The BEST Interior Design Podcasts for 2023
Interior Design Business Podcasts - Episode 115
We’ve only got two interior design business podcasts for you today…but they’re both chock full of actionable advice.
Today’s podcasts come from hosts LuAnn Nigara, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole. And our sole podcasts guest is Vita Vygovska.
Enjoy.
Interior Design with Kandrac & Kole - Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole - The Interior Designer Skillset - 31 min
A Well-Designed Business - LuAnn Nigara - Window Treatment Friday: Vita Vygovska: The Straight Talk About Unstable Fabrics - 58 min
Interior Design with Kandrac & Kole - The Interior Designer Skillset - 31 min
In this episode, hosts Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole discuss how being a successful interior designer requires an extraordinary and varied skillset. K & K share (5) key skills they use almost every day, from how to qualify a client, build rapport and trust with a client, and, most importantly, close the deals. Get ready to take notes…
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Listen to the end of the episode for a VERY BIG industry announcement.
Establishing yourself as an expert from the first impression is key to closing the deal.
We collect all procurement and design funds 100% up front. We will explain how.
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A Well-Designed Business - Window Treatment Friday: Vita Vygovska: The Straight Talk About Unstable Fabrics - 58 min
In today’s episode, host LuAnn Nigara is joined by Vita Vygovska for a Window Treatment Friday. Vita is the founder of Vitalia Inc. and a regular on LuAnn’s podcasts. She is an expert in all things window treatments, and today Vita will share her knowledge of unstable fabrics to help us better understand the qualities of these linens, wools, open weaves, and anything viscose.
Window treatment professionals can’t guarantee the results when working with these fabrics, so neither should you as the designer. But don’t worry, Vita is here to eloquently help us navigate these temperamental textiles and give us the knowledge we need for better success.
Pick It Apart
[7:22] Vita and LuAnn discuss the battle of getting drapes to skim, or “kiss” the floor.
[17:53] Vita offers language to say no, without actually saying “no.”
[24:24] LuAnn talks about the importance of listening to the advice of your window treatment professional and passing the information along honestly to your clients.
[28:59] Vita advises interior designers on alternative fabrics to use in place of unstable ones.
[40:10] Vita suggests not only discussing the fabrics, but documenting the conversation and putting a disclaimer on projects with unstable fabrics because you can’t guarantee the outcome.
LuAnn Nigara and Vita Vygovska's Ah-Ha Moments
“We want to be good partners. We want to be there as your problem solvers, and as someone who brings value. But we also want to tell the truth, and we don't want to set anybody up for failure.” – Vita Vygovska
“These unstable fabrics‑being unstable because they're unpredictable‑whereas we don't exactly know as a workroomhow they are going to behave when we fabricate them… And so because these fabrics are so unpredictable, it is really difficult to guarantee any kind of specific result.” – Vita Vygovska
“Understand that once your window treatment professional confirms, or just tells you, for the first time that this probably isn't going to perform the way you and your client have the expectation to, then think of it as clear cut as the sofa blocking the walkway.” – LuAnn Nigara
“I'm going to tell you the truth over getting an order because I don't want just the order. I want the order and I want the project to be successful.” – LuAnn Nigara
“Tough conversations are always better had on the on the forefront‑up front‑before they become tough situations.” – Vita Vygovska
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