Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Dee Thompson. From IT consultant to construction mogul: discover how Dee transformed her career and built Urbane Home, a thriving woman-led construction and design company. Despite initial self-doubt, Dee's journey showcases how she leveraged her IT project management skills to navigate the construction industry, turning her passion for design into a successful business venture.

Learn how Urbane Home revolutionized client relationships through a methodical pre-selection process, carefully vetting potential clients to ensure perfect matches. Their unique approach includes a structured interview process and strategic presentation of options, setting clear expectations from the start.

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⏰ Timestamps:

  • 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
  • 00:21: How did Dee get to where she is
  • 20:20: Dee's vice
  • 22:22: Confession #1 - teen angst
  • 34:15: Confession #2 - contractor crosses the line
  • 47:03: Audience Question #1 - questions to ask when vetting a contractor
  • 47:50: Audience Question #2 - advice for women pursuing construction
  • 53:04: What made Dee feel


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📝 Credits: 

  • Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
  • Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
  • Gracie Miller - Producer
  • Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography


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