Welcome to Raising the Bar, the ultimate podcast for event designers, creative entrepreneurs, and go-getters ready to elevate their business and transform their lives. Hosted by Precious Stevens, a seasoned business mentor and draping expert, this show is your go-to resource for mastering premium event design, scaling your business, and building a brand that attracts high-paying clients.Each episode is packed with actionable strategies, real-world insights, and expert tips on everything from perfecting your craft to navigating the business side of entrepreneurship. Whether we’re breaking down marketing tactics, diving into mindset shifts, or discussing how to create multiple revenue streams, you’ll leave every episode with tools to take your business to the next level.If you’re ready to raise the bar in your life and business, tune in weekly for high-energy conversations, no-nonsense advice, and inspiration to help you achieve your biggest goals. Let’s make success your new normal! 🎙️
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 Everything2:30 - Welcome Back + Why the Podcast Is Back4:00 - Try Posh Draping University FREE for 7 Days6:00 - Sign 1: You Price Based on What You Think They Will Pay12:00 - Sign 2: You Have No System for Getting Clients18:00 - Sign 3: You Are Learning More Than You Are Earning24:00 - The Real Shift That Changed My Business27:00 - Your 7-Day Challenge30:00 - 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.
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CONNECT WITH PRECIOUS
Instagram: @theposhacademyFacebook Group: Search The Posh AcademyWebsite: learnpremiumdraping.com
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5 Jan 2026
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
Posh Draping University (7-Day Free Trial):http://poshdrapinguniversity.com/
Hands-On Draping Workshops:https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2026-classes
Posh Design Studio (PDS):https://poshdesignstudio.com/
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16 Nov 2025
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👉🏼 Premium Backdrop Panels & Curtains: https://poshdrapingdepot.com/collections/fabric-panels👉🏼 Premium Draping Masterclass: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/all-2025-classes👉🏼 Premium Draping Virtual Masterclass: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/virtual👉🏼 Backdrop Pricing Calculator: https://learnpremiumdraping.com/pricing-calculator👉🏼 Posh Draping University: https://poshdrapinguniversity.com👉🏼 Second Wind Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXThv5BGv6PbLJpjZSgsDg
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