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Design+Style

By Design+Style

A podcast dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs with online and in-person visibility. We're on a mission to share what works (and won’t leave you feeling even more #awkwardturtlelonely) at events or online so you can get the most out of your visibility efforts. There’s no reason for anyone to feel like they’re broken when it comes to getting visible—we want you to feel strong, confident, and empowered. We want you to become a Visibility Warrior.
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Episode 90 - Gary Inman

Design+StyleSep 11, 2018

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Episode 90 - Gary Inman

Episode 90 - Gary Inman

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Sep 11, 201850:00
Episode 89 - Phara Queen

Episode 89 - Phara Queen

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Sep 04, 201833:09
Episode 88 - Donna Moss

Episode 88 - Donna Moss

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Aug 28, 201851:57
Episode 87 - Garrison Hullinger

Episode 87 - Garrison Hullinger

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Aug 21, 201834:30
Episode 86 - Lindsay Paoli with Design Manager

Episode 86 - Lindsay Paoli with Design Manager

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Aug 20, 201826:20
Episode 85 - Gather with Scottie Elliot

Episode 85 - Gather with Scottie Elliot

This week on the podcast, we have Scottie Elliott. Scottie is the co-founder of Gather, an online collaboration platform that helps interior designers manage and share project specifications with team members and clients. She and her husband Brian, an accomplished software designer, saw the need for a simple tool that would allow designers to easily manage and share all the nitty-gritty details of their projects. This realization led the two to join forces and build Gather.
Aug 20, 201827:09
Episode 84 - Interiors, Photograph, and Visibility with Linda Holt

Episode 84 - Interiors, Photograph, and Visibility with Linda Holt

This week on the podcast, we have Linda Holt. Linda launched her interior design business in 2011 after a twenty five year career as one of Boston’s top commercial head shot photographers. Not only has Linda recently released a photo editing service for bloggers, designers, and realtors, she's also working on an online photography class geared towards interior designers and creatives to help them get the best photos possible using their iPhone. Join us as we talk about the challenges of interior design photography, and why an architectural photographer is really worth their weight in gold.
Aug 20, 201834:60
Episode 83 - Authentic Visibility with Michelle Wintersteen

Episode 83 - Authentic Visibility with Michelle Wintersteen

Latest episode of Design+Style
Jul 07, 201842:19
Episode 82 - Social Media and Visibility with Darla Powell

Episode 82 - Social Media and Visibility with Darla Powell

This week on the podcast we have Darla Powell. Darla brings a fun, genuine down-to-earth approach to designing beautiful spaces--serious emphasis on the fun! Since she launched her career in 2016, clients have fallen in love with her work, growing her business almost exclusively by word of mouth. But don't let that fool you, Darla also has an amazing Instagram game and her blog is top notch. Join us as she tells us how she grew her Instagram, why she changed her Instagram strategy, and what she has coming up next.
Jul 03, 201832:04
Episode 81 - Blogging and Visibility with Carla Aston

Episode 81 - Blogging and Visibility with Carla Aston

This week on the podcast we have Carla Aston. Carla is a Texas-based interior designer whose boutique design firm focuses primarily on remodel design. Twice weekly in her design blog, Designed with Carla Aston, Carla shares tips, advice, projects and all kinds of design goodness with her readers. This week we'll be talking to her about how she uses her blog as an additional income stream, how having comments turned on in your blog can help boost your SEO, and using Pinterest to drive traffic to your blog.
Jun 26, 201836:15
Episode 80 - Visibility and Brand Sponsorship with Sarah Wilson

Episode 80 - Visibility and Brand Sponsorship with Sarah Wilson

This week on the podcast we have Sarah Wilson. Sarah is an interior designer located in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area and recently took part in the one room challenge. Join us as we chat with Sarah about how she got brands and vendors to sponsor her room.
Jun 19, 201832:17
Episode 79 - Narrowing Your Focus with Bobbie McGrath

Episode 79 - Narrowing Your Focus with Bobbie McGrath

Bobbie McGrath talks with us about being honest with yourself when it comes to your wants and needs so you can narrow your focus and get the business of your dreams.
Jun 12, 201837:40
Episode 78 - Visibility Through Your Work with Daniel Whicker

Episode 78 - Visibility Through Your Work with Daniel Whicker

Today we got to speak with Daniel Whicker, the director of the Contract Division at Furnitureland South. We discussed the importance of visibility in your work, as well as the influence a work space can have on yourself, and others around you.
Jun 05, 201823:10
Episode 77 - Telling Your Story with the Cohen Brothers

Episode 77 - Telling Your Story with the Cohen Brothers

Today we're talking to Sam and Dave Cohen of Elegant Mosaics about how they tie their personal journey into their visibility.
May 29, 201840:58
Visibility Stories - Episode 12 - Jessica Duce

Visibility Stories - Episode 12 - Jessica Duce

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Jessica Duce of JDuce Design!
May 23, 201824:55
Episode 76 - Savvy Giving with Susan Wintersteen

Episode 76 - Savvy Giving with Susan Wintersteen

Episode 76 - Savvy Giving with Susan Wintersteen by Design+Style
May 22, 201836:08
Visibility Stories - Episode 11 - Alberthe Buabeng

Visibility Stories - Episode 11 - Alberthe Buabeng

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Alberthe “Albie” Buabeng of Albie Knows!
May 16, 201823:14
Episode 75 - Visibility Pro Tips with Dayna De Hoyos

Episode 75 - Visibility Pro Tips with Dayna De Hoyos

Episode 75 - Visibility Pro Tips with Dayna De Hoyos by Design+Style
May 15, 201825:50
Visibility Stories - Episode 10 - Staci Nugent

Visibility Stories - Episode 10 - Staci Nugent

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Staci Nugent!
May 09, 201822:04
Episode 74 - Collaborating and Visibility with The Decorettes

Episode 74 - Collaborating and Visibility with The Decorettes

Here at Design+Style, we're big fans of collaboration and one of our favorite dynamic duos is Ms Paper Moon, Stephanie Owens and Ms Glamour Nest, Jessica McClendon! Together, they are the Decorettes, sharing their bewitching branding and swanky systems with creative entrepreneurs everywhere and chatting about the ups and downs of being business owners.
May 09, 201834:40
Visibility Stories - Episode 9 - Barclay Stone

Visibility Stories - Episode 9 - Barclay Stone

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Barclay Stone of Barclay Stone Interiors!
May 03, 201828:50
Episode 73 - Big Picture Visibility with Jason Oliver Nixon

Episode 73 - Big Picture Visibility with Jason Oliver Nixon

When you're working on your strategy for being visible, it's easy to get caught up in the details and forget to think about the long-term big picture. Today we're chatting with Jason Oliver Nixon of Madcap Cottage about how he and John Loecke think about visibility.
May 01, 201834:50
Episode 72 - Visibility in Words with Nancy Ganzekaufer

Episode 72 - Visibility in Words with Nancy Ganzekaufer

Nancy Ganzekaufer talks to us today about narrowing down who you are, what you do, and how you help into a concise, memorable description that will keep you in your potential clients' minds.
Apr 24, 201843:00
Visibility Stories - Episode 8 - Jecks Lea

Visibility Stories - Episode 8 - Jecks Lea

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Jecks Lea of Persona Abode Interiors!
Apr 12, 201821:59
Episode 71 - Home Staging + Visibility with Tori Toth

Episode 71 - Home Staging + Visibility with Tori Toth

Episode 71 - Home Staging + Visibility with Tori Toth by Design+Style
Apr 10, 201822:20
Episode 70 - Rachel Moriarty, Author

Episode 70 - Rachel Moriarty, Author

It's not every day one co-host gets to interview the other! Today, Dixie is chatting with Rachel about Rachel's new book.

MARKETING: For the staging + design industry is a great read for any stager, decorator or designer who wants to attract more clients. The marketing experts in this book have been pivotal in growing their industries, with educational training, coaching, and many with staging and decorating businesses that have succeeded using the methods they share within these pages.

From across North America they share their knowledge on branding, sales funnels, marketing plans, building confidence, becoming an expert with visibility, pricing, packaging and presenting, along with the many methods to attract the ideal client.

Gain valuable insights with this priceless guide and begin creating your marketing strategy for achieving a profitable business within today’s design industry!
Apr 03, 201820:35
Episode 69 - Visibility with Leslie Carothers

Episode 69 - Visibility with Leslie Carothers

Episode 69 - Visibility with Leslie Carothers by Design+Style
Mar 30, 201829:34
Episode 68 - Steven G and Visibility

Episode 68 - Steven G and Visibility

Starting with a vision he had in his den, Steven Gurowitz has built his interior design firm to a level that most designers only dream of. No matter the size of your dream, you're going to get some great takeaways from this episode!
Mar 22, 201834:26
Visibility Stories - Episode 7 - Lori Carpenter

Visibility Stories - Episode 7 - Lori Carpenter

Visibility Stories - Episode 7 - Lori Carpenter by Design+Style
Mar 21, 201820:38
Episode 67 - Our Favorite Things for Spring

Episode 67 - Our Favorite Things for Spring

Episode 67 - Our Favorite Things for Spring by Design+Style
Mar 21, 201822:14
Visibility Stories - Episode 6 - Susan Rains

Visibility Stories - Episode 6 - Susan Rains

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Susan Rains of Susan Rains Design!
Mar 14, 201833:47
Episode 66 - E-Design And Visibility

Episode 66 - E-Design And Visibility

If you've been around us any length of time, you know that we love Jason Harris and The Design Network. Needless to say, we are beyond excited to be the first to share their BIG announcement!
Mar 12, 201837:27
Episode 65 - Becoming A Visiblity Warrior
Mar 08, 201816:19
Visibility Stories Episode 5 - Marsha McDonald

Visibility Stories Episode 5 - Marsha McDonald

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Marsha McDonald of Seacrest Designs!
Mar 07, 201817:17
Episode 64 - Intentional Visibility with Karin Bohn

Episode 64 - Intentional Visibility with Karin Bohn

From the moment one of our Design+Style Club members introduced us to Karin Bohn last fall, we've been obsessed with watching her YouTube channel. One of the things we love most about Karin is how intentional she is in everything she does. From her motivation to her design business and systems to her behind-the-scenes videos to her fashion, every choice is intentional.
Mar 06, 201834:54
Episode 63 - Business of Design with Kimberley Seldon

Episode 63 - Business of Design with Kimberley Seldon

Starting and running your own business can get pretty messy when you have to figure everything out on your own. But what if you could learn from others' mistakes instead? Kimberley Seldon is here with us today to share some of the messy bits she's had to deal with in her design business, how she overcame them, and some suggestions to help you avoid having to learn things the hard way. (If you haven't read her books or listened to her podcast yet, you definitely should!)
Feb 22, 201830:39
Visibility Stories Episode 4 - Natasa Jones

Visibility Stories Episode 4 - Natasa Jones

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Natasa Jones of Natasa Jones Interiors!
Feb 21, 201818:01
Episode 62 - Flat Dixie Effect

Episode 62 - Flat Dixie Effect

We originally created Flat Dixie as a fun way for Dixie to be able to travel with Rachel and other designers to the 2018 Spring Las Vegas furniture market. Flat Dixie did have a TON of fun, but she also had a unique effect on her traveling companions.
Feb 20, 201817:33
Episode 61 - Branding and Authenticity with Shauna Lynn Simon

Episode 61 - Branding and Authenticity with Shauna Lynn Simon

When one of our biggest business crushes comes on the show, you know it's going to be good! Today, Shauna Lynn Simon is sharing her advice for branding your creative business and yourself. Whether you're just thinking about launching your business or you've been in business for a while, this episode is jam-packed with tips.
Feb 15, 201848:54
Visibility Stories Episode 3 - Jen Pollard

Visibility Stories Episode 3 - Jen Pollard

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Jen Pollard of Park Place Designs!
Feb 14, 201825:19
Episode 60 - Visibility in the Face of Designageddon

Episode 60 - Visibility in the Face of Designageddon

Industry disruption happens. What you do about it makes the difference. Hear our take on the recent Designaggedon.
Feb 14, 201823:30
Episode 59 - Visibility+Press with Amy Flurry

Episode 59 - Visibility+Press with Amy Flurry

If you haven't already checked out Amy Flurry's newest book, Recipe for Press - Designer Edition, you NEED to. Today, we're chatting with her about what you need to consider and the steps you need to take to get visible with press!
Feb 09, 201847:09
Visibility Stories Episode 2 - Shelly Herman

Visibility Stories Episode 2 - Shelly Herman

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today we're talking to Shelly Herman of Grace Interiors!
Feb 08, 201808:56
Episode 58 - Own Your Visibility with Barbara Viteri

Episode 58 - Own Your Visibility with Barbara Viteri

If there's one message you'll take away from today's episode, it's how to be bold and unapologetic when it comes to owning your visibility. Listen in as Barbara Viteri shares her "uncomfortably real" take on the design industry and getting visible. (And some ways her Designerlebrity™ platform can help YOU get noticed.)
Feb 06, 201846:51
Episode 57 - Visibility + Profits with Veronica Solomon

Episode 57 - Visibility + Profits with Veronica Solomon

Episode 57 - Visibility + Profits with Veronica Solomon by Design+Style
Jan 31, 201845:34
Episode 56 - Design Bloggers Conference + Visbility

Episode 56 - Design Bloggers Conference + Visbility

Adam Japko is here today talking about the Design Bloggers Conference, in-person visibility and content creation, and how design blogs are like the Grateful Dead. (Really!)
Jan 26, 201844:51
Visibility Stories Episode 1 with Farha Syed

Visibility Stories Episode 1 with Farha Syed

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Farha Syed of Farha Syed Design, LLC.
Jan 24, 201808:40
Episode 55 - Visibility and Home Staging with Marianne Cherico

Episode 55 - Visibility and Home Staging with Marianne Cherico

Whether you are already a home stager, are thinking about offering a staging service, or just want to know what the fuss is about, this episode is perfect for you. Marianne Cherico is sharing her business and visibility advice with us today!
Jan 23, 201830:07
Episode 54 - Getting Visible with Laura Brzegowy

Episode 54 - Getting Visible with Laura Brzegowy

Today we got to chat with one of the sweetest people in the world - Laura Brzegowy of Your Life in Full Color - about her visibility story. From her start in cosmetics through working with builders to being a color expert, Laura has an amazing eye and a warm, loving heart. Watching her visibility journey has been so much fun!
Jan 16, 201838:36
Episode 53 - Visibility Stories, Part 2

Episode 53 - Visibility Stories, Part 2

One of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to watch everyone grow their visibility skills. Today, we're talking to four more of our members about their stories.
Jan 10, 201801:03:57