Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

Author: Hot Young Designers Club Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wondered what it really takes to run a creative business beyond the beautiful mood boards? Hot Young Designers Club pulls back the curtain on the interior design industry, one candid conversation at a time. Hosts Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha-practicing designers themselves-bring their combined experience from Studio Plumb and Wrensted Interiors to the table. They’re here to discuss the unglamorous details, the client negotiations, and the small victories that define a modern design practice. Each episode feels like grabbing a coffee with colleagues who aren’t afraid to be honest about the emotional rollercoaster, the practical logistics, and the outright funny moments that happen behind the scenes. This podcast serves as a weekly check-in for anyone navigating the business of aesthetics, offering a sense of community and shared understanding. You’ll hear real stories about pricing projects, managing workflows, setting boundaries, and maintaining a creative spark amidst the administrative tasks. Tune in for a blend of strategic advice and personal reflection, all delivered with a dose of humor and relatability. The Hot Young Designers Club is essentially your audio companion for building a more sustainable and joyful design business, proving that success isn’t just about taste-it’s about resilience, adaptability, and a good laugh along the way.
Episodes
88: Ask Us Anything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:28
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 answer…
87: A Conversation with Shannyn Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:20
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 th…
86: Renovation Rollercoaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:56
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…
85: A Conversation with Katie Monkhouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:26
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 servic…
84: A Conversation with Abigail Horace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:15
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…
BONUS: KBIS Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:29
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…
BONUS: Client Welcome Guide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:14
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…
83: Acquiring Clients without Instagram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:47
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 shar…
82: A Conversation with Linda Hayslett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:58
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…
81: How to talk to clients about money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:22
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 conversati…