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✨Get the Word Out: Conversation Starters that Spark Authentic Connections ✨

Referrals don’t come from pushy sales pitches—they come from real conversations that leave people inspired, connected, and excited to talk about you.

Whether you’re chatting with a past client, mingling at a local event, or catching up with a fellow designer. These questions are designed to help you skip the small talk and build the kind of authentic connections that naturally lead to referrals.

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

15+ authentic conversation starters for events, client check-ins, and everyday life
Prompts designed to spark curiosity and deepen relationships
A simple way to move past small talk and create a network that LOVES to refer you

interior designer business coach Kate Bendewald planning in office

Hey there! I'm Kate.

I'm an interior designer turned business strategist for designers. After a successful career operating two 6-figure design companies in two different states almost exclusively through word of mouth, I've turned my attention to supporting interior design business owners.

I'm obsessed with helping interior designers like you build authentic, well-organized, and profitable businesses designed to support their lifestyle goals. Through my online community, the Designer’s Oasis Membership, I've helped 200+ designers no matter where they are in their business journey.