Tiaa Allen founded Exclusively Yours Interiors LLC in 2008. Exclusively Yours Interiors LLC, philosophy is simple: “YOUR SPACE, YOUR STYLE” and Tiaa strives to help clients define their own personal style. Exclusively Yours Interiors believes not only should your home be functional according to your lifestyle, it should be beautiful and more importantly timeless. This goal is achieved by collaborating with clients from conception to completion of the design project. In the end, you will have a space that is EXCLUSIVELY YOURS.
I began speaking with Tiaa some months ago via Twitter’s Social Networking for Business Women’s tweetchats. I had expressed that I recently moved into a new apartment and needed some guidance because I had no idea where to begin my designing. I had the opportunity to actually have Tiaa come and do a complimentary consultation at my apartment and the feedback was great hopefully I will be able to show the end results soon.
So I was glad to learn more about Exclusively Yours Interiors from Tiaa and how she started out. TalkisCheep would like for you all to get to know Tiaa as well……Here is what she had to say about Exclusively Yours Interiors.
Talk is Cheep: Why did you start Exclusively Yours Interiors?
Tiaa Allen: I have had a passion for interior design for many years. At the time, I did not believe I could make a career transition so far into my life. After numerous requests from family and friends to decorate their homes and reading “The Secret”, I realized I had to pursue my passion in interior design. I enrolled in the Sheffield School of Interior Design and Exclusively Yours Interiors was born.
Talk is Cheep: How did you come up with the concept and name for the company?
Tiaa Allen: Exclusively Yours Interiors design philosophy is “Your Space, Your Style.” My concept is to help clients define their personal style. Once defined, I create a space that’s not only functional, but works with their lifestyle and budget.
The name of my company came to me in a dream. Immediately, I jumped out of bed and wrote it down. I believe the name of my company is a perfect fit to my design concept.
Talk is Cheep: How has the recession affected your business?
Tiaa Allen: Actually, I started my business in a recession. For my business to be less than a year old, I am doing very well.
During this recession have you had to create any innovative products or services that reflect the times such as Complimentary Design Consultations or offer free interior design tips?
In the past, I have given discounts to my clients because I was just starting my business. The only free tips I offer are through my blog. I believe everyone should be compensated for the use of their time and expertise. Similar to how a person expects to be paid in corporate America. I do not believe this should be any different.
Talk is Cheep: What differentiates you from other interior designers and Exclusively Yours Interiors from other companies?
Tiaa Allen: What differentiates me from other designers is not only do I have an interior design background, I have over 12 years business experience. Only a small piece of interior design is actually designing. Most of my day-to-day work is business related. Having an unique combination of interior design and business puts me on the competitive edge of the interior design industry.
Talk is Cheep: How are you promoting your business?
Tiaa Allen: Most of my business is promoted through word of mouth. Other ways include: my blog, twitter, facebook, linkedin, being a member of networking organizations etc.
Talk is Cheep: What advice would you give other individuals who are trying to break into the Interior Design Industry?
Tiaa Allen: My advice is for everyone. Find something that you are passionate about and make money doing it for a living. Life is too short to hate waking up every morning to go to a 9 to 5 “JOB” that is not fulfilling. Do your research in the field, set goals, and take action. Believe in yourself and have faith. If you believe in yourself, you will attract others to believe in you too.
Talk is Cheep: Are there any dreams that you haven’t achieved yet?
Tiaa Allen: Definitely, I just started my business so I have ways to go. In the near future, I plan to branch into other areas.
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