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Every designer knows that uneasy, nauseous feeling that shows up right before a big leap—the one that makes you question your sanity and your business plan. In this episode, Laura sits down with designer Casey FitzGerald to talk about what it really feels like to invest in growth when it’s uncomfortable… and why that “sick feeling” might actually be your best sign of progress.

Laura and Casey dive into:

• Taking big, scary steps in your marketing and business investments
• Why you can’t stop marketing when things slow down (even when it feels counterintuitive)
• How consistency builds momentum—and cushions the slow seasons
• The power of saying “no” to the wrong clients (and how that actually attracts the right ones)
• Balancing fear, intuition, and strategy as you scale

This episode is part pep talk, part reality check, and a reminder that the discomfort of growth is often the doorway to your next level.

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Laura Thornton is the principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON. Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition.

The Business of Beautiful Spaces I @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces
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