5: Contractors and Designers Casual Conversations
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
Release Date: 06/05/2020
16: Cheeky Client Requests
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
A solo episode of The Top 5 posts from my private Facebook group for interior designers, Interior Design Business Strategies. These are the hottest topics, these are the posts that received the most engagement from the group in one month. I’m sharing my thoughts on the following topics: When a client says ‘While on your travels’ **LINKS** Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 5000 designers from all over the world: Find out more about my Coaching & Courses to excel your interior design business: FREE Instagram Tip sheet mentioned on the show:...
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15: Don’t call me honey
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
A solo episode of The Top 5 posts from my private Facebook group for interior designers, Interior Design Business Strategies. These are the hottest topics, these are the posts that received the most engagement from the group in one month. Topics include: Clients making demands; contractors calling you ‘honey’; realistic deliverables and fees; who else loathes the procurement phase?; and branded business apparel **LINKS** Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 5000 designers from all over the world: Contract Template Bundle - www.interiordesigndocuments.com Find out more about...
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14: She shopped me!
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
In this solo episode, I review a previous client project to share Dynamite CLAIRE-ITY with you on why this project ended badly! Everything to a point was so wonderful, but then the working relationship took a bit of a turn. Find out why and all the details when you listen to the show. Although the project ended on a sour note, I learned some valuable lessons that I am sharing with you so you don’t make the same mistake that I did. Listen to the podcast to hear more! Plus, see links below, as mentioned in the podcast and more. **LINKS** Contract Template Bundle...
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13: How Honest Do You Need To Be?
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
A solo episode of The Top 5 posts from my private Facebook group for interior designers, Interior Design Business Strategies. These are the hottest topics, these are the posts that received the most engagement from the group in one month. Topics include: How honest are you when your friends ask your advice on their designs?; venting about the business; the average number of projects a solopreneur juggles at a time without an assistant; partners who are cheap; Instagram likes. **LINKS** Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 5000 designers from all over the world: Find out more...
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12: I strayed from my process!
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
In this solo episode, I review a previous client project to share CLAIRE-ITY. These Burlington clients were busy working professionals with 2 young children. They were fabulous to work with and were interested in having me put everything together for their quaint sitting room. Although the project went very well overall, the biggest lesson I learned was that it’s okay (in certain situations only!) to bend your processes a little, as needed. You have to go with your gut and look at the whole picture, to determine when this is okay. No ‘red flags’ here, just a great...
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11: My client’s experience of working with me
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
This is the second part of my interview with past client Tara Vernest. In this episode, we talk about the process of working with a designer from a client’s perspective and what expectations she had when she hired me. We also discuss details of having both a contractor and designer on-site and who to turn to looking at different aspects of a project. **LINKS** Tara’s handle on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/whitelinenlifestyle/ Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 4400 designers from all over the world: Find out more about my Coaching & Courses to excel your...
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10: What homeowners look for when hiring a designer
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
This is the first episode in my new series called ‘A client’s perspective’ and I’m interviewing Tara, a lovely past client whom I worked within 2016. Stacy can you write something here - this podcast focuses on why Tara sought out my services, where she looked in her search for a designer, the reason she hired me specifically, and what she thought of my initial consultation meeting and processes. **LINKS** Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 4400 designers from all over the world: Find out more about my Coaching & Courses to excel your interior design business: ...
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9: Top 5 Trending Topics - Setting realistic budgets and fashion
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
The Top 5 posts from my private Facebook group for interior designers, Interior Design Business Strategies. These are the hottest topics, these are the posts that received the most engagement from the group in one month. Topics include: An inappropriate photo received by a designer from a prospective client; setting realistic budget expectations from one of my live WIDWIL videos; creating a solution for promotional posts in my private Facebook group; the importance of recognizing your strengths and weaknesses and where to buy affordable and classy business clothing for summer
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8: My Client wanted to cancel a $12k order!
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
In this solo episode, I review a previous client project to share CLAIRE-ITY. These Burlington clients were busy working professionals with 2 young children. They were fabulous to work with and did not have the time or energy to take on a custom living room redesign project on their own. They told me that they did not know where to start and the idea of doing this on their own was very overwhelming for them both. Although the project went very well overall and it was beautiful to photograph for my portfolio, there were some key takeaways that I learned and I am sharing here with...
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7: Pods indecisive clients;Social Media content & most important takeaway from Covid
The Naked Truth With Claire Jefford
In this solo episode, I review the Top 5 posts from my private Facebook group for interior designers, Interior Design Business Strategies. These are the hottest topics, these are the posts that received the most engagement from the group in one month. Topics include: Blog Pods and Instagram Pods; Clients who try to set the terms for the project; how to deal with indecisive clients; finding content for Social Media & the most important takeaway from COVID. Join me and let’s do this! **LINKS** Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 4400 designers from all over the world: Find...
info_outlineBuilding solid relationships with our trades is essential for running a successful Interior Design business. Unfortunately, as Interior designers we generally have a reputation of either being too demanding and controlling or uneducated and inexperienced -or both!
Conversely, as Design professionals, we feel that contractors and trades typically do not welcome us onto a project nor our creative ideas for design. It can also be a concern for a designer that if they are not overseeing every step of the project, then original design plans may be altered and sometimes trades may even try to squeeze the designer out of the project completely.
These are valid concerns for both parties and today Claire sits down with two of her contractors for the second time to have a more casual conversation to discuss The Naked Truth on this extremely important topic. Working collaboratively and having a mutually, respectful working relationship is mandatory for everyone to show solidarity and work as a team.
Shane Ritcey, Owner of Ritcey Custom Cabinetry
Shane Ritcey is a small business owner who has been in operation since 2008. A business built around customer relations and quality work. Ritcey Custom Cabinetry prides itself on rising to any design challenge.
Walter, Summit Development Group
Walter Ferreira from the Summit Development group. Walter is a general contractor whose company has been servicing southern Ontario for over 27 yrs. They facilitate all aspects of a project, whether it be for residential or commercial renovation, remodeling, custom builds and even outdoor landscaping projects. Walter’s team combines quality workmanship and knowledge that provide clients with unmatched service.
**LINKS**
Join my FREE private Facebook Group of over 4400 designers from all over the world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/interiordesignbusinessstrategies/
Find out more about my Coaching & Courses to excel your interior design business: https://clairejefford.com/interior-design-business-coaching/
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairejefford/
My Coaching YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clairejefford?sub_confirmation=1
FREE resources for your business: https://clairejefford.com/interior-design-business-resources/
Walter’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/summitdevelopmentgroup/
Shane’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritceycustomcabinetry/