836: Susie Novak: Mastering Your Success With A Mastermind

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Arts, Design

4.9 • 810 Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2022

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Today With Susie Novak: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. Today I am speaking with Susie Novak, owner of Susie Novak Interiors on a variety of topics. One being what it’s like being a part of a mastermind group. Spoiler alert: it’s fantastic to be a part of a mastermind. And hey, why not start your own? Susie has a good size design team too, so we also talk team tips, sustainability and networking. Pick It Apart [1:50] Susie shares with us how she formed her mastermind group. [11:20] How accountability plays a role in her mastermind. [25:10] LuAnn and Susie discuss the importance of having diversity within a group. [35:03] Susie shares tips on how to manage a big team. [39:20] Tips on how to drum up more business. [46:27] What sustainability means for Susie in her business. LuAnn Nigara and Susie Novak's Ah-Ha Moments “I think you find balance in unique ways.” - Susie Novak “If you can put a room together, but also explain the global perspective of using higher quality pieces that are built to last and can be reupholstered, that's a win win for clients, our Earth and our profitability.” - LuAnn Nigara More About Susie Novak: Susie’s aesthetic is a combination of California Modern with a British flair. Known for her love of clean neutrals, bold pops of color and modern sculptural forms, Susie’s work has been nationally and internationally recognized in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Modern Luxury Silicon Valley, WSJ and more. Skilled at creating beautiful residential designs under a variety of budgets, styles, timeframes, and requirements, Susie guides her clients through every phase of the design process. Originally trained as an artist, Susie transitioned into the Interior Design world in 2016 after receiving her certification from the Interior Design and Architecture program at UC Berkeley. She calls Oakland, California home where she lives in a 1920’s Tudor remodel with her husband and two daughters. California is an abundant source of inspiration for a life in design and Susie is continually pulling ideas from her travels including many in her home state. Connect with Susie Novak Website Instagram Facebook What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: #296: Ruthie Staalsen: Find Your Mojo & Your Designer Bestie at an Industry Conference #553: What Would Lu Do?: When Clients Don’t Understand the Value Of Full Service Design #722: What Would Lu Do?: Feeling Undervalued and Taken Advantage Of #784: Kelly Fridline: An Alternative Path- From Architecture to Coaching in Interior Design Sass Says #63 - LuAnn Nigara: Tuning Into Your Inner Goddess Voice to Guide You in Motherhood, Marriage and Ambition

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1:27.1	Welcome to a well-designed business.
1:29.4	My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.
1:33.2	Together with my husband, Vince, and our partner, Bill, we have grown our company Windowworks from the ground up.
1:38.9	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business. I also know that your
1:46.7	talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success. So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and
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