56: Secrets of Styling

On today's show we're sharing some secrets of styling and talking about the art of selling accessories. And we have some exciting past guests to share their own process. We get into profitability, efficiency, and how to retain the joy of design. If you've been wondering how everyone else does it, this is the show for youQuestions/comments? Email us at [email protected] RebeccaInstagram + Website Follow ShaunInstagram + WebsiteStuff they mentioned:We talk about the benefits of hiring a stylist for photographs and editorial instead of styling for client installations.How to help clients understand the value of creating fully styled spacesUsing fully accessorized and styled rooms to help advertise for the next ideal client and projectMost designers are investing their own time and energy to bring in accessories and styling items for clientsWe realized that many are not confident that their process is the ideal way they want to handle things long termWe explore a little about why running a retail store isn’t ideal for everyoneWe wanted to leave more confident in our own process and feeling comfortable with experimenting on new styling processesEneia shares her own process for purchasing accessories and how she bills it to clientsWe talked about creating a single lump line item on proposals for accessories. Rebecca is trying the Sortly app for inventory managementLauren from Studio Laloc has a little bit of a different process she shares with usKravet accessoriesThe journey of buying vintage and antique items and maintaining an inventory may not be for everyoneConsider the space needs, temperature control, insurance, and the need to sell merchandise to build profit into your business modelWe weigh some of the pros and cons of new wholesale accessories vs. purchasing vintage and how to make money off it Ginny Episode 6Eneia Episode 38Lauren Episode 29