The Interior DesignHer Podcast
real-world interior design business education
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You're Working Too Hard: Interior Design Procurement Doesn't Have to Be This Way
You're Working Too Hard: Interior Design Procurement Doesn't Have to Be This Way
How successful design firms are scaling their businesses by transforming their procurement systems
If you're like most interior designers, there's a good chance you didn’t start your own business because of your unrequited love of purchase orders, vendor emails, and procurement tracking spreadsheets.
In today’s podcast episode, Brittanie Elms of My Design Assistant reveals why doing everything yourself is not only super stressful, it’s actually costing you money. Her clients are proof that transforming procurement chaos into a streamlined operation actually pays for itself.
And hey, it's not just about procurement...we all know that our businesses should have better systems in place, but who has time to figure that out?
Join us for this candid conversation where Brittanie reveals:
Why sending items to a receiver actually saves you money
The crucial systems every interior design business needs from day one
How to know when your business is ready for outsourcing
Real procurement horror stories (and how to avoid them)
Why retainers are non-negotiable for successful procurement
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Kate Cook: 3D Rendering Artist for Interior Designers
Kate Cook: 3D Rendering Artist for Interior Designers
Your client stares blankly at your floor plans. Your presentation stalls. You know the design will transform their space, but they just don't see it. What do you do?
Kate Cook solves this problem for interior designers by transforming their 2D architectural plans into fully immersive 3D spaces…that homeowners understand, appreciate & get excited by.