134: 2024 Report Card – Crushing It or Getting Crushed?

As the year comes to a close, Shaun and Rebecca take a reflective journey through their professional wins, challenges, and the lessons they've learned. From defining client relationships to leveraging AI for productivity, this episode offers a candid report card on their goals and the shifts they’ve experienced in 2024.

Tune in for insights, strategies, and a little humor to guide you into the new year with clarity and purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Looking back on 2024 goals – Did we crush them or get crushed?
• Top highlights from past episodes – Revisiting conversations on AI, boundary-setting, and emotional growth in design.
• Leveraging AI tools – How AI transformed our workflows and client experiences this year.
• Refining client relationships – Why saying “no” can lead to bigger “yeses.”
• Breaking free of outdated norms – The evolving role of self-promotion and authenticity on social media.
• Managing professional and personal balance – Small changes that create lasting impact.

Supporting Resources:

• EP118: Do Designers Have Rights?
• EP119: A Conversation with Ashley Ausland, How her personal hardship lead to growth
• EP125: Crystal Bright, How she streamlines virtual projects with Design Live
• EP128: Just Stop VII: The Squeakquel, Vendors, Renders & Offenders
• Rebecca's Instagram: Studio Plumb
• Shaun's Instagram: Wrensted Interiors
• Stay connected: Hot Young Designers Club Instagram
• Explore more: Hot Young Designers Club Website
• Shop our design resources: Hot Young Designers Club Shop

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