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In the concluding episode of Season 1, John McClain celebrates the one-year anniversary of 'The Designer Within' podcast and shares exciting plans for Season 2.
John then dives into part two of his insightful interview with Brittany Farinas. Brittany emphasizes the importance of maintaining direct client communication, effective project intake processes, client expectation management, and the integration of custom furniture. They also discuss business scaling strategies, outsourcing procurement, and the critical role of client vetting to ensure the right match between designer and client. Brittany shares how she remains hands-on with initial client interactions and her philosophy on balancing systematic processes with fluid client experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of transparent communication and how to manage and delegate tasks efficiently within a design business.
01:22 Celebrating One Year of Podcasting
01:55 Season Two Announcements
04:01 Part Two of the Interview with Brittany Farinas
04:25 Maintaining Client Communication
05:56 Handling Project Hiccups
09:40 Balancing Systematic and Fluid Processes
12:25 Customizing Client Experiences
17:35 Team Dynamics and Client Matching
20:34 Finding the Right Clients
23:24 Client Communication and Delegation
23:41 Hiring and Team Strengths
24:24 Procurement Process and Outsourcing
26:57 Financial Management in Procurement
33:22 Business Perception and Social Media
35:46 Future Plans & Custom Furniture
41:40 Finding & Working with Vendors
More On Brittany:
House of 1 Website: https://www.houseof1.com/
House of 1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofone_/
Brittany Farinas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyalexa_/
Text Me a Message!
Design feels natural. Business doesn’t. And that is frustrating.
Design Success Academy was created to help interior designers finally feel confident running the business side of their work.
Inside the program, you’ll learn how to price with clarity, create simple systems, position yourself professionally, and build a business that actually supports your creativity.
👉 Learn more: https://www.mcclainmethod.com/dsa
Support the show
🌟 For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more!
📕 Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithin
Connect With John!
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohn
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themcclainmethod
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mcclainmethod
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohnmcclain/
By John McClain5
2020 ratings
In the concluding episode of Season 1, John McClain celebrates the one-year anniversary of 'The Designer Within' podcast and shares exciting plans for Season 2.
John then dives into part two of his insightful interview with Brittany Farinas. Brittany emphasizes the importance of maintaining direct client communication, effective project intake processes, client expectation management, and the integration of custom furniture. They also discuss business scaling strategies, outsourcing procurement, and the critical role of client vetting to ensure the right match between designer and client. Brittany shares how she remains hands-on with initial client interactions and her philosophy on balancing systematic processes with fluid client experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of transparent communication and how to manage and delegate tasks efficiently within a design business.
01:22 Celebrating One Year of Podcasting
01:55 Season Two Announcements
04:01 Part Two of the Interview with Brittany Farinas
04:25 Maintaining Client Communication
05:56 Handling Project Hiccups
09:40 Balancing Systematic and Fluid Processes
12:25 Customizing Client Experiences
17:35 Team Dynamics and Client Matching
20:34 Finding the Right Clients
23:24 Client Communication and Delegation
23:41 Hiring and Team Strengths
24:24 Procurement Process and Outsourcing
26:57 Financial Management in Procurement
33:22 Business Perception and Social Media
35:46 Future Plans & Custom Furniture
41:40 Finding & Working with Vendors
More On Brittany:
House of 1 Website: https://www.houseof1.com/
House of 1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofone_/
Brittany Farinas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyalexa_/
Text Me a Message!
Design feels natural. Business doesn’t. And that is frustrating.
Design Success Academy was created to help interior designers finally feel confident running the business side of their work.
Inside the program, you’ll learn how to price with clarity, create simple systems, position yourself professionally, and build a business that actually supports your creativity.
👉 Learn more: https://www.mcclainmethod.com/dsa
Support the show
🌟 For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more!
📕 Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithin
Connect With John!
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohn
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themcclainmethod
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mcclainmethod
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohnmcclain/

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