410: Design Biz Live: Business Can Be Thunderstorms and Chickens; Hard Truths, Hard Lessons Part 2

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 8 March 2019

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Welcome to another episode of Design Biz Live! Corey Klassen and Judith Neary join us once again on the show today. During the summer of 2018, Corey and Judith both experienced shifts in their businesses which really tested them as business owners, entrepreneurs, and as interior designers. In the previous episode of Design Biz Live, we spoke about what Judith went through last summer and today, we're going to be talking about Corey's experience. Listen in to find out more! Things seemed to be going really well business-wise for Corey at the beginning of 2018. Then he experienced an unexpected shift in his business and he hit the ditch. Corey understands, however, that although change can be daunting, we still need to take responsibility for keeping a positive attitude. He knows that there are some really big problems out there in the world and it's important to recognize that our own problems are usually quite small in comparison. Tune in today to find out how Corey managed to take control, shift his mindset, lean into the change, and become the project manager of his life. Show highlights: Corey had a team of three, then, almost overnight, he was left with just himself. Corey views the shift in his business as an unexpected gift. The way that Corey adjusted his business to his best advantage. What Corey discovered about himself. Corey moved his home and his office in just two months. The major life-events that Corey experienced recently. The importance of staying on an even keel. Getting clear about his goals. Corey realized that he had to become the project manager of his life. You've got to dig in and own your stuff. Having the confidence to shift gears in his business. Making choices based on the quality of life that you want for yourself. It's hard to be a leader when you hit the ditch. The clarity that Corey gained from his difficult experience. You don't need a crisis to have a revelation about yourself. Finding the next level. Mistakes are your education. And owning your mistakes is vital. Listen to your inner voice. Links: Corey Klassen Interior Design Judith Neary - Roadside Attraction Studio Previous episode of Design Biz Live Luann Nigara

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0:00.0	Hey, I want to give a shout out to my friend Susan Winterstein. You may know Susan from her two
0:05.5	podcast appearances here, episodes 164 and 717. In these episodes, Susan told us about her charity
0:13.7	that she founded Savvy Giving by Design. Now she has introduced the Savvy Giving Design Coalition.
0:21.1	The mission of both of these is to bring comfort and hope to families by transforming
0:26.6	kids' rooms into healing sanctuaries.
0:30.0	Previously, in order to help Savvy Giving by Design, you could open a chapter in your
0:34.9	own area and then design spaces for children in your area that are in need.
0:40.0	Now with the Savvy Giving Design Coalition, you can contribute and impact the lives of these children
0:45.5	without taking on the beginning of an entirely new chapter.
0:49.9	Savvy Giving Design Coalition operates through the collective efforts of you, the designer, as well as sponsors and volunteers.
0:58.6	This organization is making a real difference in these children's lives, and you can help now in whichever way feels right for you.
1:06.3	I encourage you to listen to Susan's two episodes to learn more and then visit their website at
1:12.2	Savvygivingbydesign.org forward slash design coalition. We'll also put that in the show notes. Welcome to a well-designed business.
1:36.9	My name is Luann Nygaara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.
1:40.7	Together with my husband, Vince, and our partner, Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up.
1:46.7	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:52.8	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
1:57.7	So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your
2:03.4	business. But make no mistake about it, we have our share of fun here too, mix in with those
2:08.8	aha moments that I love so much. This isn't fluff. Nobody has time for that. Whether you are a new
2:15.2	interior designer or a season designer, I am here to help you create
2:19.5	and to manage the kind of interior design firm that you dream of. It's straight talk and it's action.
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