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Designer's Oasis

by Kate Bendewald

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About the show

How do I build an interior design business? How do I get portfolio-worthy projects? Do I "have to" offer full-service interior design? How do I charge for my services? What if I want to do things differently with my interior design business? How do I take my design business to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed? I got you friend. Welcome to the Designer's Oasis Podcast. Consider this your place for a fresh drink of water for the inspired, creative, ambitious, and let's admit it, occasionally overwhelmed interior designer. Whether you are just starting your interior design business or you're looking to grow or scale, here you'll find actionable, real-world, and above all SIMPLE ways to launch, establish, and scale your interior design business with confidence. Introducing your host, Kate Bendewald of Kate Bendewald Interior Design, real-life interior designer, mama, and CEO who grew her 6-figure interior design business on word-of-mouth referrals. Kate doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to running your business. Instead, she offers authentic, approachable advice to help you start where you are.