127: A Conversation with Etch Design Group, Stephanie Nelson & Jessica Nelson redefined their partnership

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 their design process and push the boundaries of their creativity.In this episode, they discuss:How Stephanie & Jessica met and started Etch Design GroupHow they divide responsibilities in their businessThe importance of communication and mutual support in their partnershipBuilding their team gradually, starting with interns and eventually hiring full-time employees as their business grewManaging a remote team, trusting their team, and giving them autonomyTheir fears and misconceptions about AI and embracing and exploring its potentialAI’s impact on creativity, ethics, and controlHow they use AI to improve their efficiency, creativity, and profitabilityWhy they prefer hourly billing and the pros and cons of using a flat rateUsing AI for design inspiration, visualization, and renderingThe potential of AI to transform the design industry Different AI tools designers can use to enhance their business operationsDetails of their live webinars to help people with various AI tools and techniquesMentioned:KBIS: https://kbis.com/Follow Etch Design Group: https://www.instagram.com/etchdesigngroup/Check out Etch Design Group online: https://etchinteriordesign.com/Hear more from Jessica & Stephanie on their podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-lunches/id1727481441It’s time to discover AI for Interiors online: https://aiforinteriors.com/Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforinteriors/Check out their podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-for-interiors/id1734103554AI Tools Mentioned:Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/homeProme AI: https://www.promeai.pro/Listen back to Crystal Bright in Episode 125 for how she uses AI in her businessOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop