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Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know: Practical Business Advice for Residential Interior Designers

Written by: Rebecca West Interior Design Business & Communication Coach
  • Summary

  • Overwhelmed by the challenges of running a successful residential interior design business? Wanna level up your client communication, set clear business boundaries, and nail your niche like a PRO?

    Welcome to "Stuff Interior Designers Need To Know," your go-to biz-cast for conquering the unique hurdles of residential interior design.

    Hosted by Interior Design business coach Rebecca West, this podcast addresses the everyday sales, communication, and client challenges unique to the interior design industry. From defining your business niche and building firm boundaries to helping clients make quick, confident design decisions, Rebecca provides practical solutions drawn from 15 years of industry experience (along with half a decade helping other designers launch and lead their own design firms) to help you build YOUR Seriously Happy business.

    Each episode delivers sound business advice in about 20 minutes or less - Rebecca knows you're busy! If you’re ready to learn the stuff you need to know to build a great design company - "Stuff Interior Designers Need To Know" is here to help! 💪



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    Hosted by Rebecca West, author of Happy Starts at Home. Check out her biz coaching at seriouslyhappy.com, and follow her adventures living in Paris, France (ooh la la!) on Instagram at @beseriouslyhappy

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Episodes
  • How to Create an Interior Design Website: A Roadmap That Leads Your Clients to a YES!
    Apr 9 2024

    In this episode of Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know we talk about the fundamentals of building in interior design website. Whether your DIYing your first site, or finally investing in a professional website designer develop, this episode will give a roadmap that decomplicates the ecosystem of your site and turns it into a conversion machine! In 17 short minutes we'll cover:

    1. Function First: Prioritize functionality over aesthetics when designing your website, just as you would when designing a room. Ensure clarity in communication to effectively convey your message to potential clients.
    2. Crafting a Compelling Promise: Your homepage should feature a "sigh of relief" promise that stops visitors in their tracks and assures them they've found the designer they're looking for. This promise should go beyond aesthetics and highlight how you'll deliver results that align with your clients' desires and needs.
    3. Guide Visitors Through a Clear Journey: Lead visitors through a logical sequence of pages, starting with the homepage, then the portfolio, services, about page, and finally, the contact page. Each step should reinforce your value proposition and build trust, ultimately leading to conversion.
    4. Avoid Overwhelming with Calls to Action: Resist the temptation to inundate visitors with too many calls to action or prompt them to contact you too quickly. Instead, gradually introduce them to your services and allow them to explore your portfolio before inviting them to inquire about your offerings.
    5. Align Messaging with Brand Identity: Ensure that your website's messaging reflects your brand identity, values, and unique selling points. Consistency in messaging across all platforms, including social media and SEO efforts, reinforces your brand and attracts your ideal clientele.

    Tune in to unravel the complexities of website design and distill it into a clear, actionable roadmap!

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    17 mins
  • Ring, Ping, or Email? Mastering Communication in Interior Design Projects
    Mar 26 2024

    In this episode of "Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know" we ask the crucial interior design communication question: Should you call, text, or email your client? Want to level up your skills in the art of effective communication in residential interior design projects?

    • Discover why choosing the right communication method can be the difference between project success and failure. It affects everything, from managing client expectations to empowering confident design decisions.
    • Learn when to use which communication method - text, email, and phone. Whether it's conveying timely updates, discussing design details, or calming a client's freak-out moment, there *is* a better communication method for each situation.
    • Get quick tips on crafting concise emails, maintaining a professional tone, and using phone calls (I know... 🙄) to diffuse tense situations. Plus, learn essential techniques for documenting important conversations and decisions to keep your projects on track.

    It's another let's-keep-this-quick episode packed with practical tips and strategies to improve your communication approach and set yourself, and your interior design project, up for success. Enjoy!

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    Looking for my Interior Design Business Coaching & Courses? 💪
    👉 seriouslyhappy.com

    Wanna be Interior Design & Expat Insta-Friends?! 😊
    👉 @beseriouslyhappy

    Follow my Moving-To-France, Living-In-Paris Expat Adventures 🇫🇷
    👉 Bonjhola podcast

    And here's where to find my Book on Interior Design Psychology 📚
    👉 Happy Starts at Home

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    11 mins
  • Do Your Interior Design Services Read Like the Dollar Menu at the Local McCheapos?
    Mar 15 2024

    In this episode of "Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know" we look at the terrible state of many interior design service packages. Are your services leaving clients underwhelmed, akin to ordering off a fast-food menu?

    Your interior design services should align with the talent, experience, and value you bring to your interior design clients - unforgettable client experiences and remarkable results shouldn't be sold like cheap dollar-menu tacos.

    In a sea of discount design and HGTV-inspired misconceptions it's more important than ever to effectively communicate the journey we take our interior design clients on, and truly help them understand the outcomes of our services. Learn how to showcase your expertise and differentiate yourself in a crowded market, all while empowering clients to make confident design decisions.

    Tune in now and let's transform your business from McCheepos to Michelin-starred excellence!

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    Looking for my Interior Design Business Coaching & Courses? 💪
    👉 seriouslyhappy.com

    Wanna be Interior Design & Expat Insta-Friends?! 😊
    👉 @beseriouslyhappy

    Follow my Moving-To-France, Living-In-Paris Expat Adventures 🇫🇷
    👉 Bonjhola podcast

    And here's where to find my Book on Interior Design Psychology 📚
    👉 Happy Starts at Home

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    18 mins

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