EP 204 | Turning Setbacks into Growth in Your Design Business with John Stein

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What if hitting rock bottom is actually the beginning of meaningful change?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by John Stein for a candid conversation about recovery, resilience, discipline, and the transformative power of desperation.

Whether in business or life, moments of crisis often force us to confront what isn’t working and make changes we’ve been avoiding. John shares how structure, planning, and financial discipline can help create stability and momentum after difficult seasons.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next move, this episode offers perspective and encouragement for moving forward.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why hitting bottom can create the motivation needed for real change
• How difficult experiences often lead to growth and clarity
• The importance of planning ahead to reduce stress and inefficiency
• Why disciplined financial management helps businesses survive uncertainty
• How thoughtful design can improve a room’s acoustic performance
• Why asking “Why not me?” can shift your mindset toward possibility and action

Design Intervention

Slow is fast. By slowing down—not trying to eat the whole apple at once—you can actually speed up your pace. Break things down with prioritizing and planning and you can move mountains.

Take Aways

Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits