Interior Design Business Podcasts - Episode 187

Today’s collection of the world’s best interior design business podcasts includes 7 essential episodes from hosts Josh Cooperman, Kylie Tyrell, Desi Creswell, Kaitlin Petersen and Darla “Jethro” Powell.

Today’s podcast guests include Roberta Mantenuto, Dane Austin and Heather Hansen.

Isn’t it time to level up your business?

• Convo By Design - Josh Cooperman - Fitting In Is the Art of Being Yourself, and Others Loving You for It - Roberta Mantenuto - 1 hr

• Interiors Insider - Kylie Tyrell - Why you are not getting clients - 13 min

• The Interior Design Business CEO - Desi Creswell - 4 Essential Communication Methods for Client Relationships - 18 min

• Trade Tales - Kaitlin Petersen - Dane Austin on leading his firm with love - 47 min

• Designed by Wingnut Social - Darla Powell - Mastering Self Advocacy - 35 min

Convo By Design - Josh Cooperman - Fitting In Is the Art of Being Yourself, and Others Loving You for It - Roberta Mantenuto - 1 hr

In today’s episode, host Josh Cooperman is chatting with Roberta Mantenuto, CEO of Fittes Co., formerly Aria Vent. Fittes Co. is the Canadian company revolutionizing the vent and register business.

They created a modular air vent and you know what I love most about this? For the longest time, we just used what we had available, contractor grade from the big box or perhaps a boutique brand that made the same thing, but with nicer finishes.

Fittes now has a full line of framed and flush mount covers, vents, outlets and drains. It’s just such a simple idea and that is what I love most about this story. One part of this story is in the simplicity of the idea, another is the elegant execution of the concept. The third idea is the scaling up and recent name change to stay current. The final piece for me, is the story of a father-daughter duo making something happen and executing on this simple idea in a very big way.

Interiors Insider - Kylie Tyrell - Why you are not getting clients - 13 min

The Interior Design Business CEO - Desi Creswell - 4 Essential Communication Methods for Client Relationships - 18 min

Between drawings, contracts, emails, and conversations, both written and verbal, with staff, clients, and vendors, communication is a crucial part of your business and bringing your projects to life. Host Desi Creswell took several communication classes when studying for my degree, but she knows this isn't the case for everyone.

Discover four essential ways to communicate in your interior design business. These communication tips apply to both written and verbal communication and are intended to reduce frustration, confusion, and make the experience of running a project better for both you and your client.

What You’ll Discover from this Episode:

• Why communication is a major skill set in every aspect of your interior design work.

• The emotional discomfort and stress that poor communication is causing you.

• How to see where your current communication is ineffective.

• 4 methods for streamlining your interactions and communicating more effectively in specific situations.

• How to implement these 4 methods in your interior design business.

Trade Tales - Kaitlin Petersen - Dane Austin on leading his firm with love - 47 min

At a certain point in his firm's journey, Dane Austin decided to abandon the pressure for perfection and instead tell clients the truth about the design process—the good, the bad and the ugly. By restructuring his business around a radically transparent approach, he’s transformed the design process for his clients, his employees and finally, himself. 

Designed by Wingnut Social - Darla Powell - Mastering Self Advocacy - 35 min

In today’s episode, former trial attorney Heather Hansen joins host Darla Powell to discuss the importance of being your own best advocate, credibility vs. trust, and how to stay composed under pressure.

Heather Hansen is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. She was a trial attorney for 20 years and now she combines her experience in the courtroom with her psychology degree, mediation training, and her time as a TV anchor to help audiences across the world build belief and win.