Will Brown of Will Brown Interiors believes that interior design should be more than just aesthetics — it should also support clients’ well-being and energy flow within a space. In this episode, Will shares how he uses ancient Feng Shui principles to help clients optimize the flow of energy in their homes. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Will Brown to discuss: Will’s career transition from corporate graphic design to interior design Will’s experience working at Hallmark and how it influenced his career How Will got introduced and certified in Feng Shui principles  How Will ..read more

As a designer, do you prefer working on kitchens or bathrooms? Are kitchens and bathrooms worth the effort in terms of payoff? Doing kitchens and bathrooms requires a lot of work but doesn’t always result in big profits. Shaun and Rebecca are here to discuss tips and strategies for making smaller projects like kitchens and bathrooms more profitable. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Challenges and benefits of working within the limitations of kitchen and bathroom spaces Difficulty in finding a contractor who only does bathroom or kitchen The crucial role contractors play in referral ..read more

Today’s guest, Garrison Hullinger, overcame adversity to build a thriving design business from the ground up. One of his secrets? Establishing the right process that allows for maximum productivity and profit. Garrison discusses his processes — from the structure of his design team to qualifying clients, delegating tasks, establishing design pillars and vision statements for each project, and more. He shows how creativity and profits can thrive with the right planning structures in place. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Garrison Hullinger to discuss: Garrison’s career path and h ..read more

Opening an online shop seems like an exciting way to expand your business, but it is a major undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Shaun and Rebecca are launching their new e-commerce shop and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of what it really takes to launch a fully robust e-commerce shop. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Shaun and Rebecca’s experience launching a new e-commerce shop Shaun and Rebecca’s experience on Payhip and why they are moving to Shopify Shaun’s experience transitioning his email newsletter to Klaviyo The challenges they faced moving t ..read more

What tools and apps can help me with time tracking and invoicing? How do I organize my notes and stay organized? Is an iPad worth it for work? How can it be used effectively? Tune in as we share some of our tried-and-true methods for staying organized and productive. With some small adjustments to your processes, these small methods can make a big difference for your business. Just don't call them hacks! In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: Tools and apps that can help with time tracking – Harvest app, GoodNotes  Tips for using technology effectively during meetings Value of iPads ..read more

Do you want to take your interior design business to the next level? High Point Market can be the boost you need to take things to the next level. Today’s guest, Stacy Garcia, has built an impressive career over 25 years in the design industry. She shares how instrumental High Point Market has been in fueling the success of her businesses, Stacy Garcia Design Studio and textile company LebaTex. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Stacy Garcia to discuss: Stacy’s career journey from textile design to residential design How Stacy started her business with limited resources Forecasting ..read more

As we enter 2024, there are some things that we do not wish to bring with us into this year, and we want to make some changes in our lives and businesses. Today, we share our no-more list for 2024 and discuss the 6 changes (3 from each of us) we want to make in our businesses. Some of these changes will resonate with you, Hotties, and your businesses. In this episode, we discuss: Shaun and Rebecca are hosting a panel on The Humorous Side of Design in Las Vegas Rebecca is going to be more discretionary about full-service clients Shaun wants to be more selective about half-baked decorating proj ..read more

It’s the last episode of 2023, so today, we did some year-end reflections and highlights. From doing over 100 episodes of the podcast to contributing our designs and opinions, we achieved so many things this year. While there were certain challenges along the way, today, we’re taking time to reflect on some of our wins and accomplishments of 2023 instead of just frustrations. In this episode, we discuss: Reflections on wins and positives in 2023 instead of just frustrations The Hot Young Designers Club Patreon community and the exclusive episodes  Personal and professional accomplishment ..read more

Our guest today is Pinterest expert Leah Reinert. We dive deep into our Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass and show you how to properly optimize your Pinterest presence and use it as a lead generation tool for your businesses. Leah also shares some cool ways to use Pinterest. In this episode, we discuss: About Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass Leah's journey of discovering the power of Pinterest for businesses How to drive traffic to your website from Pinterest without a huge portfolio Repinning other people's pins to your boards to signal interest and prop up content Usi ..read more

What is the most challenging part of your business? What percentage of your projects involve working with a designer? How do you vet clients before getting into pre-construction? Rebecca and Shaun sit down with Steve and Heather Tankersley, owners of Tankersley Construction, to discuss their business. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Steve and Heather to discuss: The most successful and challenging projects for Steve and Heather  Tankersley’s pre-construction process where they evaluate design goals, budget, etc Challenges of traditional contracting methods Having a structur ..read more