Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

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 of AI. They discuss this issue, how having no rights over the pictures of their work is not fair to designers, and finding a fair solution to this issue. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Mentioned: Episode 107: Just Stop Vi: Judgement Day https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-young-designers-club-interior-design-business-podcast/id1505427626?i=1000637922368 Natalie Meyer's IG Post https://www.instagram.com/p/C32pAPzrOzF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Ethnik Living's Apology https://www.instagram.com/p/C34kSOztN2I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The movie 'The Congress' with Robin Wright has some parallels to what we're talking about: The Congress - Prime Video Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop

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 principles to help clients optimize the flow of energy in their homes. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Will Brown to discuss: Mindful Homes by Anjie Cho Mentioned: The Mindful Design Feng Shui School New York: Mindful Design Feng Shui School Will’s website: Will Brown Interiors Will’s Instagram: @willbrowninteriors on Instagram Using a Bagua Map for your home: How to Use a Bagua Map: Simple Steps for Powerful Change | LoveToKnow Mindful Homes by Anjie Cho: https://amzn.to/3vMEeIN Midwest Design & Furniture Fair: Midwest Design and Furniture Fair Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Moe's Home Collection Moe's just released

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 Rebecca are here to discuss tips and strategies for making smaller projects like kitchens and bathrooms more profitable. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Mentioned: Client Purchasing Guide https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/products/client-purchasing-guide Check out Episode 82 with Linda Hayslett https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-young-designers-club-interior-design-business-podcast/id1505427626?i=1000595637345 Patreon Episode - Can kitchens and bathrooms be profitable? https://www.patreon.com/posts/design-to-go-how-99023498?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Moe's Home Collection Save an extra 10% off your purchase using code HYDC10 at checkout. https://moeshomecollection.com High...

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 his design team to qualifying clients, delegating tasks, establishing design pillars and vision statements for each project, and more. He shows how creativity and profits can thrive with the right planning structures in place. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Garrison Hullinger to discuss: Mentioned: Design Biz Retreat: Design Biz Retreat Garrison on Instagram: Studio Garrison (@studiogarrisoninc) on Instagram Garrison’s website: Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Moe's Home Collection Save an extra 10% off your purchase using code HYDC10 at checkout. https://moeshomecollection.com

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, and the ugly of what it really takes to launch a fully robust e-commerce shop. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Mentioned: shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com The Awakening Website: https://myawakening.co/ Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest 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

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 of our tried-and-true methods for staying organized and productive. With some small adjustments to your processes, these small methods can make a big difference for your business. Just don't call them hacks! In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Mentioned: Amazon Salad Bar: https://amzn.to/3SnWeAO Harvest App: Time Tracking Software With Invoicing | Harvest Good Notes app: Goodnotes | Notes Reimagined | Note-Taking App Canvas app for home measurements: The easiest way to get as-builts | Canvas Tankersley Construction Episode: ‎Hot Young Designers Club 105: A Conversation with Tankersley Construction Cost vs. value remodeling guide: Cost vs. Value 2023 | National Rebecca’s Upwork Freelancer for Chief Architect: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~012a205720d9c6bb42 Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: High Point Market https://highpointmarket.org/registerhydc Moe's Home Collection Save an extra 10% off your purchase...

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 years in the design industry. She shares how instrumental High Point Market has been in fueling the success of her businesses, Stacy Garcia Design Studio and textile company LebaTex. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Stacy Garcia to discuss: Color Marketing GroupPatti CarpenterNancy Fire Mentioned: Register for High Point Market: Register - High Point Furniture Market Stacy's Textile Company: LebaTex Stacy's Website: Stacy Garcia Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Moe's Home Collection Save an extra 10% off your purchase using code HYDC10 at checkout. https://moeshomecollection.com

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 the right software, tools, and infrastructure we wish we implemented sooner. In this episode, we discuss: Mentioned: KBIS Panel https://kbis.com/nextstage/#lighten-up-the-humorous-side-of-design Join our Patreon for more community https://www.patreon.com/hydc Wayback Machine website time capsule https://web.archive.org/ Heidi Caillier on the Business of Home Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-of-home-podcast/id1340460508?i=1000637795675 Furnishing Budget Calculator https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/b/tmhwI Investment Guide https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/b/t8nJL Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: High Point Market https://highpointmarket.org/registerhydc Moe's Home Collection Save an extra 10% off your purchase using code...

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 them pull out their vision and desires beyond just aesthetics. He then works to design a space that brings that narrative to life. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Dan Mazzarini to discuss: Mentioned: BHDM Design Website Dan Mazzarini (@danmazzarini) on Instagram BHDM Design (@bhdmdesign) on Instagram ARCHIVE (@archivebydanmazzarini) on Instagram For more on networking with a purpose, check out Episode 99 with Ali Faulker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-young-designers-club-interior-design-business-podcast/id1505427626?i=1000626439906 Getting new leads through Pinterest: Pinterest for Interior Designers Masterclass Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest Masterclass Pinterest is...

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 and discuss the 6 changes (3 from each of us) we want to make in our businesses. Some of these changes will resonate with you, Hotties, and your businesses. In this episode, we discuss: Happy Hour Mentioned: Rebecca will be spending more time on Happy Hour https://www.itshappyhour.co/ Shaun’s demotivated to spend time in Instagram and Pinterest https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/b/W8rXP Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest 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

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 challenges along the way, today, we’re taking time to reflect on some of our wins and accomplishments of 2023 instead of just frustrations. In this episode, we discuss: article Nuuly Shaun’s South Pasadena project Mentioned: Try the HYDC Business Retreat for your reflections https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/b/ceYUJ Rebecca has liked Nuuly for renting new cloths https://fbuy.io/nuuly/rebecca438 Check out our feature in Business of Home https://businessofhome.com/articles/inside-the-designer-podcasting-boom Shaun’s South Pasadena project https://wrenstedinteriors.com/project/south-pasadena/ Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources -

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 personal email like Gmail or Yahoo for business, etc. In this episode, we discuss: Mentioned: Read more about the closing of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on Business of Home https://businessofhome.com/articles/mitchell-gold-bob-williams-shutters-abruptly Here's how Private Equity is involved in the interior design industry https://businessofhome.com/articles/mitchell-gold-bob-williams-collapse-private-equity-ownership Explore the Las Vegas Market exhibitors https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/exhibitor/exhibitor-directory Explore the High Point Market exhibitors https://www.highpointmarket.org/ExhibitorDirectory Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop

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 also shares some cool ways to use Pinterest. In this episode, we discuss: Mentioned: Leah Reinert's Website Pinterest for Interior Designers Masterclass Leah Reinert's Pinterest Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest 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

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 Tankersley Construction, to discuss their business. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Steve and Heather to discuss: Sandler Training Mentioned: Visit Tankersley Construction Website Steven and Heather Tankersley (@tankersley_construction) on Instagram Sandler Sales Training Business of Home article - Inflation is going down. Why aren’t contractor bids? National Association of The Remodeling Industry Remodelers Advantage Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Black Friday Sale 25% off everything 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 much-anticipated Black Friday sale! It's our biggest sale of the year, and we're giving you 25% off on EVERYTHING* in our shop. Sale Dates: Monday, November 20 to Monday, November 27 This is the perfect time to grab all those fabulous downloadable resources, templates, and tools that you've been eyeing. All you need to do is visit https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/ and use the coupon code THANKFUL at checkout. Thank you for being amazing! We can't wait to see you take advantage of our Black Friday Sale. *Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass not included in sale Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Designer Resources - Check out our shop

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 your fees and payments from clients? In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Max Humphrey to discuss: Mentioned: Max Humphrey Website Max Humphrey (@maxwhumphrey) on IG Max's book "Lodge" on Amazon Max Humphrey Collection | HARTMANN&FORBES Max's collection of fabrics with Sunbrella and Pindler Max's wallpaper collection with Chasing Paper Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest 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

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

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 eye. We'll also share exclusive updates from favorite vendors like Four Hands, their new products, and some exciting technology improvements they're making. In this episode, we discuss: Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop

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 the field, offering a blend of humor and insight. Discussing the multifaceted aspects of design, such as bookkeeping, marketing, and trades, the hosts emphasize the importance of balance, particularly for solopreneurs. They share personal anecdotes and experiences, highlighting their commitment to navigating these varied elements with grace and adaptability. The conversation deepens as Rebecca and Shaun explore the art of execution, a cornerstone of project management. They share lessons from interactions with contractors and clients, focusing on communication, organization, and advocacy. The hosts reflect on the evolution of their roles, the value of questioning, and the dedication required to uphold a project’s integrity. The episode also unveils a treasure trove of solutions and insights. The hosts discuss the impact of tools like Asana and Studio Designer on workflow and client communication. They share their journey through different software, emphasizing the need for forward-thinking in platform selection. They encourage fellow designers to embrace unpredictability, adapt swiftly, and continually refine processes. Concluding with words of encouragement and an invitation to continue the conversation on Instagram, Rebecca and Shaun ensure the episode is an open door to a thriving community. Join them in exploring the intricate world of project management and turn up the heat on your design journey! Welcome to the Club! Our links: Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram Rebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s Instagram For more information - Check out the website Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop

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, we are putting our self-guided business retreat document 40% off in our shop. It's normally $99, but it's now on sale in our shop for $59 throughout the month of October, and this document takes you through your own business retreat. https://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/b/ceYUJ