We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Megan Nelson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Megan below.
Megan, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard.
As a designer in the home space, it is easy to get lost in the crowd of elite pricing, luxury finishes, and not always playing nice. At Nest with the Nelsons, we are firm believers in helping our clients love their homes again. We do this through learning about our clients, their homes, and their family. We meet them exactly where they are by providing excellent, personalized customer service, a can-do attitude, and open communication. Nothing about our process is pretentious, and we pride ourselves on offering a luxury experience without the luxury price tag. We love our clients like we love our own family and friends. We can’t wait to help you love your home again in the process, too!
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
From my passion as a young girl wandering the aisles of home stores with my mom, to curating full main level home designs for clients, interior design is in my blood. I have always loved finding just the right piece to finish off a stunning coffee table design, to curating a full space for a new build, I — simply put — am obsessed with design.
My design style is not overly trendy, no. I love traditional, classic looks with a bit of a twist. No two designs look or feel the same. They are all crafted specifically with the home owner and their family in mind, every single time.
Our approach to interior design is primarily virtual. But there’s nothing cold about our process! We take ample time getting to know our clients, their likes, dislikes, and even their dog’s name. We love designing a space that is perfect for them, just in this moment of time, and that will continue to grow with them as their families grow, too.
It’s hard to beat a relentless passion for your home, excellent communication, and a fair price. That’s exactly what Nest with the Nelsons brings to the table!
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
My most recent big life pivot was straight into design. When my mother had become sick with cancer, I was one of her primary caretakers. This required many hours missed from my past job at a local university, and much more time spent emotionally working through all of our family’s changes. When my mom passed away later that year, it was crystal clear to me that I could not spend another moment working to achieve someone else’s dream. I needed to take the bull by the horns, and run toward my dream of owning my own business and doing what I love — hello, Nest with the Nelsons. A fun, vibrant, and cutting edge design firm was built on this passion, and it continues years later to fuel my passion for design, all while paying tribute to my sweet mom. After all, I got my design finesse, and love for the home from her!
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
Social media has been a huge help toward growing our clientele base. We post great content that our clients value, and we post consistently. Maybe not every single day, but nearly everyday we’re providing updates and engaging. We provide value, fun, and show off our stunning designs in the process. It’s a win-win!
We are also firm believers in collaborating with other businesses and community organizations. From a home management company to gift curation, home contractors, window coverings, and everything in between — if it involves the home space, or managing your hectic lifestyle, we are interested and looking to partner with other small businesses to share their value to our clients. The mutual relationship is beneficial for us as business owners, and provides even more value for our clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nestwiththenelsons.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nestwiththenelsons/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nestwiththenelsons/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megnelson/
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Image Credits
Nicole Ferguson Lifestyle Photography