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Rhiannon Lee
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The secret life of a Property Stylist with Angie, of Meraki Property Styling
Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Meet Angie HERE Meet Penelope HERE In this episode of 'Designing Success from Study to Studio,' host Rhiannon Lee, founder of Oleander and Finch Design Studio, delves into the world of property styling with guest Angie, a thriving property stylist and interior designer from Meraki Property Styling and Interior Design in Melbourne. Angie shares her journey from starting with basic stock to now styling high-end homes, emphasizing the importance of pricing, quoting systems, cash flow, and industry networking. The conversation covers the challenges of competitive pricing, the role of technology and AI in the industry, and the dynamic nature of property staging. Listeners also gain insights into the practical steps and mindset shifts required for success in property styling, highlighting the importance of relationship-building with real estate agents, efficient quoting processes, and adapting to industry trends. Rhiannon and Angie’s candid discussion provides valuable lessons for both emerging and seasoned designers looking to navigate the complexities of the property styling industry. 00:00 Introduction to Designing Success 00:54 Meet Angie: From IKEA to High-End Homes 01:48 A Funny Story: How Angie and I Met 04:32 The Reality of Property Styling 05:09 The Fast-Paced World of Property Styling 10:46 Challenges and Strategies in Property Styling 19:24 The Impact of AI and Technology in Property Styling 20:23 Time-Saving Tools and Business Growth 37:01 Navigating AI in the Industry 37:34 The Human Touch in Interior Design 39:49 Marketing Strategies for Property Stylists 41:12 Building Relationships with Real Estate Agents 43:04 Challenges and Realities of Property Staging 46:23 The Importance of Professionalism and Quality 54:45 Running a Business: Expectations vs. Reality 57:20 Continuous Learning and Adaptation 01:05:24 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business. Grab more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch Like Oleander & Finch on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oleanderandfinch For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub on my website ; https://oleanderandfinch.com/ Ready to take your interior design business to the next level? Check out my online course, "The Framework," designed to provide you with everything they don’t teach you in design school and to give you high touch mentorship essential to having a successful new business in the industry. Check it out now and start designing YOUR own success THE FRAMEWORK ( now open) https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/ Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. ...
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