Inside the Academy with Shannon Aldridge

Betsy Helmuth introduces the online class bundle and welcomes special guest Shannon Aldridge. Shannon shares insights about her family, life in Florida, and journey into interior design. They discuss the importance of software, Shannon's challenges, and her confidence with clients. Shannon offers advice for aspiring designers and details about her business. Sponsors are acknowledged before closing remarks. 0:00 Betsy Helmuth discusses the online class bundle 1:24 Introduction to the podcast 1:40 Special guest Shannon Aldridge from Florida 2:35 Shannon shares about her family and life in Florida 3:06 Shannon's journey into interior design 4:30 Why Shannon chose the academy 7:29 Betsy's experience training designers and the importance of software 17:11 Shannon's biggest challenge in the academy 21:56 Shannon's confidence with clients using IQVIA and mood boards 27:28 Advice for aspiring interior designers 33:58 Shannon's business and where to find her 37:44 Thanking sponsors and closing remarks - You don't need a high-end designer or a lot of money to get a luxe look for your home. - Learning to source items from a variety of stores can elevate your interior design projects and showcase your value to clients. - Using contemporary software like IQVIA for design planning can significantly boost your confidence and impress clients with professional, visual presentations. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.