• ✅ Success in business is built on relationships, not just contracts or pitches.
• ✅ Listening and showing genuine interest in clients' needs leads to stronger connections and better results.
• ✅ Adaptability and resilience in facing challenges, such as logistics issues, are key to maintaining client trust and satisfaction.

In this episode of the Explain Yourself podcast, we sit down with an international interior design and hospitality expert, Elena, who shares her journey and insights from over 20 years in the industry. She discusses her diverse projects, including an innovative mobile app designed to simplify furniture and appliance deliveries by calculating space requirements for building access. Elena emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, adaptability, and showing genuine interest in clients' needs. Her experience ranges from high-end residential projects to hospitality and commercial spaces, showcasing her versatility and commitment to excellence. She also highlights the importance of humility, empathy, and competence in achieving long-term business success.

Q: What inspired you to create your mobile app for furniture and appliance deliveries?

A: The app was born from the frequent logistical challenges we faced in delivering large items to difficult-to-access locations, aiming to prevent costly returns and improve efficiency.

Q: How do you build strong relationships with your clients?

A: Building strong relationships involves listening, showing genuine interest, and maintaining empathy and humility, which helps create trust and long-term client loyalty.

Q: What are the key factors to success in the interior design and hospitality industry?

A: Success is built on strong relationships, adaptability to challenges, and maintaining high competence and professionalism in all aspects of the business.

Q: How has your mathematical background influenced your approach to interior design?

A: My background in math and programming has helped me develop a technical and systematic approach to design, ensuring precision and efficiency in project execution.

Q: What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs in the design industry?

A: Focus on building strong relationships, be adaptable and resilient in facing challenges, and continuously improve your professional skills to gain trust and deliver excellent results.

00:00 Intro

00:11 Elena's Background

01:14 Challenges in Interior Design and App Development

04:27 The Importance of Relationships in Business

06:57 Lessons from a Career in Design

17:20 Current Projects and Future Goals

19:57 How to Connect with Elena

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