People think that what we do is ‘make pretty spaces.’ And that makes sense; what we do is beautiful in the end. But what I’ve said before, and I’ll say again, is that we also affect the quality of the lives of the clients that we serve. By doing these construction projects and dialing in the customization, we not only make things beautiful but we impact the happiness and well being of our clients. Today, we’re diving even further into this topic so that you truly understand the power and elevation you bring to your client’s projects. Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/inte ..read more

I know you’ve all heard the saying, “You are the company that you keep.” And I want to talk today about how it’s not just about when you’re growing up. It still applies to my life today, and I want to explain how so that you can see signs of it in your own life because this can be key to your business success.   Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/successful-as-the-company-you-keep  ..read more

Technology has improved so much in today's world. Although I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m much better on a construction site than on a computer, I still do use it. Today, I want to address the downside of using technology in our business that you may not be aware of! Mentioned in today’s episode: Episode 165 with Michelle Lynne: https://devignierdesign.com/michelle-lynne/  Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/downside-to-technology  ..read more

We live in a world where we all want quick fixes and instant gratification whether that’s through Amazon Prime 2-day shipping or the latest fad diet, or plug and play formula’s in our industry to price our fees. Pricing your projects is critical to getting right and a huge stressor for the designers I talk to. Whether that’s in various FB groups, my course, or a Zoom call with one of you, it inevitably comes up in every call. We all want to be making the money we deserve and profit from the actual time we spend. Today, I want to talk today about the risk of the one-size-fits-all approach and h ..read more

Do you need to add construction management to your firm?  I’ve heard this question from many designers who have reached out, as well as questions such as: “Will this be something they regret not adding?”  “Will I not get the clients I want if I don’t offer this service to them?” Today, I want to talk about how I responded to this question and the reasoning behind it.   Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/is-construction-management-right-for-you    ..read more

When you think of crediting your work, you may be thinking solely about how this impacts you. But we also play a role in that issue. So today I want to share a story that has just hit mainstream media in our industry, and how critical it is to give as well as receive proper credit for our work.   Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/giving-receiving-proper-credit    ..read more

One of the things I love most about construction management is that it’s constantly changing. I know that drives some of you crazy, and I don’t blame you! But for me, I think that’s how I’ve stayed in this niche for the last 30 years. Today, I want to share with you two things I’ve recently learned, and why we need to embrace learning without fear! Find the full shownotes at:  https://devignierdesign.com/embrace-learning-without-fear  ..read more

I am in contact with a lot of designers, and in our conversations, I started to notice a common trend in traits and issues that I wanted to go over today. I address isolation, skillset concerns, construction phase misunderstandings, and the question of how to price construction projects. I hope today’s episode leaves you with more answers than questions! But as always, please feel free to reach out to me with your questions at renee@devignierdesign.com or on social media. Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/isolation-skillset-concerns-construction-phases ..read more

I am so excited to share the conversation I had with my friend Michelle Lynne!    Michelle Lynne began her interior design career after spending more than two decades working in Corporate America. She began in the home staging arena and has since built a successful, award winning, full-service interior design firm, ML Interiors Group, employing talented designers and serving clients across the country.   In the summer of 2018, Michelle began focusing on a big gap she saw missing in the interior design industry: teaching interior designers how to run the business of an interior d ..read more

So you’ve secured your next job, and you’re really excited to get started! But you also know you’re going to be working with an entirely new crew of construction workers. And that’s when you get a pit in your stomach as the anxiety builds.  Today, we’re talking about why that happens in the first place, how to see it coming, and, better still, how to put those fears of working with a new team of contractors to rest.   Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/thriving-in-new-construction-teams    ..read more