Starting an Interior Design Business | My Story
How I started my Interior Design Business. Looking back, I've seen some critical decisions that set me up for success. I hope my story is helpful if you're considering getting into the world of Interior Design!
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Marisa, you are a very inspiring person. The passion you show through your words, and mainly, showing that we cannot think that as mature people we will not have a chance, made me be sure that I am on the right path. Congrats and God keep blessing you!!!!
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Amazing. I like your point about honesty. I too am studying at IDI and am planning to officially open a business. Thank you so much for your story. BTW the part were you talked about your mom's friend bringing up your name when they were looking for an Interior designer reminded me of the story of Joseph, when the chief butler brought up Joseph's name when Pharoah wanted an interpreter. Man I see God in you and your story. Congratulations on your success. I'm inspired ❤❤❤ I hope my interior design journey becomes a success. story as
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Ooo what a beautiful comparison. Thanks for sharing that! All the best to you in your interior design endeavours. 💕
You are so great!! Truly inspiring and a wonderful soul! Thanks for the info and tips!!
@iamloved
2 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you so much, that is so kind. :)
Awesome! I am so glad I came across. Im ready to start my own interior design business! Ready to get out of the corporate world and more into my passion. I am starting out by redecorating my bedroom and living room and some other small things around my place. I have two people already that trust me to design some of their spaces. Thanks for the insight I wish you continued success.
@iamloved
10 ай бұрын
That’s amazing! All the best!
I have to admit - your story inspired me! Thanks, Marisa!
@iamloved
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Thank you for your comment!
I’m new to this and a believer! An this video really encouraged me today. Thank you 🙏🏾
@iamloved
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! All the best!!!
Honesty and genuineness is the best policy. I love your story, i can surely relate to your journey. 🌺
@iamloved
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. It’s been a journey. ☺️
Thank so much for sharing your story really interesting to listening to you, i come here from you kitchen mistakes video which was great content, you got a new subscriber thanks again
@iamloved
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
This was so inspiring! Thank u! Gratitude ❤
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad it was inspiring!
I absolutely loved this. Thank you. 🤍
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I literally am gonna cry. I have been looking into these corses but I didn’t feel like I could handle the work load so I looked up how to just start a business and saw your video and when I heard to mention the corse I had to go watch the other video you posted answering questions about it. So thank you now I’m gonna chase my dream! ❤
@iamloved
8 ай бұрын
Go for it! That sounds so exciting! You can save $200 off with my link. Best of luck! www.theinteriordesigninstitute.ca/landing/referfriend/?code=referfriend&aid=referfriend&rid=217137
@THEAnnM115
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much❤
This is beautiful, Marisa!
@iamloved
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I am graduating next year in interior architecture & design and I have done two internships so far and I am so eager to keep learning and to start my own side hussle! I am eager to start my own brand and business because I have had soooo many people reach out to me a help them with their spaces. I’ve helped a close friend design her entire hair/beauty salon and how I am helping out with another salon and apartment project. I am so lucky to have these opportunities but I really need to create my own brand and I need understand the business side of the interiors industry. I just do not know where to start!
@iamloved
2 күн бұрын
Omigoodness! That is SO exciting! I’m not sure if this is helpful or not but I browsed Pinterest and Creative Market for inspo when I was making my Brand Kit. Seeing what I liked and didn’t like helped bring clarity to what I was wanting.
Hey there Marisa, you've inspired me to start a channel of my own talking about my journey becoming a home remodel designer. KZread is filled with decoration persons, Ive found nobody doing what I do. I dont know anything about decoration, I draw plans for people that need a building permit. Thank you
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
How exciting! I wish you all the best with your new adventure!
This was really helpful thank you so much!!
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
Some good advice for starting any business.
@iamloved
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev
I love that you are a woman of faith. I want to start my own venture and this was great inspiration. Would you say the interior design institute is worth the investment?
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm so glad! For me, the Interior Design Institute was totally worth the investment. For a few reasons: 1. It confirmed that interior design really is a passion of mine. 2. It brought substance to the why and what of interior design - instead of it being an abstract, "I like it like this" kind of thing. 3. It empowered me to pursue it as my business. If you have any specific questions I haven't addressed in the two videos about IDI let me know and I'll see if I can answer them. :)
@carrhes8435
11 ай бұрын
I graduated from the same institute and now got my sketchup degree from the same institute! I enjoyed the modules (lots of knowledge) exactly what I was looking for (I wanted a course that started from literally zero! A course that will help me as a beginner étoiles master my knowledge in interior design) now I can confidently tell what’s good and what’s wrong in any space! I also was looking for something that’s within my budget (and it was)… They also have a separate module that will give you all the keys to set up a business! Now I’m looking for inspiration here on KZread and fell on this gorgeous lady by coincidence who graduated from the same institute that’s insane! Now I’m full of hope again 🥰 I hope this helped you (and oh! When graduated, they offer you affiliation program/link that offers discount from the whole course, and you can get a free advanced module in return 😊)
I'm just starting I'm so nervous. I'm going to QC Design school right now. Thank you for all of your help!
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the experience!
You are so awesome! Thank you for sharing your story! I think your approach to your design business is truly refreshing 🙂You seem like a really good person ! I know you will do well ! I am currently trying to start my own business as well. But I currently feeling stuck , I think I may have imposter sydrome. Fight through it. Do or did you ever feel stuck in your journey to starting ?
@iamloved
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really haven't faced imposter syndrome too much to be honest - but I know that's a real issue. For me, I believe that people will be drawn to me and my style and that those are my "people" - potential clients, cheerleaders, referrers, etc. If someone doesn't like me or my style, I don't want to work with them just as much as they wouldn't enjoy working with me. With that in mind there's room for everyone in interior design to have a place where they can flourish. Does that help? Wishing you all the best!!!
Hi ,mam . You are so inspirational and very kind. ❤
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Why thank you, that's very kind.
I love this thank you much for this video! I am currently a project manager major and was thinking about getting my masters in interior design or just taking a course. My fear is that I cant draw that well so I keep wondering if this will be right for me. Ive always wanted to renovate homes which is why I chose PM since it would allow me to work with different people. I one day too hope to have my own renovation/interior design business. 😊
@iamloved
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! This course is a great introduction to design. You'll definitely immerse yourself into design enough to see if you want to pursue your masters afterwards.
@mattgeorge7438
Жыл бұрын
Hey Shollette, FULL SEND on your interior design aspirations if it is calling you! I could not draw for starters when I realized as an applicant, you are required to submit a portfolio of works comprising of basic drawings such as your 1 OR 2 Point perspectives, etc. - I knew that not being able to draw was not going to be the excuse I landed on. I ran to KZread, learnt how to draw the necessary and applied to BHC School of Design - they're based in Cape Town, South Africa (it was the only school I applied to) and 3 years later I graduated as an Interior Designer.
Hello, thank you for your very good and complete explanation I am a designer and producer in the field of interior decorations with an experience of over 30 years and I am planning to immigrate to Portugal due to my son's educational migration. Thank you for your guidance on how to start my work in Portugal.
@iamloved
4 ай бұрын
Best of luck to you!
Oh cool, I am in the program as well!
@iamloved
6 ай бұрын
How are you enjoying it?
I’m currently enrolled with the interior design institute! So I’m so excited for my future but have tons of questions
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Yay! I’m so excited for you!
Your enthusiasm is contagious. With all of the traveling you have been doing with your family, are you offering e-design remotely?
@iamloved
8 ай бұрын
We are getting settled into our new home and I’ll be offering virtual design services again shortly. ☺️
This is lovely to hear ur journey ❤. I always have this question, do you have to be handy . I know I can design well but my limitation is that I am not handy with DIYs and doing the 3d rendering☹️ . What’s ur advice on this . Thanks in advance
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
I am not handy. I typically work with a general contractor and he knows what’s up.
Thank you for an inspiring video! Could you share if you learned any programs related to interior design on the course like Archicad or Revit? If not, how do you find working without using them? Thank you in advance ❤
@iamloved
5 ай бұрын
They have advanced modules for SketchUp, AutoCad… and I believe one other but I can’t recall.
Heyy.. I just love interior designing. Im planning to start my higher education so soon and I just wanted to know if there’s enough demand for interior designing. Is there any risk in starting studing interior design?? Like do we find enough jobs outside??
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
That all depends on where you are, what your design aesthetic is, how you market your business, etc.
Where did you originally post your pretty kitchen picture. Have you gotten professional jobs from there? Like potential clients reaching out on Facebook or something?
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Hey! I posted it on Instagram. At first friends and family reached out. Then strangers who had either seen my Instagram or who were friends of people I had done work for. KZread also has generated clients for me. I wasn’t expecting ANY of that. 😉
Thanks for sharing! Do you use SketchUp for your designs? If so, did you take an online course to learn it?
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
I used SketchUp for the assignment in the course, but started using a less robust program after that called Live Home 3D Pro. However, one of the advanced options with the Interior Design Institute is SketchUp, so if you have the time to learn it, that might be a great option.
@jillannmoore5323
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏻
Thanks for the video love ❤️ do you have any suggestions where i can start an online portfolio?
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, Instagram. If your feed displays your work well, it's a great place to direct people to. My design IG is essentially like that still, but even before I had a website, I used IG as a portfolio. I don't use it for stories showing up daily too much these days, but people still come and see what I've done and it has generated the most business for me outside of word of mouth.
@mackeshiad3302
Жыл бұрын
Ok, thank you tons!
May I ask how you price each job? Is it different from job to job? Or one flat fee?
@iamloved
2 жыл бұрын
I have packages on my website that I've priced based on how much time it will take me to complete one of them. Custom packages are priced by the hour.
Hello!!! Sister in Christ here! Husband Suprised me with my LLC for design business! Feeling the imposter syndrome and haven’t been motived or done a project that excites me. Need some ideas on how to recharge and start over!
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Imposter syndrome is real. If it helps, focus on the fact that there’s only one you. No one can do what you do the way you do it. ☺️ People who like your style will be drawn to you and that’s all that matters.
Heyy… I want to be an interior designer but don’t know where to start… I had a bachelors degree in science…!!!
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Science to Interior Design! That's a broad spectrum of interests! You could dive right into a 3 or 4 year design program and immerse yourself in the training, or you can get a broad overview of the topic to see if you like it as much as you think you do. I did the latter at The Interior Design Institute. It's an online learning diploma course and gives a great foundation for the concepts of interior design. You can hear my review of it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/goCl28uQd7iXhqQ.html
@CssA9
Жыл бұрын
@@iamloved Can I join the diploma course in Institute of interior design…?!! I mean will that be enough to be an interior designer..!? Or do I need to opt any further courses to be a professional interior designer..!!
I struggle with measurements
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Have you considered an electric measuring tape?
What is your instagram? The link doesn’t work 🤔
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Design Account: instagram.com/marisaandersondesign?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
What is your instagram? The link doesn’t work 🤔
@iamloved
Жыл бұрын
Personal Account: instagram.com/marisa_iamloved.tv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=