EP 357 | Organize Your Interior Design Business with Helen Austen
This episode originally aired as EP 314 on March 7, 2023.
Running an organized interior design business isn’t about becoming less creative—it’s about building the systems, habits, and structure that support your creativity and your success.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Helen Austen, a BOD™ BOSS designer, to talk about what it really takes to run an organized business. From breaking old habits to documenting repeatable systems, Helen shares practical insights for designers who want less chaos and more control.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by disorganization or unsure where to start, this episode will help you move forward one step at a time.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why creative professionals often struggle with organization
- How to implement systems one step at a time
- Why every part of your business needs a clear, documented process
- How to fully commit to a system and assess whether it works
- Why broad and simple systems are often the most effective
- Why overwhelm is normal when systems are missing—and how to fix it
DESIGN INTERVENTION
Being disorganized is not a character flaw. It is a skill that can be learned.
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