What you might see on Instagram vs. what it is like to be a practicing designer. In this week's episode, Chelsea provides a glimpse into a real interior designer's life. From backorders to mistakes on orders to details, these are things that every interior designer has to deal with, but not many will share with you—challenges and rewards, and working with other people's money to create their dream living space.

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/LncTciQ-KJo

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

What do employers at design studios focus on when looking at job applicants? What do they want to see in your work, in how you talk and how you interact? If you are a new Interior Designer looking to apply for a job at a design studio, this is a perfect episode for you. This week Chelsea is interviewing new designers for open positions, and she breaks down everything that she and others look for when hiring new designers.

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/0Mr9GOPLfLM

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

What is the first house call, and how should you run it? Should you present a design, just take measurements? What should you do and say with the client? Should you charge for this first house call? In this week's episode, Chelsea dives into a viewer's question about house calls. If you are struggling with your house call or are building out your practice, please join us, and leave a comment or question. We look forward to reading and answering in future episodes.

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/-vAm88NonIs

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

Have you met with your client to show them their design inspiration board with some pieces that you've spent time on picking out and they just don't seem to connect with it? You might be sharing too much, or maybe even not enough! In this week's episode Chelsea shares some tips on how touch-base meetings should go, what you should show them, and how you can connect and get your clients excited about the project! 

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/Edi-Wkil97k

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

If clients are coming in but just not staying or changing their minds, it might be worthwhile to take a look at what you are saying. After a call with a fellow designer, Chelsea shares some of those tips on this episode. What to say and how to say it to keep the client engaged, interested, and singing your praises after the project wraps up.

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/3jSiWTvxTX8

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

First and Main has a new designer and this week Chelsea sits down with Shraddha to get her backstory. From studying architecture in India to Vancouver B.C and now Bothell, Wa! Shraddha shares her story about school, how she worked in the industry in India, and how she got her start in the United States after a time away from design. If you are born a designer, you can't get away from it!

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/bRN3gnE2OqY

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

How do I price my services? A very popular question from new and seasoned Interior Design professionals. Chelsea shares her tips on how to price responsibly and reasonably to grow your business and attract the right clients!

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/rWxdVrpW8vg

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

A new design has joined the team! This week Chelsea sits down to chat with Suzanne Dillon, the newest member of first and main who switched careers. From Fashion to Interior Design, Suzanne shares her story, her passion for interior design, and how she's blending in with her new family! Welcome to the team!

#InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/lZtt7oQlnew

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

Even as things start to transition back to normal, the pandemic still affects the Interior Design business. Chelsea Coryell and Tracy Maas sit down to talk about what they are seeing, and the steps they have taken at First and Main to work with clients and controlling expectations on delivery dates and project completion schedules.

#clients #interiordesign #workingwithclients

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/MKwMKUwaTWQ

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!

How do you break through to a tough shell that clients can sometimes have and close that sale or secure that project? Chelsea Coryell and Tracy Maas share their experiences with what to look out for, how to break through, and how to deal with clients and their spouses that might have the "No" mindset and what you can do to turn that around.  

 #clients #interiordesign #workingwithclients #pyschologyofbusiness

Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/fKYXD3-oky8

About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  

Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at [email protected] We welcome your questions!

Happy Designing!