Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

Have you taken into consideration the commitment you are making when signing a lease for a shop? How would you react to losing a vital member of your design team? Have you thought about offering different types of services and products in order to attract a variety of clients? We chat about this and more, with Katie Monkhouse of Katie Monkhouse Interior Design. In this episode, we talk about: Kati...

How do you manage hustling for design opportunities while also maintaining work-life balance? How do you overcome discriminatory work experiences at design firms who don’t value you? When do you know when it’s the right time to stop working as an employee and create your own business? We chat about this and more, with Abigail Marcelo Horace of Casa Marcelo. In this episode, we talk about: Seeking...

In today’s episode, we share our experience at the recent 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. We talk about it all, the good, the bad, and the hangry!  In this episode, we talk about: The crazy amount of people at the convention center Our ideas on how KBIS can improve their customer experience Day 1 versus Day 2 of the show The things we enjoyed about our time at the show Int...

In this episode, we discuss how having a Client Welcome Guide will not only offer clarity to your new clients, but it will also elevate your professionalism. Our Client Welcome Guide will help you onboard new clients in a productive and positive way! In this episode, we talk about: Avoiding messy communication with your new clients How having redundancies and over-communicating can help avoid conf...

You’ve been told you can grow your business with Instagram and other social media platforms, but it feels like a drag. You spend time and energy on your posts, yet you don’t see results. We feel your pain! Today, we share other strategies you can use to get more eyes on your business! In this episode, we talk about: Feeling frustrated by the lack of engagement on social media  Why it’s normal...

How do you handle problematic contractors? How long are you spending at the client's home during the initial meeting? How comfortable are you being firm and stern with contractors and clients? We chat about this and more, with Linda Hayslett of LH.Designs. In this episode, we talk about: Her past careers in marketing and sales Previous misconceptions about interior designers  Going to school...

Today we talk about the elephant in the room that becomes huge and awkward, when no one acknowledges it. That elephant’s name is “money.” In this episode,we are sharing ways you can have honest and comfortable conversations with your clients when it’s time to talk about their budget. In this episode, we talk about: Our personal money stories from the past Showing lack of confidence in money conver...

In this episode we discuss why having a recruiting process in place will help you get past hiring hurdles. The Hiring & Recruiting Guide will guide you through the whole recruiting process so you can better grow your team and grow your business.  In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: The two main positions that business owners hire for in the industry Getting the right informatio...

Today’s episode is all about reflecting, reviewing, and accessing the year 2022. We chat about the things we need to stop doing, some of our fondest memories, business and personal wins, and what is to come in 2023. Have a Happy New Year, Hotties! In this episode, we talk about: Planning too much versus not planning enough Needing a monthly newsletter and delegating more tasks The growing communit...

Are you struggling with delegating responsibilities to your assistants, how to accept certain clients, and handling the finances of owning a design firm? We talk about all this with Joy Williams of Joyful Designs Studio. In this episode, we talk about: Wearing many hats but still delegating to others Hiring a Design Assistant versus a General Assistant Owning where you live and owning where you wo...

Do you struggle when it comes to developing the presentations you show your clients? Lucky for you, you can stop struggling, because we have already done the work for you! With our Client Presentation Template, you will have an easy to follow, process that you and your clients will understand. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: Guiding you quickly and easily before and during the prese...

We all have experienced exhaustion as designers in the last few years. With that said, we are grateful for some things that have come out of the challenging time we all have faced. There is nothing like adversity to bring people together.  In this episode, we talk about: The improvements vendors have made in the last few years Making choices based on the ease of ordering Loving 3D walkthrough...

You need to stop comparing yourself to other designers out there. You don’t have to be published with all the accolades, in order to be considered a good designer.  In this episode, we talk about: The Full Service Approach - You need to experience it to understand it Comparing yourself to other designers Taking on a client is like a dating game Knowing who you are as a designer makes it easie...

In this episode we discuss why having a specific time to review your year is vital to you and your business. Your Year In Review Workbook will guide you in creating a business retreat. The workbook also offers an easy-to-use, revenue planning calculator to help you figure out realistic numbers for your business. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about the Self-Guided Business Retreat workboo...

Wouldn’t it be great to live down the street from your showroom, have a collaborative team environment with multiple designers working for you, and take summers off to focus on family time? Sounds like a fantasy for us designers, but it is reality for Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors.  In this episode, we talk about: Which financial numbers are the most important to focus on in your busin...

Have your creative juices run dry? Are you feeling utterly exhausted? You may be burning out. This happens to everyone at one point or another, so just know that you are not alone. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: Absorbing the energy of everyone around you Helping others get it together when you don’t even have it all together Not forgetting our own mental health Recalibrating and r...

In this episode, we discuss our process of client discovery. The Client Discovery Workflow will guide you from initial inquiry all the way to consultation. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: The push and pull between designer and prospect - you need to play a little “hard to get” The difference in approach they take during the initial inquiry Politely grilling the prospect during the d...

There is a science to upholstery construction and today’s guest, Richelle Plett, talks all about it. Unlike the sometimes boring science classes in school, this lesson is not only interesting but it can help improve your design business. In this episode, we talk about: Trading price for quality and why longevity should be the deciding factor Investing in pieces that are going to be used over and o...

Any business owner must come to the realization that problems are going to arise at some point. While it may not be what we desire, we can more readily handle these situations if we are prepared in advance. Today, we discuss how to handle client dissatisfaction. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: Feeling like the client’s punching bag and the stressful emotions that come with it Dealin...

You have been deceived to think you only have certain options when it comes to window treatments. We are here to let you know that you do have options to choose from. It is possible to have both a functional and attractive window treatment. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: The accessibility to quality window treatments, in decades past Understanding the difference between professiona...

It is a desert out there and publications are thirsty for your designer content! The Pitching for Press Workbook is full of Shaun and Rebecca’s best tips to get you seen by publications and quench their thirst with your content!  In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: How they obtained these helpful publishing tips The stress-free template you can use to create your pitch for Editors...

Are you still running your interior design business out of your home? Constant distractions, lack of resources, and limited space may be keeping your business from growing. Think of your business like a goldfish living in a fish bowl…it can grow if you give it space to grow! In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about: Being disconnected from important work tasks, because of distractions in the...

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Become an official Hottie on Patreon ! Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Studio Plumb Follow Shaun: Instagram + Wrensted Interiors Stuff they mentioned: Rick Campos is a professional interior designer with over a decade of experience in the design industry. A graduate of Interior Designers Institute in Newport Beach CA, Rick worked his way t...