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Kate Nixon went from Interiors Editor at Australian House and Garden to running her own design studio, bringing her storytelling skills along. She's not your typical interior designer—Kate runs her creative business using the Entrepreneurs Operating System and believes that systems will set you free, proving you can blend beautiful design with smart business structure. We're diving into her transition from magazines to design studio owner, how she's built a sustainable creative practice, and her philosophy on finding joy in the everyday. For anyone wondering how to turn creative passion into a thriving business, this conversation delivers.

Key Takeaways:

• The EOS Framework: Learn how the EOS model has provided Kate Nixon with an efficient, systematic approach to managing and scaling her interior design business, amidst the challenges of entrepreneurship.
• Vision and Values in Business: Nixon emphasises the importance of clearly defining and integrating core values into business processes and team culture, ensuring alignment and fostering a positive work environment.
• Balance of Creativity and Structure: Discover how systems and structure can enhance rather than limit creative freedom, allowing for more intuitive and impactful design work.
• Client and Team Dynamics: Effective client relationships and teamwork are built upon transparent communication, mutual respect, and a shared vision, all of which are vital for successful project execution.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace the pivotal role of lifelong learning and adaptability in personal and professional growth, through identified blind spots and constructed feedback systems.

Notable Quotes:

• "Businesses are business regardless of the industry you're in; the same principles of discipline and accountability apply."
• "Systems will set you free. It's about repeating success and filtering out what doesn't work to liberate time for creativity."
• "We are all on the same team, working together to make it better, which requires no ego."
• "Transparency around fees is crucial in ensuring clients understand the value exchange in service-based industries."
• "If you look for the good, you'll find it; if you look for the bad, you'll find it. It's about gratitude and finding everyday joy."

Resources:

• Kate Nixon Studio
• EOS (Entrepreneurs Operating System): Learn more about this business model by reading "Traction" by Gino Wickman.

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