EP 312 | Project Management for Interior Designers with Kylee Dean

February 21, 2023

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Want to avoid costly mistakes and keep your interior design projects running smoothly?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kylee Dean to share how proactive planning and clear processes can help interior designers prevent problems before they happen.

From managing trades to setting expectations and staying ahead of potential issues, Kylee outlines a practical approach to running projects with more control, clarity, and confidence.

If you’re tired of reacting to problems instead of preventing them, this episode will help you take a more strategic approach to project management.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How detailed weekly planning keeps projects on track
• Why anticipating problems helps you avoid costly delays and mistakes
• The importance of setting clear expectations with clients and trades
• How to train trades and contractors to follow your process
• Why checking orders and details is critical to project success
• How clear communication (verbal and written) prevents misunderstandings
• Why regular site visits are essential to ensure your design is executed correctly

 

DESIGN INTERVENTION

Stop letting your insecurities and lack of confidence allow the client to control your business and disrupt your processes. Take control! Trust yourself! Don’t be afraid to run your business like a BOSS!

About Kylee Dean

I’m Lucky to be born with a “creative” spoon in my mouth, and not so lucky that it wasn’t silver! I was a young mom and always knew that I wanted to do something I LOVED doing and get paid for it. So, in 2004 I started my journey as a business owner with a Faux Artist business (If Walls Could Talk). My business morphed through the years into the interior design business I have today. I’ve learned, what my strengths are and what I DON’T want to do.

www.kyleedeandesigns.com

Instagram | @kyleedeandesigns

Thank you to our Sponsor!

Daniel House Club

Feeling overwhelmed by countless vendor logins, sourcing from too many links, and tracking order statuses across your projects? Daniel House Club is here to help. DHC is founded by designers like you, who have faced the same issues you do. They work to offer the most streamlined process to manage your projects, orders, and delivery statuses all in one place with one login. Daniel House Club is redefining the design business with the industry’s lowest trade pricing and flat rate shipping across top vendors like Eichholtz, Theodore Alexander, Currey & Co., Four Hands and more.

Discover a better way to take control of your business with Daniel House Club. Join as a Pro+ member today and get 50% off your membership at danielhouse.club/bod.

 

What DHC members are saying:

“… I can’t tell you how wonderful it has been working with you and the wider team! Always willing to help, answer questions and support us designers!!!” – Courtney Wigginton, Anne Hendrick Interiors

“I’m so glad I’ve found you, I’ve sold more furniture in the last three months than I have in the last three years because you make it so easy.”  – Meg Waldrop

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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