Has your client tasked you with designing a home gym? Have you considered the importance of lighting, temperature, flooring, and how high the ceiling is? Today's guest, Chris Howell, is the founder and owner of SPX Gym Design. He has lots of great insight on creating bespoke wellness environments for high-end homes and hospitality groups. Stay tuned!

Chris is the founder and owner of SPX Gym Design, a company that has been transforming spaces since 2017. SPX Gym Design fuses interior design with custom gym equipment, creating bespoke wellness environments for high-end homes and hospitality groups. SPX has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Soho House Gyms, 1Hotel, Gurney’s Resorts, Proper Hotels, and C4 Energy. His innovative approach to gym and wellness design has positioned SPX Gym Design as a leader in the space.

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"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie

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A collaboration between interior designers and architects…seems like a match made in heaven, right? Today’s guest, Gisela Schmoll walks us through the nitty gritty on creating those relationships - and keeping them. Stay tuned!

Gisela Schmoll, a California licensed architect and industrial designer, is the luminary force behind Gisela Schmoll Architect, PC (GSA). With a multifaceted career that spans new residential projects and remodels, product design, and the iconic PalmPilot, Gisela crafts spaces that redefine the boundaries of design. Rooted in collaboration, GSA believes in the transformative power of good design, where the experience of being in a space becomes a profound journey.

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"The Lord of the Rings" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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If you’re a small business owner offering specialized services, you may be wondering how to price your services. How do you know if you’re charging too much? Well, according to today’s guest, Laura Thornton, you most likely aren’t charging enough. Stay tuned for lots of tips on flat rate vs. hourly pricing, how much work you should actually be billing for, and how to calculate your rates.

With over 27 years of experience, Laura Thornton is a seasoned interior designer and the Founder and Creative Director of Thornton Design, established in 1999. Laura has perfected the art of running a profitable design business and is passionate about sharing her expertise through her comprehensive online course. She teaches designers how to transition from pricing uncertainty to confidently valuing their expertise, optimizing profits, and building client trust with precise pricing strategies.

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Business of Beautiful Spaces Website: https://thebusinessofbeautifulspaces.com

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“Aesthetic Intelligence: How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond” by Pauline Brown

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Do your goals for your design business feel unattainable, or are you afraid to even set those goals for fear of getting uncomfortable? Business and life coach Andrea Liebross has lots of great tips on how to get out of your comfy pond and reach your full potential within the waves of the “River of Misery.” Stay tuned!

Andrea Liebross, a certified business and life coach, specializing in empowering female entrepreneurs to infuse thinking with action so they can drop the drama and figure out how to think like a CEO, manage like a CEO and believe in themselves to achieve success in their business and at home. Celebrated for her transformative work with unapologetically ambitious women, helping translate their visions into tangible accomplishments, Andrea is the author of the new book, She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary. Andrea is dedicated to implementing systems and strategies that lead to sustainable and meaningful success. She possesses the unique ability to decipher complex situations and shed light on the broader perspective, one that transcends business politics and tedious responsibilities. Her focus is on guiding women toward their highest potential, free from the constraints of traditional norms, to achieve a coveted balance of time, financial prosperity, and boundless energy. Beyond her coaching, Andrea is a dynamic speaker and the engaging host of the Time to Level Up podcast, where she works to help listeners create a plan to have a profitable and successful business.

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"The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level" by Gay Hendricks

"The One Minute Manager" by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

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Is there a particular design style that you love creating, but you’re hesitant to cut down your other offerings for fear of leaving money on the table? Well, that may not have to be the case. Today’s guest, Diane Rath, has carved herself a successful niche with “The Rath Project,” designing bold and bespoke spaces in an area where that’s hard to come by. Stay tuned for tips on her transition to her specialty design, how niching impacts business growth, and thrifting vintage pieces to add character to a space.

The Rath Project is a Fairfield, Connecticut–based interior design firm specializing in bold, livable spaces. Diane Rath, Founder and Principal Designer, opened TRP in 2016 with a focus on expertly curating each client’s unique personality and sensibility into their home’s aesthetic. Together, she and her team create bespoke spaces by listening, exacting, perfecting, and executing on the needs and wants of each individual family member.

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"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde

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Have your design clients requested a room designed to enhance intimacy and pleasure? Not sure where to begin, or how to create a sensual space with luxury in mind? Today's guest, Jenny Grimminck, is a master of creating spaces that make partners feel safe and sensual. She designs romantic homes that inspire lust and enhance the client's pleasure. Stay tuned!

Jenny Grimminck is the creative genius behind White Wave Design, a boutique interior design studio specializing in intimate interiors for badass soulmates. She works with high-profile professionals that are rock stars on stage, in the boardroom, or on the ice who desire a romantic home that inspires lust and enhances their pleasure.

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"This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See" by Seth Godin

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It's summertime, so you might be thinking about what the best type of sheets are for staying cool. Today's guest is textile expert Heidi Luber, and she has tons of tips on finding the best quality sheets that will last (whether for you or your design clients). Stay tuned!

Heidi Luber is the CEO and fourth-generation owner of Lubertex International, a textile firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1937 in Montreal, Canada. Heidi's journey is a captivating tale of innovation and reinvention. As the landscape of textile manufacturing shifted, so did Heidi's focus. Sensing an untapped market within the hospitality industry, she steered Lubertex towards new horizons, forging partnerships with elite hotel brands and redefining the company's identity.

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"Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss

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Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a commercial space for your design business? Is now a bad time to buy a space? What are the risks? What are the benefits? Today's guest, Paul Neal, has spent over 30 years guiding entrepreneurs and businesses towards financial success, and he has lots of great tips on this topic. Stay tuned!

Paul Neal, Founder and CEO of Vantage Point Commercial Capital, has spent over 30 years guiding entrepreneurs and businesses towards financial success. A passionate advocate for sustainable growth, Paul's work embodies his belief that thriving businesses are the heart of strong communities. When he's not helping others realize their dreams, Paul is a devoted family man, running enthusiast, and lover of outdoor adventures, underpinning his commitment to balance and vitality in all aspects of life.

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Paul's book: "Un-Lease Your Business: Unlock Wealth, Autonomy and Control by Buying Your Building and Firing Your Landlord"

"Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork" by Dan Sullivan

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