EP 044 | How Interior Designers Learn, Grow, and Build Better Businesses with LeAnne Bunnell

January 22, 2018

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What separates successful interior designers from those who stay stuck?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with LeAnne Bunnell about the importance of continuous learning and professional growth. LeAnne shares how investing in education, improving financial management, and surrounding yourself with the right people can accelerate both personal and business success.

For interior designers who are committed to building a stronger, more profitable business, this episode offers practical advice on learning smarter and growing faster.

In this episode, we learn:
• Why strong financial systems are the foundation of a successful design business
• How hiring a bookkeeper can save time, reduce stress, and improve profitability
• Why surrounding yourself with mature business owners raises your standards and expectations
• How active participation leads to deeper learning and better results
• Why continuous education is essential for long-term growth
• How investing in yourself creates opportunities for greater success

 

Take Aways

DESIGN INTERVENTION

LeAnne’s advice:

  1. Planning your day and your week ahead of time is a good way to manage resources.
  2. Schedule time to work ON the business.  In LeAnne’s office they do a Friday happy hour and they talk about what they’ve learned and what they want to work on going forward.

LeAnne Bunnell Interiors is a full-service boutique interior design studio working in Calgary and around western Canada since 2003. LeAnne and her crack team pride themselves on strong relationships and creating spaces that clearly resonate with the clients they work with. Specializing in everything from full room transformations to large scale builds and renovation projects, LBI is recognized for their creative and tailored approach to design.

‘We believe you should love where you live every day. We believe you shape your home and, in turn, your home shapes you. We believe in luxury and indulgence and that means different things to different people. We believe that it’s never wrong if you love it. We believe in candlelight, fresh flowers and pillows.’

www.leannebunnell.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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