The BEST Residential Interior Design Podcasts - Episode 175

Today’s must-listen interior design business podcasts episodes come from hosts Terri Taylor, Darla Powell, LuAnn Nigara, Melissa Galt and Laura Thornton.

Today’s one & only podcast guest is Taylor Gerrity.

So much good advice to help level up your interior design business.

• Interior Design Business - Terri Taylor - Design Fees and Legacy Clients - 13 min

• Designed by Wingnut Social - Darla Powell - 5 Easy Tips to Better Your Design Brand - 16 min

• Window Treatments for Profit - LuAnn Nigara - What Would Lu Do?: Margins Matter: Why Discounting Puts Your Business at Risk - 18 min

• The Affluent Creative - Melissa Galt - 10 Secrets to Get Yourself out of the Comparison Trap - 34 min

• The Business of Beautiful Spaces - Laura Thornton - Let's Talk the Importance of Contracts in your Interior Design Business - 24 min

Interior Design Business - Design Fees and Legacy Clients - 13 min

When old clients come back to work with you again, how do you tell them that your fees have changed since the first time you worked together?

In this episode, host Terri Taylor discusses design fees & repeat clients.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What to do when an old client comes back but your fees have gone up 

• Why it’s important for your fees to reflect your growth 

• How to communicate changes to your clients

Designed by Wingnut Social - 5 Easy Tips to Better Your Design Brand - 16 min

It’s summertime and business might be slowing down a bit as clients take vacations and sign off for the season. While things are slower, is there anything you can do to better your brand, like working on social channels, websites, and blogs? Absolutely!

Wingnut Social’s Marketing Director, Taylor Gerrity, is here with some great digital housekeeping tips to take advantage of your free time and set yourself up for a great fall.

Window Treatments for Profit - What Would Lu Do?: Margins Matter: Why Discounting Puts Your Business at Risk - 18 min

In today’s episode, host LuAnn Nigara continues her exploration of the “all too common” practice of discount pricing.

The Affluent Creative -  10 Secrets to Get Yourself out of the Comparison Trap - 34 min

Comparison can be a destructive force, leading us to undermine our confidence and personal success. Today, host Melissa Galt is sharing ten secrets to escape this trap and claim your success, focusing on recognizing your unique blend of education, experience, expertise, talent, personality, hobbies, and interests.

First, Melissa will explore the all-too-common problem of falling into the comparison trap. Together, we delve into understanding the triggers that lead us to destructive comparisons, often exacerbated by the role of social media. Melissa shares strategies to tackle these triggers and remind you that you are unique, with a combination of education, experience, and talent that sets you apart. She’s also sharing some insights from Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, authors of The Gap and The Gain, who offer guidance on how to stay in the 'gain' space for optimal well-being.

Throughout this episode, we explore a variety of tools and tactics to build confidence and avoid the pitfall of comparison. We delve into the importance of celebrating victories, no matter how small, and discuss the concept of a confidence kit or brag book. By the end of this episode, you will be equipped with the tools to escape the comparison trap and focus on your personal journey to success.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How to identify and reduce triggers that lead to destructive comparisons

• Why minimizing time spent on social media can help you avoid harmful comparisons 

• Insights from authors Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan about staying in the 'gain' space for improved wellness

• The importance of gratitude in maintaining a healthy perspective and boosting self-confidence

The Business of Beautiful Spaces - Let's Talk the Importance of Contracts in your Interior Design Business - 24 min

In today's episode, host Laura Thornton talks about the importance of contracts in your Interior Design Business. Having a professionally written contract by a lawyer for an interior designer can provide several advantages and a few possible disadvantages.