087 A Dialogue with Marcus Syvertsen

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

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• 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

✨ 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

• 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

• 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

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