Coaching Session with Courtney Clark

Betsy Helmuth and guest Courtney Clark discuss tips for making large walls feel intimate and alternatives to framed art. They also cover challenges faced by new business owners and handling changes in client decisions. Plus, details on the Uplift Interior Design Academy and a premium membership announcement. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:27 Introduction and episode overview 1:41 Uplift Interior Design Academy details 2:54 Introduction of guest Courtney Clark 3:28 Courtney Clark's background and business 5:34 Tips for making large walls feel intimate 8:23 Alternative ideas to framed art 20:30 Challenges as a new business owner 22:03 Handling changes in client decisions 44:00 Closing remarks and gratitude - In new builds with high ceilings and vast wall spaces, using drapes and shelving can reduce the amount of wall space and add visual interest without feeling cluttered. - When clients change their minds about key design elements, it's crucial to communicate the importance of those pieces and be prepared to rework the design, but also set expectations upfront about timelines and the potential need for additional fees. - Establishing clear terms of service, including timelines for purchasing and decision-making, helps ensure clients understand the urgency due to supply chain issues and prevents designs from becoming obsolete. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.