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Creating A Home Through Function First Design With Interior Designer Allison Campbell

Episode Summary

Episode Notes

Ted speaks with Allison Campbell, founder of Allison Campbell Design in Utah. By building trust with her clients and practicing strong communication, Allison has scaled her interior design business to new heights. She shares with Ted how she tailors a design to each client’s personality, and the simple tricks she uses to keep each project unique. Her approach is focused on creating a welcoming and functional feel in every home, regardless of the style or design preferences. She shares her passion for her work and the excitement she feels every day, even in the mundane aspects of the job. Allison believes in constantly learning and growing in her field and encourages others to embrace failure and continue educating themselves.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

01:10 Introduction and Anticipation
04:10 The Value and the Role of the Interior Designer as an Advocate
08:45 Communication and Decision-Making
12:00 Budgeting and Prioritizing in Design
15:55 The Importance of a Design Book
18:20 Creating a Feel in Every Home
21:50 Building Trust and Collaboration
26:20 The Designer's Problem-Solving Role
28:25 Creating Unique and Personalized Homes
30:20 Overcoming Intimidation and Building Trust
34:40 Passion and Excitement in the Field
42:50 Involve an interior designer immediately
44:15 Exciting projects
46:00 Continual Learning and Embracing Failure
48:25 The Importance of Education
49:25 The project that you’ve reflected on most
52:25 Getting in touch

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KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE

"Communication, whether it's positive or negative, is key throughout."
"Everybody has versions of the same personality."
"I remind myself, wait, I can do this. Like, they're coming to me because I know what I'm doing."