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Tech has become a huge part of my business success. It's actually like it's another employee in my firm! From scheduling appointments to signing agreements, technology has fully been embraced in John McClain Design, and for the better!

If you have not gotten on the tech bandwagon for fear of it being too complicated, well fear no more! I'm going to share my top 7 pieces of technology that I can't work without AND that are easy to install and use.

Here are the tech I will discuss today:

⚙️Showit Website Design: CLICK HERE for free month of Showit https://account.showit.com/r/vp5kkwgm

 Website Adjacent: Tonic Template Shop: CLICK HERE to save 15% with code JOHN15        https://tonicsiteshop.com/?ref=john

⚙️ Canva: Graphic Design Software. https://www.canva.com/

⚙️ Scheduling Software (Calendly or Acuity) Calendar Scheduling

⚙️ Snipping Tool Image and Video Clipping

⚙️ Google Drive Online Storage

⚙️Whereby Video Conferencing

⚙️ Slack Team Communication

Good luck on your tech journey! Let me know what you think!

John

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On this episode, well over half a year after launching this podcast, I decided to pull out my very first episode to help explain my "why." If you have not listened to this episode, it's a must listen. If you have listened to it, well, maybe it's time for a cautionary tale refresher! Either way, here's the WHY for this episode:

🤔 Why did I start this podcast?
🤔 Why did I start a learning program for designers?
🤔 Why did I decide to overhaul my entire design business?
🤔 Why do I operate my design business as a business?
🤔 Why do I place such stringent policies and processes in place for my clients (and me) to follow?

Well this episode will explain my why in all it's gory detail! 😬
This episode talks about my lowest point in life and career. And boy was it low! 

The very moment when I knew I had to make a choice to either slither away and lose everything or make big changes and begin the rest of my design career the right way. At this point, you know what my choice was, but let me tell you how I came to that decision and the steps I took to get there. Grab a strong drink, and sit back and listen to the most pivotal moment in my life and career. 

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After Market... Marketing. What in the world am I talking about? Well it's actually simple! After Market Marketing is a technique I use to create more awareness around a piece of press or any marketing exposure you have received for yourself or your business.

In this episode, I will discuss WHY you need to initiate a plan for After Market Marketing and 3 easy techniques you can implement right now for marketing your marketing.
I will discuss using :
1) Social Media
2) Blog Posts & Newsletter
3) Thank You's to those who gave you the press.

Don't miss the action-oriented episode on how to REALLY Market your Marketing while also increasing the Top of Mind Awareness for you, your company, and the brands that you partner with.

Download my Free One Page Guide to After Market Marketing HERE: https://john.myflodesk.com/aftermarketmarketing

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Let's go deeper. Let's go beyond the fabrics, the wallcovering, and even the paycheck.

On this episode of The Designer Within Podcast, Joshua Smith and I have a heartfelt conversation around so many of the events that occur in our lives: business and personal. Joshua has such an open spirit and heart and he's sharing his thoughts on how he handled the ups and downs that many of us also endure.

In this episode, Joshua and I discuss:
* His personal journey into interior design and how his non-traditional path has led to his success
* The "aha moments" that Josh had in 2023 around pricing his services, choosing his clients, and marketing his business
* How Josh and I relate to the illusion of "too busy" or "too successful" that the general public sometimes have
* The way that Josh starts his day and how it sets him off on the right foot for anything that happens during the day

Sit back, settle in, and enjoy this in-depth conversation with the always interesting and enlightening Joshua Smith.

To find more on Joshua Smith Inc:
Website: https://www.joshuasmithinc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasmithinc/?hl=en

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I'm so delighted to bring on fellow designer and friend, Amala Raj Swenson to the podcast today. Amala is the Principal Designer & Founder of Amala Raj Interiors based in San Diego, California.

We cover so much in this fun and information filled episode! Here's just some of the topics we will cover:

⭐ The unique way Amala blends her business and personal life
⭐ How Amala's "secret sauce" leads to more and better clients
⭐ The simple yet effective organizational software Amala uses to keep her company running
⭐ How we both feel about using Artificial Intelligence in the design industry
⭐ Amala's advice to new comers to our industry.

This episode is fun, informative, and full of great advice. See you inside!

For more on Amala visit her website at:  https://www.amalaraj.com/
Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/amalarajinteriors/

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They say when you become an entrepreneur, you trade your 8 hour day for an 18 hour day, which, is kind of true in some ways. BUT.... what about all of the time that you allow to become a part of your workday?
 
You know? Those unpaid jobs that you keep doing out of obligation to clients and friends and family..

Well I would like to hit this problem head on today and figure out exactly how to eliminate some of those unpaid jobs that you have!

In this unfiltered episode, I will discuss:
🛑 How to recognize the jobs you are working for free
🛑 How to combat the urge to keep saying yes (and learning to say no) to both clients AND friends)
🛑 How to FINALLY get paid for those unpaid jobs
🛑 How to feel great about all of this!

Hate me or love me, I'm speaking the truth to you and it's all for your benefit. Now put those earbuds in and let's get started!

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In this episode, I welcome Susan Hayward and Jillian Hayward Schaible. They are are the mother and daughter design team behind the successful firm, Susan Hayward Interiors in Milton Massachusetts. 

In this episode, Susan and Jillian share their interesting insights on how their internal relationship has worked to build a very successful design firm with lots of repeat and long term clients. 

We also discuss:
* How working together actually WORKS for them
* How interior design is not the first career of either designer
* The marketing method that brings in constant business for their firm
* How Susan & Jillian have set themselves apart from other designers in their area
* The transparency method of business operations that they swear by
* How their love of residential design morphed into a successful commercial design division for their company.

I know you'll enjoy this fun and very insightful episode with Susan and Jillian of Susan Hayward Interiors.

For more information about Susan Hayward Interiors, visit them at:
https://www.susanhaywardinteriors.com/
or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/suhayinteriors/?hl=en

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Hi Friends! Can I celebrate episode 30 with you for a moment?!  That's 30 weeks of podcasts in your earbuds from me, & I'm so thankful that you take this journey of learning with me every week.

Today's episode is another BTS episode! I'm sharing an actual PRIVATE member podcast episode that I created for my program, Design Success Academy. 

Here's what you will learn in this note-taking, head nodding episode:
Key Points:

• How to deal with the reluctance to discount yourself and the need to recognize the value of your services.
• The significance of setting boundaries and not compromising on pricing.
• Overcoming the fear of hearing "no."
• Embracing discomfort and making incremental progress in pricing confidence.
• The positive aspects of people-pleasing when within agreed boundaries.
• How to overcome the fear of presenting prices and suggests strategies to confidently communicate pricing to clients.
• Can a gatekeeper help you in managing pricing conversations?
• Scope Creep and the importance of a detailed scope of work in the agreement.

Enjoy and I'll see you next week!
xo
John

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And I mean that! :)

In this short but powerful episode, I am sharing with you some insights that I shared during a coaching session recently with a student of mine. The student was having issues with clients trying to dictate the investment amount of projects and even my student's design fees! 

As you can tell, this doesn't bode well with me, but the blame is on us as business owners to educate our future clients on how operate our companies, particularly how we price our products and services. 

In this episode you will learn:
💲How to discuss investment amounts with clients so that everyone is happy
💲How to choose a service category for every client
💲Why you need a set of deliverables for each type of service you offer
💲The BEST time to create your services (hint: it's not when you think)
💲How to TRULY serve your full service design clients

This episode might be short but it's PACKED full of juice! Now, grab a pen and paper and settle in for your own private coaching session with me!

Enjoy!

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Ok friends, I'm being even more open and vulnerable today than ever.

I'm sharing with you my own year end review and the results of that. I took a deep dive into my own 2023 and found out the good, the bad, and the ugly of this past year. I found areas that went well....and then some that did not go so well.

But the beauty of a good year end review is that you learn from the past and make a new path for the upcoming year and that's what I'm doing for you today. Now, trust me, there were LOTS of good moments and I'm sharing those too, because those "wins" are just as valuable.

In this SUPER detailed episode, I'm going to share with you:
*The Good, Bad, & Ugly of My 2023
*The lessons learned and what I'm planning for 2024
* A simple 3 step model for evaluating your own year (I mean it, it's EASY)
*TONS of actionable advice for you to implement right now in your own business

I hope this episode is helpful for you to see the ups and downs of the roller coaster ride of life and business; and mostly I want you to take the time to review your own life and business with this simple model.

Head to www.johnmcclain.co for the free download exercise to plan your own year with 3 simple steps.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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At this time of the year, it's important to reflect on the past year, but also to reflect on ourselves, as human beings on this planet. With that thought in mind, I'm pulling out an episode from the archives about that very subject.

As  entrepreneurs or anyone working in a client facing business, we often find ourselves balancing our personal and business lives, and authenticity is the key to success in both areas. Authenticity is about being true to yourself and your values, expressing your genuine thoughts and emotions, and aligning your actions with your beliefs, motives, and personality. In the context of business, it means presenting your brand, products, and services in a clear and transparent manner, while selectively infusing your personal values.

In this podcast, we will discuss more about what authenticity is and what is is not, and my 10 steps to become more authentic in your personal and professional life:

1) Define Your Core Values
2) Love Who You Are
3) Tell Your Story
4) Build Real Customer Connections
5) Work In The Transparency Model
6) Lead Your Team
7) Be Authentic on Social Media
8) Love What You Do/Believe What You Sell
9) Stay True To Your Purpose
10) Embody Consistency

If you struggle with clearly defining your authentic self and showing it to the world, this episode is for you!

FREE DOWNLOAD: Discovering Your Personal & Company Values Workbook

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I'm back with another "Take a Walk With John" episode! You all seemed to like the last one, and I felt inspired on a recent walk through my neighborhood, so out came my phone and I hit record.

In this walking episode, I'm talking about when and how to say no. It's a hard thing to do sometimes, and we, as people pleasers, tend to feel we have to overexplain the reasoning behind it. And when saying YES to everything, you are forgetting the things that really matter to you, i.e. your own values and priorities.

I want to show you the filter that I use for every opportunity and every decision in my life and business and how this one filter can give you an answer faster than one of those shakable Magic 8 Balls!

Here's what we talk about in this episode:
* How to  define your "Golden Thread Of Values" and how it weaves its way into all aspects of your life
* What traits in yourself and in others help to define your values
* Are you stealing from your family and yourself to give to others?!
* Create a How I Work Document for YOU!
* The hot take for this episode and how you can instantly start to implement my method.

The time is now my friend! I know you're a busy bee, so why are you saying yes to things that don't light you up and are not a fit for your values. It's time to realize that NO is a complete and total sentence and that your values will always back you up with that statement.

Now, I want you to say YES to listening to this episode! See you inside! I just know you will love it!

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You're in for a real treat in this episode!
My talented friend Beth Kushnick is here and we are diving deep into her 30+ year career as a set decorator. Beth has honed her design chops starting with the original production of Little Shop Of Horrors on Broadway to TV shows and movies that I know that you have all seen today.

In this fun, enlightening episode we will discuss:

• The immediate parallels between set decorating and designing for residential clients.
• Beth's process for set decorating
• Why (and How) Beth lives by the mantra of always saying "yes" to everything!
• Fads: Friends or Foe? Beth and I weigh in
• Beth's high/low set decorating tips that you can implement in home design
• How pivoting is essential as a business owner and Beth's method of pivoting after the writer's strike and actor's strike

I KNOW you will love hearing this side of our industry and the ups and downs of set decorating and will see a lot of your own business model in this episode. After we're done, you'll also be recognizing her sets from all of your favorite tv shows and movies.

Find more about Beth here:
Website: https://www.bethkushnick.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethkushnick/
Beth's Podcast: Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-the-set-from-hollywood-to-your-home-with/id1519062454

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Welcome to Episode 24 of The Designer Within Podcast! Can you believe it's already December? Time flies!

Today's episode is a bit different—it's a broadcast of a segment from a recent online presentation I did for designers. The topic? How to "social media-proof" your company.
 In the original hour-long presentation, I covered various aspects, but I've condensed it to about 25 minutes for you. 

I'll discuss why social media shouldn't be your sole marketing platform, the good and bad sides of social media, and the importance of creating your own social network.

We'll explore the drawbacks of relying solely on social media, such as the risk of diluting your target audience and the potential costliness of boosting posts. Then, we'll delve into the positive aspects, like developing your unique voice, fostering empathy through sharing, and the quick and easy implementation of social media content.

The key takeaway? Imagine a world without social media. What would you do if it all disappeared? My solution: create your own social network. I'll guide you through the concept and highlight the benefits. You'll have a community of like-minded individuals, be in control of your content, and enjoy unlimited growth potential.

We'll explore one of my favorite ways  to develop your own social network:  in-person interactions. These opportunities provide a chance to connect with your target audience, nurture relationships with vendors, and position yourself as an industry expert.

Remember, your social network extends beyond social media platforms. It's a powerful tool that you can shape and grow. So, grab your notepad, whether you're on a walk or doing household chores, and let's dive into this note-taking episode. I hope you find valuable insights on social media-proofing your company! 

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I can guarantee you one of two things: either this year has flown by for you or dragged by at a glacial pace (bonus points if you know that reference).  Either way, it's time to stop, pause, reflect, and look back on what actually occurred over the last 12 months. Good, bad, and indifferent.

This is a practice I started years ago and continue to this day, and I encourage you to do the same so you can grow as a person and a business owner.

In this short and sweet episode, I'm going to share 3 simple steps to follow to perform your own year end review. Don't make this more complicated than it is!

I even have one very easy way to collect your wins from last year right from your phone..

Are you ready? Hindsight is 20/20 they say, so let's get some clarity!

Also, don't forget to download my FREE YEAR END REVIEW WORKBOOK to help you perform your own review with ease! https://john.myflodesk.com/yearendreview

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Whether this has been a blockbuster year for you or just so-so, you still might have revenue goals for your business that you want/need to reach before 2023 bids us farewell. Well, I have some ideas for you!

I'm going to share 4 ways to bring in revenue (and brand awareness) now and even in the years ahead.

In this episode, I will discuss relatively quick methods of adding revenue streams to your design business right this minute centering around:

* The Real Estate Market
* Making Space for Past Clients
* My "Would You Like Fries With That?" model
* Revising Your Pricing Model

I want you to hit those 2023 (and beyond) goals with my simple but effective tips!

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You, my designer friend, are your best and most important client. Everything that makes your business what it is starts with you!

Why, then, do we always put the issues of others ahead of our own needs?
Why do we think that a client's feelings are more important than our own?

If your foundation is not secure, you are of no use to anyone, especially those in your business.

In essence, just like they say on the plane....
put your own mask on first, then take care of everyone else.

I KNOW this is hard to do! I have struggled with it too! But in this episode, I am going to give you 4 ways to become your own best client and serve your family, your business, your vendors, your trades, and anyone else around you in the most optimal manner.

Come with me on my morning walk on this episode! I am shooting from the hip with no script, just my thoughts and a plan of action for you.

Here's the 4 methods to learn to be your best client that I will discuss in this episode:
1) Prioritizing Your Own Time
2) Prioritizing Your Own Finances
3) Prioritizing Your Own Mental Health
4) Setting Your Values to Align With All Of The Things Above

I hope you enjoy this episode and take it to heart to apply to your own business and start the journey to treat yourself as the VIP client that you are!

Let me know if you like (or don't like) this off-the-cuff walking episode as well!

Here's the download to start to define your own values: https://john.myflodesk.com/defineyourvalues

(or find it in the LINKS in my Instagram bio).

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Did that episode title get your attention?! I hope so, because it should!

I bet you are working hard to market your business and bring in new clients, but are you doing ALL that can you can?

Well, we're going to find out today when we discuss Call To Actions or CTA's. CTA's might just be the superpower that you have been missing in your marketing efforts. They're easy, impactful, and even fun to do! Listen to this episode closely and you might even want to take some notes (or listen twice) because it's full of action items.

Here's what we will be chatting about today:
~ What the heck is a CTA anyway?
~ Where can you use a CTA in your business?
~ How to create a powerful and effective CTA
~ My top tips for making a CTA work for you (and bring in new customers)
~ 15 FREE CTA's for YOU to download!

I hope you enjoy this episode of get-it-done action items around your CTA!

🔥Also, notice my new segment: 🔥HOT TAKE! In this segment, I will give a HOT TAKE (or 2) after each episode for you to put into effect!

Also if you still want to join the BETA Launch of my new program, Design Success Academy,  you must do so before Nov 19, 2023 to get the 50% discount.
Enrollment is limited.
https://designsuccessacademy.thedesignerwithin.co/
USE CODE: BETA23 for 50% only through 11/19/23

HERE IS THE FREE DOWNLOAD FOR YOU: 15 Call To Action Topics For You To Write About: hhttps://john.myflodesk.com/15ctas

Check out Flodesk HERE and get 50% off with my LINK: https://flodesk.com/c/9M15WA

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Communication is essential to anyone in life, but especially important to business owners or anyone who serves others. Inevitably, confrontations will also occur in our business lives and we need to know what communication methods can best diffuse and ultimately resolve a confrontation. That's what I'm discussing in today's episode.

Here are the topics for this episode:
1) My specific steps for handling confrontations
2) How to better your communication methods for the best outcome
3) Client Consultations and the importance of quality communication
4) How to bring empathy into your communication
5) How to dig deeper to find out the WHY behind a client's request
6) My #1 technique for solving communication issues
7) Being a chameleon of communicating
8) Non-verbal communication methods & how to understand them

So listen up! It's time to talk about effective communication methods!

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I'm SO excited about this episode of The Designer Within podcast! It's chock-full of big news that I can't wait to share with you!

My Design Success Academy is now open for it's Beta Launch!  This has truly been a labor of love for me to revise my online education programs in a way to make them even more effective and easier to implement than ever!
If you're not sure what a Beta Launch is, it's my way of getting even more feedback from you to make the official course launch in January 2024, that much better. In exchange for the feedback, I'm offering 100 students the chance to enroll in the Beta launch for 50% off by using the code: BETA23.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- My High Point Market review
- Why I revised the course to help you learn more and easier
- How I specifically changed the course for you to learn and complete in 6 weeks
- What's included in the course and for less cost to you
- Promise Pods and other learning tools that will make your experience even better
- A special announcement about LuAnn Live and someone that you know (ME!) will be there too!

Thanks for indulging me on this episode, it's truly a way for me to explain in detail the Beta launch of my new learning program to make you and your business successful using my proven techniques. 

And don't worry, if you don't want to be a part of the Beta launch, I'll have much more info on the Public launch next Jan!

I'm here for you my friend and I thank you for your trust!

Also, I'll be at LuAnn Live Nov 5-8, 2023 in Orlando, so join us there!

REGISTER FOR LUANN LIVE: www.luannlive.com
REGISTER FOR MY BETA LAUNCH OF DESIGN SUCCESS ACADEMY: www.designsuccessacademy.com

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Luxury...it means something different to everyone, but a lot of the definitions simply come down to the fact that someone is getting their heart's desires & wishes. In this shorty episode, I'm sharing some simple tips to follow when searching for and closing a luxury interior design client.

You will learn:
- How to move your own mindset out of the way to best serve your client
- What luxury clients are looking for in a designer
- How to service a luxury client AFTER the end of a project
- Your checkbook is not your client's checkbook

Enjoy this short and to-the-point podcast episode all about working with that sometimes elusive luxury client.
 Enjoy!

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Hey ya'll! Today, I welcome my friend and colleague in the design industry, Courtney Porter.  In this super duper detailed episode, Courtney and I dish about SO many things in our industry, but all centering around High Point Furniture Market.

Here are the fun topics we discuss in this episode:
- What is the "new" luxury design market and how are designers & manufacturers addressing it?
- What Courtney & I both love AND hate about High Point ;)
- How our industry has changed with less arrogance and more "down-to-earthness"  with designers
- The many educational opportunities that High Point Market gives to you
- The qualities to look for & questions to ask when considering working with a new vendor
- Courtney and I share our top tips on how to navigate the mammoth High Point Market with ease and accomplish what you came for (while having fun!)

Courtney is not only the Editor in Chief of DecorNewsNow.com but is also the co-author of Green Interior Design with Lori Dennis. She combines a deep understanding of luxury design, business development, and the tech media landscape to deliver insights in a voice respected throughout the industry. Interior designers, architects, showrooms and retail brands have relied on Porter's consultations to move their businesses upmarket and into the modern age. She also hosts  the Disruptive Design video podcast series.

Enjoy this episode with the always informative Courtney Porter.
For more information on Courtney & Decor News Now:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyporteroninsta
Website: https://decornewsnow.com/
For a list of all of the speaking engagements where you can find Courtney at Fall High Point Market 2023: https://decornewsnow.com/decor-news-nows-fall-high-point-2023-schedule/

John McClain Speaking Engagements Fall High Point Market 2023: https://johnmcclain.thedesignerwithin.co/highpoint

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Today we welcome Jude Charles as our guest on The Designer Within podcast! Jude is a author, filmmaker, and consultant, but more so he is a powerful storyteller who especially loves partnering with us Interior Designers (thankfully!)

Jude helps entrepreneurs make money by using the power of storytelling. I truly loved this conversation because I too understand and value the power of a story. 

I first heard of Jude after he created a beautiful docuseries for my friend, LuAnn Nigara. Check that out if you haven't yet, it's really really well done and insightful.

In this episode, Jude share SO much value for all of us. 
Here's a bit of what you will hear in this fun and insightful episode:

• Jude's powerful story of how HE started in his career (hint: teachers rock!)
• How one AHA moment of near desperation changed the way he valued his work
• What's a story "hook" and how I'm going to add one to my simple Insta stories
• How to create your own story board (and a free download for you)
• After-Market Marketing: What it is and why you should do it
• The importance of your story and why it's crucial to your success
• How to overcome the fear of being on camera and sharing your story
• Specific places to place your videos for all the eyeballs to see (some might surprise you)

I promise you, you will leave this episode inspired and energized to develop and share your own story!

MORE ABOUT JUDE:
Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/judecharles/
Website:   http://JudeCharles.co
Download Jude's Freebie:  10 Storytelling Prompts for Interior Designers:
https://judecharles.co/lead
Jude's Book, Dramatic Demonstration:  http://JudeCharles.co/book 

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In this podcast episode, I am talking about listening to your heart. 💓

This could apply to all aspects of life, but for the purpose of this podcast, I am taking a sample of the first chapter of my book, The Designer Within, and diving deeper into Chapter 1 (also aptly called "Listen To Your Heart."💓💓

This episode is for both homeowners (clients) AND designers, so I want EVERYONE to listen up!💓💓💓

The first chapter of my book is my own home and I truly did listen to my heart when I was designing it, but this episode is much more than just a recap of the chapter, we also dive into some "taboo" topics that some are timid to discuss.

Here is what you will learn in this episode:
❣️ Why It's Important To Listen To Your Heart When Designing Your Home
❣️  Specific Ways That I Listened To My Own Heart In My Home
❣️ The Responsibilities of Both Designers & Clients When Designing
❣️  Why I'm Over "Copy Cat" Design
❣️ A Story of "Copy Cat" Design That I Experienced
❣️  The Real Reason Interior Designers Do What We Do

So grab a cup of something (or shake that cocktail shaker) and settle in as we talk about listening to that important voice that's in your heart.  💓💓💓

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Well, it's here! My first episode with a guest! And this one is special.

Today's guest is Jess Ponce, Jess is not only a great speaker, author, & brand coach, but he's also a friend with a direct connection to my book! Listen in to find out how. Here's what you will learn in this action packed episode FULL of good brand advice for a business of any size:

• What is your brand and how do you define it?
• The difference between large and small brands 
• How to be confident when speaking about your brand
• How social media can help grow your brand
• How to properly partner with larger brands 
• How body language affects your public persona 
• How Jess defines the "A-Factor"
• The celebrity that Jess admires for her body language openness
• Everyone is a celebrity according to Jess and he will tell you why
• What 3 points you should always have in mind when presenting your brand
• My own AHA moment of the interview and it centers around niching down

DOWNLOAD: Discovering Your Company's Values (Branding Step 1)

Renowned globally for his brand communication expertise, Jess Ponce III is a media coach for anyone promoting a brand.

Industry giants who seek Jess for his custom coaching have included Lucasfilm, Disney, LinkedIn, Ritz Carlton, and BNP Paribas.  Armed with deep media experience that includes production and programming for ABC, Warner Bros., MTV, and more, Jess is the creator of the trademarked A-Factor, a brand empowerment process that teaches the Art of Authentic Self Promotion.

A gifted speaker and a nationally known commentator on body language and celebrity culture, Jess is the president of JP3 Global Media, where he empowers business leaders and subject matter experts to project brand influence with confidence and authenticity on-air and in-person.

Jess Ponce's website: https://www.jp3globalmedia.com

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Happy Bookiversary to Me!
It's the one year anniversary of my book, The Designer Within, but for this anniversary, the gifts are for YOU!

On this podcast episode, I am pulling back the curtain to why I wrote my book, what's inside it, and diving deep into the first portion of my book, which is my actual design process!

In this episode, you will learn:

• My Detailed 6 Step Design Process
• How To Determine Your Own Design Style
• The One Component You Can Never Leave Out of a Design Plan
• How I Wrote My Book & Who Inspired Me To Do So
• How You Can Win Your Own Free Copy of My Book!

10 lucky winners will receive a signed copy of my book, The Designer Within, and one grand prize winner will receive The Designer Within Grand Prize Box! Giveaway runs 9/7/23-11/3/23.

CLICK HERE & FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

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Transparency and Clarity are the building blocks for a successful working relationship between creatives and clients, and the "How We Work" document is a crucial component. Today, I want to share with you my exact How We Work document and the components inside it that create a better working relationship with our clients and my team.

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What a How We Work document is
• Why You Need A  How We Work Document
• What You Should Include in Yours
• What I Include In Mine

Here are categories you could consider including in your document:
Overview of Your Design Process
Project Timeline
Project Budget/Fees/Procurement/Payment Methods
Communication (Methods and Timeliness)
Revisions & Scope/Scope Creep
Collaboration Methods
Contractual Information

Here are the categories I include in my How We Work document:
Welcome Page
Design Phases Page
Detailed Design Process (Project Journey) Page
Headings:
Communication (How & When)
Project Management System
Project Timeline
The Emotional Design Coaster page (detailing the emotional ups and downs of a project)
Thank you Page

Whatever categories you include, use this as your opportunity to say what you might be apprehensive to say in person and set the tone for each and every client relationship. 

Start today and create your own "How We Work" document and set your projects off on the right path with super clear communication and mutual understanding between your clients and you!

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Dreaming is crucial to the success of any entrepreneur. It is not lazy, on the contrary, it is actually proactive...but proactive in a very special way. In almost an autopilot kind of way.

Dreaming has been a huge part of the success of many business owners and public figures in the course of history, including me. Today, I'm going to share with you how making time to dream is a crucial part of your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goal setting. I will also share some specific ways in which dreaming has led to successful outcomes for me personally.

In this episode you will learn:
☁️What are the benefits of allowing your mind to dream without interruptions?
☁️What is the difference between dreaming and brainstorming?
☁️How to effectively dream on a regular basis
☁️How dreaming fuels your passions
☁️How changing my own title within John McClain Design has allowed me to dream more
☁️How to turn your dreams into goals


Now relax my friend. You have full permission...FULL permission to find that special space and dream big.

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Sounds simple enough, right? Book a trip...Take a trip...
Not so easy when you are a business owner!
There are so many things to consider: current clients, potential clients, vendors, trades, existing orders, new orders, and so much more.
Well fret no more my friend. It's time to finally take that vacation and avoid burnout before you burn totally out.
In this episode you will learn:

🌴The fact that you're probably hearing this episode while I'm on a cruise in Spain ;) and how that's happening
🌴The importance of setting up Standard Operating Procedures 
🌴Technology is your friend when it comes to time away from your company
🌴How to properly delegate your tasks while you are out of the office
🌴The best timing to let your clients and colleagues know you will be on vacation.

You deserve time away from work! It will allow you to dream bigger and your company to flourish when you return. Inspiration abounds when you free your mind. Now exhale and start planning that getaway!

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Today we're delving into a crucial aspect of interior design projects that can make or break the entire experience: setting clear expectations around timelines and responsibilities for all parties involved, from the inception of an idea to the final reveal.

The timeline is truly the heartbeat of a quality interior design project, without a realistic timeline, nothing gets accomplished. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The exact point in a project journey to begin setting timeline expectations
• When and how to establish each party's responsibilities of a project
• Communication and its relationship to timeline expectations
• The very last step you  need to do in your timeline expectation setting planning

My goal is for you to gain a deeper understanding of the pivotal role that setting expectations around timelines and responsibilities plays in the world of interior design. Remember, it's more than just creating beautiful spaces; it's about orchestrating a symphony of creativity, collaboration, and effective communication.

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Pricing is not always the most fun topic in any discussion, but we are running a business, so it's 100% necessary! The easiest way to prevent issues around pricing conversations is to set very clear expectations for your clients.

In this episode Setting Pricing Expectations, which is Part 2 in my 3 Part series on Setting Expectations, I'm spilling the tea on all the specific ways that I set expectations around pricing for my own clients and how they have helped my business grow.

In this episode you will learn:

     💲The exact point of when you should start conversations about price
     💲Specific ways to introduce pricing into your everyday business activities to              make it easier for your client and you to avoid misunderstandings
     💲How I use my own Designer Calculator to effectively calculate design fees
     💲What I include in my Menu of Services and Investment Guide
     💲How I structure my presentations for complete clarity in pricing
     💲Simple ways to overcome your fear of discussing price

Put that fear of pricing aside and learn these easy to begin techniques to start setting your client's expectations for price right away! You'll gain a more profitable business and more trusting, long lasting clients.

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For all things John: www.johnmcclain.co
For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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Expectations can make or break a business. More specifically, CLEAR and OBTAINABLE expectations lay the groundwork for client, vendor, and overall business success.

In this episode, we begin PART 1 in a 3 PART SERIES: "The Importance of Setting Expectations."

This episode will lay the foundation for better understanding the what and why of clear expectation setting, why we are sometimes fearful of setting expectations, and a definitive roadmap to start setting expectations TODAY.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to recognize the difference between Realistic Expectations and Unrealistic Expectations
• How to recognize the fears we have around setting expectations and how to overcome those
• Specific ways to set expectations as Interior Designers & Creatives

Enjoy this first episode in a three part series on setting expectations, and come back for the next two episodes as we continue to dive deeper into setting expectations around pricing and timeframe and the responsibilities surrounding both. 

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For all things John: www.johnmcclain.co
For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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SUCCESS! Not a long word, but possibly a long definition. In this episode, we will discuss YOUR definition of success and how to break free from what society tells you success should be. It could be a tough question to answer, but I'm going to give you a guide map to follow to set your goals to achieve true success catered just for you. I'll share my own journey to personal success and how I too redefined my own success.
Here's the highlights of this episode:

• How to begin defining your own definition of success and climb your own ladder
• How to recognize unhealthy comparisons with society's "success"
• The S.M.A.R.T.  Method of goal setting
• How do your values and principles play a role in your success?
• When to pivot and adjust your ladder of success

Now get started and build that success ladder on your own terms!

Free Workbook: Defining Your Own Success: DOWNLOAD HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3r7c3hjz

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For all things John: www.johnmcclain.co
For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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I. LOVE. MARKETING! (It's more powerful if read in your best Oprah voice). But the fact is true! I DO love marketing and sales, but only on my terms. How is that even possible you ask? Well let me tell you.
In this episode of The Designer Within, I have whittled down my favorite Marketing & Sales methods and techniques to my top 5 tips.  By using these simple and easy to follow methods, you too can market and sell like second nature.
Let's face it, everything we do is sales and marketing in some way or another, so why not embrace it and enjoy it?!

In this episode you will learn:

• How to believe in yourself and what you are marketing
• Why and how to separate your ego from sales and marketing
• The value in knowing who you are marketing and selling to
• The importance of staying up to date on the latest marketing techniques
• My specific favorite marketing methods that always work for me
• What Dolly Parton says about marketing ;)

Now get out there and spread the good word about yourself and your company!

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For all things John: www.johnmcclain.co
For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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As  entrepreneurs or anyone working in a client facing business, we often find ourselves balancing our personal and business lives, and authenticity is the key to success in both areas. Authenticity is about being true to yourself and your values, expressing your genuine thoughts and emotions, and aligning your actions with your beliefs, motives, and personality. In the context of business, it means presenting your brand, products, and services in a clear and transparent manner, while selectively infusing your personal values.

In this podcast, we will discuss more about what authenticity is and what is is not, and my 10 steps to become more authentic in your personal and professional life:

1) Define Your Core Values
2) Love Who You Are
3) Tell Your Story
4) Build Real Customer Connections
5) Work In The Transparency Model
6) Lead Your Team
7) Be Authentic on Social Media
8) Love What You Do/Believe What You Sell
9) Stay True To Your Purpose
10) Embody Consistency

If you struggle with clearly defining your authentic self and showing it to the world, this episode is for you!

FREE DOWNLOAD: Discovering Your Personal & Company Values Workbook

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For all things John: www.johnmcclain.co
For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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Processes are Powerful! Before your eyes glaze over, hear me out! Detailed systems and processes literally saved my business (and my sanity) from extinction. In this VERY detailed episode, I discuss why I implemented processes into my company, how YOU can do it in 3 easy steps, and the huge benefits for your professional and personal life. Grab a pen, grab a coffee, and let's get the PROCESS started!

CLICK HERE to download my free Systems and Processes Guidebook

Software mentioned in this episode:
Asana
Monday.com
My Doma
Houzz Pro
Vimeo
Loom
Zoom
Whereby

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For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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Welcome to the first episode of The Designer Within Business podcast! All of the episodes are designed to help you along your journey as an interior designer and business owner.

Today's episode is the "why." Why do I operate my design business as a business? Why do I place such stringent policies and processes in place for my clients (and me) to follow? Why did I want to share all of this information with you and the rest of the world? Well, hang on to your architectural ruler, this episode talks about my lowest point in life and career. And boy was it low! 

The very moment when I knew I had to make a choice to either slither away and lose everything or make big changes and begin the rest of my design career the right way. At this point, you know what my choice was, but let me tell you how I came to that decision and the steps I took to get there. Sit back and listen to the most pivotal moment in my life and career. I'm so happy you're here! Welcome to The Designer Within Business Podcast!

For all things John: www.johnmcclain.co
For more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/
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