Real Talk Design with Michelle Binette
I'm Michelle Binette, owner and head decorator at Michelle Binette Design and I'm giving it to you real. I'm digging deep on topics like mindset, processes, pricing and everything that comes with running your interior business. I'm here to level up, and take you with me.
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071: Ashley Scott of Scout Modern is back and sharing her client process!
January 22nd, 2020
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070: Business Coach Lianne Kim shares the biggest money mistakes we're making and quick ways to fix them
January 15th, 2020
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- https://www.liannekim.com/
- https://www.liannekim.com/profit
- Money Beliefs Holding You Back …
069: Rebecca Plumb is back to share insights of her journey and remind us how important it is to be in tune with ourselves
January 8th, 2020
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- https://studioplumb.com
- https://www.instagram.com/studioplumb
- https://studioplumb.com/self-care-plan/
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068: 2019 Highlights from the Real Talk Design Facebook Group
December 29th, 2019
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- Ultra Luxe Linens https://www.ultraluxelinens.com
- Vintage Print Gallery https://www.vintageprintgallery.com/
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067: Digging into Carly and Rocco's partnership at Carriage Lane and their launch of The Collective Workspace
December 18th, 2019
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- http://www.carriagelanedesigns.com
- https://www.thecollectiveto.com
- Maia of Black Sheep: …
066: Chatting with Rebecca Axler of RTG Designs about where she started and all things business
December 11th, 2019
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065: Chatting with Vanessa Francis about the One Room Challenge and how she got her start!
December 3rd, 2019
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064: Blaire Enns author of Pricing Creativity shares the rules of value based pricing
November 27th, 2019
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- https://www.winwithoutpitching.com
- https://www.winwithoutpitching.com/pricing-creativity/
- https://2bobs.com/
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063: Natalie Chong of Nest Design Studio shares her story of starting a business at 22, her time on Canada's Next Designer and everything in between
November 20th, 2019
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062: Sashya Thind of ID8 Design Studio gets REAL deep on all things pricing
November 14th, 2019
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061: Interiors photographer, Lauren Miller shares her best tips for getting the best result from your photoshoots
November 6th, 2019
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060: Brittanie Elms from My Design Assistant shares productivity hacks and tells us how she helps designers!
October 30th, 2019
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059: Jacob Medina is back and he's holding nothing back!
October 23rd, 2019
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058: Tara Gavin of On the Wall Framing shares her best secrets for curating art for your clients
October 16th, 2019
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057: Ashley Scott of Scout Modern tells us all about how she built her business
October 9th, 2019
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056: BONUS EPISODE! How I became an expert on a national TV show (Marilyn Denis)!
October 4th, 2019
Watch the segment here! https://www.marilyn.ca/Home/Decor/October2019/Three-ways-to-decorate-your-home-like-a-pro
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055: Nicole Bernstein of White Terry shares how and why she started this Canadian, organic bedding company, inspired by interior designers
October 2nd, 2019
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https://whiteterry.com
https://www.instagram.com/whiteterryhome/
Other designers referenced:
https://www.instagram.com/lovenataliechong/
https://www.instagram.com/puredesigninc/
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054: Jennifer Singh of She’s Newsworthy shares her best tips for pitching TV
September 25th, 2019
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053: Nikole Starr shares the successes from starting her business only three short years ago, outsourcing 3D renderings and some new things she's considering to grow her business
September 18th, 2019
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052: Tammy Cody from Sketchup for Interior Designers is giving us the inside scoop on this robust program
September 11th, 2019
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050: Kimberley Seldon joins me and she's talking about allllll the things
August 28th, 2019
049: Jaclyn Harper of Jaclyn Harper Designs shares her journey from TV personality to interior designer, and the impact working for another designer has had on so many facets of her business
August 21st, 2019
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048: Jodie Owen of Jodie Owen Design shares four steps for manifesting our dreams into reality
August 14th, 2019
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047: Veronica Solomon shares how she overcame early struggles, the importance of staying connected to past clients, and much more!
August 7th, 2019
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046: Lindsey Borchard of Lindsey Brooke Design is back and giving us all the goods!
July 31st, 2019
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045: Anastasia from the The Identité Collective gives us her best Instagram tips!
July 24th, 2019
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044: Myra Scott shares how she transitioned from nurse to crazy talented textile designer
July 17th, 2019
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043: Allison Zellmann of Kasher Studio and I have an in-depth conversation about collaborating with New Build companies
July 10th, 2019
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042: A deep dive with Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors
July 3rd, 2019
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041: Real Talk Mental Health - Figuring out whether I have ADHD
June 26th, 2019
039: Discovery Call Role Playing Part 2 with Leann Parker of West Eleven Lane
June 12th, 2019
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038: Discovery Call Role Playing Part 1 with Kristy Mastrandonas of Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
June 5th, 2019
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037: Real Talk Business - Chatting with the ladies of 'The Atelier Collective' about how they built their business and their upcoming event with Keynote Jillian Harris
May 30th, 2019
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036: Andrea McQueen shares her best tips on consultations, styling day and her biggest mistakes and what she learned from them.
May 22nd, 2019
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035: Real Talk Takeover - Ettie and Co interviews me about all things interior design business
May 15th, 2019
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- Website: https://ettieandco.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ettieandco/
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034: Crispin Butterfield is back to tell us about the Creative Human Series, reminding us how powerful it is to just start
May 8th, 2019
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- Website: www.urbantheoryinteriordesign.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbantheoryinteriordesign/
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Real Talk Design; new name, same podcast
May 1st, 2019
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032: Lindsey Borchard of Lindsey Brooke Design shares her tips on Instagram, styling, pricing and all the things!
April 24th, 2019
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031: Gray Oak Studio shares their in depth process for styling their clients homes and much more!
April 17th, 2019
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030: A deep conversation with Rebecca Plumb of Studio Plumb
April 10th, 2019
Don't be afraid but the length of this podcast, I think this one will really inspire you to get to know yourself, ensure you're doing the right things to create a live you love, we get down and deep, but we also talk …
029: Chatting with Alicia Sass of Harrison Fae Design tells us about how she started her business, her process, and building the kind of business she's always wanted.
April 3rd, 2019
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028: Toronto-Based designer Rebecca Hay shares her tips on pricing, hiring and everything in between.
March 27th, 2019
We're going local!!! I couldn't be more excited to share this interview with Rebecca Hay. She's so easy to talk to, came fully prepared and most …
027: Homie Chat with Laura Gushue about all things process, pricing and how I got my first clients.
March 20th, 2019
It's been a while since we've had a Homie Chat, today seems like a great day for one. Laura asks me some of her burning questions about how I …
026: A deep dive conversation Kayti Huffman of Studio Rioux about anxiety and its impact on starting and running a business.
March 13th, 2019
I've been pretty open about my struggle with anxiety, and I'll continue to be open about it because it's important to me that people know they aren't …
025: Michelle talks to Tracy of Tracy Kinnally Art Advisory about how she helps her clients find art that fits their collecting goals in a meaningful way.
March 6th, 2019
This is a very different podcast today, I'm talking to Tracy Kinnally about all things high end art, she shares valuable concepts that designers can apply to their business to help find the right pieces for our clients. …
024: My new design BFF Jacob Medina shares valuable insights he’s learned since starting his business
February 27th, 2019
This chat was so fun, it like Jacob and I have been long time friends. He shares how he got into the business, somewhat by accident (or fate, I suppose!) and some great tips he’s learned so far.
023: I'm sharing what I learned in 2018 and my goals for 2019
February 20th, 2019
2018 surpassed my wildest expectations, I'm sharing some stats, numbers and alllll the valuable learnings throughout the year. Here's to making 2019 even better!
022: Michaela Burns of Mint Décor shares her key learning's from her first three years of business i
February 13th, 2019
I'm super pumped to share this episode with my first local (aka Toronto-Based) designer. I had such a great time picking Michaela's brain and hearing …
021: I'm talking to Karen Spencer about the fascinating topic of Neurolinguistics
February 7th, 2019
Sometimes you meet someone that you just feel a connection with, and Karen was definitely one of these people. When I asked her what she does for a …
020: Darla Powell shares how she used her marketing skills to go from Detective Sergeant to Designer
January 30th, 2019
If you don't know Darla Powell than you are clearly living under a rock. Not only has she built a successful business and made a name for herself in …
019: Ashley Uhl explains how a killer client experience can increase profitability and efficiency
November 14th, 2018
The universe always seems to have my back, it brings people into my life at just the right times. I'm heavily focused on client experience and hiring right now. So, of course, the universe decided it was time to …
018: Homie Q&A, I answer a whack of questions from my Facebook group
October 19th, 2018
This episode covers some of my early struggles, how many leads I've had this year and soooo much more. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the questions.
017: Carla Aston shares why transparency on your website is so important and how she vets clients
October 10th, 2018
Carla Aston is a freaken' rock star! I have used her website as a point of inspiration for a while now, and chatting with her has surpassed my wildest expectations! This is a must listen!
016: Olivia Benson shares her favourite business books, sales strategies and automation tools!
October 5th, 2018
I love when I talk to someone and they completely shock me, well this is definitely one of those conversations. Olivia is in her early 20s and she's got her sh*t together, I think back to my early 20s, and well, I don't …
015: Chats with the Peter Lang, The Designer CPA about what all new designers should consider when starting their business
September 26th, 2018
Great chat with Peter Lang who talks about where we should all start when it comes to accounting, plus some great nuggets when it comes to niching.
014: Elizabeth Scruggs answers my burning questions about the builder/designer relationship
September 19th, 2018
After getting the largest projects in my career so far (a new build!), I knew I need to pick the brain of a long time professional. Elizabeth answers my questions about the builder/designer relationship and then some! …
BONUS 001: A candid talk about getting real with yourself, believing and blocking out what doesn't inspire
September 15th, 2018
Every now and then someone posts something in my Facebook group that touches me to my core, often because I relate on many levels. Truth is, I have a lot of work to do on myself, but I've come a long way and I have a …
013: Ana Cole talks about about her first full home project and the powerful story behind it
September 12th, 2018
I'm a big believer in manifestation, your thoughts becoming your reality, and when I hear a story of just that, it gives me chills! I loved talking …
012: I'm sharing my top 10 productivity hacks for interior designers
September 5th, 2018
I'm a big time procrastinator, and it's a constant battle to ensure I stay focused and productive each and every day. Today I'm sharing my top 10 favourite productivity hacks that have really helped my get sh*t done.
011: Crispin Butterfield shares her networking tips
August 29th, 2018
I've made it pretty clear that networking is a high priority for me this year, and let's be real, it's scary. Crispin shares some great tips on how to talk yourself up to loose the anxiety behind networking and make the …
010: Angelle Burrus asks me her burning questions in this weeks Homie Chats
August 22nd, 2018
I sit down with Angelle and answer her burning questions, from what has changed most since I fist started my business to tools I recommend early to …
009: Get inspired by Widell + Boschetti and their amazing story of success
August 15th, 2018
I can't even come up with a good name to summarize this killer episode. This episode will inspire you, make you laugh, and make you want to kick some serious business ass. Do yourself a favour and have a listen.
008: How Amanda Evans saved me $10,000 and why managing client expectations is so important
August 8th, 2018
I posted in a Facebook group asking for feedback on an idea I had involving buying a cube van to deal with accessory shopping, and Amanda reply blew …
007: Candace Scott tell us how she juggles multiple projects and the importance of sticking to a schedule
August 1st, 2018
Candace Scott of Showcase Mi Casa talks about juggling multiple projects, sticking to a schedule and we share our love of podcasts.
006: Six ways building my business has changed me (for the better!)
July 25th, 2018
I'm sharing how building my business from nothing, has seriously transformed me. I hope that by sharing how it has, will inspire you to take action to make it happen for yourself. It's worth it, peeps.
005: Homie Chat with Sally about taking the leap and focusing solely on her business
July 18th, 2018
Many designers aspiring to own their own business are juggling their own clients on top of their regular 9-5. Taking the leap is difficult, and …
004: Crispin Butterfield helps us with the "It's not you it's me" convo with a client
July 11th, 2018
Today we're talking about when and how to say goodbye to a client. I always hated doing the breaking up when I was in my 20s and I'm certainly not any better with clients! But sometimes you just need to know when it's …
003: Pamela Sandall shares how she uses Wecora to blow her clients (and my) mind
July 4th, 2018
I'm very process driven, so when I see someone doing something that helps make things more efficient I'm all over it. Learn how Pamela Sandall of Pamela Sandall Design shares her out of the box ideas on using Wecora to …
002: Veronica Solomon (aka my hero) talks about the importance of the initial call
June 27th, 2018
I'm chatting with Veronica Solomon who has been a HUGE inspiration to me. She's shown me what is possible and has helped me realize I wasn't dreaming …
001: My backstory (including how I became bionic) and goals for this podcast
June 20th, 2018
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