Mar 03 2025 32 mins 1
In this episode, I am joined by Marcus Syvertsen from Little Road in Adelaide. His journey from paramedic to award-winning interior designer offers valuable insights about career transitions, building a successful design studio, and the power of transferable skills.
I hope you enjoy today's episode
Beth xx
Episode Highlights:
• The transition from paramedic to interior designer
• Growing a team from solo practice to five staff
• Why hiring a studio manager transformed his business
• The thriving Adelaide design scene
• Managing interstate projects successfully
• Building effective systems and processes
Key Takeaways:
✨ Transferable skills can be your biggest asset
✨ Problem-solving and communication are universal
✨ The right studio manager can transform your business
✨ Document processes to maintain consistency
✨ Systems allow for sustainable growth
Business Growth Insights:
• How to know when to hire a studio manager • The importance of documenting daily tasks • Creating consistent client experiences • Managing projects across states • Building strong supplier relationships
Perfect For:
• Designers considering a career change • Studio owners planning to grow their team • Anyone struggling with systems and processes • Designers working in regional areas • Business owners ready to scale
Connect with Marcus:
Want to work together? Here are the ways I can help you in your business.
1.Sign up to our MAILING LIST where each month you will receive helpful business tips straight to your inbox
2. Start a HEALTH CHECK today. We will work together for 8 weeks and improve your systems and processes.
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3. Start my course THE PROCESS so you know exactly what to do when in your interior design studio.
4. Have a look at THE RESOURCE STOCKROOM - this is where you will find our short courses and free resources to help you run a better interior design studio
5. Want to use our tool MTTD in your studio? Start your FREE 30 DAY TRIAL today.
