Design for a Living with Chelsea Coryell

On this weeks episode, Chelsea talks about a new project that she is working on for a male client who is looking for a sophisticated space. The bachelor pad days are over, and it's time for a new chapter. How do you create a more sophisticated space with masculine touches? Join us on this show and tell episode where Chelsea walks us through her process with this client! Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3ff7mkcc Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/es2kbr5v About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz at @designforaliving. Happy Designing!

We are back! After a few months break, Chelsea and the team behind Design For A Living Podcast are back! We had a great break and are excited to dive back in with new episodes. Join us this week for a check-in. New Episodes will come out once every two weeks for the time being, with more content on the way. Kepp an eye out on your youtube channel for more great content! Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3ff7mkcc Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/es2kbr5v About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz at @designforaliving. Happy Designing!

How do you set yourself apart from the competition? Find a niche! This week Chelsea sits down to talk about finding your design niche and specializing in an area that sets you apart and helps narrow down who you want to work for. If you are after a specific type of client, discover that niche to get those clients and projects that you'll enjoy working on! Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3ff7mkcc Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/es2kbr5v About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz at @designforaliving. Happy Designing!

The current global situation is taking a toll on everyone! Mistakes have a much greater impact on your Interior Design Business. For Interior Designers, there are new costs to look out for, time management is more important than ever. This week Chelsea shares first-hand experience on what it's been like, what mistakes have been made, how they have been fixed, all to provide you with the best information on what to look out for, and help your clients make the best decision for them. Find us on Instagram! https://tinyurl.com/2p843utm LINK TO PODCASTS Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvv2rawe Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3ff7mkcc Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/es2kbr5v About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz at @designforaliving. Happy Designing!

Stepping into your first client's house to talk about their project is scary! You have to have confidence, know what to say, what to do! This episode is your start to successful house calls. Chelsea shares her tips for successful house calls, what's helped her and what to avoid! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/YTmESN2-2ck About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Ever get so bogged down in the details that you fall behind? How do you prioritize and organize your time for the best efficiency? This episode is for you! This week Chelsea is joined by Designer Evanny Wenner, who is about to hit her first year as a designer with Chelsea's store. Chelsea and Eva talk about Eva's projects and Chelsea shares so helpful insight on time management. #InteriorDesign #Timemanagement Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/BBqh042cheo About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Chelsea and the team are back from Las Vegas Market! In this week's episode, Chelsea is joined by two of her designers to talk about their experience at Market. All the new products, new vendors, new people that they have met. If you are looking for inspiration or new products for this year, this is the venue to go to! #lasvegas #lasvegasmarket #InteriorDesign Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/a-5z7uPH6-w About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Chelsea and the team are back from Las Vegas Market! In this week's episode, Chelsea is joined by two of her designers to talk about their experience at Market. All the new products, new vendors, new people that they have met. If you are looking for inspiration or new products for this year, this is the venue to go to! #lasvegas #lasvegasmarket #InteriorDesign Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/Z87R4hU8Y_4 About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

We are back after a short break with a brand new episode from Chelsea Coryell! In this week's episode, Chelsea talks about an upcoming trip for the team. It's that time of year for Las Vegas Market, the biggest Interior Design Convention on the West Coast! The Market is where you can meet your vendors, secure relationships to get great products to your clients! Chelsea also talks about what's been going on at the store and with Furniture suppliers and how she's been dealing with the extended delays! #lasvegas #lasvegasmarket #InteriorDesign Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/RJSQBZ2zyRw About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

How do you get from dreaming about becoming an Interior Designer to actually becoming an Interior Designer? In this week's episode, Chelsea talks about training, school, and everything in between the dream and reality. If you are thinking about taking that step, this episode will help you understand the process and set you on the path to your dream career. Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/fGlZS4oKP-M About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Happy Holidays from the team at First and Main Design Market! This week Chelsea is joined by her team to talk about their year, and what they are expecting and hoping to see next year for new trends! Thank you for joining us. From our family to yours, we wish you the very best this season! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/i7sWxGqFXbY About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

A week before Christmas and with the new year just around the corner, now is the time to start your new Interior Design Business! In this week's episode, Chelsea talks about starting, gives some advice and motivation to get started! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/ERw0hYF7dGE About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Just when you think everything is going so well, disaster can strike! This week Chelsea is joined by Tracy Maas to talk about an interesting installation this week where everything went wrong at the very last second. But the team rallied, and the disaster was amended! Join us for a real-life look into what it's like to be an Interior Designer! Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/b2JeyoUp6cI About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

This week Chelsea sits down to talk about something that designers can struggle with, and that's designing for a client instead of yourself. You might want to add some color, but that's not what your client wants. How do you deal with that? If you have questions, please leave them in the comments! We look forward to hearing from you. Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/WZvifuRwhbo About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

What happens when you go over budget? What do you need to keep in mind to avoid this? Last week Chelsea talked about how to talk to clients about budgets and this week it's about that uncomfortable discussion when you go over budget. Chelsea takes you through what happened and what to look out for when creating a design for your clients. Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/o6b2QK5nmuI About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

The topic no one likes to talk about! How do you approach the topic of money and budgets with clients? For an Interior Designer, this is the very first step because your design, the pieces you pick out will all stem from what your client can afford. Chelsea does an extremely deep dive into the topic of budgets, what to consider, how to kick off the conversation, and why it's such an important one to have with your clients. Watch this episode on youtube. Coming Soon! About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

First and Main Design Market has a new designer! In this week's episode, Chelsea sits down with Jacob Neidlinger to talk about how he got his start in design, his time at design school, and working in the Seattle area. We are so glad to have him on the team. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/Mq3lrYboqcQ About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Looking professional goes a long way in impressing clients and securing those valuable contracts and relationships! Acting professional builds confidence and trust from your clients! Listen to Chelsea as she gives a crash course into her experiences and shares advice from a seasoned interior designer's perspective. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/TAf4D06XTEM About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Measuring out a space might seem like a challenge but it's so important to do it correctly when you are working with someone's budget and contractors rely on you. In this week's episode, Chelsea revisits the basics of home visits and project planning with a deep dive into measuring with some tips, tricks, and tool recommendations to get us caught up on sizing and planning out our projects correctly! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/SncCi1aHtUg About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Our team is taking a little break but while we are out, we wanted to bring back the first episode, from June 2020. This was the first episode where we met Chelsea and learned how she started and the reason for this new podcast. We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to coming back to the studio! Thank you for 73 episodes! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/C4EXZTCAVSo About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

What you might see on Instagram vs. what it is like to be a practicing designer. In this week's episode, Chelsea provides a glimpse into a real interior designer's life. From backorders to mistakes on orders to details, these are things that every interior designer has to deal with, but not many will share with you—challenges and rewards, and working with other people's money to create their dream living space. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Watch this episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/LncTciQ-KJo About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

What do employers at design studios focus on when looking at job applicants? What do they want to see in your work, in how you talk and how you interact? If you are a new Interior Designer looking to apply for a job at a design studio, this is a perfect episode for you. This week Chelsea is interviewing new designers for open positions, and she breaks down everything that she and others look for when hiring new designers. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/0Mr9GOPLfLM About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

What is the first house call, and how should you run it? Should you present a design, just take measurements? What should you do and say with the client? Should you charge for this first house call? In this week's episode, Chelsea dives into a viewer's question about house calls. If you are struggling with your house call or are building out your practice, please join us, and leave a comment or question. We look forward to reading and answering in future episodes. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/-vAm88NonIs About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Have you met with your client to show them their design inspiration board with some pieces that you've spent time on picking out and they just don't seem to connect with it? You might be sharing too much, or maybe even not enough! In this week's episode Chelsea shares some tips on how touch-base meetings should go, what you should show them, and how you can connect and get your clients excited about the project! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/Edi-Wkil97k About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

If clients are coming in but just not staying or changing their minds, it might be worthwhile to take a look at what you are saying. After a call with a fellow designer, Chelsea shares some of those tips on this episode. What to say and how to say it to keep the client engaged, interested, and singing your praises after the project wraps up. #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/3jSiWTvxTX8 About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

First and Main has a new designer and this week Chelsea sits down with Shraddha to get her backstory. From studying architecture in India to Vancouver B.C and now Bothell, Wa! Shraddha shares her story about school, how she worked in the industry in India, and how she got her start in the United States after a time away from design. If you are born a designer, you can't get away from it! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/bRN3gnE2OqY About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

How do I price my services? A very popular question from new and seasoned Interior Design professionals. Chelsea shares her tips on how to price responsibly and reasonably to grow your business and attract the right clients! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/rWxdVrpW8vg About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

A new design has joined the team! This week Chelsea sits down to chat with Suzanne Dillon, the newest member of first and main who switched careers. From Fashion to Interior Design, Suzanne shares her story, her passion for interior design, and how she's blending in with her new family! Welcome to the team! #InteriorDesign #Career #designpodcast Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/lZtt7oQlnew About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Even as things start to transition back to normal, the pandemic still affects the Interior Design business. Chelsea Coryell and Tracy Maas sit down to talk about what they are seeing, and the steps they have taken at First and Main to work with clients and controlling expectations on delivery dates and project completion schedules. #clients #interiordesign #workingwithclients Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/MKwMKUwaTWQ About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

How do you break through to a tough shell that clients can sometimes have and close that sale or secure that project? Chelsea Coryell and Tracy Maas share their experiences with what to look out for, how to break through, and how to deal with clients and their spouses that might have the "No" mindset and what you can do to turn that around. #clients #interiordesign #workingwithclients #pyschologyofbusiness Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/fKYXD3-oky8 About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

*This is not a sponsored podcast; all opinions are our own Who can you trust to supply you with the best furniture for your clients? This week Chelsea shares the vendors that she works with and why she uses them for her projects. Laying out the Good, Better, and Best options, Chelsea shares her experience with the vendors and the services they provide at their levels. We hope this helps you decide who is right for your upcoming projects! #NorwalkFurniture #Universialfurniture #furnitureVendors #InteriorDesignvendors Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/28q9Ep-rQz8 Do you want to differentiate yourself from other Interior Designers and more importantly, bring your designs to life before actually bringing furniture and accessories into a space? In this week's episode, Chelsea demonstrates how easy it is to render a design and bring an idea to life. This method has brought her success with clients and closed $100k projects. Follow these steps and you too can set yourself apart from the rest and wow your clients! About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

We highly recommend that you watch this episode on youtube to see the live demonstration on how to render. Click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/1ALOgwjrBwA Do you want to differentiate yourself from other Interior Designers and more importantly, bring your designs to life before actually bringing furniture and accessories into a space? In this week's episode, Chelsea demonstrates how easy it is to render a design and bring an idea to life. This method has brought her success with clients and closed $100k projects. Follow these steps and you too can set yourself apart from the rest and wow your clients! About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

What are the trends that actual Interior Designers are seeing right now being requested by clients or dominating vendor catalogs!? In this week's episode of Design for a Living with Chelsea Coryell, Chelsea and Courtni talk about what they are seeing right now with their clients, what vendors are selling, and how they incorporate and work with these trends in their designs. Check out photos from our episodes on Instagram: http://tiny.cc/aipauz Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ukbWj2o_LGs About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

How do you avoid having all of your client projects from looking the same? How do you keep your designs fresh? On this week's episode, Chelsea talks about the importance of thinking outside of the box, expanding your inspiration, and keeping your designs fresh. Pull inspiration from others, listen to your clients, and don't be afraid to try new looks, as long as it's what your client wants! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HK64FgnzDHI About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Considering starting out on your own, with your own Interior Design business? In this week's episode, Chelsea shares her first-hand experience with owning an Interior Design business. From clients to marketing, this is a quick comparison of what it's like to strike out on your own. If you need advice, we'd love to hear from you and provide advice and answer questions on starting out as an independent designer Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDKrQ0Jyx-I About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Get ready to roll out of your seat. David Gray is back for Part 2 to talk about a memorable client. Chelsea and David talk about their experiences and share design secrets that will be helpful to you! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ER8THYD54Sw About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Ever wonder what it's like to be an Interior Designer at a place like Pottery Barn? On this week's episode, Chelsea interviews David Gray, a former Pottery Barn designer. David shares his experiences on working at a big chain, and why he decided to join the First and Main Design Studio. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_fyOd9eGzDM About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

How did Chelsea get started in Interior Design? The answer is probably not what you are expecting! This week Chelsea interviews her mom, Judy Goddard, and talks about her mom's professional career, growing up, and how Chelsea got started in Interior Design. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g8WsCfNEnEU About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

These days Interior Designs have to juggle so much! From demanding clients to supply chain delays to business process changes and, for some, homeschooling kids! Chelsea, Jill Anderson, and Tracy Maas talk about their experiences and the adjustments that have been made, and the crucial stress relief activities that Chelsea has implemented in her showroom. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PpszwH815a4 About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

When something doesn't go as planning, always be honest and upfront. How do you get out of a situation? Is it possible to end up on top? In this week's episode, Chelsea is joined by Nadia Mosberg, the voice of the intro and the original cohost of Design for a Living with Chelsea Coryell. This week the discussion is centered on being real and how tricky situations can be salvaged and turned around for the better. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9sII7bReTQA About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

Interior Design isn't as easy as it seems on HGTV. This week Chelsea Coryell and Courtni Dore' share a few of their new crazy stories from the life of Interior Designers. Do you have any crazy stories? Let us know in the comments! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a3RuLFKC7NA About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

This week Chelsea Coryell interviews a new member of the team, Interior Designer Kurt Russell. Kurt is a great addition to the team, bringing in years of staging experience to the First & Main Design Market. Chelsea and Kurt talk about his background, experience in the staging industry, and what it's like to transition into the Interior Design industry. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ARP76yXEs About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions! Happy Designing!

On this week's episode, Chelsea Coryell and Designers Evany Urribarri, Kurt Russell, and Courtni Dore' celebrate the 50th episode of Design for a Living! After 49 episodes, we are excited to bring you the Design for a Living with Chelsea Coryell Podcast to YouTube! Youtube: https://youtu.be/Fftu4QMqctk About this podcast: Each week, design coach and mentor Chelsea Coryell talks about the Interior Design business, pulling from her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Join us each week for an in-depth look into the industry, design theory, and running a successful design business.   With this being the first video episode, we are making adjustments and learning the gear and process, so we thank you for your patience and are excited to bring you this podcast. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en  Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions!

How do you set a balance between work and life when your job is demanding and you have so many tasks that need to be checked off that ever-growing to-do list? For an Interior Designer, and especially a freelance who is starting out their business this question is one that might not be considered but is very important to think about! This week Chelsea pulls from her years of experience in this industry to share with you what has worked for her and what she has done to provide the service that customers demand, the attention that family demands, and take care of herself as well. If you have questions about setting balance for yourself, please feel free to reach out! Contact Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions!

First and Main has many talented Interior Designers like Karen Breslo! She is an accomplished Interior designer and furniture designer who spend time overseas in places like Saudi Arabia designing and building furniture! Karen sits down with Chelsea to talk about her experience as an Interior Designer! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions!

So how much should you charge your clients? This is a question new designers ask Chelsea every single time. The quick answer is, there isn't one set price for new designers. In this week's episode, Chelsea goes through how to figure out what you should charge, the research that you need to do to price yourself competitively to allow for growth. If you have questions about pricing, check the links below to send Chelsea your question. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com. We welcome your questions!

The team just got back from Vegas from the first design convention of 2021! Chelsea sits down with First and Main Design Market office manager Jill Anderson to talk about the convention, what they saw, how it's changed in 2021, and the new trends! This year's convention was very different from previous ones, and Chelsea and Jill break down everything that happened! Be on the lookout for a future episode with Jill Anderson about running the back office of a Design Studio! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com. We welcome your questions!

So where do you buy the furniture that you have in your design for your clients? On this week's episode, Chelsea talks about furniture vendors and how to set yourself up to buy wholesale, how payments work and how to mark up to cover your design fees. For new designers out there who want to turn their practice into a legitimate business, this is an important episde! If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact us on Instagram or Facebook or by emailing Chelsea. Links are listed down below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com. We welcome your questions!

Every year, Interior Designers from around the country head to Las Vegas for Market, an annual event of design ideas, products, and like-minded colleagues. On this week's episode, Chelsea talks about the Market, what it's like, what to expect and how to prepare for this massive conference. If you are in the industry and want to get inspired, this is the podcast to listen to and get ready for! We hope to see you in Vegas this year, April 11-15th. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions!

On this week's episode, Chelsea continues her discussion with her husband and business partner, Kevin Coryell! Kevin shares his experience of running the business with Chelsea, his 5-year goal, and the furniture pieces that he makes for clients. Join us for the look behind the curtains of a small business! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions!

On this week's episode, Chelsea sits down with her husband and business partner, Kevin Coryell! Kevin, a helicopter pilot, now works with his wife at their store, First and Main Design Market in Bothell, Washington. In this 2 part series, Chelsea and Kevin talk about how they got started and what it's like to work together. Please tune in next week when Kevin dives into the furniture that Kevin builds for customers and what it's like to be a small business owner in the Interior Design industry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Idesignforaliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacoryell/?hl=en Chelsea and the DFAL team are working on relaunching the training program on a new platform this year. If you would like to learn more, email us at chelsea@designforaliving.com We welcome your questions!