Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching Podcast Por Rebecca Ward CID | Interior Designer Interior Design Mentor Designers Coach arte de portada

Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

De: Rebecca Ward CID | Interior Designer Interior Design Mentor Designers Coach
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A show for the curious creatives who want to learn what it takes to become an interior designer. Welcome to the Design Curious podcast! Each week, you'll learn practical skills every designer needs to develop regardless of whether you want to work for yourself or someone else. You'll learn secrets from professional interior designers to help you avoid costly mistakes & regrets. You'll be encouraged & empowered to overcome your fears of change, failure & money. With my 20 yrs of experience, I'll help you on the RIGHT WAY to get started. Discover if interior design is the career for you!Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach Arte
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  • 165 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #4: Key Systems Every Interior Designer Needs to Run a Professional Business

    165 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #4: Key Systems Every Interior Designer Needs to Run a Professional Business
    Nov 17 2025

    Starting your interior design business can feel like pure chaos. You’re excited to finally design for real clients, but behind the scenes, you’re juggling endless tasks: client emails, project notes, contracts, invoices, and oh—remembering who said what about that sofa fabric. Without systems, it’s easy to feel disorganized and unprofessional.


    The truth is, having solid business systems doesn’t box in your creativity—it frees it. When your client management, communication, and project processes are organized, you show up polished and confident. That consistency builds credibility and trust, allowing you to focus on what you do best—designing beautiful spaces.


    In this episode, I’m walking you through the four key systems that form the foundation of a professional interior design business. If you want to look polished, even if you’re brand new, this episode will show you how to set up systems that create smoother client experiences, save you time, and give you more creative space.


    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    ✔️ Why creative designers need structure—and how systems actually give you more freedom

    ✔️ The four key systems every interior design business needs to look professional

    ✔️ How a client management system (CRM) can simplify your communication and improve consistency

    ✔️ The project management tools that keep tasks and timelines on track

    ✔️ How to track your time and finances for smarter pricing and less stress

    ✔️ Tips for organizing your communication and file systems to save hours every week

    ✔️ Why systems make your client experience more consistent, polished, and referral-worthy


    Read the Blog >>> Key Systems Every Interior Designer Needs for a Pro Business

    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join the waitlist for Launch Your Business Bootcamp


    I’ll walk you step-by-step through setting up your client management, project tracking, and communication systems—so you can handle clients with confidence and clarity.


    Check out our Designer's Playlist!

    *️ Start Your Interior Design Journey

    *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer

    *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


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

    Timestamps

    0:00 Introduction

    2:10 Benefits of Having Business Systems

    3:46 The Four Key Systems You Need to Set Up

    4:47 Client Management System (CRM)

    7:05 Project Management System

    08:45 Time Tracking System

    13:07 Financial Management Systems

    14:28 Communication and File Systems Management

    16:56 Wrapping Up: How Systems Protect Your Creativity

    19:07 Invitation: Launch Your Business Bootcamp
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    22 m
  • 164 | Turning Remodel Problems Into Design Opportunities With Julie Stevens

    164 | Turning Remodel Problems Into Design Opportunities With Julie Stevens
    Nov 10 2025
    We’ve all been there — you start a remodel excited and full of vision, and then reality hits. A wall isn’t where you thought it was, a material is delayed, or something totally unexpected pops up once construction begins. Suddenly, your dream design feels like it’s slipping away.In this episode, I chat with the multi-passionate designer and entrepreneur Julie Stevens, whose creative journey spans interior design, product design, and entrepreneurship. Julie has designed everything from high-end interiors to patented products and even launched an award-winning cocktail brand, BeTini Spirits. What makes her story special isn’t just her creativity, but her resilience and mindset when things don’t go according to plan.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by design challenges or wondered how to stay calm and creative in the middle of chaos, this episode will help you reframe those tough moments. You’ll learn how to approach setbacks as opportunities, balance multiple creative passions, and design spaces that are truly functional, personalized, and full of purpose.Featured Guest:Julie Stevens is a designer, inventor, and entrepreneur who’s built a career around merging beauty with function. From creating custom furniture and consumer products to launching her award-winning cocktail brand, BeTini Spirits, she continues to inspire with her creativity and innovation. Her latest passion project, River Sound, is a historic theater-turned-music venue designed to nurture creativity in her Colorado community. Recognized by JP Morgan Chase as one of the 100 Women to Know in America, Julie embodies what it means to lead with imagination and purpose.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✳️ How to develop a mindset that thrives through design challenges✳️ Why creativity thrives when you combine beauty with function✳️ How to turn design roadblocks into fresh opportunities✳️ The key to balancing multiple creative passions without burning out✳️ Why listening deeply to your clients transforms your designs✳️ How dual-purpose design can make spaces more functional and beautiful✳️ The mindset shift that helps you grow through every project (not just survive it)Read the Blog >>> Turning Remodel Problems Into Design OpportunitiesNEXT STEPS:🎯 Join the waitlist for Launch Your Business BootcampCheck out our Designer's Playlist!*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design Grab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps0:00 Introduction & Guest Bio1:48 Julie’s Creative Beginnings and Early Influences2:49 Transition Into Interior Design and Product Design3:48 Inspiration and Design Process7:31 Designing Dual-Purpose Furniture Pieces10:18 Balancing Multiple Design Projects13:39 Challenges Faced During COVID and Lessons Learned15:19 The Right Mindset for Unexpected Remodeling Challenges17:30 Advice for New Designers Entering the Industry19:27 Eco-Conscious Design and Her Upcoming Creative Projects
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    23 m
  • 163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally

    163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally
    Nov 3 2025
    Does the business side of design intimidate you? Many creatives dream of launching their own interior design business but freeze when it comes to legal paperwork, contracts, licenses, or financial planning. It feels complicated—almost like a foreign language that wasn’t covered in design school.The truth is, understanding the legal and financial setup isn’t as scary as it sounds. When you have a clear checklist and guidance, you can turn your creative passion into a legitimate business that clients trust.In this episode, I’m breaking down the non-negotiable legal and financial must-haves to help you build your business on a solid foundation. From your EIN and business license to contracts and bookkeeping systems, you’ll have a clear checklist for setting up your design business legally and professionally—so you can stop second-guessing yourself and finally take confident action.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ The essential legal steps for launching your interior design business✔️ How to apply for an EIN and why it protects your privacy✔️ Choosing the right business structure: LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Proprietor✔️ The importance of licenses, permits, and business insurance✔️ Why contracts are non-negotiable for every client relationship✔️ Setting up business banking and payment systems for clean finances✔️ How to shift your mindset from hobbyist to confident CEORead the Blog >>> Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business LegallyNEXT STEPS:🎯 Join the waitlist for Launch Your Business BootcampCheck out our Designer's Playlist!*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to Interior Design Grab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:34 How Rebecca Bootstrapped Her Business Setup5:26 Benefits of Setting up a Business Legally7:55 How to Get Your Ein9:51 How to Choose Your Business Structure11:02 Required Licenses and Permits12:09 The Importance of Having Business Insurance14:38 Why Contracts Are Your Business Backbone16:54 Business Banking and Financial Setup18:15 Bookkeeping and Hiring Help22:40 Mindset Shift: Viewing the Business as a Profitable Entity
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    26 m
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