We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Precious Mathews. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Precious below.

Alright, Precious thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Getting that first client is always an exciting milestone. Can you talk to us about how you got your first customer who wasn’t a friend, family, or acquaintance?

I was blessed to receive my very first client through word of mouth. It began shortly after I advertised that I’d started a business that provides luxury, affordable interior design services. I wasn’t aware of how to market in ways to draw attention to my business. There were many challenges up against me as there are with us all navigating through life. Not only had I just decided that I would jump head first in an industry I knew nothing about, I returned to Instagram after a 7 year hiatus as my initial place for advertisement. In the attempt to create followers on my account while simultaneously marketing on this same platform, the goal was get my name out there organically. Upon receiving inquiries, and then inquiries turning in to consultation that finally lead to a client was a moment that I will always be grateful for, We have to cherish those small beginnings as they lead us to where we need to be.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

My name is Precious Mathews. I am the creator and founder of Inspired Living Interior. As the Principal Designer, I am fully committed to executing creative designs of any style. From Contemporary, Modern, Glam and a host of others, Inspired Living Interior develops to bring cultivating, functional, affordable designs to each and every client. I believe that the true essence of design is about people, how they live their lives and how the creativeness from design makes them feel. It is my goal to connect with each client and provide exceptional customer service while creating custom tailored designs. I want my clients to be able to experience luxury from my services, while staying within budget and cultivating spaces that leaves the speechless yet heartfelt. I love being home. I love to clean. I know it is cliché but it is extremely therapeutic for me. Designing my home, organizing it and making sure each space is functional are important things for me. In that same aspect, I desire to create those same spaces for my clients. There is psychological power and influence of creating spaces that lifts other emotionally and spiritually. As we grow, that will always be the core to services provided at Inspired Living Interior. We offer full service interior design, interior styling, renovation and new construction for residential and commercial properties.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

2022 has been all about pivoting and investing. I realized in the first quarter of this year that there was an essential need for a pivotal moment with my business. It was clear and evident that it needed to be done in order to get the business where I desired it to be while also improving in every aspect of my life. Although I am fresh out of the pivoting stage, I am excited to see the positive impacts that stems from this decision.

Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?

For me, the most effective strategy for growing my clientele over the years has solely been Instagram and word of mouth. Word of mouth has and forever will be an organic way to obtain the clients that you desire to have.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.inspiredlivinginterior.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/inspiredlivinginterior