With me today is Jaquilyn Edwards of Ochre and Beige. Jaquilyn helps interior designers step into high-end positioning through their words, systems, and client experiences—so their value becomes unmistakable.

In today's episode, we explore how intentional messaging builds trust faster, strengthens boundaries, and ultimately grows and protects your profit. Our hope is that you walk away with insight and clarity to run a thriving business that truly reflects the caliber of your work.

• AI impact on copywriting

• Luxury strategy

• Affluent client messaging

• AI can be cost effective to help with copywriting but it creates generic content that lacks personalization.

• Luxury in design also refers to luxury communication which is clear.

• Messaging may need to be repositioned over time to attract ideal clients.

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• Email: jedwards@ochreandbeige.com

• Website: www.ochreandbeige.com

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• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaquilynedwards

Joining me today is Brittany Farinas of Miami-based House of One. Brittany is the CEO and Creative Director, known for creating spaces that truly embody the art of living with style.

In just eight years, Brittany has built an impressive career—designing projects across South Florida and expanding into the Northeast, including Martha's Vineyard, the Hamptons, and New York. Her work has been featured in publications like AD, Domino, and Vogue Living, reflecting both her talent and distinctive point of view.

In today's episode, we're diving into her journey of growth, the real cost of scaling a design business, and the lessons she's learned along the way. It's an insightful and inspiring conversation you won't want to miss.

• Hiring and managing staff

• Managing rapid growth

• Charging fairly

• Managing rapid growth, hiring, and maintaining high-quality deliverables while dealing with client expectations can be overwhelming.

• Downsizing a business can help focus on quality over quantity.

• Education and great communication skills help build respect with contractors.

• Charging appropriately for the time and work is important to run a profitable business.

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• LinkedIn: Michele-Williams

• Email: dilara@adesignpartnership.com

• Website: www.houseof1.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyalexa_, https://www.instagram.com/houseofone_

Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward, one small win at a time. Today the topic is What to fix next in your business.

Topics Covered:

1. Sales

2. Profit

3. Order

4. Impact

5. Legacy

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