162 - Let's Talk About Investing In Yourself & Your Business

About this episode

Laura Thornton discusses the importance of investing in yourself and your business as a strategy for success in the interior design industry.

Send us Fan Mail If you’re running an interior design studio, you’re not “just” the creative you’re also the CEO, the project manager, the salesperson, and the money manager. In this episode, Laura Thornton breaks down why investing in yourself and your business isn’t a luxury… it’s a strategy. You’ll learn how to spot the hidden costs of trying to do it all alone (like undercharging, scope creep, decision fatigue, and inconsistent cash flow), and how mentorship, continuing education, and com...

People in this episode

Host: Laura Thornton

Topics covered

• investing in yourself
• business strategy
• interior design
• mentorship
• continuing education

Keywords

• interior design
• business management
• investment
• mentorship
• education

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