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Today we're discussing how designer Cheryl Luckett built her business on the back of a career pivot all the way up to launching two performance textile collections, one with Revolution Fabrics and another with Wildwood Home. We also discuss setting boundaries in your business and other ways to make self-employment sustainable.
Cheryl Luckett's design journey began at Tennessee State University, where she studied Family and Consumer Science. After obtaining her Registered Dietitian credential at Prairie View A&M University, she excelled in corporate America for over 15 years. It was there that her creative instincts collided with her faith, propelling her towards her true calling in design. Now, at Dwell by Cheryl Interiors, she brings her classic style, vibrant palettes, and cultured details to life. Her collaborations with major home furnishing brands showcase her expertise in textiles, lighting, and furnishings. Recently, she launched a performance textile collection with Revolution Fabrics, available at Wildwood Home. Cheryl's work has graced the pages of Southern Home, Traditional Home, HGTV Magazine, Luxe, and Country Living. Her areas of expertise include Interior Design Business, Branding, and Product Licensing.
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"$100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No" by Alex Hormozi
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How Buying Fake Followers Damages Your Instagram Account | Mini News

Have you ever bought fake followers to make your interior design Instagram look more legit? Are you considering buying fake followers? Well, there are several reasons why you shouldn't do it - and your Instagram account can be seriously negatively affected. Our Assistant Director, Abigail, and Social Media Manager, Whitney, are here to shed some light on the consequences of buying followers.
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Big Thinking and Empowering Entrepreneurial Women

Looking to evolve in your entrepreneurial journey, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck and frustrated? Today’s guest, Andrea Liebross, tells us how to take charge and move forward through “stuck stress.” Stay tuned!
Andrea Liebross, a certified business and life coach, specializing in empowering female entrepreneurs to infuse thinking with action so they can drop the drama and figure out how to think like a CEO, manage like a CEO and believe in themselves to achieve success in their business and at home.
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"She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary" by Andrea Liebross
"The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level" by Gay Hendricks
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Don’t Believe These Social Media Myths! | Mini News

Do you believe in these social media myths? Well, that can be holding you back in building your business online. Our Assistant Director, Abigail, is here to share some truth about some popular social media myths.
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Tips for Taking the Leap to Start Your Own Business

Have you been dreaming of taking the leap and starting your own design firm, but you just need that final push? Today’s guest, Ashley Marques, is a true success story; with a little help from our Instagram for Interior Designers course, her business has blown up in just a month or two. Stay tuned for some tips on preparing for your own leap!
Marques Living Co is an Interior Design Studio located in Ontario, Canada focusing on a modern organic aesthetic, tailored to your lifestyle and functional needs.
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"Make Life Beautiful" by Shea McGee and Syd McGee
Rebecca Hay: https://www.rebeccahaydesigns.com
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Getting to Know Your Ideal Client | Mini News

If you're an interior designer looking for tips on how to market yourself on social media, you're in the right place! Today, our Social Media Manager Sydney provides some great insight on getting to know your ideal client through your social media accounts.
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How to Get Brand Partnerships for Your Design Business

Are you an interior designer with no social media skills? Where do you even start when it comes to content creation and generating leads from your social accounts? Today's guest, Jasmine Crockett, is a true expert in this field; after years of running a huge lifestyle blog, she branched out and created multiple diverse business accounts. Stay tuned for some great tips!
Jasmine Crockett is an Atlanta-based interior designer, content creator, and founder of Joy Meets Home. After years of running a successful lifestyle blog and building a large social media following, she pivoted to interior design content which eventually led to her taking on her own clients. She launched Joy Meets Home to serve as a go-to interior design resource offering an effortless way to shop and design your space from inspiration, to consultation, to full-scale projects.
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"Atomic Habits" by James Clear
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Why You Need to Engage With Your Audience on Social Media | Mini News

Wondering why you aren't getting engagement on your posts, no matter how much you post? Today, our Social Media Manager Whitney provides some great insight on what you can do to help improve engagement on your social posts.
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Triple Your Income by Changing Your Mindset

Have you heard of a working-class mindset, and did you know this could be the thing holding you back from growing your business? Today’s guest, David Neagle changed his life and tripled his income all by starting with a mindset change. We discuss common blind spots that trap entrepreneurs in their own businesses, regaining work-life balance, and much more. Stay tuned!
David Neagle is a speaker, best-selling author, founder of the multimillion-dollar global consulting company Life Is Now, Inc, and host of the Business Daily News ranked podcast - The Successful Mind. Being in the personal and professional development industry for more than 20 years, David has helped tens of thousands of students from across the globe gain confidence and find the right mindset needed to increase their revenue, turning their endeavors into seven- and eight-figure ventures.
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"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill
Check out author Richard Branson
"WORKING WITH THE LAW: 11 TRUTH PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING" by Raymond Holliwell
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Utilizing Competitor Research to Market Yourself on Social Media

When it comes to marketing yourself on social media, you might be wondering where to start. Today, our Assistant Director Abigail provides some great insight on what you can do to help improve your marketing strategy.
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Renovating Vintage Vans and Airstreams: Can You Really DIY?

If you’re a fellow internet user, you’ve probably seen lots of videos of people renovating vans and vintage trailers. You might be wondering, can I do that myself? Is this safe? What are the rules and regulations of this process? Well, today’s guest, Nate Stover, is the head builder and designer at Innovative Spaces, a company that renovates vans, RVs, Airstreams, and more - and he has tons of information on how to get started working in this niche industry.
Nate, Founder, Owner and Head Builder & Designer at Innovative Spaces, became involved in the trades from building furniture to eventually building entire homes from early on. The trailers he works on at IS gives him the opportunity to not only use his previous building skills, but he is also able to exercise his creative skills to produce something truly unique and functional. Every project that leaves the Innovative Spaces yard represents their ingenuity and years of craftsmanship.
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Why Instagram Stories Are More Relevant Than Ever | Mini News

Instagram stories used to be all the rage, but do they still matter? Are they still helpful in getting eyes on your account, or better yet, growing your business? Social Media Manager, Sydney Hill is here to share all the secrets on Instagram Stories.
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Building Your Business Website and the Consequences of Collecting Data

Could your website possibly get you sued by the government? Today’s guest, Hans Skillrud, is an expert in privacy policies, and is here to shed some light on terms and conditions, cookies, and the potential consequences of having an inaccurate privacy policy.
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Hans is the cofounder and Vice President of Termageddon, an auto-updating website policies solution, which he's been running with his wife full time for over 4 years. Prior to Termageddon, Hans ran a 12 person web design and software development company in downtown Chicago. Outside of work, Hans enjoys gardening and beekeeping.
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"The Black Swan" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Do Hashtags Still Matter? | Mini News

Are you struggling to build your audience on Instagram? Our Social Media Manager, Whitney, has lots of great tips on how to properly utilize hashtags to get your content discovered by potential clients.
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Will the Home Furnishings Industry Make a Comeback?

The home furnishings industry has changed a lot over the past few years, especially during the pandemic when people sought to upgrade their living spaces. Well, what’s going on in the furniture industry now? Our guest Warren Shoulberg has the full rundown. Stay tuned!
Business Journalist Warren Shoulberg knows the retail business. He has been a regular contributor to The Robin Report and The Business of Home as well as his own blog WarrensReport.com. As a former editor in chief for several leading business-to-business publications specializing in home furnishings retailing he has chronicled the good, the bad and the ugly of the business in a career spanning four decades. His award winning commentaries elicit both praise and complaints.
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Warren's Article: https://businessofhome.com/articles/mitchell-gold-bob-williams-shutters-abruptly
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