Only Girl On The Jobsite

Today I want to talk about the very essence of being the only girl on the jobsite. I thought it might be valuable to share some of my experiences over the years. Because what you're seeing now, my confidence on jobsites, the joy that I have going on jobsites was not always there. It comes over time, with experience it comes with confidence, looking back, seeing a situation, and growing and changin...

In today's episode, I'm sharing how interior designers can uplevel their skills, find a community to be a part of and how I am doing everything I can to elevate the interior design business as a profession! Check out the Only Girl On Jobsite Interior Edition at: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/only-girl-on-the-jobsite-designer-edition Find the full show notes at: https://devignierdesign.com/p...

It is my honor to have Desi Creswell join me today!  Desi Creswell is a Certified Life and Business Coach who helps interior designers stop feeling overwhelmed so they can intentionally build profitable, fulfilling businesses that enrich and support their lives as a whole. Today, we are diving into the pain points interior designers face when doing home renovation projects. From designers who are...

Renovation disasters - how can they be avoided? This is the most common question I hear during my course, webinars, lives, everywhere I go, this is what people want to know!  In today's episode, I break down the best way to do this - and the answer may surprise you, but it comes down to organization, staying in control of your project, and being a team player.  Find My Renovation Template Bundle &...

Curious about my course, Only Girl On The Jobsite? Today I will be sharing with you all of the details about my course: what you can expect to learn about in my course, how many lessons there are, the community that comes along with it, and how this course will save you time, money, and your sanity! Find the full show notes at:   https://devignierdesign.com/podcast /course-explained

This week, I hosted a live 3 Day series on renovation projects, focusing on the planning and executing of them. And in case you missed the live session, I wanted to go over those details with you today! These are so much fun, and a great way for me to share incredible detail about important topics that everyone comes across in renovation projects.  What I do in these series is I break it up into d...

There is no construction project you can take on that doesn't include contracts.  With all of the construction projects being scheduled and researched, this has become a really hot topic! This all started inside my course, Only Girl On The Jobsite. In today's episode, I am sharing about a member who is currently bidding out a project. And three key points that I didn't want her - or you , to miss...

I am amazed and so filled with gratitude to be recording Episode #30 of Only Girl On The Jobsite! In today's episode, I will be sharing my journey in how I got into the construction side of interior design. From the first interior design job I took on, to what led me to where I am today. I also want to share why I am so passionate to essentially thank the women who trained me and gave me the confi...

Today I want to talk about the act of planning out any home renovation. More often than not when I have my first meeting with clients, there are very few details in the planning department and just a lot of pictures of pretty things, hopes and dreams, and a wish list.  In today's episode I'm giving you some examples of things that are not regularly thought out by a homeowner. Things you need to kn...

I've been getting a lot of inquiries about decorating. And in fact, I do a lot of decorating and really enjoy that aspect of my work! Today I want to talk about decorating. There are typically 3 areas that I see when walking into a home that could use some improvement. These tricks will add warmth to your home, and bring in some dynamics that give the eyes something interesting to look at and your...

Today's topic is one I touch on quite regularly because I want to keep reminding everyone how important it is and how you can get it right. And that is -  the personality of your home, how you stamp you into a space. This could be a brand new home that you're building from the ground up, or it could be an addition you're adding to your home.  I'm telling you what NOT to do, and giving you permissi...

How do you hire the right person for you and your home renovation project? You might have gotten three or four referrals, so how do you know which one is best for you and the results you are looking to achieve? Today I want to talk about following your gut when hiring. When building a team, meshing personalities is so important. That feeling in your gut is there for a reason. In today's episode, I...

You just finished your renovation project, created a new space, or maybe have an entirely new home. Now, what do you do with it? How do you decorate it, and how do you make it feel like YOUR house and not like you walked into a furniture showroom?   Most of the episodes I record, revolve around the management and the planning of home renovation projects because that's really the most important pie...

How can you figure out your budget for your particular project? In today's episode,  I want to really dive into how you create your budget for any sized project, how you maintain the budget within reason, and how to not completely blow your budget and get in over your head. I'll be giving you examples I've seen of my clients, and stories I hear from friends and colleagues, and the best ways you ca...

Today I want to talk about living in your house, or moving out and renting a place during a remodel. It can be hard. And you're not sure how to handle it. I want to give you some ideas and options I've seen my clients do. Some that worked, and some that didn't! Find the full show notes at: https://devignierdesign.com/podcast/how-to-cope-during-remodel

Today, I wanted to talk to you about the largest issue my industry is having right now, and therefore if you're a consumer, you by default are dealing with it right now, too. And that is the extraordinary lead times that furniture, furnishings, lighting, everything to do with what my industry is now dealing with.  This issue hasn't just started happening over the past year...we've been having issu...

In today's episode,  I thought I'd explain how I came to focus on construction within my industry. I want to share with you why I am where I am today. Why I chose construction, and how I discovered my natural abilities for building, and awareness, and being able to see projects in 3D. I'm giving you a glimpse of my past, and sharing about my family, and their past experience and abilities with con...

Today I want to talk to you about managing your project, and what your role is. What is your role? Do you have to manage even on small projects? The answer to that is yes! I'll be giving you examples of what you can expect to manage, what kind of decisions you need to make, and how to prepare for your project before it even starts. The key to the success of your project is YOU. Your management ski...

Today I want to talk to you about the most frequently asked question I hear for every construction meeting I go to.  At the end of every meeting, the question is always, "Renee, how much is this gonna cost?" Or, "What do you think my budget should be on this?" I know they want me to tell them some magical number. Myself and everyone in my industry wishes we could do that. It would save so much tim...

I've told you before but I can't say it enough. Research and preparation are key before starting home projects. Today I want to talk about an important topic.  You may think you know what you are getting yourself into. You've had friends do similar projects, you are familiar with some of the terms on a jobsite. But things come up that are never planned for. And instead of acting like you know what...

We all love HGTV. We love to see the beautiful homes, amazing results, and ease of home renovation projects. But....is it really like that in reality? Today I am going to be talking to you about my opinion of the HGTV channel, and other home renovation TV shows. I will be going over what the reality of doing these projects really is, and how these shows do not give you the full view of what really...

Over the last 27 years, I have witnessed good, better, and best projects and I know how to get the best practices applied to your project. I have seen clients become so overwhelmed and frustrated, not only to the amount of work being done in their homes but also to their budget. There are many unknowns and variables that come along with the project that you just aren't anticipating. I am excited t...

Knowledge is power, and when women have the knowledge they need, they are really very well suited to manage their home renovation projects! I get asked all the time why I do this podcast, and the answer is because I like to help people, particularly women. My goal with this podcast is to give you that knowledge that you need so you can take on your home projects feeling prepared to and confident t...

Want the inside scoop on working with contractors? We are getting into all of the do's and don'ts in todays episode. Matt DiBara is here with me today, sharing about his experience as a contractor and his new project - Undercover Contractor, and how he now helps homeowners by giving them the tools and knowledge they need to find, vet, hire and manage contractors. Matt DiBara, comes from a long lin...

Today we are getting into what are the first steps to starting any renovation project. And that is choosing which project to take on right now. As homeowners we all have laundry lists of projects we want to take on. It might seem simple, just picking any project on your list. But there is an importance to this that I'm going to be sharing with you today. A lot of time I see people get frustrated a...