Designing for Success: Expert Podcasts for Residential Interior Designers
The BEST Interior Design Business Podcasts - Episode 162
We’ve got two interior design business podcasts for you today.
Today’s podcasts come from hosts LuAnn Nigara & Beth Bieske.
Today’s podcast guests include Jessica Duce and Jane Mow.
Enjoy…
A Well-Designed Business - LuAnn Nigara - Jessica Duce: The Vacation Rental Design Summit at High Point Market - 1 hr
Design Dialogues - Beth Bieske - A Dialogue with Jane Mow - 59 min
A Well-Designed Business - Jessica Duce: The Vacation Rental Design Summit at High Point Market - 1 hr
In today’s episode, host LuAnn Nigara is joined by Jessica Duce, principal designer at both JDuce Design and Vacation Rental Designers. Jessica is back to talk about her Vacation Rental Design Summit she held in spring 2023 at High Point.
LuAnn & Jessica talk about the importance of noticing gaps in the industry and how she used them to her, and everyone’s benefit, in more ways than one. We also learn about the membership program she and her partners started, and everything else Jessica has been up to since she was last on LuAnn’s podcast.
Pick It Apart
[1:45] Jessica fills us in on why she was so passionate to create the Vacation rental Design Summit.
[5:00] Jessica explains that there are, in fact, differences between vacation rental design and regular design.
[13:09] Jessica shares what the new summit consisted of for both new and old vacation rental designers.
[24:20] Jessica talks about the membership program her and her partners launched at the summit.
[36: Jessica tells us about the evolution of Vacation Rental Designers since she was last on the podcast.
LuAnn Nigara and Jessica Duce's Ah-Ha Moments
“People want to stay somewhere that doesn't look like their home.” - Jessica Duce
“Brands want to be apart of a rental, so guests or designers that they bring in can experience these brands there instead of in a showhouse.” - Jessica Duce
You can check out this podcast episode here:
Design Dialogues - A Dialogue with Jane Mow - 59 min
In today’s episode, host Beth Bieske has a chat with stylist Jane Mow.
EPISODE SUMMARY
A personal brand stylist can help align your appearance with your business or personal brand, elevating what you wear to match the perception and reality of what you can deliver.
Your clothing and style should communicate professionalism, expertise, and trust to potential clients or customers, especially in industries like interior design where visual aesthetics play a significant role.
Finding a balance between aligning with your target market's expectations and retaining your authentic style is crucial. You want to look the part without feeling like you're wearing a costume, ensuring that your clothing still reflects your personality and makes you feel confident.
Working with clients transitioning into a client-facing role and helping them adjust to their new identity.
Immersion process of understanding the client's business, ideal client, and long-term goals.
Analyzing existing patterns and aligning personal style with the client's brand and projects.
KEY PARTS IN THE DIALOGUE
05.58 - Jane talks about why have a personal brand is so important
16.41 - Jane talks about why knowing who your ideal client is so important before you even start thinking about what clothes you are going to wear.
32.30 - Jane talks about just some of the things you need to think about when you are planning a brand photo shoot.
You can check out this podcast episode here: