107 episodes
Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast Hot Young Designers Club
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4.9 • 64 Ratings
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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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7 Ways To Generate Revenue
When business gets slow, do you feel like the scarcity mindset kicks in, and you start freaking out about how you are going to generate more money? Feeling anxious and helpless about finances won’t solve your problems. It’s time to stop sulking in bed, take back the power, and make some changes to generate new forms of revenue.
In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss:
Not letting fear or ego get in the way when pivotingGetting certain work out of the way so you can bill for itBootstrapping new opportunities if you are in a pinchMaking energetic changes in your environment and in yourselfCreating newsletters that are interesting and simpleWhy you need to call past clients, contractors, and vendors
Mentioned:
We Should All Be Millionaires
Our links:
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Rebecca’s Instagram
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A Conversation with Rachel Moriarty
How do you overcome FOMO when you have to say “no” to new opportunities that come your way? How do you develop your self-concept, when you were accustomed to working in a strict, corporate environment before becoming a designer? What should you expect when going to trade show events, like High Point Market?
In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Rachel Moriarty of Rachel Moriarty Interiors, to discuss:
The difficulties in saying “no” to cool opportunities that present themselvesBeing like a diamond and performing well under pressureA.I. renderings and how crazy realistic they lookRachel’s unique job history before becoming an interior designerFeeling exhausted after presentations and speechesCreating and fostering relationships with others in the industryOur experiences with the One Room ChallengeAppreciating the perspectives of designers with different cultural and regional backgroundsHigh Point Market - It is huge and intimidating, but so worth it
Mentioned:
Rachel’s Instagram
Rachel’s Website
Rachel’s collection of mirrors
Design Hounds
One Room Challenge
High Point Market
Our links:
Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
Rebecca’s Instagram
Shaun’s Instagram
For more information - Check out the website
Become a “Hottie” member - Support us on Patreon -
Don't Fear AI
AI is here and it’s here to stay. If you’ve been ignoring everything artificial intelligence can do, we think you really need to start paying attention. Today, we chat about ways AI is changing the design industry and how your work may be affected.
In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss:
A recent article from Business of HomeWhy E-designers and illustrators should be worriedExploring an image-based AI system called MidjourneyPeople selling design prompts to use with AI The impressive copyrighting and research capabilities of ChatGPTThe integration of AI plugins with various appsUsing Canva’s newest AI features to change photos in unique waysHow designers can compete with AI advancements and keep their jobs
Mentioned:
7 ways AI will change the design industry for good
Midjourney
Our links:
Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
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Rebecca’s Instagram
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Ask Us Anything
Are you confusing clients by offering too many options and services? What do you do when the design is twice the original budget? How many projects can you realistically manage without employees? Today, we will be answering these questions along with some others.
In this episode, we talk about:
Shifting your mindset when it comes to positioning your servicesMaking the proposal specific to the client - tell them what they needInterior Define - should you trust their productsHaving a great relationship with your general contractorThe best ways to receive payments from your clientsDealing with the complications of cabinetryOutsourcing tasks to nonemployees when neededThe things you have to be willing to sacrifice when starting your businessWhy you need a contract
Our links:
Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
Rebecca’s Instagram
Shaun’s Instagram
For more information - Check out the website
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A Conversation with Shannyn Lee
How do you stand out in a sea of other designers that do similar work? How do you get more comfortable having money conversations with clients? How do you get better at selling and pricing your projects? We chat about this and more, with professional trainer and coach, Shannyn Lee.
In this episode, we talk about:
The things holding many designers back How you can be meaningfully different from others in the industryShifting your mindset and behavior when it come to salesBringing vulnerability to the sales processThe Jedi mantra Shannyn teaches to her clientsWhy selling is not gross - it is nobleOwning and verbalizing fears in conversations with clientsHow to deal with pricing and discounting.
Mentioned:
Win Without Pitching
Win Without Pitching Books
Win Without Pitching Instagram
E82 A Conversation With Linda Hayslett
E81 How to talk to clients about money
How we use our Procurement Guide
Establishing A Decorating Budget
Our links:
Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
Rebecca’s Instagram
Shaun’s Instagram
For more information - Check out the website
Become a “Hottie” member - Support us on Patreon -
Renovation Rollercoaster
Today we offer our thoughts on the emotional rollercoaster clients go through during renovations. As designers, we can’t control the rollercoaster, but we can definitely help keep the ride from going completely off track.
In this episode, we talk about:
How podcasting is like having a whole other businessAdvising clients on the approximate timeline of the entire projectWhy we want to invest in port-a-potties and parking lotsThe point at which its easy to start imagining the actual designHaving “oh crap” momentsDoing our best to avoid mistakes and remedy the mistakes that ariseUnderstanding that clients feel emotionally displaced during a home restoration
Our links:
Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
Rebecca’s Instagram
Shaun’s Instagram
For more information - Check out the website
Become a “Hottie” member - Support us on Patreon
Customer Reviews
My favorite design podcast!
As someone who is just gearing up to launch my design business, I’ve found this show to be incredibly helpful! Shaun and Rebecca share so much valuable information and advice that’s hard to find elsewhere and that many other designers seem to guard closely. I really appreciate that they break down the ins and outs of running a design business in a super simple, transparent way (without being patronizing or pretentious). Thank you from a grateful newbie designer… who is also not that hot or that young.
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I absolutely LOVE this podcast. Shaun and Rebecca truly do feel like my friends at this point… I love how relatable and transparent they are in this weird world of interior design. At two years in, I am at a similar point in growing my business, so it’s helpful to hear that we all share similar triumphs, struggles, and growth along this journey. It’s also helpful to have their sass and lightheartedness in my podcast rotation for when business owning feels stressful.
Thanks for recording this, y’all! The design community appreciates your voice.
Laughing while learning about resources
Rebecca and Shaun, you guys are hilarious! I was walking my dog and listening to your podcast when you joked about exposing your swatches under your trench coats! I lost it completely! I have downloaded several of your templates including the Good, Better, Best and Guide to Procurement. I send these to clients along with thumbnails of sample storyboards and spec docs after a promising discovery call. I know giving them this information early sets me apart from other designers they are interviewing! Clients appreciate the information and I get work because I share up front my model.
Designers, you’re missing out if you’re not subscribing to HYDC. Our world can be a tough and demanding place which is why we have to keep a sense of humor. I’m celebrating my 20th anniversary on my own this year and I know enough to know I’m learning every day!
Keep being awesome! Love you guys!
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