Archives: Captivate Podcasts

Keepin’ it 100

Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Hot Young Designers Club Podcast! As we look back at the last three years, we think about the best pieces of advice we have received, what’s changed over the past three years, and some cringe-worthy moments of the show. We also share an amazing giveaway that we …

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A Conversation with Ali Faulkner

What makes your interior design business different and how can you showcase that effectively? When should you hire a social media assistant and how long should you expect to see results? How can you make sure you are effectively networking in order to build relationships and grow your business?  In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun …

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Outsourcing Your Drawings

Measuring is a pain. It requires a lot of time and physical energy. No one likes it. Thankfully, we have discovered a much better way to measure, that saves us time and saves our clients money.  This episode is sponsored by Canvas. In this episode, we discuss: Scaling – it’s weird and complex The headaches …

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What Happened In Vegas

Today we cover our upcoming plans for High Point Market this fall, an exciting giveaway for our listeners, recent struggles and lessons learned in our businesses, as well as some new trends we noticed at Vegas Market this summer.  In this episode, we discuss: Giving a hotspot tour at High Point Market later this year …

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A Conversation with Rich Pedine

How do you get your work featured in your favorite design magazines? When is the right time to hire a publicist? What should you do if you can’t afford to hire a PR professional? In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Rich Pedine of Rich Pedine Public Relations, to discuss: Channeling a passion for …

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Squad Goals

As a designer, you need to keep a list of tradespeople in your back pocket. Today, we go over what that list should look like. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun discuss: The joy of being part of the live Hottie Hangouts Receiving a rotten sausage in the mail Going to 2023 Highpoint from Oct …

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A Conversation with Fred Nicolaus

We believe it is important to stay informed on news and trends within the design space. That’s why we invited Fred Nicolaus, executive editor of Business of Home, to the podcast. Business of Home is the home industry’s leading business media brand, delivering essential news, analysis and insights to interior designers and industry professionals. In …

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How we stopped getting shopped

It can be so frustrating when clients start shopping for products on their own, when it’s your role as the designer to do the buying. While this is common and very annoying, there are some things you can do to prevent it. And if you can’t totally prevent it, you can still resolve the issue …

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A Conversation with Kate Lester

How should you respond to clients when you really don’t want to do the project? How do you set boundaries in your business and train others how to respect them? Should you stop charging a flat rate and start charging by the hour?  In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Kate Lester of Kate …

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7 Ways To Generate Revenue

When business gets slow, do you feel like the scarcity mindset kicks in, and you start freaking out about how you are going to generate more money? Feeling anxious and helpless about finances won’t solve your problems. It’s time to stop sulking in bed, take back the power, and make some changes to generate new …

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