Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

284. The One Project I Should've walked away from


Listen Later

We all have that one client project we should’ve walked away from. This is the story of mine—and the powerful (and expensive) lesson it taught me.

In this episode, I open up about one of the most challenging experiences in my interior design business: taking on a project that looked ideal on the surface but was packed with red flags I chose to ignore. From clashing personalities and unrealistic expectations to late-night stress and burned-out team members, this project took a toll—financially, emotionally, and mentally.

Inside the episode:

  • What early red flags to look for in potential clients

  • Why even a full payment upfront isn’t always a green flag

  • How ignoring your gut can cost you more than just money

  • How to use your intake process to filter for your ideal client

  • Why saying “no” is a skill every designer needs to build

  • What green flags to watch for so you love the clients you take on

Whether you’re an emerging designer or scaling your firm, this episode will help you identify who’s truly the right fit for your services—and how to protect your business, your time, and your energy.

 

Join the Stand Out Designer Bootcamp → rebeccahay.com/bootcamp

 

Download our Free Resources

➡️ Pre-qualify your clients with my Discovery Call Script

➡️ Stay confident from beginning to end with my Consultation Checklist   

➡️ Looking for a quick infusion of cash? Grab my 4 easy ways of increasing your revenue

 

Looking to elevate your business? Learn more about our courses

➡️ Want the complete blueprint to calculate your design fee with confidence and ease? Learn more about my Pricing with Confidence course

➡️ Want to be the first to know when Power of Process is returning? Click to learn more about the business blueprint for interior design firm owners.

➡️Want to be the first to know when the next episode drops? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Resilient by Design Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Resilient by Design with Rebecca HayBy Rebecca Hay

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

40 ratings


More shows like Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

View all
The Amy Porterfield Show by Amy Porterfield

The Amy Porterfield Show

4,585 Listeners

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast by LuAnn Nigara

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

769 Listeners

The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business by Jenna Kutcher

The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business

12,071 Listeners

Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & Landscapers by Kimberley Seldon

Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & Landscapers

207 Listeners

Business of Home Podcast by Business of Home, Dennis Scully

Business of Home Podcast

427 Listeners

Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business by Darla Powell

Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business

244 Listeners

the bossbabe podcast by Natalie Ellis

the bossbabe podcast

1,782 Listeners

Powerhouse Women by Lindsey Schwartz

Powerhouse Women

837 Listeners

Dear Alice | Interior Design by Alice Lane

Dear Alice | Interior Design

1,484 Listeners

The Chairish Podcast by Chairish Inc.

The Chairish Podcast

231 Listeners

Only Girl On The Jobsite by Renee Biery

Only Girl On The Jobsite

70 Listeners

Trade Tales by Business of Home, Kaitlin Petersen

Trade Tales

70 Listeners

The Interior Collective by IDCO Studio

The Interior Collective

285 Listeners

Designer's Oasis by Kate Bendewald

Designer's Oasis

60 Listeners

The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Interior Design Podcast by Laura Thornton, Interior Designer

The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Interior Design Podcast

17 Listeners