
The Interior Design Business CEO
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72. Why You Should Set Low Expectations
What is it that you consistently say you want to do but aren't taking action on? How might the expectations you've set for yourself and your business be hindering your progress? And, while it sounds counterintuitive, how could lowering your expectations be the solution to getting what you want? I invite you to re-evaluate your expectations and consider lowering them if they're preventing you from taking the action you say you want to. Hear how high expectations hinder your growth, progress, and success, and a process you can follow to begin embracing the idea of lower expectations for both you and your business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/72
71. Transitions in Your Calendar: A Secret Time Thief
Whether you're switching locations, activity types, or even the roles that you perform in your day-to-day life, these are transition points that you must be aware of. If you constantly feel behind and run into planning issues, identifying your transition points is the secret to setting yourself up for success, and I'm showing you how this week. Discover how transitions steal so much time in your day when you're not aware of them, and my top tips for identifying and minimizing the transitions in your schedule. Hear why traditional time blocking doesn't work effectively, what happens when you incorporate planning for transitions, and why practicing this will make planning more realistic and spacious. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/71
70. Your Role as Designer CEO: Ready for Your Next Evolution?
I recently read Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz, which got me thinking deeply about the mindset required of any CEO. So much of stepping into the role of CEO is about continuously upgrading your level of thinking to support the next iteration of your business because the growth of the business hinges on your personal development. Hear why you are required to grow as business owner as your business expands. Whatever the next level looks like for you, I'm offering the three types of strategic thinking you must focus on to become a designer CEO, and how embracing these practices will get you where you want to go. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/70
69. Pep Talk: True Measures of Productivity
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 discuss how to measure true productivity and explain my recommended approach. Discover how to measure true productivity in the most valuable way and how you can help your clients by working on your business. Learn about methods for measuring true productivity, the benefits of adopting a zoomed-out view of your business, and key strategies for increasing productivity effectively. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/69
68. Establishing Builder Relationships with Mark Williams
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 you want to collaborate with, how should you approach them? To address these questions and explore the connection between interior designers and builders, I'm excited to welcome Mark Williams to the show. Mark is the owner of the high-end boutique design firm Mark D. Williams Custom Homes here in the Twin Cities, building higher-end homes in the $1.5 to $6 million range. He is also the host of The Curious Builder Podcast. This week, we talk about how you, as a designer, can establish connections with the builders you want to work with. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/68
67. When to Say No to Yourself
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 program. While learning to say no to our clients is a vital skill, today we're flipping this concept on its head by delving into when you should consider saying no to yourself. Discover why you sometimes have to say no to yourself, and instances from my own life and from my clients' lives of when it's appropriate to say no. Learn what to expect when you begin to say no to yourself, how to begin incorporating this practice into your life, and the one time you should never say no to yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/67
66. Thought Errors
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 often generate uncomfortable emotions and lead to unwanted behaviors and undesirable results. To release them, you must first be able to identify them, and I'm showing you how on this episode. Learn what thought errors are and how they might be showing up in your interior design business. I'm sharing the pitfalls of not challenging your thought errors, how to begin seeing your thought errors clearly, and why learning to redirect your thinking will help you create more of what you want in your life and business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/66
65. Why You Should Plan to Fail
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 failure as part of your planning process. Whether you use it in the context of your big-picture goal-setting or in your daily or weekly planning, planning to fail not only radically increases your chances of achieving your goal, but also improves your experience of pursuing it. Hear why planning to fail is the secret to creating success faster with increased enjoyment along the way. I'm highlighting how we unwittingly make the pursuit of our goals more stressful than necessary, why we don't want to dwell on the obstacles we might face, and how to incorporate failing into your success plan. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/65
64. Big-Picture Planning for 2024
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, we're specifically exploring the power of zooming out to a larger vision of your interior design business so you can zoom back in to create an actionable plan for 2024. Discover what becomes possible when you first zoom out to consider the bigger vision for your business, and then zoom back in to create a roadmap for the year. I'm showing you what future planning for your business looks like, and walking you through a variety of questions that will help you paint a picture of your business in 2024. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/64
63. 2 'Whys' That Fuel a Thriving Interior Design Business
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 setting and planning out your goals, there's one thing I always recommend doing to all my clients, and it's to define your 'whys' in your business. Join me this week to hear how identifying your two whys will guide everything you do and creates a thriving interior design business. I'm showing you the reason you need to consider why your business exists, both for you and your clients, and how clarifying your answers will keep you motivated during even the most challenging times. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/63
62. Looking Ahead to 2024: Reflect, Celebrate, and Decide with Intention
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, and overlooking everything that was wonderful, you're not alone. All of it is worth acknowledging and celebrating, and this week, you'll learn why this matters more than you think. Join me this week as I highlight the power of celebrating the close of 2023 and transitioning into 2024 with purpose and intention. Hear why celebration is a key skill you must cultivate, my top tips for being intentional about what would be meaningful for you in 2024, and four powerful questions that will guide you along this process. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/62
61. Write Your Own Permission Slip
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, learning to give ourselves permission to do whatever we want is an acquired skill, but it's one that's worth practicing if you want a thriving business and a lifestyle outside of work that you love. Join me this week as I invite you to question what you need to give yourself permission on. Hear why answering this question honestly is critical, even if you're not ready to act on it yet, why permission-giving is a mindset that requires practice, and how to create the kind of self-trust and plan that will allow you to do what you want, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/61
60. One at a Time
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 and could be done at any given moment, One at a Time is the secret to taking action, and can be applied across the board, no matter the task at hand or stage of business you're currently in. Discover what the One at a Time approach entails, how you can apply this concept to the goals you're setting for your business in 2024, and why it makes taking action simple, approachable, and way less overwhelming. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/60
59. Leading with Your Future Self
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 your level of confidence, how you plan, or make decisions, leading with your future self has a well of wisdom, guidance, and reassurance to offer, but you first have to learn how to tune into her. Hear why leading with your future self is an important tool that can help you make decisions, set goals, and align yourself with the business you want to build. I'm showing you what happens when you begin tuning into your future self, powerful questions to ask her, and my top suggestions for where you can begin using this concept right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/59
58. When Your Day (Or Week) Is Derailed
Effective problem-solving is a vital skill you must cultivate as an interior design business CEO. Whether you're currently facing a derailed calendar or not, learning how to save yourself time and create space in your business will always serve you, and today, I'm showing you how to be prepared for any obstacle that comes your way because the truth is, it's inevitable. Discover how to get back on track when your day or week is derailed. I'm inviting you to consider the empowering thoughts you want to take on when things don't go as planned, why examining your thoughts matter, and strategies you can use to get back in the driver's seat of your calendar when you're forced to adjust your plan. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/58
57. CEO Transformation: Isabella Patrick's Journey to Success
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-owned and women-led full-service residential interior design and decorating firm located in Manhattan. I invited her on to celebrate her growth with all of you, and she's offering her thoughts on how Out of Overwhelm transformed her experience of being a business owner. Hear the powerful impact committing to group coaching has had on Isabella's business, and why she decided to come back to Out of Overwhelm for a second round. She's offering amazing nuggets of wisdom on how coaching has not only supported her business growth but touched all areas of her life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/57
56. Pep Talk: What Story Are You Rehearsing?
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 aren't serving you or your business. The more you rehearse a story about yourself, the more ingrained it becomes, and the more you automatically begin to take action from that place. If your stories are producing outcomes and experiences you don't want, it's time to consider dropping them, and I'm showing you how. Join me today as I invite you to examine how the stories you're currently telling yourself might not be ones you want to keep. Hear how there is no one absolute truth about you or anyone else, why you must become conscious of how you speak about yourself, and a pep talk challenge that will help you question the stories you've been rehearsing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/56
55. Time Management Mistakes: Are You Setting Yourself up for Failure?
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 just using a particular planner, app, or tool. Time management is the first foundational pillar of running a thriving interior design business, so if you know this is an area you're struggling with, listen in. Discover the top three time management mistakes I see that are preventing interior design CEOs from staying in the driver's seat of their business. I'm offering the solutions to these mistakes so you can stop setting yourself up for failure, chaos, and stress, and instead, create a sense of authority and control over your calendar. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/55
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54. 50% Less Email in Your Interior Design Business
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 quickly. If you resonate with that feeling of being weighed down by your email inbox and it seems like they pile up every time you look away, you're in the right place. Discover one simple tweak that will cut your emails by 50% and free up hours of time that you can spend getting the most important things done in your business. Hear how your inbox is blocking you from billable client work and business growth initiatives, why productivity isn't the ultimate solution, and the real problem that's causing email overload. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/54
53. Faulty Assumptions
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 truths, even though they might feel like it. What if the only thing holding you back from running your business in the way you want is just a faulty assumption? Discover what faulty assumptions are and how to spot them in your life and business. Hear how your assumptions are a reflection of your belief, why you have the power to challenge your automatic assumptions, and how to begin dismantling the assumptions that aren't serving you, your clients, or your goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/53
52. Time Tracking Troubles
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 of money you create in your business, as well as the level of enjoyment you experience of your clients and projects. However, time tracking is a habit many interior design business CEOs feel resistant to, and it's hindering them in more ways than one. If you know that time tracking is a practice you need to implement, but you've tried it and stopped because it was a struggle, you're in the right place. Join me today to learn all the reasons time tracking is a habit worth developing, why it's been challenging for you, and my top tips for how to make it easier. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/52
51. Playing the Long Game
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 in your business. Instead, the long-game mindset is the secret to any type of success you want to create in any area of life or business, and I'm showing you how to adopt this approach. Discover what playing the long game means and why committing yourself to the long game matters. Hear how I use the long-game approach in my own business, why the long game gives you compounded results, and my top tips for how you can apply this principle to your own interior design business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/51
50. Pep Talk: Waiting for Perfect Conditions?
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 mood to do what we know we want or need to do. And if you're always waiting or wishing for perfect conditions to arrive, you're going to be waiting a long time. Learn what the trap of waiting for perfect conditions can look or sound like and how to start recognizing this pattern for yourself. I'm showing you why you don't have to wait for perfect conditions to get a lot done and how to begin challenging yourself on the conditions you think you need to take action. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/50
49. Turn Ideas into Action
When you attend conferences, events, webinars, or consume podcasts or courses that offer a learning opportunity, do you get overwhelmed by the amount of information and potential action steps presented to you? Do you feel excited in the moment and take lots of notes, only for all of it to go to the idea graveyard just like everything else? This week, learn how to turn new ideas and strategies into action, and even better results. Hear the dangers of consumption without action, how to set yourself up for success before you even consider taking action, and a repeatable process for planning and implementation that you can use over and over, no matter what stage of business you're in or how busy you think you are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/49
48. 3 Systems Myths Debunked with Katie McFarlan
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 board with new software and procedures, you're in the right place. This week, I'm here with Katie McFarlan from Dakota Design Company to debunk three systems myths that are preventing you from implementing and using systems to their fullest potential. Katie and I explore the three biggest myths about systems in your interior design business and how taking action on these now can start generating momentum, providing you and your clients with immediate results. Hear why this is non-negotiable work you have to undergo as a business owner, and the future gains that will come from prioritizing this right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/48
47. How to Stop Procrastinating
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 tools for navigating procrastination so you can notice it and stop it in its tracks. There are a few reasons you might be tempted to procrastinate, and I'm laying them out on this episode. Discover how to stop procrastination from holding you back from the business and life you really want. Hear the difference between putting something off versus active procrastination, why procrastination currently feels out of your control, and how to build a mindset that will prevent it from happening as frequently. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/47
Stop Putting this Off - Create Time Now
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46. Arrival Fallacy
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 a cycle of belief that can be challenging to opt out of, but the good news is we can learn to work with its presence, and I'm showing you how this week. Discover how arrival fallacy often shows up for interior design business owners and why we continue to participate in it, even when we know it doesn't serve us. Hear what happens when you acknowledge the existence of arrival fallacy in your goal-setting process, and my tips for beginning to work with it, rather than against it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/46
45. Your Desires & Doubts
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 specific enough for them to begin taking deliberate action. Add to that the inevitable doubt that comes with wanting to bring a bigger vision to life, and they can find themselves stuck, lacking inspiration, and operating from survival mode. Discover how to navigate your desires to grow your design business and the inevitable doubts that will arise along the way. Hear why desires and doubts go hand-in-hand, how to recognize that doubts aren't a problem, and what happens when your desires are pursued, regardless of doubt or worry. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/45
44. The Truth About To-Do Lists
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 partner in making effective use of your time. I present five truths about to-do lists, and how recognizing these truths will offer you a great deal of freedom with your time. Learn why it's important for you to determine your own definition of "enough," three questions to ask yourself when creating your to-do list, and how to partner with time to make any kind of time management approach work for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/44
43. 4 Essential Communication Methods for Client Relationships
Between drawings, contracts, emails, and conversations, both written and verbal, with staff, clients, and vendors, communication is a crucial part of your business and bringing your projects to life. I took several communication classes when studying for my degree, but I know this isn't the case for everyone. Discover four essential ways to communicate in your interior design business. These communication tips apply to both written and verbal communication and are intended to reduce frustration, confusion, and make the experience of running a project better for both you and your client. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/43
42. When Things Go Wrong
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 best and still have things go wrong, and the truth is this is just part of running a business. If you're holding yourself to a standard of perfection or believe you can plan enough to avoid all problems, listen in. Discover why there is so much to be gained when things go wrong in your design business. I'm showing you how to release the pressure of perfection, the strategies you can implement to navigate things going wrong with more calm and ease, and the opportunities that surface when you learn how to support yourself with kindness and patience. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/42
41. How to Manage Annoyances
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 experience those humps that keep us stuck? Is it possible that we might be making the challenges in our business even more annoying? Hear why wishing challenges away isn't an effective strategy, how to begin accepting the annoyances in your design business, and why embracing them is the key to running your business with more ease. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/41
40. 4 Birthday Reflections for a New Era
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 reflect on and glean lessons from another year that's passed. I share four birthday reflections from the past year and how you can take these lessons and apply them to your own life and business. Hear the value of encountering the same lessons time and time again, and how to decide what you want to do with them when they emerge in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/40
39. Changing Your Business Lens
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 of focus. Many designers fail to realize that the lenses they currently wear are optional. If your lenses are making your life and business more challenging than necessary, you might want to consider trying on a different pair. Hear examples of how your current lenses might be manifesting in your life and business right now, and why exploring your lenses will leave you empowered and in control, rather than at the mercy of your business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/39
38. 3 Ways to Be More Productive
As a designer, you wear lots of different hats in your business. You also have multiple moving pieces that need to be addressed, sometimes simultaneously, which is why designers often fall into a cycle of panic and overwhelm. You need an organized way to approach your work. I offer three highly effective approaches for getting your work done. Hear how these three strategies will help you and your team stay calm, organized, and focused, how I apply these methods in my own business, and why utilizing different approaches helps you be more productive and fine-tune how you work best. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/38
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37. Reclaim 5 Hours Per Week - Part 2
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 content, and execute a full launch for Out of Overwhelm. Hear why you have to combine the strategies with the mindset to effectively reclaim more time and how evaluating your self-concept and your relationship with your business will create huge ripple effects. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/37
36. Reclaim 5 Hours Per Week - Part 1
Clients inside Out of Overwhelm can absolutely reclaim five additional hours per week. Not only does that create a compounding result of time saved over the years and the financial impact of being more effective with their time, but it also impacts how they're able to care for themselves when they aren't stretched so thin. Hear the key strategies I use to reclaim five hours a week and where the mindset piece comes into play in this process. Make sure to tune back in next week to learn the less tangible approaches that will make reclaiming five more hours a week possible. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/36
35. The Later Habit
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 it. Whether later means tomorrow, after the summer, or next year, the later habit shows up in the everyday execution of your business tasks as well as in the long-term planning of your business. I introduce you to the later habit and explore how it might be showing up for you. Hear how to recognize if the later habit is one of your patterns, why using willpower to follow through is an exhausting way to work, and what happens when you finally kick the later habit for good. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/35
34. Your Design Fees: Value Created vs. Time Spent
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 desire, but you still find yourself working more hours than ideal? Whether you charge your design fees by the hour or have a flat fee, this mindset leads you to set your fees in a way that results in overworking and under-earning. No amount of scaling your business, hiring help, or productivity hacks will solve this issue. The good news is, I know what will. Hear why trading dollars for hours leaves you under-earning and overworking in your business, and why approaching your fees in a value-based way is the secret to creating change. I'm showing you what happens in your business when you overwork and under-earn, how to recognize the signs, and why it's a disservice to you and the entire industry. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/34
33. Your Coaching Questions Answered: Ask Me Anything
Whether you need guidance on navigating a difficult conversation, saying no to a client that's not the best fit, overcoming procrastination, or any other support you require, this is your chance to receive personalized help directly from me. Discover what the Ask Desi feature of my online community offers, and how you can begin using it to submit your questions and get the support you need. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/33
32. Pep Talk: Low-Energy Days
Tired of the midday slump? Struggling with finding the motivation to kick-start your mornings or push through low-energy moments? Whether you're coming off an intense creative session and need some rest or simply experiencing an unexplained dip in energy, tune in to discover effective strategies to manage low-energy days without sacrificing productivity or peace of mind. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/32
31. How to Get a Return on Any Investment You Make
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 risks. Investing both time and money in your business is significant. If all you can think about is what you're going to sacrifice or how much it'll cost you, you're in the right place. Hear my decision-making process behind investing in my business. I'm sharing why you have to consider the role of the human brain when it comes to your investment decisions, and how to empower yourself to not only get a return, but increase the value of any investment you make. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/31
30. Wanting to Escape to Loving Your Business with Stephanie Brown
There is a real emotional component to what we do as interior designers, especially as it relates to being an entrepreneur. Stephanie Brown found herself falling out of love with her business and experiencing escapist thoughts, even considering changing industries altogether. She decided things needed to change, and that's when she joined Out of Overwhelm. Stephanie shares the challenges she was facing in her business when she first found Out of Overwhelm, and some of the biggest shifts she's made since joining the program. Hear the areas of focus Stephanie needed to work on to create less frustration and overwhelm, and what she's learned about the power of prioritizing your business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/30
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29. Take Control of Your Time with Sarah Langtry
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 experience of feeling out of control around her time and schedule when she first found me. She was overwhelmed and found herself procrastinating without understanding why, but she turned it all around and she's letting us know how. Sarah offers her experience of being in Out of Overwhelm. We're also exploring how Out of Overwhelm helped her take control of her time and schedule, be more profitable, and had ripple effects not only on her business but her entire life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/29
28. Protect Your Time & Energy
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 the more visible tasks in your business like appointments, proposals, invoices, or client communication. However, hidden areas of your business consume your time and energy, and when you can fix them, everything else becomes more manageable. Discover the hidden time and energy leaks you may never have noticed in your business. I'm sharing how to spot the leaks that are present in your interior design business, and showing you how to address them before you hit burnout. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/28
27. Mindset Myths
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. However, there are common myths around mindset that are holding you back from fully experiencing the benefits of using these tools. Hear what maintaining mindset is really about, why it's a practice that is ever-evolving with you, and the three myths we have to dismantle so you can see the impact it can truly have. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/27