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Interior Design Business
Are you an interior design professional who wants to create time-accurate, money-generous, and fee-based job offers that clients jump to say "yes" to? Terri Taylor, President and Creative Director of the Interior Design Business Academy and the host of the Interior Design Business Podcast, is here to help interior design professionals who want to create lifestyle design businesses that pay them what they are worth.
Each week, Terri is bringing her clear, proven, and repeatable step-by-step "recipes" for attracting ideal luxury clients along with her overreaching attitude of gratitude, abundance, beauty, and joy for creating long-lasting and meaningful success.
Terri knows that what you believe to be true and how you feel about wealth and money have a direct connection to the level of clients, budgets, and jobs you attract, so tune in each week to discover the strategies and support mechanics you need to achieve your goals as an interior design professional.
Interior Design Business
Clients with Bad Taste
What do you do when a client insists on a design choice that makes your skin crawl? In this episode of Interior Design Business, I’m tackling the tricky topic of working with clients who have… well, let’s just say “questionable” taste.
This isn’t about complaining—it’s about navigating tough design decisions with grace and professionalism, without compromising your brand or integrity. I’ll share personal stories, practical strategies, and essential mindset shifts that help you handle these situations with confidence.
Whether you're a new designer just finding your footing or a seasoned pro facing a sticky situation, this episode will give you a framework for standing your ground without burning bridges.
In this episode, we cover:
- 🎨 How to maintain your professional standards—even when clients push back
- 🛋️ The risks of compromising your design integrity for a paycheck
- 🧠 Why standing your ground (graciously) builds your brand
- 📋 Three options when working with a client whose vision clashes with yours
- 💬 How to explain “bad taste” decisions without offending your client
- 💼 When to walk away—and how to do it without causing conflict
If you’ve ever faced a client with a mismatched design vision, this episode is a must-listen.
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