you get overwhelmed by the amount ...
48. 3 Systems Myths Debunked with Katie McFarlan
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're worried about getting started with systems in your business, think you don't have the time, or aren't sure if your team will get on boa...
47. How to Stop Procrastinating
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether your flavor of procrastination looks like choosing to do anything but work, or what I call "procrasti-working," I'm here to empower you with t...
Stop Putting this Off - Create Time Now
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many unfinished projects do you have weighing on you? Your notebook is full of ideas from the last training you attended. You often think to y...
46. Arrival Fallacy
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you find that you never actually let yourself enjoy the success you've created, you have likely fallen prey to a term called arrival fallacy. It's ...
45. Your Desires & Doubts
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My clients often have some idea of what they desire. They know there is more that they want to achieve, but their vision isn't crystal clear or specif...
44. The Truth About To-Do Lists
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the CEO of your interior design business, you might be unwittingly turning your to-do lists into an enemy, when in fact, it can be an amazing partn...
43. 4 Essential Communication Methods for Client Relationships
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between drawings, contracts, emails, and conversations, both written and verbal, with staff, clients, and vendors, communication is a crucial part of ...
42. When Things Go Wrong
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even though we know that all designers miss the mark or have oversights sometimes, we secretly hope it never happens to us. You can do your absolute b...
41. How to Manage Annoyances
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can all agree that running and growing an interior design business can be filled with some (or many) annoying parts. What can we do when we experie...
40. 4 Birthday Reflections for a New Era
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not someone who is particularly big on birthday celebrations, but as I head into my birthday weekend, I've realized that this is a great time to r...
39. Changing Your Business Lens
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you wear glasses in your everyday life, you know that they have the ability to make everything look crisp and clear or blurry and out o...
38. 3 Ways to Be More Productive
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a designer, you wear lots of different hats in your business. You also have multiple moving pieces that need to be addressed, sometimes simultaneou...
{Free Workshop} Business Detox
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is in full swing and it's time to detox what's dragging you down. Join me for a brand new, free workshop with MyDoma on July 13th (12-1pm...
37. Reclaim 5 Hours Per Week - Part 2
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the three things that needed to shift internally for me to reclaim five hours per week while continuing to serve my clients, produce weekly c...
36. Reclaim 5 Hours Per Week - Part 1
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clients inside Out of Overwhelm can absolutely reclaim five additional hours per week. Not only does that create a compounding result of time saved ov...
35. The Later Habit
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're all familiar with that little (or sometimes loud) voice that presents itself when we've planned to do something, and we really don't feel like i...
34. Your Design Fees: Value Created vs. Time Spent
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you working way more than you want in your business while not making the amount of money you expect? Is your business generating the revenue you d...
33. Your Coaching Questions Answered: Ask Me Anything
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you need guidance on navigating a difficult conversation, saying no to a client that's not the best fit, overcoming procrastination, or any ot...
32. Pep Talk: Low-Energy Days
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the midday slump? Struggling with finding the motivation to kick-start your mornings or push through low-energy moments? Whether you're c...
31. How to Get a Return on Any Investment You Make
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The decision to invest in your business often brings up hesitation and fear, especially as it relates to brand-new investments that seem like unknown ...
30. Wanting to Escape to Loving Your Business with Stephanie Brown
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a real emotional component to what we do as interior designers, especially as it relates to being an entrepreneur. Stephanie Brown found hers...
You're Invited to Coaching & Coffee
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're invited to join me for Coaching & Coffee, a free event to celebrate open enrollment for Out of Overwhelm. Session 1: Create Focus, On Demand...
29. Take Control of Your Time with Sarah Langtry
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Langtry is the owner of Interiors by Sarah Langtry and a residential interior designer based in Ontario, Canada. She was no exception to the exp...
28. Protect Your Time & Energy
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where are you losing time and energy in your business? It's common for designers to believe they don't have enough time, especially when it comes to t...
27. Mindset Myths
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset is becoming more and more of a hot topic. I've seen this to be true in the last few years and want these conversations to continue to grow. Ho...
26. What Office Hours?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part of being a business owner is the benefit of a flexible schedule, but the habit of always being available can quickly snowball into overwork, over...
25. People Pleasing or Customer Service?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As interior designers, customer service is an important part of what we offer. However, if we're not careful, customer service can soon turn into peop...
24. Pep Talk: It Won't Take THAT Long
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you avoid doing something that you know is necessary or will be great for your business, but continue to push it off because you think, "...
23. Two Types of Confidence
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence touches every aspect of your business. Whether you're working on managing your time, your team, creating systems, or deciding on pricing, c...
22. Automated Decisions
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Automation often makes us think of processes or technology to save time, but today, I'm approaching the automation conversation from a different angle...
21. Delegating Without Micromanaging
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're busy, you have a business to run, you want to take things off of your plate, and delegating is a core skill in making that happen. But what is ...
20. Take Time Off from Your Interior Design Business
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My clients want to learn how to manage their time and take back control of their schedule, which includes stepping away from their interior design bus...
19. Where is Your Time, Money, and Attention Going?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm letting you behind the curtain in my brain, sharing how I audit my investments of time, money, and attention as the CEO of my business, and showin...
18. How to Recession-Proof Your Interior Design Business
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three pillars you need to implement that will help you find success in a recession, and a handful of skills you need to support those pillar...
17. The Secret to Being Present: Mini Moments
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can all relate to that feeling of being pulled in a million different directions, like when you're thinking about work when you're with your family...
16. How to Stay Motivated
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week to discover how to stay motivated, and how to create your own motivation so you aren't waiting around hoping it will just appear. I'...
15. Excellence vs Perfectionism
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confusing excellence with perfection is something that trips up a lot of designers in running their businesses. It can manifest as procrastinating sta...
14. Making Empowered Decisions
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the decisions that you're making day in and day out that just seem to happen by default? Are you craving a fresh start instead? Join me ...
13. How to Make Business Simple
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We use simplicity and specificity all the time in our work as interior designers. So, why does planning for the business side of being an interior des...
Invitation to Plan Your Year with Me!
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a two-part group coaching experience where we will set your 2023 goals and make a plan to achieve them. Goal setting can feel overwhelm...
12. 3 Tips for Becoming Self-Accountable
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're struggling to follow through on a big goal for your business or you just want to manage your time better, you're in the right place. Th...
11. 5 Steps to Make Your Goals Inevitable
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the start of a brand-new year, which for many of us means thinking about what we want to create in 2023. It's so fun being in the energy of possi...
10. Before You Set Your 2023 Goals
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's one essential thing you need to do before setting goals for 2023, and that is to examine your 2022 story. Join me this week to discover how ou...
9. 3 Time-Management Tips for Busy Interior Designers
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you are racing to the end of the year, trying to get everything done so you can wrap up 2022 for the Holidays. There's something nice about fe...
8. The Secret to Solving Any Problem
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself wondering why some problems in your business keep coming up? Maybe it's not getting as much done as you wanted in a day, or ...
7. Becoming the CEO Your Business Needs
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be the CEO of your interior design business? This is more than just about what you do: it's about who you're being. Tune in this ...
6. Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are taught from a very young age that discomfort is bad and something we need to get rid of as soon as possible. Whether it was being told ...
5. The Power of Constraint
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're working towards income goals, building a team, or you just want to create more calmness and joy in your business, constraint is what's ...
4. Client Capacity
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Defining your client capacity starts with being clear on how you use your time, making intentional decisions, and of course, honoring those decisions....
3. Intentional Time Management
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We need to plan for life because, whether we're ready for it or not, it's happening. As interior designers, we're creatives at heart, so I know a lot ...
2. Overwhelm Is Optional
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I used to be an overwhelmed interior designer just like you. However, when I learned that overwhelm is optional, everything changed and I was able to ...
1. Create Your Ideal Life & Interior Design Business
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What I'm sharing today is foundational for building a life and business that support one another, as opposed to being in contradiction, where one area...