1184: From HGTV to using AI to revolutionize interior design AND great business systems w/ Rebecca Zajac

Rebecca Zajac is a powerhouse in the world of interior design with a rich background spanning TV production on HGTV and A&E, high-end home renovations, and now—tech entrepreneurship. In this episode, Rebecca shares how she’s using 3D scanning and AI to make beautifully designed renovations accessible to homeowners without big design budgets. Her approach blends creativity with operational brilliance and offers a blueprint for how entrepreneurs can stay ahead of the curve in disrupted industries.

Whether you’re in design, tech, or any service industry, Rebecca’s insights will show you how to combine innovation, efficiency, and customer trust to create a standout business.

💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business

• 🚀 How to transform a service-based business into a scalable tech-driven model
•  📱 The surprising power of LiDAR-equipped iPhones for business automation
•  💰 Why selling productized services can outperform traditional client work
•  🧠 How to use systems thinking to deliver high-end results with less effort
•  🔍 Why managing client expectations is your hidden sales and retention strategy
•  🤖 How to embrace AI without losing your creative edge or value as a human
•  💡 The three-tier decision-making system that speeds up creative projects and wins trust

📝 About Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca is an accomplished interior designer with a portfolio spanning high-end residential projects and production design roles for major networks like HGTV and A+E. Her work has been featured in leading design publications, and she’s recognized as a trusted expert through TV appearances and design conventions. Today, she’s combining her creative expertise with innovations in computer vision and 3D technology to streamline and democratize the renovation process.

🎯 Rebecca’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
 “Even when you think you’ve made it—keep faking it. Confidence will take you further than anything else.”

✔ Confidence earns trust—even before you feel ready
✔ You’ll never know everything, but you can commit to figuring it out
✔ Every project is a learning opportunity—don’t wait for perfection

📢 Memorable Quotes

•  “You can't beat the Internet. You have to figure out how to be friends with it.” – Rebecca Zajac
•  “AI can’t create—it can only remix. But I can train it to work for me.” – Rebecca Zajac
•  “I work super hard because I secretly want to be lazy. Systems let me do that.” – Rebecca Zajac

💡 Actionable Takeaways
 ✅ Use 3D scanning and online quizzes to automate client onboarding and data collection
 ✅ Build a business around the buyer’s mindset—save them time, money, or overwhelm
✅ Establish systems that allow for creativity within structure
✅ Serve underserved markets by productizing your expertise and simplifying the process

🔗 Links & Resources

• Visit Design By Numbers’ Website
• Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn
• Follow Design By Numbers on LinkedIn