EPISODE · Dec 7, 2023 · 50 MIN
25: Lessons Learned From a TV/Film Industry Design Legend
from The McClain Method | Business Tools For Interior Designers · host John McClain and Beth Kushnick
You're in for a real treat in this episode!My talented friend Beth Kushnick is here and we are diving deep into her 30+ year career as a set decorator. Beth has honed her design chops starting with the original production of Little Shop Of Horrors on Broadway to TV shows and movies that I know that you have all seen today.In this fun, enlightening episode we will discuss:The immediate parallels between set decorating and designing for residential clients.Beth's process for set decoratingWhy (and How) Beth lives by the mantra of always saying "yes" to everything!Fads: Friends or Foe? Beth and I weigh inBeth's high/low set decorating tips that you can implement in home designHow pivoting is essential as a business owner and Beth's method of pivoting after the writer's strike and actor's strikeI KNOW you will love hearing this side of our industry and the ups and downs of set decorating and will see a lot of your own business model in this episode. After we're done, you'll also be recognizing her sets from all of your favorite tv shows and movies.Find more about Beth here:Website: https://www.bethkushnick.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethkushnick/Beth's Podcast: Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-the-set-from-hollywood-to-your-home-with/id1519062454Text Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn’t.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.👉 Watch the free training: https://learn.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registrationSupport the show🌟 For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more!Sign up for my free 40 min training: The 3 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming an Interior Designer https://www.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registration📕 Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithin Connect With John!YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohnInstagram https://www.instagram.com/themcclainmethodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/mcclainmethodLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohnmcclain/
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You're in for a real treat in this episode! My talented friend Beth Kushnick is here and we are diving deep into her 30+ year career as a set decorator. Beth has honed her design chops starting with the original production of Little Shop Of Horrors on Broadway to TV shows and movies that I know that you have all seen today. In this fun, enlightening episode we will discuss: The immediate parallels between set decorating and designing for residential clients.Beth's process for set decoratingW...
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