52 episodes
The Designer Within John McClain
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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Welcome to The Designer Within Podcast! The business-minded podcast created for Interior Designers and Creative Business Owners BY a creative business owner, John McClain. I know first hand the challenges but also the victories that can come with our careers and I’m here to sip AND spill the tea with you! It’s time to dive deep within yourself and redesign your own business and your life from the inside out. Together, we will uncover secrets and share valuable insights, so prepare for a truly transformative experience, because it's time to unleash The Designer Within.
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How to Fully Craft Your Client Journey: Part 2 with Brittany Farinas
Send us a Text Message.How to Fully Craft Your Client Journey: Part 2 with Brittany FarinasIn the concluding episode of Season 1, John McClain celebrates the one-year anniversary of 'The Designer Within' podcast and shares exciting plans for Season 2. John then dives into part two of his insightful interview with Brittany Farinas. Brittany emphasizes the importance of maintaining direct client communication, effective project intake processes, client expectation management, and the inte...
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Brand Perception, Authenticity and Strategy: Part 1 with with Brittany Farinas
Send us a Text Message.In this engaging episode (Part 1 of 2) of the Designer Within Podcast, host John McClain welcomes Brittany Farinas, CEO, and Creative Director of House of One, to discuss her journey in the interior design world. Together, they delve into Brittany's early career challenges, the importance of professional branding, and key business strategies that have propelled her to success. Highlights include insights into Brittany's investment in PR, the dual role of personal and pr...
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7 Words To Avoid In All Business Conversations & What To Use Instead
Send us a Text Message.Can the words you choose truly shape your business success? Discover the transformative power of language in our 50th milestone episode of the Designer Within Podcast. I'll unveil how the words you use can either build bridges or create barriers in your professional relationships. Learn how to replace phrases like "cheap" and "budget" with more positive alternatives such as "less expensive" and "investment expectations" to foster confidence and professionalism. This epi...
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The Intersection of Luxury Design & Entrepreneurship: Jamie Gasparovic on Pricing, Clients, & Confidence
Send us a Text Message.What if you could turn your passion into a thriving career? This week, I sit down with Jamie Gasparovic, the visionary founder and principal designer of Studio Gaspo, to uncover the secrets behind her meteoric rise from a marketing professional to a celebrated interior designer. Jamie takes us through her journey of launching her own firm at just 27, without traditional mentorship, and how sheer determination and self-reliance fueled her success. Jamie generously shares...
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How To Combine Excellent Client Communication & Creative Risks For Ultimate Success with Sarah Wilson
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a background in IT could transform the world of interior design? This episode of The Designer Within Podcast with John McClain promises an engaging exploration of career transitions with our inspiring guest, Sarah Wilson, the owner and principal designer of Chansaerae Designs. Sarah’s incredible journey from the structured environment of IT to the creative realm of interior design is a must-hear. She openly shares her experiences of returning to design...
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Turning Consultations Into Sales: Ten Steps for Mastering the Interior Design Consultation
Send us a Text Message.Can you imagine transforming every client consultation into a surefire sales opportunity? That's exactly what you'll learn in this episode of the Designer Within Podcast with me, John McClain. We explore the essential strategies for mastering successful consultations in sales-driven businesses, especially for creative entrepreneurs. By embracing consultations as crucial sales calls, you’ll discover ten actionable steps that have driven my own business success. From sett...
Customer Reviews
John has the jokes along with so killer knowledge
Totally worth the listen and diving back into old episodes. John has a great personality and really connects with his guests. Super fun and great takeaways every episode:
Informative and fun!
There are several interior design based podcasts out there but The Designer Within is my favorite because to me, it’s the most approachable listen. John makes everything so straight forward to understand and implement in my own business without all the extra hoopla. His guests are also so wide ranged that each episode feels like I am constantly learning new tricks of the trade. His humor and persona is also very fun to listen to!
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