{"podcast":{"title":"Interior Design San Diego - Presented by ASID San Diego","slug":"interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756","podcast_index_feed_id":7471756,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/interior-design-sd/","website_url":"https://interior-design-sd.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d9b61836-b57f-4e1c-ae95-935e9126ae00/Interior-Design-San-Diego-Podcast.jpg","author":"Rachel Larraine Crawford","episode_count":33,"summary":"First Episode launches on September 18th, 2025! Interior Design San Diego - Presented by the ASID San Diego Chapter is your local hub for inspiration, connection, and growth in the design community. Created to support our chapter members, this podcast shares practical business practices, insights from fellow designers, and the many benefits of being part of ASID. Listeners will also stay in the loop on upcoming events, gain valuable product knowledge from our industry partners, and hear the stories that shape our design community. Each month, we’ll also feature a special student-led episode—where the next generation of designers brings fresh topics, perspectives, and curiosity to the mic. Your host, Rachel Larraine Crawford—award-winning designer, founder of Tiger Veil, and voice behind the Holistic Interior Design and Hospitality Design Talks podcasts—brings her signature blend of wisdom and creativity. As a past Communications Director for ASID San Diego, Rachel understands the power of community and connection within our chapter and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an emerging designer, or a student just beginning your journey, this podcast is designed for you. 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In this solo episode, Rachel Larraine Crawford shares her personal journey of growing Tiger Veil from a one-person operation into a collaborative team. From hiring an accountant as her very first business investment to bringing on a full-time team member and mentoring emerging professionals, Rachel offers an honest look at the lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that shaped her approach to building a team. Whether you're wondering if you're ready to hire, feeling overwhelmed by wearing every hat in your business, or trying to determine what support would create the biggest impact, this episode provides practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your first \"hire\" may not be an employee at all How to identify which tasks only you can do as the founder of your business The difference between creating support and simply hiring staff Why hiring should be viewed as an investment in growth, not just an expense A practical framework for determining your next hire Lessons learned from a hiring decision that wasn't the right fit The value of mentoring emerging professionals and design interns How to build a team in stages as your business grows Get your Interior Design First Hire Readiness Checklist Here. Stay Connected: Sign Up for Our Newsletter ASID San Diego Website LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Ask your question, share a topic of interest or be our guest here. 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