936: Heather Vitti Pruett: Resilience and Relationships: Keys to Success in Her Interior Design Business

Today With Heather Vitti Pruett: My guest today is a great example of taking control and choosing her own path. Heather Vitti Pruett, owner of Vitti Interiors is here to share her successes of using connections to help her business, being recognized for heart-centered projects, and her experience taking a client to small claims court. No matter what is going on in life, we always have the option to choose a different path. Heather is an active member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID). And we are also getting into all of the value of joining a professional organization. Pick It Apart [1:47] Heather shares her first experience taking a client to small claims court and how she won! [16:43] Heather shares her positive experience with the ASID chapter in San Diego. [25:58] Heather did a design remodel at her daughter’s school which was estimated to be 200K, and how she did it for 60K. [37:42] As a show listener, Heather shares lessons she has learned. [38:35] The thing that Heather continuously tells new students at ASID to do. [43:53] Referral benefits to joining organizations like ASID. LuAnn Nigara and Heather Vitti Pruett's Ah-Ha Moments “When you treat your interior design as a business instead of a hobby, that is when it will be a business.” - Heather Vitti Pruett “With networking, you never know who is going to refer you. I've gotten calls from out of the blue. Tell everyone what you do.” - Heather Vitti Pruett  “Join organizations like ASID, WCAA, and IDS not only for education but for referral opportunities.” - LuAnn Nigara “We all have the option to choose a different path.” - LuAnn Nigara More About Heather Vitti Pruett A passion for Interior Design was derived from a love of designing and hand crafting clothing at an early age. Heather developed a talent for working with texture, color, and textiles that translated into a style and unique eye for beautifying interior spaces. After moving cross-country from the East Coast, Heather advanced her passion by attending the Design Institute of San Diego, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. Since earning her degree, Heather has worked on a myriad of projects ranging from high-end residential, commercial business, retail, senior living, and several types of military workspaces. In addition, she has been raising her spunky and exuberant daughter and plays drums in an all-female rock band. Heather is an active member in the American Society of Interior Design (ASID). An ever-ambitious working mom, she volunteers for city/beach cleanups and will assist troop leaders for events in her daughter's Girl Scout Troop. In the summer of 2022, she volunteered her time and skills to redesign her daughter's school library. See project details in the "Projects" tab and see the "Press" tab to read an Alumni Spotlight article on the library, published by her college, Design Institute of San Diego. Heather is also in the interview process of becoming a mentor with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America. Connect with Heather Vitti Pruett Website Instagram  Facebook  LinkedIn What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn University - Registration is now OPEN for the Winter 2024 semester! Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: AWDB #32: Robin Baron – The President of ASID NY Metro Chapter Talks with us about PR and Brand Development   AWDB #121: Charrisse Johnston- The National Chair of ASID & Principal / Interior Design Practice Leader at Steinberg   AWDB #742: Power Talk Friday: Renee Gurganus: Why You Should Join the WCAA   AWDB #851: Power Talk Friday: Alexis Varbero: Making Connections that Matter