GROWING PAINS

You guys have been so great sharing your comments and showing us love and I’m so glad you are enjoying these videos and finding inspiration through them! It means SO much to hear that so THANK YOU and please keep it coming because it inspires me to create more content for you!! In this video I’m talking all about growth and I would love to know how you guys are growing personally and/or professionally? What steps are you taking to grow?
This is a particularly special video because you all get to meet our new PROJECT COORDINATOR for House of Bohn!!! It took a while to find this special person, but we are so excited and happy to have her on the team, so please welcome Kelsey and give her some love in the comments below!!!
I hope you can take something away from this video and as always, if you liked it, please give it a thumbs up and let me know in the comments below!
xK
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Karin Bohn is the founder and creative director behind the award-wining Vancouver-based design firm, House of Bohn (www.houseofbohn.com). Karin established the interior design firm over 8 years ago, and since has made her mark on the West-Coast Canadian design scene in many industries including high-end residential, multi-family, restaurants and retail. Karin’s passion to create is the reason behind her KZbin channel. In addition to working at the helm of her interior design firm, she experiments with storytelling and "giving-back" in a digital medium - video. Her self-titled KZbin channel is an on-going passion project and online world that’s not only a space to share her expertise in interior design, style and business, but is also dedicated to helping others grow their own successful businesses.

[@nayelis_888]

My wife and I own a successful Airbnb. Before we even started I made sure to study the market. I watched endless videos of other successful host and what their properties looked like, what products they used, what they did on a daily basis and I implemented similar techniques. I knew in order to succeed I had to stand out from the crowds. We have gone above and beyond by offering different add on packages such as anniversary packages, massages on site etc that others do not offer to provide an actual memorable experience. A long with this, we are working towards creating a brand. I have always had a passion for interior design and an entrepreneurial spirit as far as I can remember from my childhood from selling candy at school to creating my own carpet cleaner product lmao. I feel that everyday you should try to be better than the day before and try to always keep learning and keep growing in every aspect of your life in order to be successful and live a fulfilled life. You are truly an inspiration and role model and thank you so much for letting us be part of your amazing journey to success! The horizon is bright for you! :)

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

I remember one of the biggest challenges I had with my business was learning to let go and delegate. The moment when I started actually letting go of the things that were completely pointless for me to do and delegating it for someone else was a game-changer.

[@mikegonsalves7151]

Congrats on your new Project Coordinator hire, as a retired business owner from what I can see you are certainly taking the right steps in growing your business, don't' be scared of change confidence and trust in your team is the key. Love watching and following your adventures.

[@ashleighwilson4011]

Your last two videos were some of the best yet. I loved being involved in the client meeting and hearing some of that dialogue. Super helpful. And it's great to see your team grow. Your videos are so inspirational and full of positive energy. I really appreciate what you are doing as an influencer for the design community. I recently started my own construction/design business and it's incredibly helpful and inspiring to hear your perspective on being an entrepreneur. I'm on that roller coaster and it's so hard, but watching your videos helps a lot! 🙏🖤

[@AuChocolatNoir]

I have just finished my Interior Design Degree with a Bachelor of Arts in Germany. It took me a while to get here (I'm 28) and I am constantly worrying about wether I'll be able to reach my ultimate goal of having an Interior Design Business like yours anytime soon. The Interior Design world is very limited to a specific style here in Germany (Bauhaus, modern, minimal) which is not at all my style or personality. So in order to grow I plan on gaining work experience elsewhere, preferably outisde of Europe. I am looking at moving to Autralia or Canada actually :) And yesterday I have decided to start an Interior Design blog to fill the time until I have a plan and enough financial security to go after the move. I want to thank you so much for the work you are doing on here. I remember searching KZbin for Inspiration and examples of how Design Businesses are lead and never finding anything substantial. You have been my ultimate Inspiration since I found your channel and I have watched every single video of yours. Knowing that you have reached your goals the way you did gives me a boost of confidence in knowing that it is possible for me as well. Thank you so much and all the best ❤

[@paulasosa9042]

You should do a get ready with me/ morning routine! You always look so polished and put together in the mornings!

[@jespav9903]

Oh and Karin, I wish my boss seems as great a boss as you are. He’s very good to me but the level of professionalism and forward future thinking, even best practices...woman you are on another level. Our business is still in the mom and pop mentality and has been for 40 years.

[@pluto559]

FIRST COMMENT! LOVE ALL YOU GUYS AT HOUSE OF BOHN! I'm a 3rd Year architecture student from Sri Lanka and binge watching your videos while I work for a design critique keeps me going and motivated! Please do more design related content if and when you can ❤ sending you all lots of love ❤❤❤

[@PlanCoCoasters]

For me, Karin, you were the complete and sole source that has driven me to find Interior Design as a profession that I want to enter headfirst and hands on. For my personal steps, I am currently self-teaching myself SketchUp & Revit, and begin my Interior Design courses in the Fall before transferring to my CIDA accredited university the following year. I will obtain an Associate of Applied Sciences in Interior Design Technologies in Spring of 2019, then transferring for a Bachelors of Science in Interior Architecture (hopefully will obtain in Spring of 2022). PLEASE keep making your videos. When I get stumped and don't know which direction to look towards next, you motivate me to keep pushing and keep moving further into the program I LOVE. I know that I will continue watching your videos even after my licensure and accreditation standards are met. Thank you so much!

[@stardavis6618]

Always love your videos Karin. Congrats on hitting 30K!

[@Belle_Faye]

In my life, I'm starting to figure out that as a small interior design business owner who is self taught although I'm starting as a decorator, I ultimately want to be a creative director of the business and lead the team, I want to create opportunities for amazing interior designers with a focus on luxury sustainbility. Watching your videos and seeing the different roles in person helps me to really organize my vision, and inspires me daily. Thank You.

[@jespav9903]

Well Karin, to grow, I’m going in the opposite direction, admitting I’m happiest as an introvert, and although I’m still continuing being a senior kitchen and bath designer, I’m learning trading and investing bc working for someone’s else won’t make me truly wealthy. And being introverted, I don’t want to be a business owner or deal with clients and crew. This business is has too much people interaction for me. I can see myself being a very successful trader, investor, part of which would be renovating and selling homes (not fast flipping) or even being a real estate developer.

[@Sap3290]

These videos are great. Thank you. So refreshing to have a young, woman speak business! Forget being an influencer.... be an inspirator!

[@paulaaquino5847]

your team would appreciate you letting them do the work, trusting them, and maybe make some small mistakes. You would be not just a good boss but a great mentor as well!! coming from a junior designer from Ph. 🤗 youre such an inspiration!!

[@Dorrii]

This episode really moved and inspired me not to give up, even though I am struggling right now. Thank you : )

[@Brittany1908]

Just found your channel today and I'm binge watching. Love these type of day-in-the-life videos.

[@arieltiana]

Congrats and I love watching your videos! I even binge-watched they a few weeks ago when I first found your channel. 💁🏾‍♀️ To answer your question, I just came back from vacation (refreshed and revitalized) about what I’m doing right now. I made the decision, and started today, of busting my a** and getting ahead in my day job so that and can put more energy into creating and my photography like I wanted. I think it’s so easy to lose focus on your big goals and dreams during the daily grind if you don’t set small goals. Putting pen to paper (really my Passion Planner) everyday making small and mostly measurable goals to change that. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🙌🏾

[@tabeazoe8372]

I am every now and then doing things for one month to push myself out of my comfort zone, evolve and try something new: in november I went gluten-free for a month, in february I did yoga everyday and now in may I went plant-based. After the strict month I try to continue a bit less strict and incorporate what I learned, for example switched out products into my normal diet.

[@emilla909]

you’re smiling so much, i love it 🌻

[@irinas5891]

Good luck to you Karin! I just love your "vibes"! Such an amazing energy . Thank you

[@taylaharper8678]

Dream job! Such a inspiration

[@davidmunoz-sm9hf]

Your realistic encouraging words to me as an aspiring interior designer have made me focus on a strategy for a successful business!!, Thanks Karin!!!, love watching your channel.

[@rainbowskittles30]

Hello Karin , This is MOnica , you are amazing !!! Thank you for all the videos . Cant wait to see your home all finished . So exciting !

[@baluvideo]

You featured my comment! Yeay! I feel special! :DDD About pushing yourself to grow. That's reaaaally hard I think. One thing I find works is forcing yourself to objectively look at people you look up to. They might seem like giants, but more often than not, they are mere mortals just like you and if you apply yourself, you can do the same "magic" they do or even exceed that. And about letting the wrong people go. You have to do it ASAP. Also the fact that they are wrong for you or your business doesn't mean they are bad people. Whenever I had to fire someone I absolutely made sure they knew that. I also tried to point out why they didn't mix with the team and also point out their strong suits. Letting someone go in a way that doesn't cause extra pain is vital for everyone I think.

[@pennypetuniav2906]

Came across this chanel a couple of days ago. So excited to finally find somebody that talks about what really goes down in this industry . Currently working in a company that designs exhibition booths/stands and office interiors. My major is in Interior Architecture and my masters is in Product Design. I'm trying to gain more clients and take my freelance work to the next level and start to become more independent. I lived abroad for a while to finish my studies and made the decision to return home, in Greece and make it work. It's been really tough, a lot of ups and downs but trying to always have a motive and aim high. It's definitely not easy but listening to people that you can relate to and see their progress can only make you want to work harder. I think you have done an amazing job!!

[@suemillott3863]

You are an inspiration, I’ve just discovered you by accident. I am in a real “down time” at the moment and just to hear you say you can achieve what you want achieve with the right people spurs me on. Thank you so much.

[@danielsimionescu298]

I grow by trying new things and after a certain period of applying them (2 weeks for instance), I try to see the changes, reflect on them and adjust myself and what I need to pursue later on based on the results. So it is s constant action of trying, applying and checking. This has helped me tons with both my personal and professional life. 😊

[@armandouriostegui4780]

My comment was in this video and it was cool to see my name in your video!!! As far as growth, right now I am taking a leadership role in an ID student organization at my school!!! I will also, hopefully, be filling a board position for an ID national organization! I just want to say your videos truly do inspire me! When I look back at the beginning of my ID education, I never would have thought that I was capable of accomplishing so much! But your videos have inspired me to push far beyond what I ever thought I could accomplish! Thank you so much!!! Keep being the ultimate BOSS!!!

[@rebeccac4354]

Omg I love your KZbin channel,😊 I’m going to school to go get my certificate degree in interior design!! You are such an inspiration to me!

[@Awest28]

Can you answer how you navigated personal relationships with others and yourself while growing/starting your business? Like what type of people did you surround yourself with, who you didn't, and aspects of yourself you had to grow out of in order to become successful. Thank you for your content! You are inspiring. To grow: I am currently back in school getting my MA in Interior Architecture, and taking my spirituality and relationship with God seriously.

[@anousithsikhoth7694]

you inspired me so much , everytime i watch your video its make me feel like i might be you in someday . thank you to make such a good channel

[@emiliaoei]

Thankyou for the inspiring videos! Always real and authentic, love your positive attitude!! I am an interior designer myself, always looking for ways to grow, one of the ways is to set yearly, monthly even weekly goals so that I can keep moving forward no matter how small the steps is. Keep the videos coming! You are such an inspiration!!

[@haseenabheekhun]

Congratulations on the expansion of the HOB team! Welcome to the team Kelsey! Kristin, Corina, Stacy, Diane, Kristy - You are Absolutely Fabulous! Love seeing your collective teamwork in producing awesome projects. Growing Pains is certainly a perfect description of a business and growth of a business takes years, it requires time. It needs evaluation and it never ends, it really is about the process and journey towards an ever-changing destination. Having the resilence to keep going no matter what happens is so important and something each of us needs to achieve anything we have set our mind to.

[@DeziJ23]

ive been making sure to make more time to really flex my creativity when it comes to design especially while being a design student some of the assignments can be too strict and when your working full time and going to school full time its hard to find time to actually be creative even if your major is a creative one by nature. Also spending more time mapping out my goals and the things I want to accomplish and really thinking about my goals and why I want to achieve them.. Love the videos as always

[@calahad]

I found your channel by coincidence. I'm not an aspiring entrepreneur or someone who wants to freelance but I find your videos very inspirational. Keep it up. ;)

[@hulia3033]

Can you get up over and over again!!! Real Growing Pains! Just came across you and really appreciate your input on entrepreneurship.

[@_camuz]

Congrats on your team growth and let me tell you is always inspiring watching your videos, as an architect, as an entrepreneur and as always who is always pushing to grow professionally myself. As you said what are you doing to grow professionally, one thing is really being a team and a family within your office. Sharing knowledge is one of those key actions you can take. Congrats to Kelsey on becoming the new project coordinator, and as a piece of advice. Kelsey I strongly suggest you have a look at Microsoft Project software and the Pluralsight website, which has a great tutorial on the use of this software for project management. Again congrats to all of you and it’s more than inspiring to watch a team full of happy and confident professional ladies! Keep up the good work!

[@n60studio28]

Thanks Carlos

[@sandylunden5782]

Yes! i just had a personal failure, I had a bout of vertigo because of dehydration and eating crappy food, which in turn I'm grateful for, because it was a wake up call how Important it is that we take care of ourselves.I love all of the content of your videos, even your shoes ☮️💟☮️

[@baljitkaur2973]

Hi Karin, I’m a Architect from the UK and I absolutely love your channel. Finally a channel I can relate to. Keep up the great content.

[@dotalot11]

This is my new favorite KZbin channel! Don’t stop!

[@CraftingwithCass]

This is very encouraging! I needed this motivation to keep going 🧡

[@NibzZMathzZ]

So glad I found your channel! I’m really set on being an interior designer and I’m so excited to start my journey! You are amazing and so inspiring thankyou

[@renadw8708]

I totally agree with you on having a good team. A couple of days ago I was listening to this audio book and they used this phrase: you can loose with a good team but you cannot win with a bad one. And that's true in my opinion. You have such an amazing team, you are blessed!

[@sarahyoung5586]

Great insightful video

[@tainaardongaitan5572]

Look your office example, not only to grow as a professional even as a woman is the most beautiful thing, thank you for everything you have done, and all the tips you can also share with all of us as followers, I´m from Costa Rica, and here the design sometimes is overestimated, this chance to understand how is the business out there on the streets is really helpful. Sending a lot of thanks and hugs !!!

[@lynnporter7622]

While I don't necessarily think I want to go out on my own (at least right now), I love these vides and I think the tips you share are super helpful regardless of whether you work for yourself or someone else, so please keep 'em coming! To your question about what am I doing to grow, I must confess that for years I wasn't...I was just treading water and not feeling very inspired. However, I'm happy to share that in the last 2 months I have made significant strides by 1)leaving a role that was not a good fit for me and 2)enrolling in an Interior Design program so that I can get my certification and start a new/2nd career! Hooray for new beginnings and thank you for continuing to share your thoughts on business, design and style!

[@Zacphobia]

BIGGEST INSPIRATION 🙌 From the bottom of my heart, thank YOU for taking the time out of your busy schedule to create excellent content like this! You deserve all the success in the world 😍

[@akidojlaw537]

Thank you so much, really great team and direction. Thanks to your video team as well, great editing and awesome job of maintaining the focus on your topic

[@daniellejacqueline2063]

Hi there, I am a recent graduate of the Interior Decorating program in Ontario and I will be going back to school in the new year to complete the Interior Design degree. I am currently working on my portfolio and I was hoping you could film a video on what you look for in a portfolio while you're hiring, and what needs to be included. Thank you so much for your time! Your videos have been so inspiring throughout my process of becoming a designer.

[@BeaMontenegro21]

Hey Karin! You are such an inspiration! So confident and sure of yourself

[@rcdesigns2016]

-Planning better to make sure I have enough time to be on schedule with every thing. -Keep educating myself -Trying to open my horizon with being more brave in my work choices -Speaking up when things don't go as planned..I'm kinda quiet and shy so this was a must

[@suzannecano3543]

Happy leader makes happy team! You definitely radiate that through your channel. I've motivated myself to self teach myself AutoCAD and boy do I LOVE IT:). Thank you for your material and sharing your views on business and life! I can't wait to see the end results to your own house.

[@clareysa]

Never been this early, IM SO HAPPY new vid.

[@melisa1124]

You inspire me so much!! Thank you so much so grateful for you

[@samsoOoma2009]

your inspirational character had taught me to grow higher mentally & career wise, feeling the confidence & energy you send to us Karin 💗 I learned from you to go for my dreams & be passionate about life ,, some people just come in to our life and trigger the possibilities in us ; you are one of them 😘🏆lots of love

[@benpope2252]

Another amazing video. Truly inspiring😊 dream job!

[@mirandawaser6324]

Hey Karin! I stumbled upon you a few months back. You are fabulous btw!!! I am trying to grow in my career for interior design by saving money for a school I want to go to. They are privately funded in Portland, OR and I have to find a way to do it financially on my own. I just graduated with two associate degrees this Spring as well. So now I want to focus on interior design! I have been cold calling design firms in Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR to see if they need any entry level admin help to get my foot in the door. No bites yet, but a lot of good feedback that what I’m doing is a step in the right direction!

[@MichelleLeung_leungwmichelle]

Thanks for sharing about Oscar’s paws. My Frenchie licks her paws too. I will take her to the vet to get it checked out!

[@cococomments]

Hey there - I would love to know how you built your team. In what order did you add roles and why?

[@cooldesert30]

I love your content. I am over operations of a small non-profit. I recently left my position from a more hand on manager. Thank you for your videos it has been expiring. Although I am not in the business of design, but your channel translates well to ant business

[@rebeccalopez3585]

I’m graduating high school on June 9th and I’m already enrolled in college to become an interior designer and I’m going to Rome in the summer to study the architecture! That’s my step in life I’m so excited

[@jeremyzorinsanga3443]

you are a blessing ,,I am an interior designer from INDIA , you motivate me more and more every new video there are a lot to learn from you,,, thank you Karin Bohn ,,

[@brooklynmarie5291]

you have inspired me so much that i have applied to a school in california that offered interior design, its called Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising... and i just found out i was accepted yesterday!!!! Thank you for being my inspiration to go out and do what i love

[@2000drg]

Hey Karin, to grow as a designer(building and interior) and visualizer, I started my own business and enrolled in a business coaching class. I also watch your content as you are knowledgeable and give good advice. I've also connected with some experienced designers and we advise each other on the areas that we are more knowledgeable. It's cool because it is a symbiotic relationship rather than parasitic.

[@jadadee282]

Thank you Karin!!! So empowering episode! :)

[@Hey.angela]

This videos was so relaxing! You're such a boss and inspiring and just seem a very nice person :)

[@EloisaGene]

Thankful for this video.. you're definitely the next comeup! 💕💖

[@sharmavlogs701]

you are a true inspiration

[@nikhildhuri3228]

Motivational !

[@smangalisodlamini6688]

I love your work

[@vivekbharadwaj1623]

Super inspirational...

[@EoinBrennan5]

Congratulations on reaching #30K subscribers Karin.

[@rcdesigns2016]

I am pushing to grow myself by getting out of my shy comfort zone and trying to speak up more when it comes to things that effect me personally

[@beebee3526]

Spending the next 10 years focused on my career and public life after focussing on my character and personal life for the last ten years.that means keeping the foundation I built over the past decade and building new habits and work ethic and relationships on it for a set of very specific goals

[@learningwithricki2877]

Professionally, I’m being more intentional with social media marketing for my boutique. It’s sooo hard. I can’t wait until I get to the point where I can hire someone for that. Lol. Personally, I’ve started intense trauma therapy to work on things from the past that trigger present anxieties. These anxieties make me so tired, but I am working to overcome.

[@ENZO88SPEED]

Karin, I have just found your channel. The biggest challenge for me as a international student is finding a job. I tried and tired for 8 years and was not able to find a job. I feel like I hit a dead end and need to pursue newer opportunities and considering to start my own business. I’m wondering what your beginning is like. Thank you for inspiration and sharing your perspectives

[@FerociousCardigan]

Thank you so much for bringing the topic of growing pains for interior design. I'm from the UK, and recently been made redundant from a Junior Interior Designer role from a fairly new business. I feel my complete lack of CAD expertise from the diploma I took may have contributed to the decision somehow. Since then I've felt unsure whether I should be doing interior design as a career, given I'm now 30 and feel that I'm not going anywhere. However, you have reminded me that I need to push myself more to get what I want out of this industry, and embrace my failures rather than fall victim to them. What would you suggest is a great pick-me-up to combat self-doubt of someone's abilities, or in my case, the lack of with CAD knowledge? Sorry for the long ramble 😁

[@tracyaubuchon7444]

excited for you to step into visionary role! right people right seat. I too am on the journey to staying in CEO seat ;) .

[@evettehudson-kaiser662]

Would love to hear about financing an interior Design business? What were your experiences ? Love your videos by the way . xx

[@juliannefiladelfia]

dream job! I am an interior design student in Indonesia, i'm start thinking to move to Canada after gradute and join the House of Bohn OMG really I wanna be your part of team

[@carlyhampton]

You always look so fab each day for work! How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? And your clothes are always fantastic! Do you buy expensive brands? Xx

[@nadineboghdadi5106]

Love the video, when is the next bohnafide coming out?

[@karmaadam4412]

Compound and interest!

[@user-gi2kq5iu5l]

How am I pushing myself? I started off graduating with a law degree realised I had pursued the wrong path and went back into university. I have now completed my first (out of the 3) year of Fine Art course. This summer break I am reaching out to places to do work experience with them in their interior design business. I will let you know when someone gives me a chance. I was advised to just go for it and advertise for simple interior styling job for someone... but without any real hands on experience before .... I am faced with feelings of guilt if it goes wrong and I won't manage to do it as well as the client would have wanted.

[@msl5131]

Markiza Wow, way to go. That's tough but I love that you're being fearless & going for it! Follow your heart! Exciting & nerve-wracking. I'd love to hear how that job search goes and what position that actually is because it sounds similar to what I'd like to do with no experience. Best to you!💓

[@akhatzhan]

daaaaaaaaaamnnnnnnnn great

[@beautifuljaa7733]

I'm trying to get out of my confort zone more and more 💪💪💪

[@abigailfreckleton1694]

Is that a concrete table? It is lovely!!

[@CPDesign100]

Best of luck

[@amei150]

Specifically the floral dresses

[@juliannefiladelfia]

just love you

[@amei150]

Totally unrelated but where do you get your jackets and dresses from

[@asamis7955]

Hi I really love to your video and getting more knowledge about Interior Design. I want to be Interior Designer but I don’t have a any Interior Design background. I have to pay bill but I don’t want to do something is not relate to the career. Even I go to school what kind of career helps to be Inferior Designer? Cuz most of the career in states say experiencing in 1 year as Interior Design even in the Entry level. Do you think it’s also important to learn marking as well? I hope if you can or anyone reply my massage that would be wonderful.

[@tracyaubuchon7444]

Hi Karin! curious do you currently have a business coach? or have you previously?

[@Dofbyanjali]

hi ma'am plz can you tell me what time do you sleep ?

[@irinas5891]

Meditation

[@adrianka219]

I want to ask. Have you ever, or do you, work with coach?

[@brendaselva5145]

Why you only work with girls? this could be a good topic for a video...

[@Mf7d89]

Not a lot of men in Interior Design I think...

[@brilliantwriter4856]

This woman has a lot of fun playing “adult” with her career, her persona, her environment. She really loves the life she lives. She feels important. Life is a 🎮 video game. Play it the way you want. Personally I don’t take life this seriously

[@Kaity11]

8 8 ????

[@forevadorable]

this is your best vlog yet more of this!!! - thank you for the encouragement!!! makes me feel better that you fail sometimes too

[@Mimi-sr1ce]

Hey there - I would love to know how you built your team. In what order did you add roles and why?