128: How to Grow Your Interior Design Business via Collaborations
128: How to Grow Your Interior Design Business via Collaborations
with Lori May
Lori May of Lori May Interiors is with me today on the podcast. Lori started her business by blogging which led to rapid growth, an opportunity to be on HGTV, and now running a full-service design business with a team. Lori’s passion to make the ordinary – extraordinary comes through in our conversation. She focuses on building trust with her clients and vendors and enjoys the collaboration aspect of design the most. Listen in as she shares her story.
Topics Mentioned:
Profitability
Vulnerability
Trust
Collaboration
Listen to the Episode
Key Thoughts:
I do remember you being very clear on having that clear separation of, this is my family and my family is private. Michele (09:44)
How do you separate so that the client’s work does not encroach on your girls and what they need? Michele (25:05)
We have a handful of builders who we work with repetitively because they subscribe to the same sort of ideals and working environment that we do. Lori (38:51)
Growth doesn't have to mean more dollars, more clients. Lori May (53:20)
Contact Michele:
Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting
Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL
Contact Lori:
Website: lorimayinteriors.com
Facebook: Lori May Interiors
Instagram: @lorimayinteriors
Email: lori@lorimayinteriors.com
References and Resources:
The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today
Who's in Your Room: The Secret to Creating Your Best Life by Ivan Misner, Ph.D., Stewart Emery L.H.D., Rick Sapio