Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

Oct 31 2024 288 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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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

249. Finish strong! Tips for wrapping up your design projects

Sep 30 2024 7 mins

A design project doesn’t end at Reveal Day! So how do you wrap up your design projects to finish as strong as you started and leave a strong lasting impression? I'm sharing three tips for wrapping up your design project that will improve your reputation and relationship with your clients and ensure you finish strong. These three practical steps are impactful ways that cannot be u

248. How to launch an interior design business from scratch

Sep 26 2024 43 mins

Ever felt like starting your own business was just a dream, too daunting to pursue? In today's episode, I speak with Ashley Bruggeman, who once thought the same—until she found the tools and mindset to make it happen. Tune in to discover how Ashley transformed her fears into action, launching her business just one month after completing POP's course. Ashley shares her strategic a

247. Getting Confident As An Interior Design Business Owner

Sep 23 2024 13 mins

Confidence doesn't just appear; its something earned usually by years of experience, gaining wins and making mistakes. But in today's shorty episode I'm sharing a few specific, tangible, bite sized tools to fast track you to confidence while inspiring and motivating your understanding of your worth and expertise. These hacks range from delivering what you promise, creating muscle m