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Real Talk Design with Michelle Binette

Real Talk Design with Michelle Binette

By Michelle Binette

I'm Michelle Binette, owner and head decorator at Michelle Binette Design and I'm giving it to you real. I'm digging deep on topics like mindset, processes, pricing and everything that comes with running your interior business. I'm here to level up, and take you with me.
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Real Talk Design with Michelle BinetteNov 14, 2018

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098 - Real Talk with Marcy Mussari of Marcy Mussari Interiors
Dec 23, 202001:06:57
097 - Real Talk with Jen MacEwan + Melissa Heaman of Linen & Lore
Dec 16, 202058:51
096: Real Talk with Crystal Collinson of the Productive Designer Podcast
Dec 09, 202001:03:53
095: Real Talk with Stylist CJ Sandgren
Dec 04, 202001:44:36
095: Real Talk with Bobby Tsui of Designers on Social Summit
Nov 25, 202001:16:10
094: Real Talk with Jay Clause
Nov 05, 202001:20:58
093: Becky Leu shares her business model
Oct 22, 202001:28:27
092: A candid chat with Erica Sharp
Oct 07, 202001:50:50
091: Brenda Danso + Iman Stewart discuss the power of collaborating
Sep 30, 202001:22:31
090: A chat with Micheal Lambie of Micheal Lambie Interiors
Sep 23, 202001:19:27
089: Live coaching session with life strategist Monica Reyes
Sep 16, 202001:34:41
My experience with the Biographical Design Collective's 3-day immersion course

My experience with the Biographical Design Collective's 3-day immersion course

Hear how the biographical design collective's 3-day immersion helped me identify my differentiator and what it can do for you! 

  • Learn more here: https://www.biographicaldesign.com/designclass
  • Schedule a call with Katie: https://calendly.com/katie-biographical-design/40min 


Sep 13, 202004:33
088: Talking with Iman Stewart of Iman Stewart Interiors
Jul 29, 202001:08:07
087: A Chat with Saysha Thind of ID8 Design Studio
Jul 08, 202001:27:42
Unmuted #AmplifyMelanatedVoices
Jun 09, 202013:49
085: Talking to my new hero Katie Gutierrez from Biographical Design
May 27, 202001:16:11
084: All things content with Hailey Dale of Your Content Empire
May 20, 202059:59
083: Nik Parekh shares how we can create more impactful experiences create more impactful products and experiences to improve the lives of our customers
May 13, 202001:15:49
082: Covid Convos with Nan of Groovy Home, we chat about finding the right client, focusing on what you love and brainstorm e-Design ideas on the spot!
May 06, 202001:20:27
081: Covid Convos with Val of Orangetree Interiors, we talk about how she's been feeling and some insights into making e-design work for your business!
Apr 29, 202001:18:26
080: Self-taught designer Michelle Berwick Design shares her back-story, her experiences with contractors and we dig deep on pricing and processes
Apr 22, 202001:07:31
079: Tiffany Leigh Design shares how Covid-19 has affected her business, her backstory and tons of great information about processes
Apr 15, 202001:29:28
078: Stacey Brown Randall shares 5 steps to getting referrals without asking, with a side of my thoughts and feelings (and facts) on Coronavirus
Mar 25, 202001:44:43
077: Ashley & Laura of The Design Co do a dive deep into their backstory, early strategies and processes!
Mar 15, 202001:36:15
076: Michelle Lynne of Designed for the Creative Mind dives deep into her processes and pricing model
Mar 04, 202001:14:08
075: Daniella Hoffer shares how she changed careers and her early successes after only one year in business!
Feb 26, 202001:05:37
074: Ramona Albert shares her story and her unique, holistic approach to design
Feb 19, 202053:39
073: An in depth conversation about mindset with Kim Kuhteubl of Me By Design
Feb 12, 202001:07:13
072: Sashya Thind of ID8 Design Studio is back with some new thoughts on pricing
Feb 05, 202001:25:23
071: Ashley Scott of Scout Modern is back and sharing her client process!
Jan 22, 202001:37:20
070: Business Coach Lianne Kim shares the biggest money mistakes we're making and quick ways to fix them
Jan 15, 202001:01:48
069: Rebecca Plumb is back to share insights of her journey and remind us how important it is to be in tune with ourselves
Jan 08, 202001:16:54
068: 2019 Highlights from the Real Talk Design Facebook Group
Dec 29, 201901:13:05
067: Digging into Carly and Rocco's partnership at Carriage Lane and their launch of The Collective Workspace
Dec 18, 201901:14:15
066: Chatting with Rebecca Axler of RTG Designs about where she started and all things business
Dec 11, 201901:06:06
065: Chatting with Vanessa Francis about the One Room Challenge and how she got her start!

065: Chatting with Vanessa Francis about the One Room Challenge and how she got her start!

Connect with Vanessa Francis:

  • http://www.vanessafrancis.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/decorhappy/

Referenced in this episode:

  • https://www.whittingtonco.ca/
  • https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/
  • https://www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com/
  • https://www.michellegage.co/
  • https://nativetrailshome.com/
  • https://www.jffabrics.com/
  • https://www.robbincaskenetteinteriors.com/
  • http://jaclynharperdesigns.com/

Sponsored by:

  • Ultra Luxe Linens https://www.ultraluxelinens.com/
  • Real Talk Rant By Me! 

Connect with Real Talk Design:

  • https://michellebinette.com/realtalk (real short tips and inspiration in your inbox)
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/realtalkdesign/
  • https://www.instagram.com/realtalkdesign.podcast/
  • https://www.instagram.com/michellebinette.design/
  • https://michellebinette.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/michellebinette.design/  
  • Email Real Talk Rants to: admin@michellebinette.com
Dec 03, 201901:12:42
064: Blaire Enns author of Pricing Creativity shares the rules of value based pricing
Nov 27, 201901:04:52
063: Natalie Chong of Nest Design Studio shares her story of starting a business at 22, her time on Canada's Next Designer and everything in between
Nov 20, 201901:23:55
062: Sashya Thind of ID8 Design Studio gets REAL deep on all things pricing
Nov 14, 201923:02
062b: Sashya Thind of ID8 Design Studio gets REAL deep on all things pricing
Nov 13, 201901:22:21
061: Interiors photographer, Lauren Miller shares her best tips for getting the best result from your photoshoots
Nov 06, 201958:05
060: Brittanie Elms from My Design Assistant shares productivity hacks and tells us how she helps designers!
Oct 30, 201901:03:26
059: Jacob Medina is back and he's holding nothing back!
Oct 23, 201901:20:18
058: Tara Gavin of On the Wall Framing shares her best secrets for curating art for your clients
Oct 16, 201901:00:14
057: Ashley Scott of Scout Modern tells us all about how she built her business
Oct 09, 201901:06:39
056: BONUS EPISODE! How I became an expert on a national TV show (Marilyn Denis)!
Oct 04, 201947:35
055: Nicole Bernstein of White Terry shares how and why she started this Canadian, organic bedding company, inspired by interior designers
Oct 02, 201959:25
054: Jennifer Singh of She’s Newsworthy shares her best tips for pitching TV
Sep 25, 201946:13
053: Nikole Starr shares the successes from starting her business only three short years ago, outsourcing 3D renderings and some new things she's considering to grow her business
Sep 18, 201901:11:32
052: Tammy Cody from Sketchup for Interior Designers is giving us the inside scoop on this robust program
Sep 11, 201953:40