When you hire an expert, a consultation is the best place to start to unpack your needs for all their years of expertise, without it, it's a road trip without a compass. We unpack what you can expect and what you can do to make the most of this

Just Dont - 6 Great Tips Worth NOT Doing

May 30th, 2022 24m 1s

Design isnt a budget service

May 20th, 2022 38m 20s

Stop Marketing To Other Designers

May 9th, 2022 43m 57s

Why marketing to one another is great for networking but it won't pay the bills, attract your ideal client or generate great brand awareness. We talk on and off digital means to get the word out about you and your design business.

Design professions explained

May 2nd, 2022 38m 40s

Season 9 starts with reaffirming who does what in the design world. This episode is ideal for those looking to hire a design professional, but also for those in the industry thinking about niching.

Is Design Ever Truly Original

Dec 8th, 2021 44m 38s

We are not saying that there is never any original design out there, we are simply saying it's very difficult to ever really be the first. In this episode we break down some examples of how this line is forever blurred.

Reasons why its easier to promote your brand when business is booming

Dec 1st, 2021 1h 5m

We get it, the last thing you want to do is market your business when realistically you only just keeping your head above water, but if you measure your ongoing success by your current your situation you may find it all falling flat if you don'

Your Renovation Questions Answered with The Barefoot Renovator

Nov 23rd, 2021 1h 3m

Mark Hughes has spent 14 years in the Perth design industry and runs two businesses - The Barefoot Renovator and Bauen Projects WA his boutique building arm. Yes, it's an extremely busy time, but Mark lifts the lid on the reality of renovating

How to deal with difficult design clients proactively

Nov 16th, 2021 57m 22s

We all have dream clients and some less, but when dealing with the tougher parts of a design relationship, how can you manage those that look to want to skirt around the process?

Debra Hayes Floral Is No Tall Poppy

Nov 10th, 2021 58m 7s

We loved doing this episode, not only because Deb is a good friend to us both, but because this 27 year journey has a lot of twists of turns in small business that we can all benefit from hearing.

What is Aboriginal design and how can we use it?

Nov 3rd, 2021 35m 20s

Finding connection to country for some may not be that easy, as Leah's own journey will testify. But we were interested in understanding more about this incredible culture, what Leah has planned in furniture and homewares to share the depth beh

Kristie Castagna returns to discuss her new build Fairfield Lane

Jun 29th, 2021 53m 35s

We have the the original gangster back behind the mic this week as Kristie returns to join us for our final episode of Design Banter for this season. We'll be talking about her new build 'Fairfield Lane' and the process she has been through so

Did you know there such a thing as Landscape Design and Build?

Jun 22nd, 2021 56m 50s

We talk to leading design & build expert Sam De Vries of De Vries Designs, who, trained in industrial design has very much stamped his authority in this space and is an inspiring force in the landscape industry here in Perth.

Your fees as an interior designer with Jane Ledger.

Jun 15th, 2021 55m 4s

We jumped at the chance to sit down and talk with leading interior designer Jane Ledger because we all felt, the profession as a whole was often misunderstood, particularly around fees. We aim to bring a clearer sense to this role and guidance

The business of architectural design with Studio Atelier

Jun 8th, 2021 54m 5s

Deb talks to Kim & Jeff from Studio Atelier about their journey as a design studio. We speak to identifying the right time to bring people in, attracting the right clients and how to sustain growth.

How to get published with Featherhorse

Jun 1st, 2021 52m 59s

Getting published is typically quite high on many an agenda in the design world. There is nothing like flipping through a design glossy to see one your projects, products or images in feature. We talk to 'Feathers' about her experience in publi

What to expect from you builder with Mark Diedricks of Arklen

May 25th, 2021 51m 54s

We talk candidly with one of Perth's foremost premier custom home builders, Mark Diedricks of Arklen about everything from the industry standard, to the 'boom', 'what to expect' from your builder, what is a tender process (and why doesn't he su

Understanding your media and future-proofing your biz in 2021

Dec 14th, 2020 1h 2m

There's no denying, this episode is lent more heavily to those 'within' the industry really keen to ensure that their brand messaging leads with purpose into 2021; particularly if you use social media.

Secret Santa with Cranmore Home & Co

Nov 13th, 2020 25m 56s

In our 2020 Christmas episode we lay down a gift guide with one of the west's iconic online stores Cranmore Home & Co. To help you with your gift idea's, Andrea & Deb have secret Santa'd each other 5 fabulous gifts from this Perth small busines

Lightingales WA - a fresh new take on an iconic favourite

Nov 3rd, 2020 31m 31s

Lightingales is something of an institution here in Perth, and known by many. We wanted to find out what was in store for this fresh new version of the brand, talk about lighting & chat to the new owners Bec & Steve about what's to come for thi

Bonus episode : Part 2 of What does an architect do exactly?

Oct 26th, 2020 33m 9s

Nancy honestly couldn't have been more generous with her time or her home when we visited her recently to really find out what it was like to work with Architect Kris Keen.

Inspiration Vs impersonation

Oct 20th, 2020 41m 44s

The Block may not be our favourite programming, but it did open the can of worms of how easy it is to lean into someone else's design. As our starting point, we discuss the issue in broad terms and what we can all do to stay mindful of the orig

Sustainable sustainability for the home

Sep 15th, 2020 32m 40s

Sustainability in essence requires a long game plan. We discuss some simple measures that you can all adopt that pull sustainable practices away from 'trend' and closer to being able to continue to live with these choices.