Why Victoria Hagan Never Negotiates Her Fees
About this episode
Victoria Hagan discusses her approach to building a creative business and the importance of trusting instincts in design and negotiation.
For nearly three decades, Victoria Hagan has been designing homes for some of the most discerning clients in the world. She launched her business straight out of design school, turned a staff bathroom at a Southampton show house into a New York Magazine cover, and built a firm that became synonymous with timeless, personal, and deeply considered living. But what most people miss when they hear "interior designer" is everything that has nothing to do with decorating. Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 158 In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Victoria Hagan , founder of Victoria Hagan Interiors , to talk about what it really takes to build a creative business, why she refuses to follow trends, and why trusting her instincts became the foundation of both her creative work and her business decisions. Victoria started her firm in her twenties after a brief internship and a defining moment in a show house that nobody wanted. What followed was a career built on listening, problem-solving, and an unwillingness to play it safe. Along the way she lost a business partner, navigated high-profile clients who were used to getting their way, and learned that knowing when to hold…
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