{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6538d73c7861b20012190ea0/6a3e5cff3fba7ccd9cb27b3d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 34: Building A Business On Your Own Terms: Leadership, Growth & Resilience with Rebecca Hughes ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6538d73c7861b20012190ea0/1782470722004-04633ca7-6b99-4904-bc7d-904935b43306.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>Building a Business on Your Own Terms: Rebecca Hughes on Leadership, Growth, and Resilience</h3><p>Discover the inspiring story of Rebecca Hughes, who transitioned from a career in advertising to establishing a high-end interior design studio in London. In this episode, she shares insights into her growth, the importance of mentorship, client relationships, and balancing personal life with a thriving business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Main Topics:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Rebecca's transition from advertising to interior design and her early career</li><li>Lessons learned from working with a high-net-worth family and how it shaped her design approach</li><li>Building a business through reputation, word-of-mouth, and strategic growth</li><li>Facing challenges such as financial planning, staffing, and managing client expectations</li><li>Embracing authenticity and boundaries in both professional and personal life</li><li>The evolving role of marketing, branding, and social media in a creative business</li><li>Practical tips for decision-making, trust-building, and leadership in a design studio</li><li>Work-life balance as a parent and studio founder, and the importance of mental health</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>In this episode:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Rebecca shares her journey of starting out, including her part-time studies and mentorship experiences</li><li>She reflects on her work with a wealthy family, highlighting the value of observing luxury lifestyles</li><li>Insights into how her studio has evolved: from a team of two to ten, with dedicated design and procurement departments</li><li>The role of transparency, clear communication, and trust in managing client relationships</li><li>Strategies for safeguarding mental health, including boundaries with technology and staff</li><li>The importance of authenticity and rejecting comparison in the industry</li><li>Practical advice on financial forecasting, project management, and team development</li><li>The significance of legacy: creating peaceful, personalised spaces that reflect clients’ identities</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/rachel-ushers-studio/projects/amazon.com/dp/B000FCK2ZS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Book: \"The E-Myth Revisited\" by Michael E. Gerber</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Connect with Rebecca Hughes:</u></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.hughes.interiors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rebeccahughesinteriors.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Connect with The Business Of Interiors:</u></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessofinteriors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thebusinessofinteriors.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Final thoughts:</u></strong></p><p>Rebecca emphasises that authenticity, boundaries, and a focus on the human side of design and leadership underpin her success. Her story serves as a testament to resilience, continuous learning, and the importance of legacy in the creative industry.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by<a href=\"https://ebainteriors.com/en/eba-personalised-interior-designs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> eba Interiors.</a></p>","author_name":"RACHEL USHER"}