Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jordyn Garcia. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Jordyn thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?
My gut reaction is yes, the sooner the better! It just didn’t go that way–it took me years to realize I even wanted to be an interior designer. Similar to a big chunk of people, I was very confused about what I wanted to do “for the rest of my life.” I grew up thinking I needed to be a doctor, hence my random degree in Rehabilitation Science. After an unfulfilling tech job and several years of soul searching, I decided to pursue my love for interior design. A design degree would have made those initial job hunts easier. On the flip side, not having a design degree made me more scrappy. Plus I personally learn more from experiences rather than books!
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m Jordyn, an interior designer in Austin, Texas. I made a hard career switch into design in my mid-twenties after an unfulfilling tech job. I went back to school part time to learn computer aided design, which helped me land an internship at a local hotel group. I worked several other jobs after that internship, designing both residential and commercial spaces. After seven years of working for (and learning from) other designers, I’m proud to be in my first year of entrepreneurship. It’s satisfying to finally put all of my energy into my business between the regular hours of 9am and 5pm instead of hustling on the weekends.
I’m even more excited to collaborate with more clients (yes, it’s a collaborative process). I’m a big believer that everyone should feel happy and deeply rooted in their spaces. It’s the best compliment when a client sends me a kind message or posts a photo of them enjoying their new space.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
I attended a webinar hosted by a local brand/web designer (shoutout to Brand & Bloom) and she gave me a ton of ideas to find new clients. The main takeaway: “What does my ideal client need before working with me?” As an interior designer, I realized that it would be super beneficial to connect with realtors and general contractors in the area. They typically have a recommended vendor list that they send to their new homebuyers. I now make it a point to support these business via social media and attend their events because 1) I want to support local businesses and 2) I want to establish dependable, trusted partnerships with them.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
I started my social media following by sharing my personal home renovations before I even had my business. I posted stories of everything–my design process, construction tidbits, and the beloved before and after’s. I attribute my social media success to simply being myself. I mostly post pictures of my design work and then sprinkle in my travels, dogs, husband, whatever! Some of my followers are my future clients and I think it’s best if they get to know me that way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jordyngarcia.com/
- Instagram: @jordyngarciastudio
Image Credits
Ann Epperly (spaces) Elizabeth Peterson (headshot)