Christian Daw's guest appearances

Christian Daw

The Chaise Lounge Podcast

AFT Construction Podcast

Angela Harris

Heather Weisz

Cara Woodhouse

Pamela Durkin

Lisa Hynes

Cheryl Janis

Rachel Cannon

Erin Gates

Susan Jamieson

Benjamin Moore

Matthew Quinn

Maria Killam

Thom Filicia

Laurence Carr

Toma Clark Haines

OwlTail

Welcome!  On this week's Chaise Lounge, Nick May sits down with Christian Daw, from Christian Daw Design.  Christian started as a lawyer before making a career switch.  However, while going through school, Christian would flip houses on the side. Nick and Christian discuss his transition to the design world, the origins of Christian's company, and how he built his company in three short years.Follow Christian Daw on Instagram @Christiandawdesign!				I just kicked myself in the ass and was like don't let this ever happen again.  So that just meant it's not about the money, just hire.Christian DawTweetChaise Lounge Updates Coast to Coast Design is back baby! Give it a listen to learn about just how many ways there are to run a design business.			Our Events PageResourcesSee what our sponsors can do for you.Upcoming MarketsHigh Point Market – June 5 - 9, 2021More About Our SponsorsWrap UpIf you would like to hear more episodes, please visit us on iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcasting app! We'd love it if you post a review, you may even hear your review read live on our next podcast. Also, find The Chaise Lounge on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. With that said, keep dreaming big, and keep designing a great design business. See ya!

Welcome!  On this week's Chaise Lounge, Nick May sits down with Christian Daw, from Christian Daw Design.  Christian started as a lawyer before making a career switch.  However, while going through school, Christian would flip houses on the side.  Nick and Christian discuss his transition to the design world, the origins of Christian's company, and how he built his company in three short years. Follow Christian Daw on Instagram @Christiandawdesign! 				I just kicked myself in the ass and was like don't let this ever happen again. So that just meant it's not about the money, just hire. Christian Daw Tweet Chaise Lounge Updates  Coast to Coast Design is back baby! Give it a listen to learn about just how many ways there are to run a design business. 			 Our Events Page Resources See what our sponsors can do for you. Upcoming Markets High Point Market – June 5 - 9, 2021 More About Our Sponsors Wrap Up If you would like to hear more episodes, please visit us on iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcasting app! We'd love it if you post a review, you may even hear your review read live on our next podcast. Also, find The Chaise Lounge on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. With that said, keep dreaming big, and keep designing a great design business. See ya!

Flipping the Switch w/ Christian Daw | S28E9

Today Brad speaks with Christian Daw of Christian Daw Design.With a passion for beautiful homes and an appreciation for practicality and comfort, Christian Daw runs a successful boutique interior and architectural design firm. In addition to rethinking classic interior design, tailored to today’s homeowner, he creates spaces that are luxurious yet unpretentious. Christian’s aesthetic is timeless, a look he achieves by blending simplicity and modern lines with historic details and rustic elements.  His approachable affect is evident on Instagram, where he shares his life, work, and inspirations. Based in Washington, DC, Christian has projects across the United States and internationally.Listen in as Christian explains why he decided to make a shift from the legal profession into architectural design and which skills he was able to transfer over into his new career path. He also shares how he was able to hire five full-time employees and create a tight-knit team in a relatively short span of time.Christian also discusses how he builds his network on social media as well the approach he takes to vetting the countless potential clients who he and his team communicate with online. Finally, he talks about his current growth strategy for the firm entering 2021.Topics Discussed:[02:21] Did having a legal background prepare Christian architecture or design?[03:19] Why Christian switched career paths[06:00] How Christian developed his business model and learned to price his services[09:48] Managing the hiring process[15:23] Getting the hang of cashflow and compensating a team of five[23:50] Why Christian wanted to bring on two architecture students[27:18] Dedicating time for daily consults[29:50] How Christian vets clients[35:44] Delegating tasks as the company grows[38:00] Where Christian puts most of his focus on as the owner of his firm[39:36] Christian’s Instagram strategy[46:52] What Christian wishes he would have known at the start looking back[48:17] Handling business development for the firm[50:25] Working with local architects and builders[51:33] What’s next for Christian Daw Design?Connect with Christian Daw Design: WebsiteInstagramConnect with Brad Leavitt:WebsiteInstagramFacebookHouzzPinterestYouTubeKey Quotes by Christian Daw: I want to be the best, and in order to be the best, I have to realize that the company is not just me. I surround myself with people who have experience that I may not personally have.Time does cost money, and right now we have more work than we have time; so, if I can pay someone to do something that is better at that task than I am, I would love to do that.Produced by Koi Koi 

Today Brad speaks with Christian Daw of Christian Daw Design.With a passion for beautiful homes and an appreciation for practicality and comfort, Christian Daw runs a successful boutique interior and architectural design firm. In addition to rethinking classic interior design, tailored to today’s homeowner, he creates spaces that are luxurious yet unpretentious. Christian’s aesthetic is timeless, a look he achieves by blending simplicity and modern lines with historic details and rustic elements.  His approachable affect is evident on Instagram, where he shares his life, work, and inspirations. Based in Washington, DC, Christian has projects across the United States and internationally.Listen in as Christian explains why he decided to make a shift from the legal profession into architectural design and which skills he was able to transfer over into his new career path. He also shares how he was able to hire five full-time employees and create a tight-knit team in a relatively short span of time.Christian also discusses how he builds his network on social media as well the approach he takes to vetting the countless potential clients who he and his team communicate with online. Finally, he talks about his current growth strategy for the firm entering 2021.Topics Discussed:<ul><li>[02:21] Did having a legal background prepare Christian architecture or design?</li><li>[03:19] Why Christian switched career paths</li><li>[06:00] How Christian developed his business model and learned to price his services</li><li>[09:48] Managing the hiring process</li><li>[15:23] Getting the hang of cashflow and compensating a team of five</li><li>[23:50] Why Christian wanted to bring on two architecture students</li><li>[27:18] Dedicating time for daily consults</li><li>[29:50] How Christian vets clients</li><li>[35:44] Delegating tasks as the company grows</li><li>[38:00] Where Christian puts most of his focus on as the owner of his firm</li><li>[39:36] Christian’s Instagram strategy</li><li>[46:52] What Christian wishes he would have known at the start looking back</li><li>[48:17] Handling business development for the firm</li><li>[50:25] Working with local architects and builders</li><li>[51:33] What’s next for Christian Daw Design?</li></ul>Connect with Christian Daw Design: <ul><li><a href="http://www.christiandawdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiandawdesign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>Connect with Brad Leavitt:<ul><li><a href="https://aftconstruction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/aft_construction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Houzz</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li></ul>Key Quotes by Christian Daw: <ul><li>I want to be the best, and in order to be the best, I have to realize that the company is not just me. I surround myself with people who have experience that I may not personally have.</li><li>Time does cost money, and right now we have more work than we have time; so, if I can pay someone to do something that is better at that task than I am, I would love to do that.</li></ul><a href="https://www.thekoikoi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Produced by Koi Koi </a>

From Legal to Architecture & Design with Christian Daw Design