Latest Homeprojects Podcast Episodes
174. Risk and Reward: Strategies for Designers to Thrive
Only Girl On The Jobsite - May 07, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsToday, I’m covering a topic that has been coming up in conversations I’ve had with designers lately: the aversion to risks. I am hearing from designers like you about all of the risks they are trying to avert—financial security, reputation damage, and legal risks—and they are normal and t...
173. The Transformative Power of Interior Design on Wellbeing
Only Girl On The Jobsite - April 30, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsPeople think that what we do is ‘make pretty spaces.’ And that makes sense; what we do is beautiful in the end. But what I’ve said before, and I’ll say again, is that we also affect the quality of the lives of the clients that we serve. By doing these construction projects and dialing in the cus...
172. Are You Really As Successful As The Company You Keep?
Only Girl On The Jobsite - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsI know you’ve all heard the saying, “You are the company that you keep.” And I want to talk today about how it’s not just about when you’re growing up. It still applies to my life today, and I want to explain how so that you can see signs of it in your own life because this can be key to your bu...
171. What's The Downside To Using Technology In Our Business?
Only Girl On The Jobsite - April 16, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsTechnology has improved so much in today's world. Although I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m much better on a construction site than on a computer, I still do use it. Today, I want to address the downside of using technology in our business that you may not be aware of! Mentioned in today...
170. Formulas & Calculators To Price Projects - Do They Work?
Only Girl On The Jobsite - April 09, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWe live in a world where we all want quick fixes and instant gratification whether that’s through Amazon Prime 2-day shipping or the latest fad diet, or plug and play formula’s in our industry to price our fees. Pricing your projects is critical to getting right and a huge stressor for the des...
169. Is Construction Management Right For Your Design Firm?
Only Girl On The Jobsite - April 02, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsDo you need to add construction management to your firm? I’ve heard this question from many designers who have reached out, as well as questions such as: “Will this be something they regret not adding?” “Will I not get the clients I want if I don’t offer this service to them?” Today, I...
168. Giving And Receiving Proper Credit For Our Work
Only Girl On The Jobsite - March 26, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWhen you think of crediting your work, you may be thinking solely about how this impacts you. But we also play a role in that issue. So today I want to share a story that has just hit mainstream media in our industry, and how critical it is to give as well as receive proper credit for our work. ...
167. Blueprint for Growth: Embracing Learning Without Fear in Construction Management
Only Girl On The Jobsite - March 19, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOne of the things I love most about construction management is that it’s constantly changing. I know that drives some of you crazy, and I don’t blame you! But for me, I think that’s how I’ve stayed in this niche for the last 30 years. Today, I want to share with you two things I’ve recently lear...
166. Addressing Isolation, Skillset Concerns, and Construction Phase Misunderstandings in Interior Design
Only Girl On The Jobsite - March 12, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsI am in contact with a lot of designers, and in our conversations, I started to notice a common trend in traits and issues that I wanted to go over today. I address isolation, skillset concerns, construction phase misunderstandings, and the question of how to price construction projects. I hope ...
165. Empowering Interior Designers: Michelle Lynne's Mission and Success Secrets
Only Girl On The Jobsite - March 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsI am so excited to share the conversation I had with my friend Michelle Lynne! Michelle Lynne began her interior design career after spending more than two decades working in Corporate America. She began in the home staging arena and has since built a successful, award winning, full-servi...
164. Embracing the Unknown: Thriving in New Construction Teams
Only Girl On The Jobsite - February 27, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsSo you’ve secured your next job, and you’re really excited to get started! But you also know you’re going to be working with an entirely new crew of construction workers. And that’s when you get a pit in your stomach as the anxiety builds. Today, we’re talking about why that happens in the fir...
163. How to Manage Ghosting and Project Pauses with Grace and Professionalism
Only Girl On The Jobsite - February 20, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWhat happens when a client ghosts us or puts a project on pause only to return unexpectedly and yet expects us to drop everything and pick up right where we left off? This is a topic that we need to get right! So today, we’re going to explore how to manage these situations with grace and p...
162. The Crucial Role of Interior Designers in Construction Projects
Only Girl On The Jobsite - February 13, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn today’s episode, I peeled back the curtain and looked at the crucial role we, as interior designers, play in construction projects, moving beyond esthetic contributions and into a vital function in managerial roles. Our expertise not only enhances the beauty of a space but also its usa...
161. A GC’s Perspective on the Power of Collaboration Between Builders and Designers with Sean Canada
Only Girl On The Jobsite - February 06, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsI am so excited to be able to bring on a GC that enjoys, appreciates, and understands the value that designers bring. My guest today is Sean Canada, Co-Owner of Park & Patina Design + Build, licensed Contractor/GC, and a big fan of the show! Sean has one foot in the Construction/job-site/GC ...
160. Unlocking Efficiency Through Thoughtful Hiring
Only Girl On The Jobsite - January 30, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOne way to manage overwhelm is by hiring help and support within your firm. Today, I want to share how to be strategic and thoughtful when hiring, especially in the world of construction management. Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/thoughtful-hiring
159. Handling Toxic Clients: Recognizing Red Flags and Finding Solutions
Only Girl On The Jobsite - January 23, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsToxic clients - they exist! Perhaps you’ve had your own experience. I know I’ve had mine! Today, I’m taking a deeper dive into what you can be looking for, ways you can improve the relationship, and how to sever ties if that’s ultimately the decision you make. Find the full shownotes at: ...
158. How to Build a Supportive Network in Construction Management
Only Girl On The Jobsite - January 16, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn last week’s Episode 157: https://devignierdesign.com/empowering-you-construction-management/, I talked about designers supporting fellow designers in the world of construction management and how critical it is for designers to understand there is a support system out there rooting them on. To...
157. All about YOU! Empowering Interior Designers in Construction Management
Only Girl On The Jobsite - January 09, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsToday’s topic is critical to cover at the beginning of the year - this isn’t something I was planning on talking about, but felt it was such an important topic, and that is YOU! If you are a designer who has been feeling isolated, alone, and unsupported - today’s episode is for you! Find ...
156. A Deep Dive into Construction Management Opportunities for 2024
Only Girl On The Jobsite - January 02, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsThis year of 2024 is one we really should be looking forward to! I have been hearing so many positive stories, studies, and forecasts that will set us up for a successful year in regard to construction management. Some of you may be questioning this because your phone isn’t ringing,...
155. Transformative Lessons from Designers' Year-End Reviews
Only Girl On The Jobsite - December 26, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsBy now, you have no doubt been inundated by emails, social clips, and webinars about doing a year-end review. But if you’re a small business, you may not understand the value of doing one. I came across an article where they interviewed a bunch of interior designers. They had great insight as to...
154. From Holiday Stress to Project Success
Only Girl On The Jobsite - December 19, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWe are in the middle of the holiday season, and everyone is feeling stressed. This reminded me that this feeling and some of the actions we take during this time period are very similar to the feeling you get when you’re winding down a construction project. So today, I want to talk all about co...
153. Going Beyond Marketing and Confronting Anxiety
Only Girl On The Jobsite - December 12, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn any given week, I speak with countless designs across the country and even the world. And recently, the topics seem to be coming back to marketing - which makes sense. It’s a critical part of our business. But what I’m starting to realize is that the questions aren’t revolving around marketin...
152. Mastering December: Your Blueprint to Navigate the End-of-Year Rush
Only Girl On The Jobsite - December 05, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIt’s early December, and the holiday season is looming and, frankly, has already been kicked into high gear! Now is the time to get a handle on how you are going to approach the rest of the month to position yourself for success after the new year. In today’s episode, I cover everything from pr...
151. Designing the Future: Ellie Redders' Journey into Virtual Reality
Only Girl On The Jobsite - November 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsEllie Redder is here with me today to help all designers explore the possibilities of how to present and communicate their designs using Virtual Reality. When you think of St. Louis luxury design and construction, you think of Ellie Redders. Ellie is the seasoned and endearing design leade...
150. Is Work/Life Balance Really Achievable?
Only Girl On The Jobsite - November 21, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsLet’s talk work/life balance. I have been feeling a little overwhelmed with the holidays right around the corner and several projects finishing up all at the same time, and I noticed my work/life balance was even more out of wack than it normally is. And so I wanted to acknowledge that. And...
149. Pricing with Confidence Starts with Knowing Your Value
Only Girl On The Jobsite - November 14, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsI hear a lot of designers struggling with how to price their services for construction management as well as decorating for potential clients. What I want to talk about today is not the actual dollars and cents but how pricing with confidence starts with knowing the value you bring to each and e...
148. How to Determine a Projects Value
Only Girl On The Jobsite - November 07, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsNo two projects are alike. I know that can unnerve some of you, but I want you to think about it as a positive thing as it allows you to evaluate each project. Today, I want to talk about how to evaluate each project by the value it will bring to you and your business! Find the full showno...
147. Pricing a Project: Best Practices with Lesley Myrick
Only Girl On The Jobsite - October 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsToday, I have my friend Lesley Myrick joining me in today’s episode. Lesley is a recognized design media personality and the CEO of Lesley Myrick Interior Design, a full-service boutique interior design firm based in Macon, GA. Having lived and worked internationally, Lesley specializes in des...
146. Strategies for Managing Overly Involved Clients in Construction Projects
Only Girl On The Jobsite - October 24, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsHave you ever had an overly enthusiastic client take over your project? You may think that clients being involved is not what you want, but the truth is their involvement is often essential to creating a space that truly reflects them. In today's episode, I share strategies for managing overly i...
145. The Role of Courage in Construction Management
Only Girl On The Jobsite - October 17, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIt is critical to build confidence for your success on construction sites. But after reading a book recently, I realized I am skipping a step, and that is that courage is the precursor to confidence. Join me in today's episode to explore how courage can be the transformative force in your...
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