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Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

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They're not that hot, or that young - but hosts Rebecca Plumb (Studio Plumb) and Shaun Crha (Wrensted Interiors) spill the tea every week on how a new generation of interior designers run their business. Join a community exploring the emotional, practical, and humorous side of the interior design business.Copyright 2026 Hot Young Designers Club Arte Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • 171: Trusting your instincts during times of growth and change with Ali Faulkner of AEF Interiors

    171: Trusting your instincts during times of growth and change with Ali Faulkner of AEF Interiors
    Apr 10 2026
    This replay episode brings back a great conversation with Ali Faulkner of AEF Interiors about what it really looks like to grow an interior design business with intention. Ali shares how she built her firm by leaning into process, trusting her instincts, and making thoughtful investments in support before the results were fully visible.Rebecca and Shaun talk with Ali about balancing strategy with gut instinct, using Instagram as both a marketing and educational tool, and why community matters so much when you are scaling a design business. From hiring help for social media to building referral relationships with other designers, architects, and builders, this episode is packed with practical insight for designers navigating change and growth.In this episode they discuss:Why trusting your instincts can be just as important as relying on the numbers when making growth decisionsHow Ali positioned AEF Interiors around process instead of aesthetic aloneWhat happened when she invested in social media support and why Instagram became a major lead sourceWhy organic content can attract both ideal clients and fellow interior designersHow networking with architects, builders, realtors, and other designers can create long-term opportunitiesThe importance of hiring people who are better than you in their specific rolesWhy tracking your time is essential for pricing, hiring, and understanding what it costs to run your businessHow community and designer-to-designer relationships can support both your business growth and emotional healthMentioned:AEF Interiors websiteFollow Ali on InstagramHaven WorkshopHer workshop with TandemDiving Into the Interior Design ProcessOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s InstagramShaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop
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    1 h y 13 m
  • 170: What got you here, won't get you there with Brooke Stoll

    170: What got you here, won't get you there with Brooke Stoll
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca are joined by Brooke Stoll, an operations and profitability strategist who helps interior designers build stronger, more profitable firms through better systems, clearer processes, and more confident leadership. What starts as a cozy robe-clad conversation quickly turns into a deep and practical discussion about the real skills designers need as their businesses grow.Brooke shares why the scrappy mindset that helps you start a design business is not always the same mindset that helps you lead a team, manage profit, or scale sustainably. Together, they unpack everything from project management tools and onboarding workflows to gross profit benchmarks, ideal clients, confidence, leadership, and building a business that actually supports your life.In this episode they discuss:Why confidence is one of the biggest differentiators between designers who stay stuck and those who growWhat Brooke means by “people, processes, and profitability” and how those three areas shape a successful design firmWhy what got you here in business may not be enough to get you to the next levelHow designers can stop running their firms on vibes and start understanding key numbers like gross profit, net profit, and operating costsThe difference between managing a business and truly leading a growing teamWhy simplifying your systems and choosing tools that actually fit your brain can make a huge differenceHow getting clearer on your ideal client makes discovery calls, proposals, and decision-making so much easierWhy community, support, and honest conversations with industry peers can help designers build confidence fasterMentioned:Brooke StollThe Design Field RetreatOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s InstagramShaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop
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    1 h y 17 m
  • 169: Fix the Drawer, Fix the Marriage

    169: Fix the Drawer, Fix the Marriage
    Mar 27 2026
    Shaun and Rebecca catch up on the real-life highs and lows of running an interior design business, from factory tours and studio refreshes to client communication stress and the emotional weight of construction-phase hiccups. They also get candid about creative experimentation, shifting business priorities, and the ways designers quietly improve their clients’ daily lives.This episode moves between funny, personal, and deeply relatable conversations about what it means to build a design business that actually supports your life. From limewash mishaps and freight increases to career transitions at home and the power of saying no to the wrong projects, this one is full of honest insight for interior designers navigating growth, boundaries, and ambition.In this episode they discuss:Shaun’s upcoming Norwalk Furniture factory tour in Ohio and what designers can learn from seeing large-scale upholstery production up closeRebecca’s idea to turn fabric remnants into studio-made pillows and possibly host an open house sale at her officeHow stressful client messages can feel during construction, especially when something like a specialty paint finish goes wrong onsiteThe difference between handling client feedback during the design phase versus when money has already been spent and installs are underwayA creative brainstorm around transforming a discontinued leather chair into an art piece with tattoo-inspired work from local artistsWhy global events, fuel costs, and freight increases continue to affect furniture pricing, lead times, and client expectationsRebecca’s reflections on her husband’s upcoming retirement and how that may shift the balance of home life and career prioritiesThe importance of protecting your business model, qualifying better-fit clients, and leaving room for the projects that are truly alignedMentioned:Norwalk FurnitureColor AtelierMarket and NestOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s InstagramShaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop
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    1 h y 9 m
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