EP 297 | Working with Interior Designers as a Contractor with Ryan Rodrigues
How do you build a strong working relationship with a contractor—without losing control of the project?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Ryan Rodrigues to discuss how interior designers and general contractors can work together more effectively to create smoother, more successful projects.
From communication and decision-making to client management and project flow, this conversation highlights the importance of partnership, leadership, and staying proactive throughout the renovation process.
If you want stronger contractor relationships and fewer project headaches, this episode will help you lead more effectively on site.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why designers should make key decisions instead of deferring to clients
• How bringing clients solutions—not problems—builds trust and confidence
• Why staying ahead of the contractor keeps projects running smoothly
• How proactive communication improves project outcomes
• Why negotiating contractor pricing can create unnecessary tension
• When to educate the client versus adjusting the scope of work
DESIGN INTERVENTION
Nothing comes easy. You have to work for it. Envision an end goal and chances are you’ll get there.
About Ryan Rodrigues
At Scott Ryan Design Build, we work closely with our partners and the homeowners to ensure that a job is done right the first time. We ensure constant and consistent communication with our clients throughout the entire process of a renovation project. We are driven to bring design dreams to reality through the work that we do. Whether your home is in need of an entire overhaul from top to bottom, inside and out or you’re just looking to rejuvenate a few spaces, we can do it all.
We are driven to bring design dreams to reality.
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