Turn Your Creativity into Revenue: Business Scaling for Creative Entrepreneurs

07/02/2025 37 min

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In this episode of All Things LOCS, we sit down with Kelly Stone, the powerhouse behind Kelly Stone Interiors and star of HGTV’s Flip the Strip. Named one of Las Vegas’ Top 15 Interior Designers, Kelly has worked with West Elm, Pottery Barn, and major publications, bringing bold and unique designs to life. 🎙️ What We Cover ✔️ How Kelly built her interior design empire from blogging to HGTV ✔️ The struggles of balancing creativity with business operations ✔️ Why entrepreneurs struggle with design & how it impacts productivity ✔️ The importance of personalizing every project & avoiding trends ✔️ The realities of running a business & managing a creative team ✔️ Lessons from Flip the Strip & the challenges of filming while running a firm Kelly shares her entrepreneurial journey, creative process, and hard-earned business lessons that every designer, entrepreneur, and creative should hear. If you're building a brand, running a creative business, or just love interior design, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!🎯 Chapters 0:00 - Welcome to *All Things LOCS* ft. Kelly Stone 2:15 - How Kelly went from blogging to interior design success 6:40 - Balancing business & creativity as a designer 10:30 - Why every project is completely unique 16:20 - The role of chemistry & trust with clients 21:10 - Lessons from *Flip the Strip* & working with HGTV 25:45 - How Kelly manages burnout & stays creative 30:15 - Running a team of designers & working with contractors 35:50- Why your environment impacts productivity & creativity 40:45- The future of Kelly Stone Interiors: Books, Tile Lines & More! 📩 Want to work with Kelly? Visit Kelly Stone Interiors: https://www.kellystoneinteriors.com/📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KellyStoneInteriors 📢 Follow & Subscribe ✅ Like, comment & subscribe for more interviews with top entrepreneurs & creatives! #InteriorDesign #Entrepreneurship #KellyStone #FlipTheStrip #BusinessTips #AllThingsLOCS #CreativeSuccess

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