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.
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Hey there! Welcome to our cozy corner of the internet, where it’s all about merging tech with texture, pixels with palettes, and algorithms with aesthetics. I’m Jenna Gaidusek, your guide and fellow explorer in this fascinating world where interior design meets cutting-edge AI. Think of this as your go-to spot for demystifying the tech that’s set to revolutionize our industry, from the newest AI-driven design apps to the smartest tech out there. Visit www.aiforinteriordesigners.com for more ...
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132: Awkward Money Conversations, It's not the client - it's you!
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Talking about money with clients can be super awkward. But here’s the thing, the real problem might not be the clients, it could be you! In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca discuss their experiences and approaches to navigating these tricky money conversations with clients. They also share their new Interior Design Client Questionnaire tool that mak…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek dives into the whirlwind that was High Point Market’s Fall 2024 gathering, sharing firsthand experiences from two action-packed panels on using AI in design. Jenna and her fellow panelists reveal how designers across the industry are leveraging AI as a creative supercharger, a workflow optimizer, and a research tool—…
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131: Jeanne Chung, Transitioning from fashion to interior design insider
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Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Jeanne Chung — an interior designer who used to work in fashion for 20 years before switching to interior design. Jeanne shares her story of how she made this big career change, the challenges she faced, and how she built her business from the ground up. In this episode, they discuss: Jeanne’s background in fashion d…
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In this episode of AI for Interior Designers, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the integration of AI tools in the interior design industry, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and practical applications. She shares insights on how designers can leverage AI to enhance their creativity, optimize their workflow, and maintain integrity in thei…
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In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek and Rachel Larraine Crawford discuss the integration of AI in the interior design industry, Rachel's journey in design, and the importance of community and mentorship for designers. They explore the creation of the Design Coach Collective, which aims to support new designers in launching their businesses, and de…
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130: Processes are personal, finding your way in the design industry
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Can you send me your template for that project? What do you put in your client contracts? Can you send me the exact document you use for your project management? It’s tempting to ask for the tools, templates, and processes of successful designers, but you know what? There’s more to being successful than copying someone else’s process or templates. …
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In this episode of the AI for Interior Designers podcast, host Jenna Gaidusek speaks with Krystal McNaughton, an expert in plumbing and technology, about the intersection of AI and interior design. They discuss Krystal's journey in the plumbing industry, the importance of leveraging technology for efficiency, and how AI can enhance client interacti…
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129: A Conversation with Rona Graf, growing Grace Blu Interior Design incrementally and small
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Grow small and incrementally. It’s not a race. It’s a marathon! Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Rona Graf, the founder of Grace Blu Interior Design. Rona shares her journey from being a teacher to starting her own design firm and discusses the importance of slow and steady growth in building a sustainable business. She explains why businesses shoul…
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EP 27: That Episode Where I Let AI Host the Show In this groundbreaking episode of the AI for Interior Designers podcast, host Jenna Gaidusek takes a step back and lets AI steal the spotlight! Powered by Google’s innovative Notebook LM, this episode showcases how artificial intelligence can do more than just assist with design—it can literally host…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek addresses the anxiety and misconceptions surrounding AI in the interior design industry. She discusses the reality of AI's role in design workflows, debunks myths about AI replacing human designers, and emphasizes the importance of human creativity. Jenna also explores the originality of AI-generated designs, the lea…
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128: Just Stop VII: The Squeakquel, Vendors, Renders & Offenders
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Shaun and Rebecca are back with another installment of the perennial favorite, the Just Stop series, where they call out things in the design world that seriously need to stop. They discussed Just Stops from the coaching industry (coaches who brag about their income without proving their value) to the frustrations with generic and ineffective outre…
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In this episode, host Jenna Gaidusek discusses the topic of fakeness using AI and its implications. She explores the rapid evolution of AI technology, particularly in the realm of video and image generation. Jenna highlights the potential impact of AI-generated videos on our perception of reality, especially for younger generations. She also discus…
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127: A Conversation with Etch Design Group, Stephanie Nelson & Jessica Nelson redefined their partnership
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Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Stephanie Nelson and Jessica Nelson from Etch Design Group, a full-service design studio. Stephanie and Jessica share their journey from colleagues to co-founders and how their unique skills and deep trust have allowed them to build a successful business. They also talk about harnessing the power of AI to streamline …
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Joe Calise from Sights N' Sounds joins AI for Interior Designers Podcast host, Jenna Gaidusek to discuss the integration of technology into homes, specifically focusing on smart home technology and AI assistance. He explains how his company works with interior designers and homeowners to create a simple, easy-to-use system that integrates all techn…
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*EDIT WITH UPDATE* within an hour of posting this Midjourney episode it was announced that Midjourney.com no longer requires the 100 image threshold in Discord!!! Go right to Midjourney.com now to access it! In this episode, Jenna discusses the process of using Midjourney, an AI generative program, to create interior design images. She shares tips …
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126: Project Timelines, managing your bandwidth, deadlines, and planning capacity
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What are your project management strategies? How do you set expectations with clients and manage your deadlines? Shaun and Rebecca discuss their project management strategies and methods for setting expectations with clients and managing deadlines in the world of interior design. They also dive deep into the challenges of managing project timelines…
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In this episode, Jenna discusses the current capabilities of AI in interior design and dispels some misconceptions. She talks about the limitations of AI in space planning, mood board creation, and client collaboration. Jenna also mentions the potential future impact of AI in trend analysis and personalized design solutions. She emphasizes the impo…
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In this quick episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the role of AI in interior design and compares it to a character from the show Futurama. She highlights the potential of AI to assist with tasks like creating conceptual boards and generating color palettes, but emphasizes that AI still lacks the ability to understand real-life application and human f…
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125: Crystal Bright, How she streamlines virtual projects with Design Live
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Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Crystal Bright, a virtual interior designer. Crystal shares how she grew her business in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crystal has completed over 400 projects in the past five years and helps other designers transition to virtual work. Crystal explains how she uses AI and tools like 2020 Design Liv…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek explores the use of different large language models (LLMs) to create and price out design services. She runs the same question through multiple models, including Chat GPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity. Each model generates different tiers of services with corresponding prices based on the informat…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses how to effectively communicate with large language models, such as ChatGPT. She emphasizes the importance of having a conversation with the AI rather than just asking a question and moving on. Jenna provides six tips for better communication: be specific, provide context, use simple language, break down com…
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124: Niche Is Riche, Creating the business you want
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You know what they say – Niche Is Riche. Finding a niche for your interior design business can make you rich and successful. But how do you get there, hotties? Shaun and Rebecca discuss the importance of finding and defining your niche in your business. They also share different approaches to finding and defining your niche, from being true to your…
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In this episode, Jenna discusses the potential impact of AI on the interior design industry. She emphasizes that AI tools are meant to enhance the design process, not replace human designers. Jenna explores various AI advancements in interior design, such as virtual reality integration, intelligent project management, personalized design recommenda…
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123: Jennifer Ramsey Interiors, the process of increasing furniture sales
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Today's guest, Jennifer Ramsey, has not only mastered the art of creating stunning personalized spaces but also seamlessly incorporated furniture sales in her design process – a feat that has increased her furniture sales to a new height. In this episode, Jennifer talks about her strategic approach to design and furniture sales that has transformed…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek introduces a program called Fathom, which is a note taker and screen recorder for virtual meetings. She explains how she uses Fathom to automatically take notes and record her Zoom meetings, saving her time and effort. She discusses the various use cases for Fathom, including one-on-one sessions, client meetings, dem…
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In episode 16 of "AI For Interior Designers", Jenna Gaidusek introduces AI Summer Camp 2024, a 5-week virtual program starting July 16th. The camp is designed for both beginners and intermediate users looking to incorporate AI into their workflow, regardless of their industry. Details: 1. The camp aims to make learning AI fun and interactive, inspi…
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122: Ask Us Anything, Part 2
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Shaun and Rebecca are back with another Ask Us Anything. They answer your questions about marketing, photography, vendors, building and organizing a sample library, managing projects, using tools to help keep your work organized, growing your business, and much more! In this episode, they discuss: Shaun and Rebecca’s plans for the upcoming High Poi…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses automating the client onboarding experience for interior designers (and other service based professions) using AI tools. She talks about using AI note-taking software like Fathom to record and transcribe client meetings, and then using custom-built GPTs to generate proposals based on the meeting transcripts…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses how interior design professionals can get started with AI. She emphasizes that AI is already integrated into many everyday programs and tools, such as Canva, Squarespace, Grammarly, and browsers like Microsoft and Google Gemini. Jenna recommends starting with Chat GPT, which is user-friendly and powers many…
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121: Evan Larkin, SEO for Interior Designers
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Why do interior designers need SEO? Why is SEO the key to keeping your interior design business ranking on Google? SEO expert Evan Larkin explains why SEO is so important for your business’s online presence and gives a live SEO audit of Shaun’s website. Listen in to Evan’s observations on Shaun’s website, Wrensted Interiors, and learn what to fix o…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the viral Instagram reel she shared about Chat GPT, the reactions it received, and the implications of AI for interior designers. She addresses concerns, job implications, and the impact of AI on the design process. Jenna also highlights the role of AI in streamlining workflows and the evolving job landscap…
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The design industry can be exciting to explore, but it's not always easy to break into. If you're looking to shift careers and work in interior design, Shaun and Rebecca have some valuable advice for you. They talk about the skills from your previous job that will add value to your design career, the challenges career-shifters face when switching i…
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In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek interviews Lori Sawaya, a color strategist, about her use of AI in the world of color. Laurie explains how AI has helped her overcome the challenges of discussing color choices and demonstrating color concepts. She uses AI to illustrate color fundamentals, color harmony, color psychology, and color strategy. Lor…
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EP 11: How this short-term rental designer utilizes AI to generate custom decor collections with Terri-Leigh Huleis
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EP 11: How this short-term rental designer utilizes AI to generate custom decor collections with Terri-Leigh Huleis In this episode, host Jenna Gaidusek interviews Terri-Leigh Huleis, owner and founder of Found Home Co., an STR design firm. Terri-Leigh discusses how she uses AI in her design business, including using chat GPT for contracts and mark…
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119: A Conversation with Ashley Ausland, How her personal hardship lead to growth
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Today’s guest, Ashley Ausland, shares her journey of growing her design business over the last few years while dealing with personal hardships—divorce, cancer, and becoming a single mother of four kids. She discusses the lessons she learned about business management, client relationships, and creating homes with soul and timeless appeal. In this ep…
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In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek interviews Leslie Swink of Swink Social about utilizing AI in interior design. They discuss the importance of defining the ideal client and how AI can assist in this process. They also talk about creating personalized content, including value-added, personal brand, and promotional content. Leslie shares how AI c…
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In this episode, Jenna discusses the use of AI in interior design and highlights some unethical practices. She emphasizes the importance of disclosing the use of AI in design work and calls out larger accounts that share AI-generated images without proper attribution. Jenna also criticizes the sale of preset AI image bundles, arguing that designers…
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Shaun and Rebecca discuss the issues around designers’ rights to their work. They talk about a recent situation where a company used photos of designer Natalie Myers’s work without her permission and modified the pictures a little with the help of AI. They discuss this issue, how having no rights over the pictures of their work is not fair to desig…
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the capabilities of AI in interior design. She explores generative AI, which uses text prompts to create images, and mentions programs like Midjourney and Dall-E. She also explains stable diffusion, which allows designers to overlay colors, materials, and textures onto existing images while maintaining the …
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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the topic of AI and print on demand and its application in interior design. She shares her experience at Spring High Point Market and highlights the importance of making connections in the industry. Jenna explains how she uses AI and Photoshop to create custom artwork and patterns for her design clients. Sh…
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117: How Will Brown helps clients approach Feng Shui in their homes - Will Brown Interiors
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Will Brown of Will Brown Interiors believes that interior design should be more than just aesthetics — it should also support clients’ well-being and energy flow within a space. In this episode, Will shares how he uses ancient Feng Shui principles to help clients optimize the flow of energy in their homes. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak w…
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Taylor Schmidt is originally from Chicago and moved to Silicon Valley 2 years ago to go all in on AI. He grew up in a 3rd generation construction family and went to the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. He worked at 4 different high-end residential firms in Chicago and LA before starting his own design consulting practice. He …
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In this episode, Jenna discusses the various ways that Chat GPT can enhance the interior design process. She explains that Chat GPT is more than just creating pretty pictures and emphasizes that it can save time and streamline tasks for designers. Jenna introduces five core GPTs that she has created: Design Assistant Buddy, Blogging Buddy, Instagra…
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As a designer, do you prefer working on kitchens or bathrooms? Are kitchens and bathrooms worth the effort in terms of payoff? Doing kitchens and bathrooms requires a lot of work but doesn’t always result in big profits. Shaun and Rebecca are here to discuss tips and strategies for making smaller projects like kitchens and bathrooms more profitable…
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About Today's Guest Masha Koyen, a founder of Content Vertical copywriting micro-agency, is a messaging strategist and website copywriter for interior designers. Her signature 'REVEAL' process, a data-driven framework centered around client interviews gives her the intel she needs to write copy that magnetically (almost magically) attracts their dr…
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In this episode, Jenna interviews Kasey Hayano, co-founder of Home Visualizer AI, about stable diffusion and how designers can use AI to visualize different styles and materials in their designs. Home Visualizer AI is a user-friendly tool that allows homeowners and designers to upload a photo of a room and select from a preset list of room styles t…
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In episode two of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, Jenna Gaidusek delves into the nuanced role of artificial intelligence in the realm of interior design. She embarks on a comprehensive discussion about integrating AI into her workflow, contrasting it with traditional methods to enrich client communications and streamline design processes. …
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115: How process leads to profit with Garrison Hullinger - Studio Garrison
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Today’s guest, Garrison Hullinger, overcame adversity to build a thriving design business from the ground up. One of his secrets? Establishing the right process that allows for maximum productivity and profit. Garrison discusses his processes — from the structure of his design team to qualifying clients, delegating tasks, establishing design pillar…
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114: So you want to open an online shop?
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Opening an online shop seems like an exciting way to expand your business, but it is a major undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Shaun and Rebecca are launching their new e-commerce shop and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of what it really takes to launch a fully robust e-commerce shop. In this episode, Rebecca and Shau…
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In the debut episode of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, Jenna Gaidusek takes us on a candid journey through her career and the evolution of her engagement with AI in the world of interior design. Initially not drawn to podcasting, Jenna's venture into this medium stems from a growing curiosity and a desire to dive deep into AI's role and i…
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