Hot Young Designers Club

Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

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They're not that hot, or that young - but hosts Rebecca Plumb (Studio Plumb) and Shaun Crha (Wrensted Interiors) spill the tea every week on how a new generation of interior designers run their business. Join a community exploring the emotional, practical, and humorous side of the interior design business.

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Hot Young Designers Club

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

68: 5 Dos and Don'ts of Designer Etiquette 08.07.2022

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: 1 DON'T Don’t ever make your social posts look like you did the work if you didn't. DO Give credit where its due. If you are sharing photography, CREDIT DESIGNER AND PHOTOGRAPHER up front. N...

BONUS: Walk-through the Client Procurement Guide 01.07.2022

Become an official Hottie on Patreon ! Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Studio Plumb Follow Shaun: Instagram + Wrensted Interiors

67: Process Party Part 10 - Procurement 24.06.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! Sign up now and be the first to get next month's download. (Hint: its all about Procurement). Shaun's Millenial lifestyle article Download the HYDC Procurment Guide Canva Templ...

66: How Designers Make Money 10.06.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! Sign up and get access to the Budget Guide we go on about OR you can get it a la carte here Emily Henderson on Business of Home Shout out to our friend Eneia White (Episode 38)

BONUS: Review the Decorating Budget Guide 01.06.2022

Become an official Hottie on Patreon ! Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Studio Plumb Follow Shaun: Instagram + Wrensted Interiors

65: A Conversation with Kelli Lamb of Rue Magazine 27.05.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! Support us and we'll love you forever! Kelli's book Home with Rue: Style for Everyone is available May 31! The summer issue of Rue hits newstands end of June. For home tour sub...

64: Now Recruiting: Next Level Hotties 13.05.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! New tiers will officially launch June 1!

63: These Little Hotties Went to Highpoint (Market Pt 2) 29.04.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! Support us and we'll love you forever! Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Kimpton Cardinal Hotel Winston-Salem Highpoint Market App Rebecca's shoes Spotted: Jane Seymour Max Humphrey J...

62: Just Stop V - The Reckoning 15.04.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! Support us and we'll love you forever! Shaun's rebranding with Quixotic Design Co. A "horse designed by committee."

61: Define Your Style 01.04.2022

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: HYDC Patreon! Support us and we'll love you forever! Highpoint Designer Influencers Tour Design Influencers Conference All of our past Process Parties Mt Vernon . George flexed with some COL...

60: Help is not on the way! 18.03.2022

Overwhelmed and can't dig yourself out? We're talking about getting help for our businesses. What it takes, what the pain points are, and what took so long. Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website Follow Shaun: Instagram + Website Stuff they mentioned: HYDC Patreon! Support us and we'll love you forever! Eneia White (Episode 38) Lauren Stu...

59: And just like that....we're back 04.03.2022

We know we left you hanging, but we're back with some major updates, and ways for you to help us sustain HYDC! Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website Follow Shaun: Instagram + Website Stuff they mentioned: HYDC Patreon! Support us and we'll love you forever! Rebecca's new showroom: Happy Hour Design Collective Sign up to our newsletter

58: Until Next Time...Stay Hot Shaun 01.10.2021

This week we have a big announcement about the future of Hot Young Designers Club. Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website   Follow Shaun Instagram + Website Stuff they mentioned: Rebecca's. new showroom: Happy Hour Design Collective Sign up to our newsletter

57: Process Party Part 9 - Client Expectations 03.09.2021

This week we're talking about setting our projects up right. Yes, a big part of our job is creative. But we spend a lot of time setting client expectations, so we break down some ideas through automation, emails, forms, and templates. Since so much is out of our hands, we can at least take these steps to help prepare our clients! Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Foll...

56: Secrets of Styling 20.08.2021

On today's show we're sharing some secrets of styling and talking about the art of selling accessories. And we have some exciting past guests to share their own process. We get into profitability, efficiency, and how to retain the joy of design. If you've been wondering how everyone else does it, this is the show for you Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecc...

55: Process Party Part 8 - Setting Budgets 06.08.2021

In Part 8 of our Process Party series we're breaking down how we set budget expectations with our clients. Whether it's furnishing our remodeling projects, we have to set proper expectations early. Because money isn't just part of the conversation - it is the conversation! Head to our show notes for details on how to download our free HYDC Client Budgeting Guide.   Questions/comments? Email u...

54: A Conversation with Asha Chaudhary of Jaipur Living 23.07.2021

On this week's episode we're excited to sit down with Asha Chaudhary, the CEO of Jaipur Living. Jaipur Living is one of our favorite rug and textile vendors to work with. Asha shares what it's like to run a business with her family and how they like to collaborate with textile artisans globally.   Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Websi...

53: Vendor Bender Series - Design Assisted 09.07.2021

This is the first episode of our new Vendor Bender series where we'll welcoming industry experts onto the show. We want to help designers run their businesses better, and we're starting of with Dalia Soles of Design Assisted. Dalia's company helps designers increase their efficiency through outsourced project management, design assistance, and procurement.   Questions/comments? Email us at he...

52: Just Stop IV - The Next Generation 25.06.2021

This week we're boldly going where no Hottie has gone before. It's time for the 5th installment of our most popular series Just Stop. And do we have some good ones for you. We're talking about fighting the algorithm, getting paid in full, and hunting for unicorns.   Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website   Follow Shaun Instagram...

51: Process Party Part 7 -Mid-Year Brand Audit 11.06.2021

This week we've got some bad news for you, you're being audited! Well...it's a brand audit. And we've got checklists and to do lists for you to get your business in order. It's the middle of the year, so it's time to revisit the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year! Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website   Follow S...

50: The Busy Trap 28.05.2021

Boring content alert! We're tired of romanticizing busy culture. We don't want to keep talking about how busy we all are so we're taking back the narrative and organizing our priorities. This week's episode focuses on taking our live's back, and designing our business around healthier and more sustainable practices for ourselves. Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Foll...

49: A Conversation with Kim Kuhteubl 21.05.2021

On today's show we're connecting with Kim Kuhteubl, the author of Branding + Interior Design. But when we say connect, we mean our minds were blown! We went deeper than just branding; we talked about developing our self-worth and defining our value for our clients. If we don't show up as our true selves, we won't attract our dream clients. Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclu...

48: A Conversation with Michele Williams 14.05.2021

On this week's episode we welcome business strategist and coach Michelle Williams. Michele helps business owners gain clarity, confidence, and control so they can reclaim their time and to be passionate about their work. Don't miss her thought provoking ideas on money management and business mindset. Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website...

47: Designers vs Influencers 07.05.2021

This week episode is all about the never ending battle between design influencers and designers. Just kidding! But the Hotties are talking about how the two business models differ and their experiences on both sides. It take a lot to do them successfully and running two businesses isn't as glamorous as it sounds. Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website   Follow Shaun Instagram + Website Stuff they...

46: Market Trends - Reflecting on Spring 2021 Vegas Market 30.04.2021

On this week's episode we're taking you on a journey to Las Vegas Market with our favorite showrooms, trends, and tips. We even got to catch up with a few guest Hotties to share their thoughts from Spring 2021's Market.   Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com Follow Rebecca Instagram + Website   Follow Shaun Instagram + Website Stuff they mentioned: The food and...

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