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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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08:33

BONUS: Client Welcome Guide

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2023/02/08

In this episode, we discuss how having a Client Welcome Guide will not only offer clarity to your new clients, but it will also elevate your professionalism. Our Client Welcome Guide will help you onboard new clients in a productive and positive way!In this episode, we talk about:Avoiding messy communication with your new clientsHow having redundancies and over-communicating can help avoid confusionOffering a general roadmap of project phases and milestonesGiving the client a proper list of who to

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41:47

83: Acquiring Clients without Instagram

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2023/02/03

You’ve been told you can grow your business with Instagram and other social media platforms, but it feels like a drag. You spend time and energy on your posts, yet you don’t see results. We feel your pain! Today, we share other strategies you can use to get more eyes on your business!In this episode, we talk about:Feeling frustrated by the lack of engagement on social mediaWhy it’s normal to have a slowdown at the beginning of the yearAlways talking to people about what you doBeing specific about

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01:03:58

82: A Conversation with Linda Hayslett

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2023/01/20

How do you handle problematic contractors? How long are you spending at the client's home during the initial meeting? How comfortable are you being firm and stern with contractors and clients? We chat about this and more, with Linda Hayslett of LH.Designs.In this episode, we talk about:Her past careers in marketing and salesPrevious misconceptions about interior designersGoing to school for interior design and getting experience working with different designersWaiting to get the projects she really

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54:22

81: How to talk to clients about money

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2023/01/06

Today we talk about the elephant in the room that becomes huge and awkward, when no one acknowledges it. That elephant’s name is “money.” In this episode,we are sharing ways you can have honest and comfortable conversations with your clients when it’s time to talk about their budget.In this episode, we talk about:Our personal money stories from the pastShowing lack of confidence in money conversationsThe types of budget related, questions you should bring up to clientsWhy price is only a factor in

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11:49

BONUS: Hiring & Recruiting Guide

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2023/01/04

In this episode we discuss why having a recruiting process in place will help you get past hiring hurdles. The Hiring & Recruiting Guide will guide you through the whole recruiting process so you can better grow your team and grow your business.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:The two main positions that business owners hire for in the industryGetting the right information during interviewsOffering the position to the candidateWhat you need for new hire onboardingGetting to know

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01:13:48

80: A Hot Young Holiday

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2022/12/23

Today’s episode is all about reflecting, reviewing, and accessing the year 2022. We chat about the things we need to stop doing, some of our fondest memories, business and personal wins, and what is to come in 2023. Have a Happy New Year, Hotties!In this episode, we talk about:Planning too much versus not planning enoughNeeding a monthly newsletter and delegating more tasksThe growing community of Hotties and the motivation it bringsHow having an office is a great reason to keep pushing forwardWhat

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01:15:13

79: A Conversation with Joy Williams

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2022/12/09

Are you struggling with delegating responsibilities to your assistants, how to accept certain clients, and handling the finances of owning a design firm? We talk about all this with Joy Williams of Joyful Designs Studio.In this episode, we talk about:Wearing many hats but still delegating to othersHiring a Design Assistant versus a General AssistantOwning where you live and owning where you workWhy designing show houses is great for creativity but difficult on the walletJoy’s process of bringing on

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12:45

BONUS: Client Presentation Template

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2022/12/01

Do you struggle when it comes to developing the presentations you show your clients? Lucky for you, you can stop struggling, because we have already done the work for you! With our Client Presentation Template, you will have an easy to follow, process that you and your clients will understand.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:Guiding you quickly and easily before and during the presentationHelpful advice on how to present to your clientsAvoiding a hot mess situationAn email template to

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50:18

78: Gratitude With Attitude

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2022/11/25

We all have experienced exhaustion as designers in the last few years. With that said, we are grateful for some things that have come out of the challenging time we all have faced. There is nothing like adversity to bring people together.In this episode, we talk about:The improvements vendors have made in the last few yearsMaking choices based on the ease of orderingLoving 3D walkthrough showrooms on vendor websitesThe immersion of life and workGrateful to have more deep connections in personWhy a

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42:53

77: What makes a good designer?

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2022/11/11

You need to stop comparing yourself to other designers out there. You don’t have to be published with all the accolades, in order to be considered a good designer.In this episode, we talk about:The Full Service Approach - You need to experience it to understand itComparing yourself to other designersTaking on a client is like a dating gameKnowing who you are as a designer makes it easier to find the right clientFiguring out your unique selling point and leaning into itFinding your own motivation and

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14:30

BONUS: Your Year In Review Workbook

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2022/11/01

In this episode we discuss why having a specific time to review your year is vital to you and your business. Your Year In Review Workbook will guide you in creating a business retreat. The workbook also offers an easy-to-use, revenue planning calculator to help you figure out realistic numbers for your business.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about the Self-Guided Business Retreat workbookTaking a day to retreat from your normal routines and locationGiving yourself space to think, access,

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01:12:19

76: A Conversation with Susan Wintersteen

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2022/10/28

Wouldn’t it be great to live down the street from your showroom, have a collaborative team environment with multiple designers working for you, and take summers off to focus on family time? Sounds like a fantasy for us designers, but it is reality for Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors.In this episode, we talk about:Which financial numbers are the most important to focus on in your businessWhat the Savvy Interiors design process looks like and why it’s beneficialOutsourcing the tasks that don’t

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35:08

75: So you're burned out

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2022/10/14

Have your creative juices run dry? Are you feeling utterly exhausted? You may be burning out. This happens to everyone at one point or another, so just know that you are not alone.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:Absorbing the energy of everyone around youHelping others get it together when you don’t even have it all togetherNot forgetting our own mental healthRecalibrating and reaccessing your work volumeChanging up your routineTaking personal time for yourself - day outings and longer

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12:19

BONUS: Client Discovery Workflow

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2022/10/01

In this episode, we discuss our process of client discovery. The Client Discovery Workflow will guide you from initial inquiry all the way to consultation.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:The push and pull between designer and prospect - you need to play a little “hard to get”The difference in approach they take during the initial inquiryPolitely grilling the prospect during the discovery callWhat to do before, during, and after the callDebrief questions and why they will help you learn

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01:08:18

74: A Conversation with Richelle Plett

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2022/09/30

There is a science to upholstery construction and today’s guest, Richelle Plett, talks all about it. Unlike the sometimes boring science classes in school, this lesson is not only interesting but it can help improve your design business.In this episode, we talk about:Trading price for quality and why longevity should be the deciding factorInvesting in pieces that are going to be used over and over againTop three things designers should learn about upholsteryHow many vendor lines a designer should

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59:10

73: What to do with dissatisfied clients

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2022/09/16

Any business owner must come to the realization that problems are going to arise at some point. While it may not be what we desire, we can more readily handle these situations if we are prepared in advance. Today, we discuss how to handle client dissatisfaction.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:Feeling like the client’s punching bag and the stressful emotions that come with itDealing with damaged and defective productsAcknowledging concerns so the client feels understood and

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55:46

72: Window Treatments, A Conspiracy

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2022/09/02

You have been deceived to think you only have certain options when it comes to window treatments. We are here to let you know that you do have options to choose from. It is possible to have both a functional and attractive window treatment.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:The accessibility to quality window treatments, in decades pastUnderstanding the difference between professional vs store boughtMain components to professional window treatmentsWhy designers need to skip the middleman

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06:27

BONUS: Pitching for Press Workbook

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2022/09/01

It is a desert out there and publications are thirsty for your designer content! The Pitching for Press Workbook is full of Shaun and Rebecca’s best tips to get you seen by publications and quench their thirst with your content!In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:How they obtained these helpful publishing tipsThe stress-free template you can use to create your pitch for Editors and media partnersA one-page media kit that helps elevate you as an industry professionalMany more hints and

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58:51

71: Is it time for an office?

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2022/08/18

Are you still running your interior design business out of your home? Constant distractions, lack of resources, and limited space may be keeping your business from growing. Think of your business like a goldfish living in a fish bowl…it can grow if you give it space to grow!In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun talk about:Being disconnected from important work tasks, because of distractions in the homeMaking more productive use of energy due to having an actual office spaceClients are more excited for

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01:04:47

70: Are your services serving you?

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2022/08/05

Become an official Hottie on Patreon!Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.comFollow Rebecca Instagram + Studio PlumbFollow Shaun: Instagram + Wrensted InteriorsStuff they mentioned:Today we ask the age old question: Is the juice worth the squeeze? Our a la carte Budget CalculatorGreedy Peasant for a laugh

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