{"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 64: Refining Your Design IQ with Your Furniture Design","slug":"season-3-ep-64-refining-your-design-iq-with-your-furniture-design","published_at":"2026-01-20T17:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/damn-good-interior-designer-6605086/season-3-ep-64-refining-your-design-iq-with-your-furniture-design","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/damn-good-interior-designer-6605086","url":"HTTPS://damngooddesigner.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d52298c2-9056-48f5-87a0-63b8df4b924d.mp3","summary":"Refining your design IQ with furniture means understanding how details like orientation, cushion construction, and intended use impact the final outcome. Cheryl and Liz break down the real-world furniture mistakes designers make when they misunderstand the details. From left-arm and right-arm facing to glossing over cushion construction, seat depth, and intended use, they help hone in on the small decisions that can create big problems. This episode is a reminder that expertise lives in the details. Knowing vendor terminology, understanding how furniture functions in real life, and anticipating how a client will actually use a piece is what separates a \"shopper\" from a damn good designer. 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 multi-faceted 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. 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