{"podcast":{"title":"Damn Good Interior Designer","slug":"damn-good-interior-designer-6605086","podcast_index_feed_id":6605086,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/damngoodinteriordesigner/","website_url":"HTTPS://damngooddesigner.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0e4d0213-d63d-4b58-a390-3bc01afb09ad/2026-PODCAST-COVER-ART.jpg","author":"Cheryl Kees Clendenon and Liz Lapan","episode_count":80,"summary":"Join Cheryl Kees Clendenon and Liz Lapan, the dynamic duo behind the visionary and integrator balancing all the moving parts of a full service interior design firm in their no-nonsense and thought-provoking podcast, the Damn Good Designer. Each episode is full of damn good truths and real talk as they share invaluable insights on how to run and build a successful business while challenging the norms, the industry, each other and YOU. Emphasizing a business-savvy approach, Cheryl and Liz take you on a roller coaster of discovery, considering success from a different lens, breaking free from groupthink, and encouraging you to embrace your own authentic designer self. There is not much they will not say “out loud”. In this podcast, you'll find no room for conformity as they shatter the mold of one-size-fits-all business practices. Cheryl's fearless attitude showcases a refusal to follow the conventional wisdom, ask “why” repeatedly and reject what no longer makes sense in today’s world. If you're seeking a dose of inspiration, a splash of unconventional wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on the entrepreneurial world, the Damn Good Designer is your go-to podcast. Tune in and let Che…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T16:19:24.445672+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/damn-good-interior-designer-6605086"},"episode":{"title":"Season 3 Ep 62: You are already doing the work, why aren't you selling it?","slug":"season-3-ep-62-you-are-already-doing-the-work-why-aren-t-you-selling-it","published_at":"2025-12-30T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/damn-good-interior-designer-6605086/season-3-ep-62-you-are-already-doing-the-work-why-aren-t-you-selling-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/damn-good-interior-designer-6605086","url":"HTTPS://damngooddesigner.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e5a89f40-e978-4a7a-8913-2515595b1e4d.mp3","summary":"Clients don’t know what they need until you show them—and when you don’t engage that conversation, you leave both value and profit behind. Designers often miss additional profit opportunities inside projects where they are already doing the work. From door hardware and window treatments to art and beyond, designers are already making the decisions, solving the problems, and guiding the outcome, yet stop short of selling those services. Additional profit centers aren’t about trying to get more money out of a client. They are a natural extension of full-service design and a strategic way to stabilize revenue when the market shifts. These services create smoother projects, better collaboration with trades, and stronger outcomes for clients. Have a question-- click here to ask us. RESOURCE LINKS: Damn Good Workshops - Website These workshops are 2–3 hour deep dives (some more than one day) built for creative entrepreneurs who want to lead with confidence, price with authority, and grow with intention. We created this workshop series with tracks that cover the challenges we know designers face: pricing, sales, client relationships, project management, marketing, and leadership. Each workshop is designed to stand alone — so you can choose the topics that matter most right now — while still connecting to the bigger picture of building a profitable, sustainable design business. Damn Good Designer - Damn Good Designer - Website The best business coaching for Interior designers—seriously. This is not some wham-bam glamathon; It is the real deal you have been looking for and what is missing from the business coaching marketplace today. The Design Paradigm - The Interior Design Paradigm - Website A 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepre…","meta_description":"Clients don’t know what they need until you show them—and when you don’t engage that conversation, you leave both value and profit behind. 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