My Daily Business Podcast Thriving in Interior Design with Jenny Matek of Studio Jenka
In this episode, Fiona chats with Jenny Matek from Studio Jenka. She shares her inspiring journey from growing up around construction to founding a successful interior design and renovation business. She reflects on balancing her creative passion with working in a male-dominated industry. Tune in!
You'll Learn How To:
- Transition from retail management to interior design and renovations
- Challenges faced as a woman in construction
- Overcoming imposter syndrome
- The impact of renovation
- Focusing energy on clients' needs over competition
- Personal experiences with home renovations
- The importance of budgeting in renovations
- Role of interior designers in maximising renovation value
- Collaboration between designers and builders
- Managing project expectations and avoiding cost surprises
- Utilising video communication for client updates
- Marketing strategies for interior design businesses
- The significance of professional photography in branding
- Balancing family life with business operations
- Struggles of managing a business as a couple
- Importance of business coaching for goal setting
- Power of access to education and information
- Advice for young entrepreneurs: confidence and taking risks
- Challenges in hiring staff and delegating tasks
- Pride in winning a national award and industry recognition
- Value of client relationships and networking strategies
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