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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

801: Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: How Mistakes and Obstacles Led to Growth & Transformation

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Design, Business, Arts

4.9810 Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2022

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Today’s Show Sponsored by the “Interior Design Standard.” Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. On today’s sponsored show, Sandra Funk is here to share all the details of her upcoming course, the “Interior Design Standard”. I’m so excited to share Sandra Funk’s business program, the “Interior Design Standard”, with you because I know it will be the best investment for your business. Enroll here:  https://interiordesignstandard.com/luann Today with Sandra Funk:  Sandra's back on the show today, and we are talking all about growth and change. Mistakes and obstacles can lead to growth and transformation. Find out why Sandra never asks a client for their budget, and what she does instead. This is one you don't want to miss! This will also be your exclusive invitation to sign up for the Interior Design Standard, so you can achieve the same transformation as Sandra's design firm, without having to make all the mistakes yourself. More About Sandra Funk: Sandra Funk is the CEO and Principal Designer of House of Funk, a greater New York area design firm working wherever great clients need us. This is interior design with a soul and a sense of place; reflecting your desires, personality, and style. House of Funk creates thoughtful homes with an emphasis on clean lines and soulful touches, all rooted in tradition. Sandra is an Accredited Professional for the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Sandra’s award-winning design work has been featured in publications such as Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The Huffington Post, Apartment Therapy, Aspire Design & Home, and Luxe Interiors + Design. With almost two decades in the interior design industry, Sandra is launching the Interior Design Standard in the spring of 2020 – a template for designers to utilize her streamlined processes and business structure to bring joy and profit to their own design business. Connect with Sandra Funk Website Instagram Facebook  Pinterest Other Shows Mentioned: #753: Sandra Funk: How to Grow a Thriving Luxury Interior Design Business #660: Sandra Funk: Level Up Your Business Through Mentorship, Coaching, and Classes. Sponsored Show: “Interior Design Standard” #585: Sandra Funk: Helping Designers Improve Their Business Systems #520: Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Interior Design Standard is Here! #145: Sandra Funk of House of Funk: Why and How She Re-Branded her 10-Year-old Firm #02: The Importance of Systems for a Profitable Interior Design Business With Sandra Funk Levy

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by Revelwoods. Revelwoods is your source for premium hardwood and resilient

0:06.7

flooring. Using the Revelwoods selector tool, you will be able to find curated suggestions for

0:11.8

each specific project based on criteria such as style, color, zip code, and usage. Because the species

0:19.3

of wood that performs in a laundry room in Key West is not

0:22.7

going to be the same as the wood that will perform in a living room in Chicago. And how do you know that?

0:28.2

Well, Revelewoods helps you. Know before you specify. And when you sign up for a free professional

0:33.9

membership, you'll get access to exclusive discounts and referral benefits.

0:38.5

Visit revelwoods.com to get started.

0:52.9

Welcome to a well-designed business.

0:55.0

My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.

0:59.0

Together with my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up,

1:05.0

so I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business. I also know that your

1:12.7

talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success. So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and

1:19.8

practical steps to help you grow your business. But make no mistake about it, we have our share

1:25.0

of fun here too, mixed in with those aha moments that I love so

1:29.0

much. This isn't fluff. Nobody has time for that. Whether you are a new interior designer or a

1:35.1

season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind of interior design firm

1:40.7

that you dream of. It's straight talk and it's action. Are you ready? Let's get started.

1:49.1

Hi, welcome to a well-designed business. It's Power Talk Friday. And today I have a sponsored

1:53.2

show. So today's show, I know. I said this the last time that you sponsored a show. I said you,

1:58.7

everybody out there saw your name in their podcast queue and started doing their happy dance.

2:03.7

And the thing is, every time you come on the show, I totally imagine everyone out there doing their happy dance.

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