Raising The Bar Podcast

Episode: 119 Is Your Draping a Business or an Expensive Hobby? 3 Signs You Need to Hear

Hey tribe, let me ask you something real quick. When the weekend is over and the fabric is packed up, does your draping feel like a business... or an expensive hobby you just happen to love? Because here is the truth nobody in the industry is saying out loud: A hobby costs you money. A business makes you money. And if you cannot tell the difference right now, this episode is going to change that for you. I am back. The podcast has been on hiatus for almost a year, and today we are jumping straight into something I wish someone had told me when I first started draping. No fluff. No filler. Just the real talk that is going to help you stop spinning your wheels and start building something that actually pays you back. IN THIS EPISODE * The 3 signs your draping business is running like a hobby * Why getting better at draping will not fix your income problem * What real business owners do that struggling designers are not doing * How I went from $300 installs and last-minute Friday night calls to building The Posh Academy * The one shift that changed everything for me (and it was not learning a new technique) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The Question That Changes Everything 2:30 - Welcome Back + Why the Podcast Is Back 4:00 - Try Posh Draping University FREE for 7 Days 6:00 - Sign 1: You Price Based on What You Think They Will Pay 12:00 - Sign 2: You Have No System for Getting Clients 18:00 - Sign 3: You Are Learning More Than You Are Earning 24:00 - The Real Shift That Changed My Business 27:00 - Your 7-Day Challenge 30:00 - Closing + What Is Coming Next Week RESOURCES MENTIONED Posh Draping University - Try FREE for 7 days: poshdrapinguniversity.com Raising the Bar Mentorship: learnpremiumdraping.com/rtb ABOUT RAISING THE BAR This is the only podcast where draping designers come to get their skills sharp and their money right. Hosted by Precious Stevens, The Draping Queen and founder of The Posh Academy, each episode gives you the real talk, real strategy, and real stories that move you from talented designer to profitable business owner. If you are tired of being booked but broke, underpriced but overworked, or talented but invisible, this is the show for you. SUBSCRIBE AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you catch every episode the moment it drops. CONNECT WITH PRECIOUS Instagram: @theposhacademy Facebook Group: Search The Posh Academy Website: learnpremiumdraping.com HASHTAGS (COPY ALL) #DrapingBusiness #EventDesigner #DrapingDesigner #PremiumDraping #EventDecor #RaisingTheBar #ThePoshAcademy #PreciousStevens #DrapingQueen #EventDecorator #BackdropDesign #DrapeLife #EventDesignBusiness #ChargingYourWorth #CreativeBusiness #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #EventProfs #WeddingDecor #PricingStrategy #BusinessForCreatives

Episode 118: The 4 AI Systems Every Draping Business Needs in 2026

THE AI-POWERED DRAPING BUSINESS ACCELERATOR IS HERE If you’re still running your draping business manually, this episode will change how you work moving into 2026. In Episode 118 of Raising the Bar, I break down how AI can become your assistant — not your replacement. You’ll learn the exact 4 AI systems I use to automate: * Client communication * Content creation * Design visualization * Business operations …without losing the personal touch your clients expect. This episode is for draping and event designers who want to: * Scale smarter * Protect their time * Run a more organized, profitable business In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • The 4 AI systems every draping business needs • How Ask Posh responds to client inquiries 24/7 in your voice • How AI can save 10+ hours per week on content creation • How design mockups help you book premium clients faster • How CRM automation eliminates confusion and missed opportunities • A major announcement: Raising the Bar is now the AI-Powered Draping Business Accelerator Resources Mentioned THE AI-Powered Draping Business Accelerator (January Enrollment): https://learnpremiumdraping.com/rtb-order [https://learnpremiumdraping.com/rtb-order] Posh Draping University (7-Day Free Trial): http://poshdrapinguniversity.com/ [http://poshdrapinguniversity.com/] Hands-On Draping Workshops: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2026-classes [https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2026-classes] Posh Design Studio (PDS): https://poshdesignstudio.com/ [https://poshdesignstudio.com/]    #RaisingTheBarPodcast #AIPoweredBusiness #DrapingBusiness #EventDesignerLife #EventDesignBusiness #AIDrivenBusiness #BusinessAutomation #CreativeEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #LuxuryDraping #EventDraping #PremiumEventDesign #CreativeCEO #ScaleWithEase #BookedAndBusy #ThePoshAcademy #PoshTribe #OperateInYourGifts

Episode 117: Learn Draping from Home Like a Pro (Without Flying Across the Country)

Virtual learning isn’t a downgrade, it’s one of the fastest ways to grow your draping skills from home. In this episode of Raising the Bar, Precious “The Draping Queen” Stevens breaks down why virtual doesn’t mean basic and how designers are leveling up without traveling anywhere. Learn how to: • Build a simple at-home practice space that actually boosts your skills • Schedule your learning like a real appointment so you stay consistent • Use recording + review to fix your technique faster than ever Same fabric. Same tools. Different outcomes. The difference is how you learn, and where you’re willing to start. Listen now and learn draping from home like a pro. Important Links: 👉🏼 Affordable Heavy-Duty Backdrop Stands: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/draping-equipment [https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/draping-equipment] 👉🏼 Premium Backdrop Panels & Curtains: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/fabric-panels [https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/fabric-panels] 👉🏼 Premium Draping Masterclass: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2025-classes [https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2025-classes] 👉🏼 Premium Draping Virtual Masterclass: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/virtual [https://learnpremiumdraping.com/virtual] 👉🏼 Backdrop Pricing Calculator: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/pricing-calculator [https://learnpremiumdraping.com/pricing-calculator] 👉🏼 Posh Draping University: https://poshdrapinguniversity.com [https://poshdrapinguniversity.com] 👉🏼 Second Wind Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg] Hashtags: #DrapingDesign #VirtualLearning #LearnFromHome #EventDesignerGrowth #RaisingTheBarPodcast #ThePoshAcademy #DrapingQueen #EventDesignEducation #CreativeEntrepreneur #DesignerConfidence #AtHomeLearning #DrapingTips #EventDecorTraining #PremiumDraping #Backdrops #CreativeSkills #DrapingTutorials #PoshTribe #DesignBetterSetups #EventProfs Tags: virtual draping class, learn draping at home, event design training, draping techniques, online draping workshop, backdrop setup tips, event designer education, beginner draping skills, how to practice draping, at-home draping space, draping mentorship, virtual event design class, creative business growth, draping tutorials, event decor resources, design confidence, premium draping training, home practice setup, Posh Draping Academy, Raising the Bar Podcast

Episode 116: Rich vs. Broke Designer Habits | Daily Routines That Shape Your Draping Income

You’re not broke because of your skills, you’re broke because of your habits. In this episode of Raising the Bar, Precious “The Draping Queen” Stevens breaks down the daily routines that separate rich designers from broke ones. Learn how to: • Replace busy work with income-generating actions • Build a morning routine that attracts clients • Stop sabotaging your draping business with “broke girl” habits Same talent. Same tools. Different results. The difference is your habits. Listen now and start showing up like the rich designer you’re becoming. Important Links: 👉🏼 Affordable Heavy-Duty Backdrop Stands: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/draping-equipment 👉🏼 Premium Backdrop Panels & Curtains: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/fabric-panels 👉🏼 Premium Draping Masterclass: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2025-classes 👉🏼 Backdrop Pricing Calculator: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/pricing-calculator 👉🏼 Posh Draping University: https://poshdrapinguniversity.com 👉🏼 Second Wind Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg] #RichDesignerHabits #BrokeToBooked #CreativeCEO #DrapingBusiness #EventStylistLife #BookedAndBusy #RaisingTheBarPodcast #ProductivityForCreatives #CreativeEntrepreneur #MindsetMatters #EventDesignCoach #ThePoshAcademy #MorningRoutinesThatMakeMoney #DrapingQueen #TimeManagementTips #DrapingMentor #SixFigureStylist #BookedNotBusy #BusinessHabitsThatPay #ClientAttraction Tags draping business habits, event stylist routine, productivity for creatives, rich designer habits, broke mindset, time management for event designers, draping business success, how to book premium clients, daily habits for entrepreneurs, creative business structure, draping coaching, how to stay consistent, event styling business strategy, draping mentorship, content creation strategy, morning routines for creatives, draping training, backdrop business income, mindset for event stylists, Posh Draping Academy

Ep 115: "Fake It Till You Make It? How 'Beginner Energy' Is Costing You Bookings

If you’ve ever said, “I’m still new,” in a client consultation… sis, this episode is your wake-up call. In Episode 115 of Raising the Bar Podcast, we’re diving into the quiet killer of your premium bookings: beginner energy. You know, that “humble” tone that seems polite but actually tells your clients, “Don’t trust me with your big day.” I’m breaking down the exact phrases that are sabotaging your consultations, and giving you powerful language swaps that position you like the pro you already are. Plus, I’ll share how one of my students shifted her mindset and went from losing a $1,200 booking to landing a $1,400 luxury client... without adding a single new skill. Inside this episode: * The 3 energy mistakes that repel high-paying clients * What to say instead of “I’m still learning” * How to sound confident (even when you're not) * Why faking it isn’t the move — and what to do instead If you’re tired of sounding “new” and ready to start booking like a boss, this episode will change the way you walk into every client conversation. Important Links: 👉🏼 Affordable Heavy-Duty Backdrop Stands: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/draping-equipment 👉🏼 Premium Backdrop Panels & Curtains: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/fabric-panels 👉🏼 Premium Draping Masterclass: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2025-classes 👉🏼 Backdrop Pricing Calculator: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/pricing-calculator 👉🏼 Posh Draping University: https://poshdrapinguniversity.com 👉🏼 Second Wind Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg] #DrapingBusiness #EventStylistPricing #BackdropDesigns #EventDesignBoss #PricingStrategy #CreativeEntrepreneur #BookedAndBusy #RaiseTheBarPodcast #EventStylingTips #LuxuryEventStylist #DrapingQueen #EventDesignCoach #MindsetMatters #PricingYourWorth #ChargePremium #DrapingMentor #EventDesignIncome #BackdropsThatSell #FromBrokeToBooked #ThePoshAcademy Keywords: draping business pricing, event stylist pricing strategy, premium event design, pricing mindset, event draping tips, pricing for creatives, draping business mentor, how to charge more for events, backdrop setup pricing, creative business strategy, event design income, pricing your worth, luxury event styling, draping training, event styling coach, mindset for entrepreneurs, charge premium rates, how to book higher paying clients, draping business podcast, creative entrepreneur growth