Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

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What's Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast about?

They're not that hot, or that young - but hosts Rebecca Plumb (Studio Plumb) and Shaun Crha (Wrensted Interiors) spill the tea every week on how a new generation of interior designers run their business. Join a community exploring the emotional, practical, and humorous side of the interior design business.

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Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast episodes:

04.26.2024
118: Do Designers Have Rights?
Shaun and Rebecca discuss the issues around designers’ rights to their work. They talk about a recent situation where a company used photos of designer Natalie Myers’s work without her permission and modified the pictures a little with the help...
04.12.2024
117: How Will Brown helps clients approach Feng Shui in their homes - Will Brown Interiors
Will Brown of Will Brown Interiors believes that interior design should be more than just aesthetics — it should also support clients’ well-being and energy flow within a space. In this episode, Will shares how he uses ancient Feng Shui...
03.29.2024
116: Can kitchen and bathrooms be profitable?
As a designer, do you prefer working on kitchens or bathrooms? Are kitchens and bathrooms worth the effort in terms of payoff? Doing kitchens and bathrooms requires a lot of work but doesn’t always result in big profits. Shaun and...
03.15.2024
115: How process leads to profit with Garrison Hullinger - Studio Garrison
Today’s guest, Garrison Hullinger, overcame adversity to build a thriving design business from the ground up. One of his secrets? Establishing the right process that allows for maximum productivity and profit. Garrison discusses his processes — from the structure of...
03.08.2024
114: So you want to open an online shop?
Opening an online shop seems like an exciting way to expand your business, but it is a major undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Shaun and Rebecca are launching their new e-commerce shop and share the good, the bad,...
03.01.2024
113: Don't Call Them Hacks - Tips for Pre-Construction, Billable Time, and Productivity
What tools and apps can help me with time tracking and invoicing? How do I organize my notes and stay organized? Is an iPad worth it for work? How can it be used effectively? Tune in as we share some...
02.16.2024
112: How High Point Market supercharged Stacy Garcia's business - Stacy Garcia Inc
Do you want to take your interior design business to the next level? High Point Market can be the boost you need to take things to the next level. Today’s guest, Stacy Garcia, has built an impressive career over 25...
02.02.2024
111: For The Newbies - Things we wished we knew when we started
Today, we go back on the journey of where we started and discuss the mistakes we made and the lessons we learned. We share everything we wished we knew when we started — from basic bookkeeping and accounting to choosing...
01.19.2024
110: Dan Mazzarini and his narrative approach to design - BHDM Design
What is your approach to designing projects? Today’s guest, Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design, shares his unique narrative-based approach to design. By asking the clients questions like “What is the story you want to tell with this house?” Dan helps...
01.05.2024
109: What's out for 2024 - 6 changes we're making in our businesses
As we enter 2024, there are some things that we do not wish to bring with us into this year, and we want to make some changes in our lives and businesses. Today, we share our no-more list for 2024...
12.22.2023
108: RIP 2023 Celebrating the wins
It’s the last episode of 2023, so today, we did some year-end reflections and highlights. From doing over 100 episodes of the podcast to contributing our designs and opinions, we achieved so many things this year. While there were certain...
12.08.2023
107: Just Stop VI: Judgement Day
We're back with another installment of our Just Stop series to call out some things that just need to stop, like relying too much on trade discounts and not building relationships directly with manufacturers, being fair-weather sales reps, using a...
12.01.2023
106: Optimizing Your Pinterest With Leah Reinert
Our guest today is Pinterest expert Leah Reinert. We dive deep into our Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass and show you how to properly optimize your Pinterest presence and use it as a lead generation tool for your businesses. Leah...
11.24.2023
105: A Conversation with Tankersley Construction
What is the most challenging part of your business? What percentage of your projects involve working with a designer? How do you vet clients before getting into pre-construction? Rebecca and Shaun sit down with Steve and Heather Tankersley, owners of...
11.20.2023
BONUS: Our Black Friday Sale Starts today! Take 25% in our shop
Hey there, you fabulous hotties! It's that time of year when we want to shower you with gratitude. We're incredibly thankful for each and every one of you and all the fun we've had together. So, we're back with our...
11.10.2023
104: A Conversation with Max Humphrey
How do you manage your design business? What are your criteria for accepting a prospect as a client, and do you often turn clients away? How do you share the progress of the project with clients? How do you structure...
11.01.2023
BONUS: Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass
Pinterest is not just for inspiration anymore. It can actually be used strategically to gain new clients! Learn more about our Pinterest for Interior Designers Masterclass at: shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com
10.27.2023
103: High Point Market Recap Fall 2023
This episode is a recap of our experience at Fall 2023 High Point Market. Join us as we walk through the showroom floors, share our observations on new trends, and break down some of the top looks that caught our...
10.13.2023
102: Lessons In Project Management
In this enlightening episode of the Hot Young Designers Club Podcast, hosts Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha unravel the challenges and joys of design and project management. Advocating for adaptability and success, they delve into the realities and diversity of...
10.01.2023
BONUS: It's time for your business retreat
Hey hotties, we want to talk to you about our self-guided business retreat. It's time to start getting your goals together for the next year. And we want all of you to do it. So for the month of October,...
09.29.2023
101: What Hotties Want
Welcome to the Hot Young Designers Club podcast! Hosted by Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha, they explore the world of interior design with humor. In this episode, they celebrate reaching episode 101 and reflect on their journey. Rebecca and Sean...
09.15.2023
100: Keepin' it 100
Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Hot Young Designers Club Podcast! As we look back at the last three years, we think about the best pieces of advice we have received, what’s changed over the past three years,...
09.01.2023
99: A Conversation with Ali Faulkner
What makes your interior design business different and how can you showcase that effectively? When should you hire a social media assistant and how long should you expect to see results? How can you make sure you are effectively networking...
08.18.2023
98: Outsourcing Your Drawings
Measuring is a pain. It requires a lot of time and physical energy. No one likes it. Thankfully, we have discovered a much better way to measure, that saves us time and saves our clients money. This episode is sponsored...
08.11.2023
97: What Happened In Vegas
Today we cover our upcoming plans for High Point Market this fall, an exciting giveaway for our listeners, recent struggles and lessons learned in our businesses, as well as some new trends we noticed at Vegas Market this summer. In...
08.04.2023
96: A Conversation with Rich Pedine
How do you get your work featured in your favorite design magazines? When is the right time to hire a publicist? What should you do if you can’t afford to hire a PR professional? In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun...
07.21.2023
95: Squad Goals
As a designer, you need to keep a list of tradespeople in your back pocket. Today, we go over what that list should look like. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss:The joy of being part of the live Hottie...
07.07.2023
94: A Conversation with Fred Nicolaus
We believe it is important to stay informed on news and trends within the design space. That’s why we invited Fred Nicolaus, executive editor of Business of Home, to the podcast. Business of Home is the home industry’s leading business...
06.23.2023
93: How We Stopped Getting Shopped
It can be so frustrating when clients start shopping for products on their own, when it’s your role as the designer to do the buying. While this is common and very annoying, there are some things you can do to...
06.09.2023
92: A Conversation with Kate Lester
How should you respond to clients when you really don’t want to do the project? How do you set boundaries in your business and train others how to respect them? Should you stop charging a flat rate and start charging...
05.26.2023
91: 7 Ways To Generate Revenue
When business gets slow, do you feel like the scarcity mindset kicks in, and you start freaking out about how you are going to generate more money? Feeling anxious and helpless about finances won’t solve your problems. It’s time to...
05.12.2023
90: A Conversation with Rachel Moriarty
How do you overcome FOMO when you have to say “no” to new opportunities that come your way? How do you develop your self-concept, when you were accustomed to working in a strict, corporate environment before becoming a designer? What...
04.28.2023
89: Don't Fear AI
AI is here and it’s here to stay. If you’ve been ignoring everything artificial intelligence can do, we think you really need to start paying attention. Today, we chat about ways AI is changing the design industry and how your...
04.14.2023
88: Ask Us Anything
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 answering these questions along...
03.31.2023
87: A Conversation with Shannyn Lee
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...
03.17.2023
86: Renovation Rollercoaster
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. In this episode, we talk about:How...
03.03.2023
85: A Conversation with Katie Monkhouse
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 services and...
02.17.2023
84: A Conversation with Abigail Horace
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 time to stop working as...
02.10.2023
BONUS: KBIS Recap
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...
02.08.2023
BONUS: Client Welcome Guide
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 a productive...
02.03.2023
83: Acquiring Clients without Instagram
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...
01.20.2023
82: A Conversation with Linda Hayslett
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, with Linda Hayslett...
01.06.2023
81: How to talk to clients about money
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 conversations with your clients...
01.04.2023
BONUS: Hiring & Recruiting Guide
In this episode we discuss why having a recruiting process in place will help you get past hiring hurdles. The Hiring & Recruiting Guide will guide you through the whole recruiting process so you can better grow your team and...
12.23.2022
80: A Hot Young Holiday
Today’s episode is all about reflecting, reviewing, and accessing the year 2022. We chat about the things we need to stop doing, some of our fondest memories, business and personal wins, and what is to come in 2023. Have a...
12.09.2022
79: A Conversation with Joy Williams
Are you struggling with delegating responsibilities to your assistants, how to accept certain clients, and handling the finances of owning a design firm? We talk about all this with Joy Williams of Joyful Designs Studio. In this episode, we talk...
12.01.2022
BONUS: Client Presentation Template
Do you struggle when it comes to developing the presentations you show your clients? Lucky for you, you can stop struggling, because we have already done the work for you! With our Client Presentation Template, you will have an easy...
11.25.2022
78: Gratitude With Attitude
We all have experienced exhaustion as designers in the last few years. With that said, we are grateful for some things that have come out of the challenging time we all have faced. There is nothing like adversity to bring...
11.11.2022
77: What makes a good designer?
You need to stop comparing yourself to other designers out there. You don’t have to be published with all the accolades, in order to be considered a good designer. In this episode, we talk about:The Full Service Approach - You...
11.01.2022
BONUS: Your Year In Review Workbook
In this episode we discuss why having a specific time to review your year is vital to you and your business. Your Year In Review Workbook will guide you in creating a business retreat. The workbook also offers an easy-to-use,...

What's Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast about?

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Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast episodes:

118: Do Designers Have Rights?

117: How Will Brown helps clients approach Feng Shui in their homes - Will Brown Interiors

116: Can kitchen and bathrooms be profitable?

115: How process leads to profit with Garrison Hullinger - Studio Garrison

114: So you want to open an online shop?

113: Don't Call Them Hacks - Tips for Pre-Construction, Billable Time, and Productivity

112: How High Point Market supercharged Stacy Garcia's business - Stacy Garcia Inc

111: For The Newbies - Things we wished we knew when we started

110: Dan Mazzarini and his narrative approach to design - BHDM Design

109: What's out for 2024 - 6 changes we're making in our businesses

108: RIP 2023 Celebrating the wins

107: Just Stop VI: Judgement Day

106: Optimizing Your Pinterest With Leah Reinert

105: A Conversation with Tankersley Construction

BONUS: Our Black Friday Sale Starts today! Take 25% in our shop

104: A Conversation with Max Humphrey

BONUS: Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass

103: High Point Market Recap Fall 2023

102: Lessons In Project Management

BONUS: It's time for your business retreat

101: What Hotties Want

100: Keepin' it 100

99: A Conversation with Ali Faulkner

98: Outsourcing Your Drawings

97: What Happened In Vegas

96: A Conversation with Rich Pedine

95: Squad Goals

94: A Conversation with Fred Nicolaus

93: How We Stopped Getting Shopped

92: A Conversation with Kate Lester

91: 7 Ways To Generate Revenue

90: A Conversation with Rachel Moriarty

89: Don't Fear AI

88: Ask Us Anything

87: A Conversation with Shannyn Lee

86: Renovation Rollercoaster

85: A Conversation with Katie Monkhouse

84: A Conversation with Abigail Horace

BONUS: KBIS Recap

BONUS: Client Welcome Guide

83: Acquiring Clients without Instagram

82: A Conversation with Linda Hayslett

81: How to talk to clients about money

BONUS: Hiring & Recruiting Guide

80: A Hot Young Holiday

79: A Conversation with Joy Williams

BONUS: Client Presentation Template

78: Gratitude With Attitude

77: What makes a good designer?

BONUS: Your Year In Review Workbook