122: Ask Us Anything, Part 2

Shaun and Rebecca are back with another Ask Us Anything. They answer your questions about marketing, photography, vendors, building and organizing a sample library, managing projects, using tools to help keep your work organized, growing your business, and much more!

In this episode, they discuss:

Shaun and Rebecca’s plans for the upcoming High Point Market
The best marketing strategies for interior designers starting out — social media, SEO, networking, consistency, etc
How did Shaun and Rebecca start and grow their interior design businesses without a coach or mentor
Tips for transitioning from buying retail for projects to developing vendor relationships and shopping wholesale
Favorite vendors with a variety of products at different price points for interior designers
How much to invest in your first photo shoot for your website and portfolio, especially when working with a limited client budget
Is working with someone on website strategy a good investment for services like configuring Google Analytics, conducting an audit, and providing reports
Is joining a Chamber of Commerce beneficial for business expansion
Tips and strategies for building a sample library and keeping it fresh and stocked
Using tools like Harvest and Studio Designer to track time and invoice clients
What to do or say when a client wants to be super involved or compromises the design
Taking business loans to grow your business