Design for a Living with Chelsea Coryell

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Learn about the interior design business in's and outs with Design Coach and Mentor Chelsea Coryell. With years of experience in the industry and a successful store and studio in Bothell, Wa, Chelsea shares her knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a successful designer. Whether you are a designer fresh out of school, or someone who wants to breathe new life into their practice, join Chelsea on her in-depth discussions into the art and business of Interior Design. We upload new podcasts every Sunday! Tune in on Youtube as well! Watch Now https://tinyurl.com/2zf6kdkz

Location:

United States

Description:

Learn about the interior design business in's and outs with Design Coach and Mentor Chelsea Coryell. With years of experience in the industry and a successful store and studio in Bothell, Wa, Chelsea shares her knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a successful designer. Whether you are a designer fresh out of school, or someone who wants to breathe new life into their practice, join Chelsea on her in-depth discussions into the art and business of Interior Design. We upload new podcasts every Sunday! Tune in on Youtube as well! Watch Now https://tinyurl.com/2zf6kdkz

Language:

English

Website:

https://designforaliving.com

Episodes

Designing Masculine Spaces! - Epsiode 92

8/28/2022

On this weeks episode, Chelsea talks about a new project that she is working on for a male client who is looking for a sophisticated space. The bachelor pad days are over, and it's time for a new chapter. How do you create a more sophisticated space with masculine touches? Join us on this show and tell episode where Chelsea walks us through her process with this client! Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple...

Duration:00:37:32

We Are Back! - Epsiode 91

8/14/2022

We are back! After a few months break, Chelsea and the team behind Design For A Living Podcast are back! We had a great break and are excited to dive back in with new episodes. Join us this week for a check-in. New Episodes will come out once every two weeks for the time being, with more content on the way. Keep an eye out on your youtube channel for more great content! Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple Podcast:...

Duration:00:16:53

BUILDING A BUSINESS: Finding Your Design Niche - Epsiode 90

3/27/2022

How do you set yourself apart from the competition? Find a niche! This week Chelsea sits down to talk about finding your design niche and specializing in an area that sets you apart and helps narrow down who you want to work for. If you are after a specific type of client, discover that niche to get those clients and projects that you'll enjoy working on! Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple Podcast:...

Duration:00:15:19

Mistakes To Avoid As An Interior Designer Epsiode 89

3/13/2022

The current global situation is taking a toll on everyone! Mistakes have a much greater impact on your Interior Design Business. For Interior Designers, there are new costs to look out for, time management is more important than ever. This week Chelsea shares first-hand experience on what it's been like, what mistakes have been made, how they have been fixed, all to provide you with the best information on what to look out for, and help your clients make the best decision for them. Find us...

Duration:00:34:22

Top tips for successful first house calls! Epsiode 88

2/20/2022

Stepping into your first client's house to talk about their project is scary! You have to have confidence, know what to say, what to do! This episode is your start to successful house calls. Chelsea shares her tips for successful house calls, what's helped her and what to avoid! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/YTmESN2-2ck About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience...

Duration:00:35:12

Real Interior Design: Be an Efficient Interior Designer! Epsiode 87

2/13/2022

Ever get so bogged down in the details that you fall behind? How do you prioritize and organize your time for the best efficiency? This episode is for you! This week Chelsea is joined by Designer Evanny Wenner, who is about to hit her first year as a designer with Chelsea's store. Chelsea and Eva talk about Eva's projects and Chelsea shares so helpful insight on time management. #InteriorDesign #Timemanagement Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/BBqh042cheo About this podcast:...

Duration:00:27:41

Real Interior Design: Explaining Pricing! Epsiode 86

2/6/2022

Chelsea and the team are back from Las Vegas Market! In this week's episode, Chelsea is joined by two of her designers to talk about their experience at Market. All the new products, new vendors, new people that they have met. If you are looking for inspiration or new products for this year, this is the venue to go to! #lasvegas #lasvegasmarket #InteriorDesign Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/a-5z7uPH6-w About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell...

Duration:00:27:11

Interior Design DisneyLand, Las Vegas Market! Episode 85

1/30/2022

Chelsea and the team are back from Las Vegas Market! In this week's episode, Chelsea is joined by two of her designers to talk about their experience at Market. All the new products, new vendors, new people that they have met. If you are looking for inspiration or new products for this year, this is the venue to go to! #lasvegas #lasvegasmarket #InteriorDesign Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/Z87R4hU8Y_4 About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell...

Duration:00:38:24

Interior Design Convention and Showroom Updates! Episode 84

1/23/2022

We are back after a short break with a brand new episode from Chelsea Coryell! In this week's episode, Chelsea talks about an upcoming trip for the team. It's that time of year for Las Vegas Market, the biggest Interior Design Convention on the West Coast! The Market is where you can meet your vendors, secure relationships to get great products to your clients! Chelsea also talks about what's been going on at the store and with Furniture suppliers and how she's been dealing with the...

Duration:00:20:10

Training to become an Interior Designer and starting on the path to your dream career! Episode 83

1/9/2022

How do you get from dreaming about becoming an Interior Designer to actually becoming an Interior Designer? In this week's episode, Chelsea talks about training, school, and everything in between the dream and reality. If you are thinking about taking that step, this episode will help you understand the process and set you on the path to your dream career. Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/fGlZS4oKP-M About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell...

Duration:00:27:50

Happy Holidays & what to expect for next year's trends! Episode 82

12/26/2021

Happy Holidays from the team at First and Main Design Market! This week Chelsea is joined by her team to talk about their year, and what they are expecting and hoping to see next year for new trends! Thank you for joining us. From our family to yours, we wish you the very best this season! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/i7sWxGqFXbY About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of...

Duration:00:32:22

Starting your Interior Design Business! Episode 81

12/19/2021

A week before Christmas and with the new year just around the corner, now is the time to start your new Interior Design Business! In this week's episode, Chelsea talks about starting, gives some advice and motivation to get started! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/ERw0hYF7dGE 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...

Duration:00:24:39

Real Interior Design: When Disaster Strikes! Episode 80

12/12/2021

Just when you think everything is going so well, disaster can strike! This week Chelsea is joined by Tracy Maas to talk about an interesting installation this week where everything went wrong at the very last second. But the team rallied, and the disaster was amended! Join us for a real-life look into what it's like to be an Interior Designer! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/b2JeyoUp6cI About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the...

Duration:00:22:56

Real Interior Design: Design for your client vs. yourself! Episode 79

12/5/2021

This week Chelsea sits down to talk about something that designers can struggle with, and that's designing for a client instead of yourself. You might want to add some color, but that's not what your client wants. How do you deal with that? If you have questions, please leave them in the comments! We look forward to hearing from you. Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/WZvifuRwhbo About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior...

Duration:00:25:05

How to talk about money and budget with clients! Episode 77

11/28/2021

The topic no one likes to talk about! How do you approach the topic of money and budgets with clients? For an Interior Designer, this is the very first step because your design, the pieces you pick out will all stem from what your client can afford. Chelsea does an extremely deep dive into the topic of budgets, what to consider, how to kick off the conversation, and why it's such an important one to have with your clients. Watch this episode on youtube. Coming Soon! About this podcast:...

Duration:00:28:25

Real Interior Design: We went over budget and here's how we fixed it! Episode 78

11/28/2021

What happens when you go over budget? What do you need to keep in mind to avoid this? Last week Chelsea talked about how to talk to clients about budgets and this week it's about that uncomfortable discussion when you go over budget. Chelsea takes you through what happened and what to look out for when creating a design for your clients. Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/o6b2QK5nmuI About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the...

Duration:00:31:05

How I got my start with Interior Design with Jacob Neidlinger! Episode 76

11/14/2021

First and Main Design Market has a new designer! In this week's episode, Chelsea sits down with Jacob Neidlinger to talk about how he got his start in design, his time at design school, and working in the Seattle area. We are so glad to have him on the team. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/Mq3lrYboqcQ About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+...

Duration:00:45:10

How to project confidence and professionalism as an Interior Designer! Episode 75

11/7/2021

Looking professional goes a long way in impressing clients and securing those valuable contracts and relationships! Acting professional builds confidence and trust from your clients! Listen to Chelsea as she gives a crash course into her experiences and shares advice from a seasoned interior designer's perspective. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/TAf4D06XTEM About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks...

Duration:00:20:57

Save time and money by measuring correctly! Episode 74

10/31/2021

Measuring out a space might seem like a challenge but it's so important to do it correctly when you are working with someone's budget and contractors rely on you. In this week's episode, Chelsea revisits the basics of home visits and project planning with a deep dive into measuring with some tips, tricks, and tool recommendations to get us caught up on sizing and planning out our projects correctly! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube....

Duration:00:34:27

Meet Chelsea Coryell: How I got started Episode 73

10/24/2021

Our team is taking a little break but while we are out, we wanted to bring back the first episode, from June 2020. This was the first episode where we met Chelsea and learned how she started and the reason for this new podcast. We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to coming back to the studio! Thank you for 73 episodes! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/C4EXZTCAVSo About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea...

Duration:00:29:49