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Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

Hot Young Designers Club

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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01:04:46

102: Lessons In Project Management

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2023/10/13

In this enlightening episode of the Hot Young Designers Club Podcast, hosts Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha unravel the challenges and joys of design and project management. Advocating for adaptability and success, they delve into the realities and diversity of the field, offering a blend of humor and insight.Discussing the multifaceted aspects of design, such as bookkeeping, marketing, and trades, the hosts emphasize the importance of balance, particularly for solopreneurs. They share personal

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101: What Hotties Want

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2023/09/29

Welcome to the Hot Young Designers Club podcast! Hosted by Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha, they explore the world of interior design with humor. In this episode, they celebrate reaching episode 101 and reflect on their journey.Rebecca and Sean discuss how hitting 100 episodes felt like a milestone and their commitment to the podcast.They express gratitude for their Patreon community, talk about upcoming plans, and encourage listeners to follow them on Instagram for updates. Also, join the Hot Young

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01:04:55

100: Keepin' it 100

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2023/09/15

Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Hot Young Designers Club Podcast! As we look back at the last three years, we think about the best pieces of advice we have received, what’s changed over the past three years, and some cringe-worthy moments of the show. We also share an amazing giveaway that we will be doing in honor of our 100th episode!In this episode, we discuss:Our amazing giveaway and how to enter to winHow the pandemic affected our careers and podcast over the last few yearsThe best

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01:08:40

99: A Conversation with Ali Faulkner

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2023/09/01

What makes your interior design business different and how can you showcase that effectively? When should you hire a social media assistant and how long should you expect to see results? How can you make sure you are effectively networking in order to build relationships and grow your business?In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Ali Faulkner of AEF Interiors, to discuss:Keeping it real and recognizing perfect doesn’t existAdding value to other designers through educational contentWhy Ali

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01:03:33

98: Outsourcing Your Drawings

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2023/08/18

Measuring is a pain. It requires a lot of time and physical energy. No one likes it. Thankfully, we have discovered a much better way to measure, that saves us time and saves our clients money.This episode is sponsored by Canvas.In this episode, we discuss:Scaling - it’s weird and complexThe headaches we had in the past when getting measurementsUsing Canvas.io to scan the client’s homeHow Canvas is able to capture dimensions with 99% accuracyBest practices when scanning a two-story houseWhat

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97: What Happened In Vegas

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2023/08/11

Today we cover our upcoming plans for High Point Market this fall, an exciting giveaway for our listeners, recent struggles and lessons learned in our businesses, as well as some new trends we noticed at Vegas Market this summer.In this episode, we discuss:Giving a hotspot tour at High Point Market later this yearHow you can win free products from our online shopFeeling very depressed and overwhelmed about financesForgetting important tasks and then putting them offChanging the process and format of

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01:17:54

96: A Conversation with Rich Pedine

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2023/08/04

How do you get your work featured in your favorite design magazines? When is the right time to hire a publicist? What should you do if you can’t afford to hire a PR professional?In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Rich Pedine of Rich Pedine Public Relations, to discuss:Channeling a passion for interior design into his PR careerWhat magazines are looking forThe best time to contact a publicistHow you can double your chances of getting publishedGetting the home owners onboard with

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01:20:31

95: Squad Goals

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2023/07/21

As a designer, you need to keep a list of tradespeople in your back pocket. Today, we go over what that list should look like.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss:The joy of being part of the live Hottie HangoutsReceiving a rotten sausage in the mailGoing to 2023 Highpoint from Oct 14 to Oct 16Asking your vendors who their preferred clients areFeeling icky about charging a referral fee to your contractorsHandy-man versus licensed contractorShaun’s secret way of finding peopleFinding cabinet

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94: A Conversation with Fred Nicolaus

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2023/07/07

We believe it is important to stay informed on news and trends within the design space. That’s why we invited Fred Nicolaus, executive editor of Business of Home, to the podcast. Business of Home is the home industry’s leading business media brand, delivering essential news, analysis and insights to interior designers and industry professionals.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Fred Nicolaus to discuss:How so many people don’t know that design is such a fascinating businessHigh Point

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93: How We Stopped Getting Shopped

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2023/06/23

It can be so frustrating when clients start shopping for products on their own, when it’s your role as the designer to do the buying. While this is common and very annoying, there are some things you can do to prevent it. And if you can’t totally prevent it, you can still resolve the issue when it does happen.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss:Why clients who shop may not understand how full service interior design worksOffering a range of different services for clients with different

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01:13:42

92: A Conversation with Kate Lester

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2023/06/09

How should you respond to clients when you really don’t want to do the project? How do you set boundaries in your business and train others how to respect them? Should you stop charging a flat rate and start charging by the hour?In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors, to discuss:Why Kate quit her six figure job in corporate America to become an interior designerWorking in a home office before you start paying for an office outside the homeAll the things

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91: 7 Ways To Generate Revenue

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2023/05/26

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

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01:25:56

90: A Conversation with Rachel Moriarty

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2023/05/12

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

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89: Don't Fear AI

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2023/04/28

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 AIThe impressive copyrighting

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46:28

88: Ask Us Anything

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2023/04/14

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

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01:12:20

87: A Conversation with Shannyn Lee

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2023/03/31

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 backHow you can be meaningfully different from others in the industryShifting your mindset and behavior when it come to salesBringing vulnerability to the

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86: Renovation Rollercoaster

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2023/03/17

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

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85: A Conversation with Katie Monkhouse

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2023/03/03

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:Katie’s journey: From a career in fashion to then becoming an interior designerUnderestimating the amount of

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84: A Conversation with Abigail Horace

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2023/02/17

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 a more inclusive and less redundant, interior design environmentGrowing up in an artistic family and

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38:29

BONUS: KBIS Recap

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2023/02/10

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 centerOur ideas on how KBIS can improve their customer experienceDay 1 versus Day 2 of the showThe things we enjoyed about our time at the showInteresting workstation sinks we sawThe big disconnect between what brands are making and what the market

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