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Oct 6
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139 - Let's Talk About, Stop Undervaluin...

Laura Thornton, Interior Designer
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Send us a text Too often, interior designers fall into the trap of undervaluing themselves and, by extension, our entire industry. In today’s episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m opening up about why it’s time to change that narrative—because we aren’t just creating beautiful spaces, we’re building businesses that deserve respect, profitability, ... Show More
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