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Oct 2023
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60\\ The 3 Must-Haves in Running a Profi...

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach
About this episode

Are you struggling with running your interior design business successfully?

Imagine having the confidence to handle any project and know exactly what steps to take.

Today, I'm chatting with Laura Thornton, a renowned interior designer & podcast host, on the three fundamental pillars (and I say, a must-have!) that propelled her to run and elevate her Interior Design business. Tune in to hear her advice and tips for becoming confident, consistent, and profitable in every project you undertake.

She is also giving away a free Welcome Guide template. Be sure to grab it to kickstart your marketing efforts and set yourself apart from your competitors.

What are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this treasure trove of insights!

Featured Guest:

⁠Laura Thornton⁠ is the Founder and Creative Director of ⁠Thornton Design⁠. Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients.

Drawing from her expansive experience in creative captivating interiors and managing a thriving design business, she's now opening the floodgates to knowledge for fellow interior designers via her insightful podcast called ⁠The Business of Beautiful Spaces⁠.

Driven by Laura's fervent passion to educate and inspire, her podcast is more than just a sharing platform. It's a catalyst for growth and success in the design industry, hoping to embolden her fellow designers aiding them in their quest to increase confidence and accelerate success. Her podcast therefore serves as a treasure trove of insights curated to help burgeoning designers thrive in their respective businesses. It's about making the journey of design less daunting and more rewarding.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Discover the three fundamental pillars (a must-have) to thrive in the interior design industry
  • Learn how to infuse confidence, consistency, and profitability into every project
  • Use the Welcome Guide template to get your marketing efforts off to a great start

Check out the show notes >>> The 3 Must-Haves in Running a Profitable Interior Design Business With Laura Thornton

Click to get Laura's Free "Welcome Guide" Template 

NEXT STEPS:

Take the QUIZ!! Find Out What Type of Interior Designer You Should Be!

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Enroll in Business of Design with Kimberly Seldon or DesignYou with Tobi Fairley today to scale your interior design business!

Email me at podcast@rwarddesign.com if you have suggested topics

DM me on Instagram at @rwarddesign if you have a burning question

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Visit my website at rwarddesign.com to learn more about my services

Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

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