Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
The Interior Design Business CEO

The Interior Design Business CEO

Desi Creswell

The Interior Design Business CEO podcast helps designers stop feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed and empowers them with the tools and strategies they need to start feeling calm, confident, and in control of their business. Join Master Certified Life and Business Coach, and award-winning Interior Designer, Desi Creswell, as she pairs mindset with effective tips, tools, and processes to help you stop feeling pulled in a million different directions, and start building a profitable, fulfilling business that enriches and supports your life as a whole. This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I build a profitable interior design business? How do I work fewer hours and make more money in my interior design business? How to improve work-life balance as an interior designer? For more support with creating a life and business you love, visit www.desicreswell.com to learn more about my intimate group coaching program, Out of Overwhelm.
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Top 10 The Interior Design Business CEO Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Interior Design Business CEO episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Interior Design Business CEO for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Interior Design Business CEO episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Do you struggle with follow-through and honoring commitments to yourself in your interior design business? You're not alone. Self-accountability is an essential skill that many business owners grapple with, especially as their companies grow and evolve.

Tune in to discover practical tips for strengthening your self-accountability muscles. I share the key differences between self-accountability and discipline, explain how to build internal motivation by connecting your daily actions to your larger business vision, and reveal why treating yourself as your most important client is a game-changer.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/115

For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
The Interior Design Business CEO - 121. Negative Thought Spirals: 5 Ways to Stay Calm and Focused
play

02/12/25 • 28 min

I'm diving into how to recognize when you're caught in a negative thought spiral and practical strategies to break free from it. By learning to manage your mind in these moments, you can cultivate a greater sense of calm, confidence, and focus in your work and life.

I share five powerful techniques to stop negative thought spirals in their tracks. You'll learn how to separate yourself from your thoughts, ground yourself in the present moment, and find new perspectives that empower you to take action. With practice, you can develop your inner coach and take control of your mental and emotional wellbeing as a design business owner.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/121

For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
The Interior Design Business CEO - 111. 5 Key Ingredients to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet
play

12/04/24 • 21 min

As we wrap up the current year and look ahead to the next, now is the perfect time to reflect on what worked well, what didn't, and what you want to create moving forward. Goal-setting is an essential practice for any business owner who wants to build something significant that supports them financially, creatively, and fulfills their desire for growth. I can’t wait to share my goal-setting secrets with you this week.

Join me in this episode as I walk you through each of the five key elements of effective goal-setting. Learn the most common reason goal-setting falls flat, how to stop working against yourself and create a smooth path forward instead, and my roadmap for making your big goals a reality in 2025.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/111

For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
The Interior Design Business CEO - 122. 3 Game-Changing Routines Every Interior Design CEO Needs
play

02/19/25 • 33 min

I'm sharing the essential habits and practices that have been game-changers for both myself and my clients in creating an interior design business that runs smoothly and supports the life you want to live. These routines will help you feel more grounded, intentional, and in control as the CEO of your business.

Discover how to bookend your week with purpose, schedule time for leadership and focused work, and track the data that matters most. I'm addressing some of the common obstacles that might come up as you implement these routines and giving you strategies to overcome them.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/122

For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

I sit down with brand strategist and copywriter for interior designers, Deb Mitchell, to discuss how powerful messaging can transform your interior design business from the inside out. From the importance of authentic brand positioning to crafting a compelling voice that builds trust with your ideal clients, Deb shares her expert insights on the power of investing in strategic messaging for your business.

Learn Deb’s tips for making empowered decisions about your brand messaging and positioning, and the internal growth that’s required when you want to up-level. She offers the three pillars that will help you show up as your most authentic and elevated self, and breaks down how effective messaging and positioning can help you sell more easily, increase profits, and save precious time and energy in your business.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/109

For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

I'm joined by fellow interior design business coach Nancy Ganzekaufer for a collaborative conversation about six actionable strategies to make the most of your time. From planning your days for maximum efficiency to using AI to streamline communication and project proposals, these tips will help you work smarter, not harder.

None of these strategies will take much time to implement, but they can have a huge impact on your bottom line. If you're ready to optimize your time and boost your profits, this episode is for you.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/123

For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
The Interior Design Business CEO - 105. Pivot with Purpose: Should You Revise Your Year End Goals?
play

10/23/24 • 28 min

You probably set yourself an annual financial goal back at the beginning of 2024, and here we are, coming into the final months of the year. Are you on track to hit your goals? Maybe you’re falling behind, or perhaps you’ve already surpassed your target and are wondering if you should raise the bar even higher.

Listen in this week as I show you how to master the art of goal revision. Hear what the process of evaluating your current position entails, the factors to consider when deciding whether to adjust your targets, and how to make the most of the remaining months and position yourself for success in the year ahead.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/105

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
The Interior Design Business CEO - 97. You at Your Best (CEO Summer School)

97. You at Your Best (CEO Summer School)

The Interior Design Business CEO

play

08/28/24 • 13 min

Being an interior design entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. Between managing client relationships, juggling multiple projects, and chasing big goals, self-doubt and insecurity are bound to creep in at times. But even amidst the ups and downs, there are moments when you've felt like you were absolutely nailing it.

I share how to identify and leverage those times when you’re at your best so you can embody that version of yourself more often. Learn why tapping into your best self always starts with your thoughts and beliefs and how to use those as fuel to generate the feelings and actions that reinforce your ideal state.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/97

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
The Interior Design Business CEO - 100. 100 Episodes Later: Top Lessons from Podcasting for Interior Designers
play

09/18/24 • 36 min

As I celebrate the 100th episode of the show, there are important lessons I've learned from this incredible journey of creating what has become a well-reviewed and established podcast. But these insights go far beyond podcasting; they are valuable principles you can apply to any new initiative, goal, or project in your interior design business.

Discover why focusing on small wins and cumulative effort is key to achieving big things, how patience and commitment work together to help you stay the course, and why examining your beliefs about yourself is crucial for unlocking your next level of potential.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/100

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

As interior designers, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that more is always better. Whether it’s working on client projects or moving the ball on our business goals, we believe that if we could just be more efficient, more organized, or more disciplined, we could finally get ahead. But what if this constant pursuit of productivity is actually holding us back? What if productivity isn’t the pinnacle it sells itself to be?

Join me this week to hear some hard truths about productivity that might surprise you. But don't worry, I also share some good news that will help you approach your work in a more intentional and sustainable way. Learn why more isn’t necessarily better, how the productivity trap strings you along, and most importantly, how to break free from it.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/108

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does The Interior Design Business CEO have?

The Interior Design Business CEO currently has 134 episodes available.

What topics does The Interior Design Business CEO cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Design, Productivity, Podcasts, Arts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on The Interior Design Business CEO?

The episode title '94. Beyond Later: How to Overcome Procrastination' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Interior Design Business CEO?

The average episode length on The Interior Design Business CEO is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Interior Design Business CEO released?

Episodes of The Interior Design Business CEO are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Interior Design Business CEO?

The first episode of The Interior Design Business CEO was released on Nov 1, 2022.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments