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   22 Aug 2024 · 18 min

   30: 3 Personal Breakthroughs in 10 Years

   Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m wrapping Season 2! In this last episode of the series I’m reflecting on my 10 years in business and the personal breakthroughs that have got me here: 1. Celebrate your success 2. Perfectionism is a handbrake 3. Don’t be afraid to ask for help As I sign off today, yes we will be posting from Italy! Please feel free to follow along as Ralff and I get our dancing shoes back on and journey through the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Puglia. Ciao for no...

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   22 Aug 2024 · 27 min

   29: 5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

   5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business This September marks 10 years in business for Jane Ledger Interiors. Wow, that time has sure flown. I remember the day I arrived back in Perth from Sydney in 2014, newly minted interior designer, leaving behind a career of over 20 years in corporate management. I had no idea how I’d get clients or run a solo business. Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned as a designer in that time. 5 lessons from 10 years in practice: 1. Design takes ti...

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   19 Aug 2024 · 31 min

   28: Buildability of Your Project with Nathan Johns

   I heard a stat the other day that shocked me: 75-80% of designs never make it to construction. Wow. That’s a lot. Such a disheartening experience to go through. You’ve gone to the time, expense and energy of planning your build or reno, only to find when the costing comes back it’s beyond reach. Buildability is a real issue in our industry. Today’s guest Nathan Johns from Forest to Coast Homes is part of a growing group of builders implementing a solution that’s changing the way we design a...

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   S2 · 12 Aug 2024 · 19 min

   27: What is Procurement?

   A listener asked me recently what I meant by the word ‘procurement’. Is that like trade savings? Or something you do? What are the benefits? In this episode you’ll discover: - What procurement means in my business - Where it comes in the design process - How it’s calculated - Why I’m transparent about it, and most of all… - The money you save from it Join me as I chat through the dollars and sense of procurement Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors&nb...

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   5 Aug 2024 · 57 min

   26: How to Save on Your Reno with Mark Hughes

   It sounds logical doesn’t it? The less you spend upfront in the planning process the more you’ll have in your pocket to spend on your build. What we discover today is the opposite is true. Mark Hughes from Barefoot Renovations shares why spending more upfront on professional expertise in the planning phase of your project, saves you money down the track. It also means your project will run a lot smoother too. Join us as we talk project costs, square metre rates, ice baths and more. Con...

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   S2 · E9 · 15 Jul 2024 · 18 min

   24: 3 Words I Just Can’t Handle

   I love so many words in our design language. I love words full stop!! Because with the visual spaces I’m creating I’m also imagining the words that go with it. But today, I’m sharing 3 words I just can’t handle in design. Words that have wormed their way into our lingo. Things I hear when people talk about design, and when they’re talking to their designer. Is this you? I’d love to know what you think about these 3 words I’d love to change. Connect with me: https://www.instagr...

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   S2 · E8 · 1 Jul 2024 · 49 min

   23: Renovating in the Current Market with Colin Campbell

   If you’re thinking of renovating in the next 12-24 months you won’t want to miss this! Today’s conversation with builder Colin Campbell from Camstruct Design & Build packs a punch with real and raw insights into what it takes to renovate in the current market. We cover: • Should you have a Fixed Price or Cost Plus contract? • What’s the difference between an Estimate and a Quote? • Range of builders % margins • What level of documentation do you need? • Prime Costs vs Provisional Sums...

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   S2 · E7 · 17 Jun 2024 · 15 min

   22: Construction Cost vs. Total Project Cost

   Often I see homeowners working out a budget for their new build or reno project - with only one figure in mind. The Construction Cost. But what you pay your builder is only part of the equation. You also need to factor in all the costs of getting your project off the ground, planned, approved and ready for construction. Council fees, consultant fees surveyors, engineers, just to name a few. And then there’s the professional fees of your architect or building designer, interior designer...

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   S2 · E6 · 3 Jun 2024 · 26 min

   21: How Long is it Going to Take?

   In this episode Jane speaks candidly about the No. 1 mistake she sees homeowners make when tackling their design project: rushing in. Rushing in to site works and construction without spending enough time, energy and resources in the pre-construction phase. Planning your design. Tweaking the design. Settling in and really getting comfortable with it. Jane opens your eyes to what really happens on site when you launch in too quickly. And how to put yourself back in the drivers seat of y...

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    S2 · E5 · 20 May 2024 · 36 min

    20: Designing Your Outdoors with Tristan Peirce

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with in-demand Landscape Architect, Tristan Peirce on how to go about designing your outdoors - landscape, pool and garden design. In our conversation you’ll discover: 1. How to become a client How to get started on the process and when. We talk through Tristan’s onboarding process and how he takes on new clients 2. Budget allocation What proportion of your total project budget should you be allowing for landscape design? 3. Mindset I loved this one! ...