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Alex Gourlay

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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

Business of Design ™ | Interior Designers, Decorators, Stagers, Stylists, Architects & Landscapers

Jamie Lieberman

Nikki Rausch

Danielle Liss

Shelli Warren

Monica Froese

Kimberley Seldon

Kate Ahl

Amanda Berlin

Darci Hether

Braden Drake

Darla Powell

Katie Krimitsos

Natalie Eckdahl

Traci Reuter

Mike Michalowicz

OwlTail

Trust is the elusive ingredient that creates a strong bond between the design professional and his/her client. Clearly defined boundaries and impeccable integrity allow trust to grow as a project moves forward.  In this episode we learn: - trust is earned in incremental steps, through integrity and clearly defined boundaries- systems create definable benchmarks by which everyone on a project can measure trustworthiness  - building trust with your clients begins with your website- honoring all timelines—written and verbal is essential to building trust - make it easy for your clients to reach you- ask potential clients why they are renovating/decorating now to uncover the emotional reasons behind the projectIt’s time to take control of your business.Become a member of Business of Design®, today:https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&amp;campaign=podcast

Trust is the elusive ingredient that creates a strong bond between the design professional and his/her client. Clearly defined boundaries and impeccable integrity allow trust to grow as a project moves forward. In this episode we learn: - trust is earned in incremental steps, through integrity and clearly defined boundaries - systems create definable benchmarks by which everyone on a project can measure trustworthiness - building trust with your clients begins with your website - honoring all timelines—written and verbal is essential to building trust - make it easy for your clients to reach you - ask potential clients why they are renovating/decorating now to uncover the emotional reasons behind the project It’s time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: <a href="https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&amp;campaign=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&amp;campaign=podcast</a>

EP 122 | Earning and Keeping a Client's Trust with Alex Gourlay

Welcome! Today, Alex Gourlay joins us on the show. Eighteen months ago, Alex took LuAnn and Nancy Ganzekaupher's Money Mindset and Sales Course. Then recently, she contacted LuAnn to say that she wanted to share what she's learned since taking the course, and the things she's done since then to build her business, with all of you, her designer colleagues out there. For Alex, this has all been around mindset and about breaking through some of the patterns that she noticed in herself. Listen in today, to hear what Alex has to share. Alex Gourlay is the owner of Vellum Interiors, a high-end residential interior design studio in Sydney. Founded in 2016, Vellum Interiors has quickly gained a reputation for creating beautiful, feel-good homes. Alex’s work has been featured in multiple publications, and she was recognized as a Finalist in the 2019 Dulux Colour Awards. Tune in now for more! Show Highlights:  Alex always knew that she had potential, but she also knew that there was something holding her back. Alex explains what she discovered about mindset issues and her business. Some examples of the mindset issues that Alex has managed to overcome. Two sentences that are really powerful informing how you think. Being confident without acting like a jerk. Growth mindset and fixed mindset. The fear of failure often prevents people from attempting something new. The key that has unlocked so many things for Alex. It feels uncomfortable to look in the mirror, go deep, and get to the next level. It helps to have a really supportive partner in life. The people that you surround yourself with will inevitably influence you. And some of them will try to hold you back because they're scared. The positive impact that Alex's new awareness has had on her business. You have to know what you want in order to create it. Once you know what you want, your brain looks for ways to make it happen. So many people really underestimate the power of their thoughts. Getting comfortable with your own beliefs. It's actually easier than you think to get published in magazines, as long as you do it the right way. It's all about standing in your space, staying in your lane, and being who you are. Giving yourself permission to be your best self.  Bio: Alex Gourlay is the owner of Vellum Interiors, a high-end residential interior design studio in Sydney. Founded in 2016, Vellum Interiors has quickly gained a reputation for creating beautiful, feel-good homes. Alex’s work has been featured in multiple publications, and she was recognized as a Finalist in the 2019 Dulux Colour Awards. Tune in now for more! Alex’s design ethos focuses on the character of the houses and clients she works with, with an emphasis on simplicity and laid-back sophistication. She specializes in creating beautiful homes by the harbor or ocean, that her clients can love for many years. Alex’s previous experience in events and client services in global advertising firms has shaped how design projects are run at Vellum, and she is passionate about delivering a highly-organized and smooth experience for her clients. She loves to ‘surprise and delight’ her clients to keep things interesting too! A key value of Alex’s business is creating incredible relationships with clients, her suppliers, and trades, and she has garnered a reputation for being a force to be reckoned with. Alex works with people who are down-to-earth, high-net-worth Sydney-siders who have a desire to create a long-term home or holiday home. Vellum Interiors has been published in Australia House &amp; Garden, InsideOut, Home Beautiful, and has been featured online in The Local Project, Homes to Love and Interiors Addict. Mentioned on the show: Steve Berson: The leader of Exciting Windows Book: Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck Previous episodes mentioned in this show: Amy Flurry #108 and #323 Ren Miller (Design New Jersey) #12 Ashley Hotham-Cox #321 Shea McGee #236 and #270 Amber Lewis #169 and #184 Power Talk Friday

Welcome! Today, Alex Gourlay joins us on the show. Eighteen months ago, Alex took LuAnn and Nancy Ganzekaupher's Money Mindset and Sales Course. Then recently, she contacted LuAnn to say that she wanted to share what she's learned since taking the course, and the things she's done since then to build her business, with all of you, her designer colleagues out there. For Alex, this has all been around mindset and about breaking through some of the patterns that she noticed in herself. Listen in today, to hear what Alex has to share. Alex Gourlay is the owner of Vellum Interiors, a high-end residential interior design studio in Sydney. Founded in 2016, Vellum Interiors has quickly gained a reputation for creating beautiful, feel-good homes. Alex’s work has been featured in multiple publications, and she was recognized as a Finalist in the 2019 Dulux Colour Awards. Tune in now for more! Show Highlights: <ul> <li>Alex always knew that she had potential, but she also knew that there was something holding her back.</li> <li>Alex explains what she discovered about mindset issues and her business.</li> <li>Some examples of the mindset issues that Alex has managed to overcome.</li> <li>Two sentences that are really powerful informing how you think.</li> <li>Being confident without acting like a jerk.</li> <li>Growth mindset and fixed mindset.</li> <li>The fear of failure often prevents people from attempting something new.</li> <li>The key that has unlocked so many things for Alex.</li> <li>It feels uncomfortable to look in the mirror, go deep, and get to the next level.</li> <li>It helps to have a really supportive partner in life.</li> <li>The people that you surround yourself with will inevitably influence you. And some of them will try to hold you back because they're scared.</li> <li>The positive impact that Alex's new awareness has had on her business.</li> <li>You have to know what you want in order to create it.</li> <li>Once you know what you want, your brain looks for ways to make it happen.</li> <li>So many people really underestimate the power of their thoughts.</li> <li>Getting comfortable with your own beliefs.</li> <li>It's actually easier than you think to get published in magazines, as long as you do it the right way.</li> <li>It's all about standing in your space, staying in your lane, and being who you are.</li> <li>Giving yourself permission to be your best self.</li> </ul> Bio: Alex Gourlay is the owner of Vellum Interiors, a high-end residential interior design studio in Sydney. Founded in 2016, Vellum Interiors has quickly gained a reputation for creating beautiful, feel-good homes. Alex’s work has been featured in multiple publications, and she was recognized as a Finalist in the 2019 Dulux Colour Awards. Tune in now for more! Alex’s design ethos focuses on the character of the houses and clients she works with, with an emphasis on simplicity and laid-back sophistication. She specializes in creating beautiful homes by the harbor or ocean, that her clients can love for many years. Alex’s previous experience in events and client services in global advertising firms has shaped how design projects are run at Vellum, and she is passionate about delivering a highly-organized and smooth experience for her clients. She loves to ‘surprise and delight’ her clients to keep things interesting too! A key value of Alex’s business is creating incredible relationships with clients, her suppliers, and trades, and she has garnered a reputation for being a force to be reckoned with. Alex works with people who are down-to-earth, high-net-worth Sydney-siders who have a desire to create a long-term home or holiday home. Vellum Interiors has been published in Australia House &amp; Garden, InsideOut, Home Beautiful, and has been featured online in The Local Project, Homes to Love and Interiors Addict. Mentioned on the show: Steve Berson: The leader of Exciting Windows <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book: Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck</a> Previous episodes mentioned in this show: <a href="https://luannnigara.com/108-power-talk-friday-amy-flurry-how-to-pitch-and-get-press-for-your-interior-design-firm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amy Flurry #108</a> and <a href="https://luannnigara.com/323-amy-flurry-how-to-pitch-press-and-build-relationships/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#323</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/12-how-to-get-your-interior-design-projects-published-with-ren-miller/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ren Miller (Design New Jersey) #12</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/321-power-talk-friday-ashley-hotham-cox-why-regional-press-is-important/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ashley Hotham-Cox #321</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/236-shea-mcgee-of-studio-mcgee-joins-me-today/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shea McGee #236</a> and <a href="https://luannnigara.com/270-shea-syd-mcgee-building-a-design-empire-involves-a-lot-of-hustle/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#270</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/169-amber-lewis-keynote-speaker-at-design-bloggers-conference/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amber Lewis #169</a> and <a href="https://luannnigara.com/184-amber-lewis-important-business-tips-to-run-your-interior-design-firm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#184</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/live-event/the-power-talk-friday-tour-vegas-2019/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Power Talk Friday</a>

447: Alex Gourlay: You Can Overcome Your Limiting Mindset and Belief System

Surrendering control is something that many of us struggle with. But, if we want to take the next step in scaling our businesses, learning how to let go of control and embrace the freedom that comes from it will often pave our path to growth and prosperity.   Join me as I coach Alex Gourlay and help her to let go of some of her responsibilities in her business, delegate to other team members and put the growth of her business into motion. It wasn’t that long ago when Alex launched her Australian based interior design firm and since hanging the ‘open’ sign on her door, her business has grown lightning fast.  When a business takes off quickly, it can feel like you’re either on top of the world or the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You want to continue to grow your business, but you’re stuck doing all of the things in your business. You’re doing the tech, admin, sales, and everything in-between. Being this high-functioning is great and definitely will help you achieve that six-figure business and beyond, but can you really scale your business when you’re wearing so many hats?  Tune in to hear how I help Alex let go of control in her rapidly growing interior design firm and how this will help her scale her business.   In this episode, we discuss:   Why you should take more initiative in your business decisions  How outsourcing can help you create passive income   How to come up with a flat fee per service and build an effective payment structure    Join the BizChix Community  Connect With Alex Gourlay   Website  LinkedIn Facebook  Instagram  Email  Books, Tools or Events Mentioned:   KOLBE Assessment   The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks   R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset   Other Links Mentioned:   BizChix Coop  BizChix Episodes Mentioned:   On Air Coaching Sessions Playlist   363: Hit Your Next Goal with a Six Week Sprint   Listen to Stacking Your Team  Work with Us:   One Day Mastermind  GrowthChix Accelerator Program  ProfitChix Mastermind  CEOCHIX Mastermind  Strategy Session   Join the BizChix Community  This episode was first published at BizChix.com/366. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at  bizchix.com/category/team/. 

Surrendering control is something that many of us struggle with. But, if we want to take the next step in scaling our businesses, learning how to let go of control and embrace the freedom that comes from it will often pave our path to growth and prosperity.   Join me as I coach Alex Gourlay and help her to let go of some of her responsibilities in her business, delegate to other team members and put the growth of her business into motion. It wasn’t that long ago when Alex launched her Australian based interior design firm and since hanging the ‘open’ sign on her door, her business has grown lightning fast.  When a business takes off quickly, it can feel like you’re either on top of the world or the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You want to continue to grow your business, but you’re stuck doing all of the things in your business. You’re doing the tech, admin, sales, and everything in-between. Being this high-functioning is great and definitely will help you achieve that six-figure business and beyond, but can you really scale your business when you’re wearing so many hats?  Tune in to hear how I help Alex let go of control in her rapidly growing interior design firm and how this will help her scale her business.   In this episode, we discuss:  <ul> <li>Why you should take more initiative in your business decisions </li> <li>How outsourcing can help you create passive income  </li> <li>How to come up with a flat fee per service and build an effective payment structure  </li> </ul> <a href="http://bizchix.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the BizChix Community</a> Connect With Alex Gourlay  <ul> <li><a href="https://velluminteriors.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-gourlay-86031830/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/velluminteriors/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vellum_interiors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="mailto:info@velluminteriors.com.au">Email</a></li> </ul> Books, Tools or Events Mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="http://www.kolbe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KOLBE Assessment</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/RESET-Your-Mindset-Silence-Inner/dp/1730790569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> R.E.S.E.T. Your Mindset</a> </li> </ul> Other Links Mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bizchix.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BizChix Coop</a></li> </ul> BizChix Episodes Mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/category/on-air-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Air Coaching Sessions Playlist</a> </li> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/363-hit-your-next-goal-with-a-six-week-sprint/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 363: Hit Your Next Goal with a Six Week Sprint</a> </li> </ul> <a href="http://bizchix.com/category/team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Stacking Your Team </a> Work with Us:  <ul> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/oneday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day Mastermind</a> </li> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/growthchix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GrowthChix Accelerator Program</a> </li> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/profitchix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProfitChix Mastermind</a> </li> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/ceochix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CEOCHIX Mastermind</a> </li> <li><a href="https://bizchix.com/strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strategy Session</a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://bizchix.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the BizChix Community</a> This episode was first published at <a href="https://www.bizchix.com/366" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BizChix.com/366</a>. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at  <a href="https://bizchix.com/category/team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bizchix.com/category/team/</a>.

366: [On Air Coaching] How To Let Go Of Control So You Can Scale with Alex Gourlay