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It’s More About The People Than The Project: Taking Risks in Park City, Utah with Alice Williams and Morgan Metcalf of Williams Metcalf Interiors

Episode Summary

Ted speaks with Alice Williams and Morgan Metcalf of Williams Metcalf Interiors about starting an interior design business during the pandemic. They discuss risk-taking, confidence, community, their move to Park City, client relationships, technology's impact, teamwork, learning, adapting, and their collaborative office culture.

Episode Notes

Ted speaks with Alice Williams and Morgan Metcalf of Williams Metcalf Interiors. They discuss the journey of starting a business in the interior design industry during the pandemic. They share insights on taking risks, building confidence, and the importance of community engagement. The duo reflects on their move to Park City, the significance of client relationships, and how technology has transformed their design process. They emphasize the value of teamwork, continuous learning, and adapting to different environments in their work, all while maintaining a fun and collaborative office culture.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

01:10 Taking Risks and Building Confidence
02:30 Starting a Business During a Pandemic
04:45 The Move to Park City: A New Adventure
07:00 Community Engagement and Building Connections
09:25 The Journey of Learning and Growth
12:30 The Importance of Team Dynamics
15:20 Embracing Change and New Opportunities
16:45 Designing for Different Environments
22:30 Client Relationships and Personal Connections
29:00 Clients with multiple homes
31:00 Most amazing thing about Park City
33:30 It’s more about the people than the project
43:00 How technology is changing the business landscape

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KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE

"Learning and growth are continuous processes."
"Client relationships are built on trust."
"Technology enhances design capabilities."