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132: Awkward Money Conversations, It's not the client - it's you!
Talking about money with clients can be super awkward. But here’s the thing, the real problem might not be the clients, it could be you! In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca discuss their experiences and approaches to navigating these tricky money conversat
131: Jeanne Chung, Transitioning from fashion to interior design insider
Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Jeanne Chung an interior designer who used to work in fashion for 20 years before switching to interior design. Jeanne shares her story of how she made this big career change, the challenges she faced, and how she built h
130: Processes are personal, finding your way in the design industry
Can you send me your template for that project? What do you put in your client contracts? Can you send me the exact document you use for your project management? Its tempting to ask for the tools, templates, and processes of successful designers, but you
129: A Conversation with Rona Graf, growing Grace Blu Interior Design incrementally and small
Grow small and incrementally. Its not a race. Its a marathon! Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Rona Graf, the founder of Grace Blu Interior Design. Rona shares her journey from being a teacher to starting her own design firm and discusses the importance
128: Just Stop VII: The Squeakquel, Vendors, Renders & Offenders
Shaun and Rebecca are back with another installment of the perennial favorite, the Just Stop series, where they call out things in the design world that seriously need to stop. They discussed Just Stops from the coaching industry (coaches who brag about t
127: A Conversation with Etch Design Group, Stephanie Nelson & Jessica Nelson redefined their partnership
Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Stephanie Nelson and Jessica Nelson from Etch Design Group, a full-service design studio. Stephanie and Jessica share their journey from colleagues to co-founders and how their unique skills and deep trust have allowed them
126: Project Timelines, managing your bandwidth, deadlines, and planning capacity
What are your project management strategies? How do you set expectations with clients and manage your deadlines? Shaun and Rebecca discuss their project management strategies and methods for setting expectations with clients and managing deadlines in the
125: Crystal Bright, How she streamlines virtual projects with Design Live
Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Crystal Bright, a virtual interior designer. Crystal shares how she grew her business in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crystal has completed over 400 projects in the past five years and helps other design
124: Niche Is Riche, Creating the business you want
You know what they say Niche Is Riche. Finding a niche for your interior design business can make you rich and successful. But how do you get there, hotties? Shaun and Rebecca discuss the importance of finding and defining your niche in your business. T
123: Jennifer Ramsey Interiors, the process of increasing furniture sales
Today's guest, Jennifer Ramsey, has not only mastered the art of creating stunning personalized spaces but also seamlessly incorporated furniture sales in her design process a feat that has increased her furniture sales to a new height. In this episode,