
Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast
by Hot Young Designers Club
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181: I guess we're making project yearbooks now?
Jun 19, 2026
Unknown duration
180: Hema Persad Is Uncompromising About Mediocrity in Her Life and Her Design Business, Sagrada Studio
Jun 12, 2026
1h 07m 21s
179: Stay the Course, Focusing on the Right Projects
Jun 5, 2026
1h 17m 40s
178: Someone needs to start a Design Detail Database
May 29, 2026
1h 09m 00s
177: How to Be a Successful House Witch
May 22, 2026
1h 10m 35s
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| 6/19/26 | ![]() 181: I guess we're making project yearbooks now? | In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca catch up on summer schedules, parenting, old photos, and the strange feeling of realizing how much of our lives has been documented somewhere. That leads them into a bigger conversation about memory, storytelling, and how interior designers can capture the deeper meaning behind the homes they create.They also dig into industry changes, including Pooky Lighting being acquired by Visual Comfort, the challenges of buying from vendors as interior designers, and why designers need to keep educating clients on craft, quality, and the human story behind furnishings. Then, in true Hot Young Designers Club fashion, they build an entire new client experience idea in real time: a project “yearbook” or home storybook that documents the process, the people, the sourcing stories, the funny renovation moments, and the emotional history of a finished project.In this episode they discuss:How summer schedules, parenting seasons, and changing family dynamics affect work and daily lifeWhy documenting homes, childhood rooms, and personal spaces can become meaningful laterThe weird nostalgia of old party photos, VHS tapes, club photographers, and early internet documentationPooky Lighting’s acquisition by Visual Comfort and what corporate ownership can mean for beloved design brandsWhy interior designers need vendors, trade programs, and manufacturers that actually support the design industryHow storytelling helps clients understand the value of custom furniture, vintage pieces, traditional upholstery, and artisan-made goodsThe idea of creating a project yearbook, home storybook, or client keepsake after a design project wrapsWhy local design communities, regional magazines, and city planning should pay more attention to residential interiors and creative industriesOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s InstagramShaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the website | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() 180: Hema Persad Is Uncompromising About Mediocrity in Her Life and Her Design Business, Sagrada Studio✨ | interior designbusiness advice+4 | Hema Persad | Sagrada Studio | — | interior designluxury business+5 | — | 1h 07m 21s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() 179: Stay the Course, Focusing on the Right Projects✨ | business changesinterior design projects+4 | — | Dubsado | — | interior designbusiness growth+4 | — | 1h 17m 40s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() 178: Someone needs to start a Design Detail Database✨ | interior design inspirationdesign details+4 | — | Studio Plumb | — | design detailsinterior design+6 | — | 1h 09m 00s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() 177: How to Be a Successful House Witch✨ | interior designbusiness management+5 | — | — | — | interior designbusiness stress+5 | — | 1h 10m 35s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() 176: Some Clients Need a Design Dom✨ | creativitymindset+5 | — | Design Field Retreat | Charleston | interior designbusiness structure+5 | — | 1h 12m 45s | |
| 5/8/26 | ![]() 175 REHEATED: Caroline Turner Confesses Why She Doesn't Like Referrals✨ | design businessreferrals+4 | Caroline Turner | Caroline Turner InteriorsConfessions of an Interior Designer | — | referralsdesign business+5 | — | 1h 23m 53s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() 174: My steak is too juicy, and my lobster is too buttery✨ | interior designclient presentations+4 | — | Loyal Hotties | — | interior designclient trust+4 | — | 1h 09m 47s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() 173: Who pooped at the dinner party & other floor plan adventures✨ | interior designtravel+4 | Rebecca | NobuMCA Denver+2 | Palm Springs | interior designeditorial photoshoots+6 | — | 1h 14m 13s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() 172 REHEATED: Why Kate Lester Swears by Hourly Fees✨ | hourly feesclient boundaries+4 | Kate Lester | Kate Lester Interiors | — | hourly rateclient management+5 | — | 1h 17m 38s | |
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| 4/10/26 | ![]() 171 REHEATED: Trusting your instincts during times of growth and change with Ali Faulkner of AEF Interiors✨ | business growthinterior design+3 | Ali Faulkner | AEF Interiors | — | interior designbusiness growth+3 | — | 1h 12m 54s | |
| 4/3/26 | ![]() 170: What got you here, won't get you there with Brooke Stoll✨ | operations strategyprofitability+5 | Brooke Stoll | Hot Young Designers Club | — | interior designprofitability+5 | — | 1h 17m 09s | |
| 3/27/26 | ![]() 169: Fix the Drawer, Fix the Marriage✨ | interior design businessclient communication+4 | — | Norwalk Furniture | Ohio | interior designclient feedback+4 | — | 1h 09m 18s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() 168: Our Seniors Are the Gateway Drug to Accessibility with Maegan Blau of Blue Copper Design✨ | accessibilityaging in place+4 | Maegan Blau | Blue Copper Design | Phoenix | accessibilityaging in place+5 | — | 1h 21m 31s | |
| 3/13/26 | ![]() 167: Birdhouse for the Soul✨ | creativitypersonal style+5 | — | ChatGPTTheo of Golden | Cambodia | beauty routinesskincare+5 | — | 1h 01m 22s | |
| 3/6/26 | ![]() 166: Life is a Highway and I’m Gonna Ride It All Night Long✨ | creative rutstile inspiration+3 | — | — | Japan | tile sourcingcreative practices+3 | — | 1h 02m 39s | |
| 2/27/26 | ![]() 165: We're not in the business of decorating assholes with Heather KW Styles & Studio Laloc✨ | business strategydesign therapy+4 | Heather KW StylesLauren | Studio LalocHeather KW Styles | — | designbusiness+6 | — | 1h 36m 23s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() 164: Not every piece can be the Beyoncé (but you need at least one)✨ | private equity in designcreative growth+4 | — | The ExpertHavenly | — | interior designcustomization+5 | — | 1h 04m 37s | |
| 2/13/26 | ![]() 163: Write It in Your Diary, Not on Facebook | Claire Jones, Etch & Ivy Design | In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun welcome back their friend Claire Jones, founder of Etch & Ivy Design in Sacramento. From quarter-life crisis to full-time interior designer, Claire shares how community, boundaries, and a recent business retreat reshaped the way she approaches her design firm.The trio dives deep into mastermind dynamics, defining your ideal client (hint: it’s not based on Diet Coke preferences), setting minimums, managing anxiety in your workflow, and the power of surrounding yourself with designers who challenge and inspire you. It’s honest, hilarious, and full of real talk about leveling up without losing yourself.In this episode they discuss:How one brave lunch invitation led to a thriving design community and the creation of Happy Hour Design CollectiveThe evolution of Etch & Ivy Design and what it looks like to grow a business around your life (not the other way around)Why defining your ideal client is about boundaries, not beveragesSetting design fee and purchasing minimums—and actually sticking to themTime blocking, capacity limits, and how anxiety shows up differently for every designerThe value of retreats, masterminds, and getting outside your bubble to avoid stagnationWhy you don’t have to do business like everyone else (goodbye, unnecessary automations)A spicy Facebook rant about $100K kitchens—and why some thoughts belong in your diaryMentioned:Happy Hour Design Collective - InstagramEtch & Ivy Design - InstagramAnything But Vanilla Podcast - InstagramOur 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | ![]() 162: Getting out of our own way and other business goals | In this kickoff episode for 2026, Shaun and Rebecca get real about what’s holding them back in their design businesses—and what they’re doing about it. From car accidents to calendar overhauls, they unpack how they’re using systems and mindset shifts to create smoother, more profitable operations. This solo episode is filled with behind-the-scenes insights into the messy middle of implementing new processes and prepping for growth.After a transformative retreat with business coach Renee Bush and other design peers, they share what they’re focusing on to get out of their own way this year. It’s part therapy, part strategy session, and fully relatable for anyone building a creative business while juggling life’s curveballs.In this episode they discuss:Rebecca’s recent car accident and the unexpected upside of letting go of an old vehicleWhy Rebecca is ditching instant discovery call booking for a more thoughtful intake processHow Shaun is proactively blocking time off and reorganizing his weekly calendarThe emotional load of proposals and how better forecasting is changing everythingBuilding systems to hire help and delegate without micromanagingSetting and communicating clear project minimums without sounding like a jerkVetting clients with automation tools like DubsadoMaking space for life and business to coexist with better boundaries and clarityMentioned:Tandem | Business coaching with Renee BushBasecampDubsadoStudio DesignerAsanaDesign Biz 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 | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | ![]() 161: 2025 Reflection, it wasn't as bad as we thought | Shaun and Rebecca are back to wrap up 2025 with their annual year-in-review tradition—and it turns out, it wasn’t all bad! In this episode, they share a candid look at the highs, lows, and the messy middle of running their interior design businesses this year. From surviving slowdowns and personal challenges to celebrating wins like tightened brand messaging and more aligned client projects, they prove that progress isn’t always loud, flashy, or Instagram-worthy.They revisit the goals they set at the beginning of the year (in Episode 138) and dig into what worked, what didn’t, and why sometimes just holding steady is a success worth celebrating. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or new to the business, this episode offers inspiration and validation that your growth is happening—even if it’s slower than you expected.In this episode they discuss:Why looking back—even when you don’t feel like it—is essential to growthHow Shaun’s business remained resilient during a personally challenging yearRebecca’s experience finally finding the right bookkeeper and getting her finances dialedTheir evolving relationships with designer on-call services and how to better qualify leadsWhy having fresh portfolio photography changed Rebecca’s marketing gameHow Shaun refined his brand voice and simplified his services for more aligned clientsThe value of investing in professional development through retreats and workshopsThe systems and automations they put in place to support bigger goals in 2026Mentioned:Episode 138: What's out for 2025 - 6 goals for our businessesOur 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 | — | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | ![]() 160: Renee Biery, “The Only Girl on the Job Site” | Shaun and Rebecca sit down with guest Renée Biery of deVignier Design and host of the podcast Only Girl on the Jobsite. With a career spanning over 30 years, Renée has worked on complex construction‑heavy design projects (in New York, then now from Delaware) and now teaches interior designers how to confidently navigate construction, scope, budgets, and roles on site. She and the hosts dive into how designers can claim their role on job sites, manage relationships with contractors, and build business models that protect their value and their peace of mind.In this conversation they discuss:What it’s like being “the only girl on the job site” and how gender dynamics still shape design + construction relationships.How Renée built her career—from design school at New York School of Interior Design to AD 100 firms, then launching her own firm—and how that experience informs her teaching today.Why integrating large‑scale construction projects (not just decorating) gives designers business resilience, and how she targets ~70 % construction/30 % decorating in her annual mix.Entry‑points for designers who want to add more construction management to their services (but feel intimidated)—Renée shares practical advice on framing your first job, setting expectations, and charging appropriately.How designers can take control of the budget on construction projects—especially by scrutinizing “allowances”, managing procurement, and protecting the furniture/decor budget.The “pretty proposal” trap: Why verbose, beautifully‑designed decks might cost you jobs (and profits), and how clarity and scope define professionalism.How to manage scope creep, addenda, and contract clarity—so you don’t end up working for free or losing value because someone assumed something was included.How to position your business model for sustainability—flat fees versus hourly, discovering what parts of your business you enjoy (and which parts you don’t), and building systems so you don’t carry all the friction yourself.Mentioned:deVignier DesignThe Designers EdgeOnly Girl on the Jobsite PodcastOur 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 | — | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | ![]() 159: The Beef and the Bear — are you incorporating luxury hospitality practices into your design business? | Shaun and Rebecca explore how interior designers can borrow luxury‑hospitality practices (think boutique hotels, high‑end resorts) and apply them to their own design businesses. They dig into the idea that service isn’t just about furniture or finishes–it’s about how you make your clients feel, and how you structure your process, your purchasing, your hiring, and your client‑experience to reflect that elevated standard. Along the way they share candid business talk about shifting models, hiring help, market tiers, and positioning.In this conversation they discuss:The recent Facebook designer‑group debate about trade discounts vs deep pricing and what that means for profitability.How going up‑market and leveraging stocking dealer accounts can open room for margin (and why that old‑school model still has relevance).The concept of hospitality—drawn from the book Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara—and how it applies to interior‑design business beyond restaurants. (Unreasonable Hospitality)Practical low‑starts for elevating client experience (handwritten notes, snack trays at presentations, anticipating needs) and the hard part: sustaining it over a full project.Shaun’s and Rebecca’s personal experiences: one signing a new project at a ‘lowest point,’ website copy finally working for leads, and the bravery of hiring operations/ procurement help.The shift from being “just a furniture order‑taker” to being a concierge, experience architect, and partner—and how that reframes your value proposition.The emotional and operational reality of hiring: knowing when you’re doing too much, needing to delegate, whether you’re ready to manage people (or handlers), and the fear of burning out or falling behind.Mentioned:Design Biz Survival Guide RetreatHouse of Savoy Instagram post exampleUnreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will GuidaraOur 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 | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | ![]() 158: Why You Shouldn't Photograph Every Project with Jessica Burke | In this episode of the Hot Young Designers Club, Rebecca and Shaun welcome interior‑photographer turned editor and marketing strategist Jessica Burke to unpack when and why designers should not photograph—or publish—every single project. Jessica shares her transition from the wedding industry into shooting editorial interiors, how to evaluate when a project is worth photography, how to structure the relationship between designer and photographer (especially contracts/licensing), and how to strategically use imagery to attract your ideal clients and press.In this friendly, candid conversation you’ll hear stories of photo‑shoot challenges, licensing headaches, and practical business strategies that interior designers can apply right now.In this episode they discuss:How Jessica moved from wedding photography into interior design marketing and then interior‑shoot work — and the lessons she brought with her.Why shooting every project is not only expensive but may hurt your brand if the work doesn’t align with your vision.How to decide which spaces to shoot (and publish) and which to leave out or hold for later.Why building a trusted long‑term photographer‑designer relationship matters (and how it benefits both sides).Key contract and licensing issues designers should ask photographers before a shoot — e.g., copyright, vendor use, third‑party licensing.Growing a photography business and the parallel to growing a design firm: scaling, handing off work, outsourcing editing/licensing.How social media, PR, and vendor/product‑licensing have changed the interior‑photography landscape—what designers should watch out for.Jessica’s favorite (and least‑favorite) rooms to shoot, how to manage shoot stress and logistics, and her advice on working with a stylist and assistants.Mentioned:Jessica Burke’s website: https://www.jessicaburke.com/Jessica’s Instagram: @jessicaburkeThe Haven List feature on Jessica Burke Photography: HavenOur 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 | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | ![]() 157: Las Vegas Market, Logistics for Designers | In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun dive into everything designers need to know about attending Las Vegas Market — from travel logistics to strategy, networking, sourcing and setting up your post‑market follow‑up. Whether you're a veteran or preparing for your first market, they share hands‑on tips on planning, navigating the show, maximizing your time, and turning the experience into content and business wins.In the discussion they cover how to approach the show grounds, how to be intentional rather than overwhelmed, how to balance work + enjoyment on the trip, and how to make sure your investment (time, money, travel) pays off once you’re back at your studio.In this episode they discuss:How Rebecca and Shaun view Las Vegas Market as a “work trip that doesn’t feel messy” — accessible, fun, efficient.Pre‑registration, badge scanning, hotel & shuttle logistics so you’re not wasting time checking in.Apparel, shoes, bags, and what to bring (or leave behind) so you’re functional while sourcing.Planning your showroom visits: when to make appointments (and when not to), how to use the show app and preview guide.How to use the show as both business sourcing and content creation (photos, videos, trend‑spotting).Tips for managing time, energy, and collaboration if you bring a team or assistant.Post‑market hustle: organizing your photos/videos, documenting expenses, leveraging new vendor contacts, and keeping the momentum alive.Networking and social aspects: dinner reservations, meeting designer friends, and making the most of the “fun” side of market.Trend‑watching tactics: walking the floors with a mindset, capturing patterns, using the market as a source of inspiration for both client work and social content.Mentioned:Las Vegas Market official siteOur 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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