Running your own business is like living on a roller coaster, we're up and we're down constantly. We all go through this and sometimes can get stuck in the messy middle, so this episode is all about keeping the tank full of motivation. Even if you are passionate about your work, there will be ups and downs. Accepting this as a reality can be pretty powerful and noting that motivation ebbs and flows will keep you from catastrophizing or wallowing. Through the episode, I share some previous podcast episodes that deal with this topic (check out the shownotes!), a visualization exercise from my Po ..read more

What can possibly change in an interior design business that’s been running successfully for 30 years? A lot! It’s all about finding the problem areas and taking what’s working to the next level!  In this episode, I chat with Katherine Joy Porath, founder of Katherine Joy Interiors, about all of the things that have allowed her to run her interior design business successfully for many years and how Power of Process gave her some major lightbulb moments that made her change how she ran her business. Katherine, founder of Katherine Joy Interiors, has over 30 years of experience in the desig ..read more

Presentation Day is one of the most exciting days for us and for our clients. Its the day where all of our hard work as interior designers comes together and we get to showcase it to our clients with the hopes they’ll love it.  But what’s one thing that can throw off the excitement presentation day and what follows? An unprepared client! In this episode I walk you through the handful of proven steps that will help you ensure that both you and your clients are prepared for Presentation Day and coming into it with the right expectations and mindset. I share some of my mistakes and the nitty ..read more

If you’re looking for your sign and confidence to quit our 9-5 and start your interior design business, this episode is going to inspire you! We start by talking to Angela Wainscott about how she got her start, why she originally rejected the idea of owning her own business and the surprising yet quick action she took on the first day of Power of Process! Angela opens up about how her support system, spirituality, and manifesting mindset helped set her on the path to success and the specific ways POP empowered her to take it to the next level. We dive into the world of pairing family and desig ..read more

If you’ve been wanting to start your own design business or have just taken the leap and are wondering what you need to do, this episode is for you! I’m unpacking first 6 steps that I believe are essential when you start your interior design business! As someone who has "been there, done that, and here to tell the tale", I'm sharing the key must-dos to tackle when you start out. I’m also go into some controversial things that I think are not priorities and even a little antiquated! Learn from my experience as I share ways to focus your offerings, plan for financial security and avoid the "bad ..read more

Communication is EVERYTHING when it comes to providing a good client experience and ensuring that you’re the one steering the ship throughout each project! In this episode I’m diving into a few best practices to help you improve your client communication.  Your main goal as an interior design business owner is to ensure that all of your communication is clear and consistent so that your client always feels supported and in the loop. But just because it’s one of the most important things in business, doesn’t mean we’re all experts!  Through the episode, I share the telltale signs that ..read more

Pinch me I must be dreaming! In this episode, I sat down with the talented Karin Bohn, who has truly been an inspiration for a number of goals I’ve tackled and achieved over the years - from my YouTube to my community of designers to this very podcast!  Within this part 1 of our conversation we talk in depth about how Karin started her interior design business in Vancouver, what propelled her to create her incredibly successful YouTube channel, the uphill work of building an audience and how she tackled the necessary downsizing of her team after lots of trial and error and finally listeni ..read more

Today's shorty episode is about tapping into the power of social accountability. Holding yourself accountable is one thing. But once you share your goals with a community of like minded people who support and challenge you, you will be much more likely to keep your forward momentum and achieve it. I share my biggest rule with setting goals, a story of my own recent experience in this area and why we must re-focus away from perfectionism to improve progress. Being vocal and relinquishing control can be game changes in your journey towards success so I encourage listeners to build a trusted, cha ..read more

Ever thought of expanding your home staging business to also include design services? My guest did just that and we dive into all the details in this episode! Joké Durojaiye has been in many different careers and always found herself back in the design space; currently, she's running her own home staging business in Seattle and has recently answered the call many of her clients have had by adding design services to her business!  Joké shares the ethos behind her work, why she seeks to create stories and emotional connections for clients, and how she's applied her mindset of continued grow ..read more

In this episode, I dive into what to do when a client ghosts you! I share the mindset shift that will save you from the mental toll and some sales skills to help you weather it. Through the episode, I share a few of my own frustrating experiences and how I handled them to protect my mental sanity and why letting things go may be the best decision you could make to halt the mental drain. Truthfully one of the most difficult parts of running a business is handling people - from employees to clients and everything in between. This applies to all entrepreneurs, so next time you're in that position ..read more