246. How one POP alum moved from side hustle to full time designer & never looked back
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
Release Date: 09/19/2024
262. Want Great Design Clients on Repeat? Stop People Pleasing!
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
If you only choose one thing to focus on in 2025 let it be this: stop 'people pleasing' your clients! We're used to the adage that the customer is always right, but I'm here to tell you that to build a sustainable, successful business means not being at the complete beck and call of your clients. After years of hearing stories from fellow designers and my own experience, I've decided on a few approaches that help us avoid bending over backward for clients (which typically does more harm than good anyway)! Don't run around in circles making yourself crazy for your clients! In this episode, I...
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261. My 7 step framework to accomplishing your goals
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
2025: The year to think BIG! In this episode, I’m sharing a simple yet powerful goal-setting system designed to help you make 2025 your best year yet. If you’ve reflected on the past year and find yourself asking, “What’s next?”—don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here’s what to do: carve out dedicated time and space to fully engage with this episode. I’ll guide you through 7 actionable steps that will help you take small, intentional actions that can snowball into major results. This system is all about building habits and creating room to focus on your goals. We'll...
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It's 2025, Let's Do This! Welcome to Season 6
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
Welcome to 2025 and a brand new Season 6! I know this is going to be our best year yet, I can feel it! Today I share my word for 2025 along with the one main goal I want to achieve above anything else by the end of the year and I invite you all to do the same. Get excited about this upcoming season because it will be thrilling, inspiring, and educational! Download our Free Resources ➡️ Pre-qualify your clients with my ➡️ Looking for a quick infusion of cash? Grab my of increasing your revenue ➡️ Minimize stress and chaos on Reveal Day, with our Looking to...
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Ditching your 9-5 and starting an interior design business [Rebroadcast]
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
We’re finally here, the last episode of 2024! We wanted to celebrate the year in the best way by rebroadcasting the top episode of the year! This episode is all about permitting yourself to leave the 9-5 job that’s dragging you down to start your own interior design business. So before we dive into 2025, give this episode a listen because if you’ve been holding out for a sign to take the career leap, this is it! We start by talking to Angela Wainscott about how she got her start, why she originally rejected the idea of owning her own business, and the surprising yet quick action...
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260. Sharing 4 mistakes I made in business in 2024
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
Running a business is full of trial and error, but it’s what we do with those errors that shape our growth. In this episode, I’m opening up about some of the biggest mistakes I made in 2024—sharing more detail than I ever have before. It’s not always easy to admit where we went wrong, but my hope is that by getting real with you, these lessons can inspire you to reflect on your own journey and approach challenges in a fresh, empowered way. From nitty-gritty miscalculations to bigger missteps, I’m walking you through what happened, how I dealt with it, and the tools and resources...
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259. Use these strategies to Close More Sales Calls With Confidence
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
Designers, it’s time to toss out those preconceived notions about sales! This episode will completely transform how you approach selling your services, discussing money, and guiding potential clients to say “yes.” I’m joined by the incredible Kirsten Schmidtke, a certified coach and sales expert, who is here to ease the pressure of sales, shift your mindset, and arm you with the best questions to sign new clients confidently. Grab your notepad and settle into your favorite spot because Kirsten is about to drop a wealth of wisdom and actionable advice you can implement today. Her unique...
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258. Stop Ignoring Your Finances – Here’s Why It’s Costing You!
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
Like many creatives, I tend to avoid looking at my business numbers but that’s not going to be true after this conversation! Danielle Hendon of 4Corners CFO empowers and encourages entrepreneurs to get their heads out of the sand and confront their numbers - including me during our conversation. Danielle shares her fascinating career origin story, the effect the pandemic had on its trajectory, and why she is dedicated to increasing livelihoods and legacies instead of shareholder value. We commiserate about not being able to outsource our brains, being avoidant of money talk but still needing...
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257. Progress Over Perfection: Lessons from Your Year in Business
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
The best plans are made ahead of time! Even though 2024 is not over yet, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at the year, assess, and start planning for a successful 2025 now! In this episode, I list key questions that will help you review your year in business as a business owner and human. Your end-of-year review should not only look at your financials but also your livelihood, because what’s the point of running your own business if you aren’t growing and making positive changes in your life? You’ll determine what worked and what didn’t in 2024 and use those...
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256. Money Matters: Expert tips from a profitable business
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
You’re in for a treat with this episode. It's Resilient by Design LIVE! This episode is the panel discussion I hosted with three talented and experienced designers at Fall 2024 High Point Market, Renee Biery, Dina Holland, and Jamie Merida, all about the complexity of our business and its profitability. We had an incredibly candid discussion about what works, and what doesn't, tipping points in their business journeys along with lessons and insights about pricing and profitability in different interior design businesses. Each guest shared what is fundamental to their brands,...
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255. Your story is your strength
Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay
I'm bringing all sorts of new things to the show today! While at High Point Market, I sat down with Jude Charles, who produces documentaries for entrepreneurs, including the phenomenal docuseries with LuAnn Nigara. We spoke in depth about the power of storytelling in your business - from marketing to client relations. Through this episode, Jude shares many of his own personal stories as he walks us through his approach to infusing the personal with the professional through his films and in marketing. He encourages interior design business owners to focus on the 'why you' aspect, their core...
info_outlineGet out your notebooks for this one, listeners! Today’s guest is the infectious and inspiring POP alum, Andrea Krill, who shares her incredible journey from side hustle to full-time design firm owner.
Andrea spent two decades as an accountant in the corporate world before transitioning to open her own design business. She brings invaluable skills from her previous career into her new venture and shares actionable tips that she focused on right from the start. While some of her advice is non-traditional, it’s all fantastic!
In this episode, Andrea discusses the steps she took to set herself up for success, how she built a portfolio, and why getting comfortable saying 'no' was crucial. She also reveals the one thing aspiring business owners can't afford NOT to do. Additionally, Andrea explains how she structured her team and why she continually reinvests in her company.
I took notes on this one, and I know you will too—her advice is just that good. Don’t miss out on this episode—listen now to get inspired and gather actionable insights for your own business journey!
Episode Resources:
Listen to Andrea's shorty episode: https://rebeccahay.com/podcast/237/
Learn more about Andrea Krill at her website and follow her on Instagram.
Learn more about Power of Process: https://rebeccahay.com/powerofprocess/
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