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Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast

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They're not that hot, or that young - but hosts Rebecca Plumb (Studio Plumb) and Shaun Crha (Wrensted Interiors) spill the tea every week on how a new generation of interior designers run their business. Join a community exploring the emotional, practical, and humorous side of the interior design business.Copyright 2026 Hot Young Designers Club Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
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  • 176: Some Clients Need a Design Dom

    176: Some Clients Need a Design Dom
    May 15 2026

    In this episode Shaun and Rebecca catch up after their latest travels and dig into what those experiences revealed about creativity, mindset, wellness, and the way interior designers structure their businesses. Rebecca shares takeaways from the Design Field Retreat in Charleston, including lessons on Enneagrams, journaling, morning routines, and learning from successful design leaders.

    Shaun and Rebecca also talk about the power of being opinionated in your interior design business, especially when it comes to positioning, investment guides, and helping clients trust your expertise. From “design domming” clients who want confident direction to building a business that can support travel, remote work, and a stronger team, this episode is a reflective conversation about designing a business that actually supports the life you want.

    In this episode they discuss:

    1. Rebecca’s experience at the Design Field Retreat in Charleston
    2. How Enneagram types show up in creativity, leadership, and decision-making
    3. Creating healthier morning routines and reducing phone reactivity
    4. Why journaling and mindset work can help interior designers reconnect with their values
    5. How Shaun updated his investment guide to better reflect his brand voice and ideal client
    6. Why some interior design clients want stronger opinions and confident direction
    7. The difference between local and remote design projects, and how strong processes support out-of-state work
    8. Building a design business with the right team, support, and creative freedom

    Our links:

    1. Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
    2. Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
    3. Rebecca’s Instagram
    4. Shaun’s Instagram
    5. For more information - Check out the website
    6. Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon
    7. Design Resources - Check out our shop
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 175 REHEATED: Caroline Turner Confesses Why She Doesn't Like Referrals

    175 REHEATED: Caroline Turner Confesses Why She Doesn't Like Referrals
    May 8 2026
    In this episode, we're sitting down with Caroline Turner of Caroline Turner Interiors and Confessions of an Interior Designer to talk about running a design business, building a waitlist, handling referrals (or not), and using social media for client growth. Caroline shares her unfiltered thoughts on why she’s not a fan of referrals, how she sets project minimums, and the major shifts she’s made in her business to improve workflow. Plus, we get into her viral TikToks, the future of AI in design, and her juicy behind-the-scenes confessions from working in the industry. If you’ve ever had to tell a contractor to “suck your dick” (or wanted to), this episode is for you!In this episode, we discuss:How Caroline built her business and team structureThe benefits of creating a waitlist for projectsWhy she doesn’t love getting referrals—and how they can cause problemsSetting minimum project investment amounts and how that changed her businessLearning to fire clients (and how some refused to be fired!)The role TikTok has played in her business growthThe impact of AI on the design industry and why designers need to be cautiousHer experience taking over a project after another designer was let goThe challenges of working with contractors and standing firm on budget conversationsHow she launched Confessions of an Interior Designer and what it’s really like running a podcastSupporting ResourcesCaroline Turner Interiors https://carolineturner.co/Follow Caroline Turner Interiors on Instagram and TikTokhttps://www.instagram.com/carolineturnerinteriors/?hl=enConfessions of an Interior Designer Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-an-interior-designer/id1777908471Rebecca's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/studioplumb/?hl=enShaun's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wrenstedinteriors/?hl=enJoin Our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/hydcListen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-young-designers-club-interior-design-business-podcast/id1505427626Shop HYDChttps://shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com/Visit Our Websitehttps://hotyoungdesignersclub.com/
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 174: My steak is too juicy, and my lobster is too buttery

    174: My steak is too juicy, and my lobster is too buttery
    May 1 2026

    Shaun Crha and Rebecca Plum are back with a classic Hot Young Designers Club catch-up episode full of interior design business advice, creative tangents, client presentation stories, and a few pop culture detours. Rebecca shares the high of a nearly fully-approved presentation for a colorful, personality-filled project, while Shaun talks about the joy of working with clients who trust you enough to take bigger creative swings.

    They also dig into what it feels like when your interior design work starts attracting the right kinds of clients, how creativity shows up whether you are working or trying to rest, and why client presentations are really a form of improv. Plus, Rebecca shares a new AI tool she is experimenting with for custom rugs and home products, and they wrap with a reminder about the Loyal Hotties Patreon community.

    In this episode they discuss:

    1. Why finding clients who trust your creative vision can completely change the energy of your interior design business
    2. How Shaun and Rebecca approach client presentations, from preemptive strikes to choosing the room that gets the first big “yes”
    3. The reality of last-minute tweaks, presentation prep, and the pressure designers put on themselves before big client meetings
    4. Why having a strong creative practice can make it hard to fully “turn off,” even on vacation
    5. How consultations and retail design experience can sharpen your quick-thinking design skills
    6. Rebecca’s colorful formal living room project with a red fireplace, playful fabrics, and unexpected details
    7. Using AI as a translation tool between a designer’s creative ideas and custom makers or manufacturers
    8. The value of design community, mastermind-style conversations, and celebrating wins inside the Loyal Hotties Patreon

    Our links:

    1. Subscribe and leave a review - Apple Podcasts
    2. Like, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
    3. Rebecca’s Instagram
    4. Shaun’s Instagram
    5. For more information - Check out the website
    6. Become a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon
    7. Design Resources - Check out our shop
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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