124. Fear of Wasting Time: Why Withholding Effort Holds You Back
The Interior Design Business CEO
Release Date: 03/05/2025
147. PR Strategies for Designers: Strategic Growth & Visibility with Allison Hay
The Interior Design Business CEO
Is your design business ready to take the next step with PR? If you’ve been wondering how public relations could help you grow your firm but aren’t sure when or how to get started, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we dive into the strategies that can take your brand from local visibility to national recognition. I’m joined by Allison Hay, a seasoned communications strategist and PR expert with over a decade of experience in the design industry. She has worked with top-tier design firms and brands, helping them secure media coverage and amplify their presence....
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146. Delegation and Outsourcing: Collaborate, Don't Abdicate (CEO Summer School)
The Interior Design Business CEO
Building a strong team goes beyond simply hiring the right people. It requires a fundamental shift in how you engage with those who support your business. Many creative CEOs hire for relief, hoping to finally hand off tasks they don't enjoy or feel overwhelmed by. But this relief can quickly turn into frustration when team members aren't delivering the results you expected, or worse, when mistakes go unnoticed until they become costly problems. In this episode, I'm sharing truth number five from the CEO Summer School series: true CEOs collaborate, they don't abdicate. This means...
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145. Stop Being So Hard on Yourself: The Power of Self-Compassion
The Interior Design Business CEO
Do you often find yourself being your own toughest critic? Running a business as an interior designer requires resilience, but constantly focusing on what you haven’t done perfectly can hold you back from reaching your true potential. In today’s episode, I’m diving into why practicing self-compassion is one of the most powerful tools you can develop as a designer CEO. Self-compassion isn’t about letting yourself off the hook; it's about shifting your mindset to support yourself through challenges, setbacks, and mistakes. By embracing kindness and understanding toward...
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144. Scaling Is an Inside Job (CEO Summer School)
The Interior Design Business CEO
Running a business is like being on an upward spiral - you're continually expanding as your business expands, but the spiral isn't always smooth. You bump up against internal limits and ceilings, often of your own creation. When you understand that scaling is an inside job, you develop the toolkit to move beyond them. Truth number four in the CEO Summer School series reveals that your business growth and all those outward markers of success start inside of you. In this episode, you'll discover how to address root issues instead of surface-level symptoms, understand why self-awareness...
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143. Time & Energy: Identifying Your Gains vs. Drains
The Interior Design Business CEO
Are hidden time and energy drains quietly sabotaging your productivity? It’s easy to focus on the obvious tasks—proposals, appointments, and emails—but what about the subtle drains that can add up over time? In today’s episode, we’re revisiting the important topic of time and energy leaks in your business, which are often harder to spot but can be just as costly. This is a follow-up to truth number three in my CEO Summer School series, where we talked about taking control of your time to shape your future. You’ll discover how simple shifts can plug these leaks and create...
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142. Time Management: The First Domino of Success (CEO Summer School)
The Interior Design Business CEO
Could time management be the key to creating the business and life you want? If you feel like you’re always running out of time or struggling to get things done, this episode will give you a new perspective. In truth number three of CEO Summer School, I’m sharing why taking control of your time is the first step toward taking control of your future. You’ll learn why time management gets a bad reputation and how a shift in perspective can help you see it as a tool for freedom rather than restriction. With a simple, sustainable approach to planning, you’ll build the foundation...
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141. Running Toward vs Running From: The Mindset Behind Your Goals
The Interior Design Business CEO
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of pursuing a vision for your business? Setting your vision and pursuing it boldly can feel daunting, especially when you’re focused on what you want three years from now. In this follow-up to CEO Summer School's truth number two, I’m highlighting a crucial distinction that impacts your energy, effectiveness, and enjoyment as you build your interior design business. The difference between running toward what you want versus running from what you fear shapes every decision you make and action you take. This subtle shift in focus can determine...
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140. Create Your Vision and Pursue it Boldly (CEO Summer School)
The Interior Design Business CEO
Are you stuck trying to figure out what your business vision should look like? Maybe you know what you want but are unsure how to take action toward it. In today’s episode, I’m sharing truth number two from my CEO Summer School series: "What I Know for Sure." In order to grow a thriving interior design business, you must have a compelling vision of where you're going and pursue it boldly. We’re diving into the importance of setting a clear vision for your business and how to confidently take the necessary steps toward making it a reality. This truth is essential for...
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139. Deciding Which Strategies Are Best for Your Business
The Interior Design Business CEO
If there is no right way to grow your interior design business, how do you know what to do next? In this episode, I dive into how to identify your unique right way forward. Understanding your next steps requires examining three key areas: strategy, mindset, and emotional alignment. I share how to evaluate potential business moves through the lens of your goals and vision, while considering your current capacity and season of life. This practical framework helps you make confident decisions about which opportunities to pursue and which to save for later. Get...
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138. No Right Way to Grow Your Business (CEO Summer School)
The Interior Design Business CEO
Are you stuck thinking there’s a “right way” to grow your business? Maybe you’re trying to follow best practices or copying strategies you’ve seen others use, but something still feels off. In this first episode of CEO Summer School, I’m sharing a truth I know for sure: there’s no single “right way” to grow your business. There are countless ways to run a successful interior design business, and the key is finding what works best for you. This is all about moving away from the belief that there’s one perfect method and instead embracing what fits your...
info_outlineIn this episode, I dive into the dreaded fear of wasting time and energy and explore why it's not actually possible to waste your time if you have the right approach. I share how this fear manifests as withholding effort and how that ultimately keeps you stuck, preventing you from learning and growing.
Join me as I reframe the idea of "wasted" time and effort and discover how to drop the resistance, stop withholding, and start moving forward with more efficiency and less effort. By the end of this episode, you'll have a new perspective on how to approach challenges in your business and feel empowered to take action without fear.
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