#81 | Real Talk about Managing Anxiety and Growing your Interior Design Business with Christina Canales

  Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, Christina Canales joins me to discuss the importance of building a successful interior design business through fostering relationships with vendors and clients, and collaborating with other designers. We dive into the value of communication, mutual support, and taking back control of the sales process to navigate challenges. We share strategies for managing anxiety and impostor syndrome, including perspective-taking, reframing negative thoughts, and recognizing that these feelings are common and fixable.   Here’s a glance at this episode…

• Christina shares the unconventional paths that led she and her husband Jose on a unique journey into the design industry, intertwining personal and professional endeavors.
• We discuss navigating diverse projects ranging from residential to commercial, each with unique challenges and rewards.
• We dive into juggling parenthood, homeschooling, and the demands of building a business and career.
• Christina shares how she worked to define her weaknesses and focus on growing or hiring to fill those needs.
• We discuss building a team and how to leverage your team member's strengths.
• We share our struggles with anxiety which resonate with many creatives who grapple with feelings of impostor syndrome and overwhelm.

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• FREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business
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