Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

Nov 21 2024 291 ep. 41 mins 14

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I’m Rebecca Hay and I have built a successful interior design business by trial and error, podcasts, online courses and books. Over the last decade I have grown from an insecure student to having career false starts and now I’ve finally landed where I want to be. Throughout my journey I’ve become deeply passionate about business and helping other entrepreneurs and career minded women. Each week I’ll share tangible takeaways from my own experience and the experiences of other badass women to help you build your confidence and change your business.

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256. Money Matters: Expert tips from a profitable business

Nov 21 2024 65 mins

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,

255. Your story is your strength

Nov 14 2024 44 mins

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 stori

254. Addressing isolation as a design business owner

Nov 07 2024 19 mins

As Design Business Owners, we're all doing the best we can with the tools we have, but due to the nature of our solo businesses we can sometimes feel alone, isolated, and adrift. I felt this way too for the first few years in my business! That is until I found my secret weapon and made it a core facet of my business over the last few years - and that is community. I want to encoura

How to Increase your Rate [Rebroadcast]

Oct 31 2024 30 mins

This episode is all about knowing, and charging, the value of the service you provide. Through the episode, I share the steps and my insights to help you address the fears and myths currently keeping you from charging the right value of your knowledge, expertise, and luxury services. I dive into the questions you need to ask yourself ahead of time, how to calculate your new rate, a

253. Trademarking your own product line as a designer

Oct 24 2024 25 mins

If you ever wondered if the grass is greener in the product world instead of the service realm, this episode may set you straight. I'm beyond impressed with my guest, Whitney Atkinson, who is the owner and inventor of WUGS which are weighted rugs! She shares the inspiration behind her new business venture, how she balances her design business while sewing 8 hours a day, and how she

High Point Market, is it worth it? Part Two | A Round Table Discussion [Rebroadcast]

Oct 17 2024 32 mins

High Point Market is nearly here, are you ready? I'm re-releasing part 2 of my sit down with 3 designer friends who joined me at the 2022 Fall event. In this episode, we chat about trends, vendors, and our favorite showrooms to help you put together a High Point Survival Kit. If you are at High Point Market in the Fall of 2024, don’t forget to stop by my Event on October 28, 202

252. Why do we experience burnout

Oct 14 2024 9 mins

Burnout. We've all been there and I have too. Today I'm sharing my own recent experience of hitting a wall after burning the candle at both ends and sharing this information for myself as much as for you. My motto is progress over perfection; I feel like I forgot it for a moment. My body involuntarily gave that reminder after going so hard that I ended up in bed for two days. We a

High Point Market, is it worth it? Part One | A Round Table Discussion [Rebroadcast]

Oct 10 2024 39 mins

I'm bringing back this advice-filled High Point Market Roundtable discussion I had with 3 other fantastic Power of Process and Designer’s Room Members! As Fall High Point Market quickly approaches, I wanted to share as many insights, practical tips, and advice about attending this event as possible - to encourage you to take the plunge to attend, or if you’re already going, to

251. Picking Your Profitable Pricing Model

Oct 07 2024 6 mins

Have you thought about which pricing model works for you? When I did this simple, straightforward exercise I was shocked at what I found so listen up! Today I'm sharing a quick exercise you need to do to ensure that your business' pricing model is actually the most profitable one for you. Your success and profit margin don't simply rely on revenue. I learned this the hard way! So

250. How to Handle Budget Conversations with Design Clients

Oct 03 2024 58 mins

This is a MUST-listen episode, especially for all those interested (or intimidated) by money talk and budget conversations! Nikki Fisher is a seasoned design firm owner who got her start working in the millwork arena, which truly helped her run her own interior design business successfully over the past decade. Nikki candidly shares her battle with imposter syndrome, transferring h