080: Money Personalities for More Profit: Bethany Palmer of Interiors by Bethany in Colorado Springs, CO
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Embark on an enlightening journey with financial guru-turned-designer Bethany Palmer as she sits down with me to unravel her life-changing switch from working with an interior designer to being one. Bethany’s backstory of swapping stock markets for swatches illustrates how a keen understanding of a client's financial demeanor can transform the interior design process. She is proof that with a lot of passion, hard work—and some coaching assistance—we can always make changes to better our lives and careers by doing what we love most. Her particular wisdom is a beacon for creatives seeking to navigate their projects with both empathy and efficacy, ensuring that the investment in a client’s home is as nurturing as it is financially sound.
Bethany has a gift for assessing a client’s money personality from a simple conversation, information which then guides her specific language choices to put a client at ease and make them less resistant to her design expertise. Her skill is something all designers would love to have–and in our conversation, she walks us through her techniques and insight. As our conversation weaves through the delicate relationship between money personalities and client interactions, we uncover the quintet of financial types that can make or break a design endeavor. Recognizing whether your client is a thrifty saver, a luxurious spender, or falls somewhere in between can be the difference between a fraught project and a harmonious creation. Bethany’s expertise will help you tailor your own approach to match the financial heartbeat of your clientele, paving the way for streamlined communication and project success.
We’ll also dive into the family dynamics of money management, where parenting styles and financial personalities intertwine, and explore the transformative power of having a design coach in your corner when you’re looking to try something new. Whether you're taking bold steps outside your comfort zone or navigating through the complexities of personality-driven design choices, my conversation with Bethany will guide you to the shores of success, fulfillment, and personal growth. Join us and harness the tools to not just design spaces, but shape all aspects of the experiences that resonate with your clients.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Tips from Bethany Palmer's transition from finance to interior design
- Insights on navigating financial dialogue with clients for project success
- The five financial archetypes and strategies for engaging with each type
- The benefits of hiring a design coach for business success and avoiding burnout
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