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Feb 23, 2023
Betsy Helmuth shares updates and discusses the challenges of downsizing and rebranding, the origins of Affordable Interior Design, and her early days in NYC. She recounts a painful client experience, learning from Tom Felicia, and her deep motivation for interior design.
0:00 Introduction to premium membership content
1:26 Betsy Helmuth's personal updates
2:25 Downsizing and rebranding challenges
4:06 Origin of Affordable Interior Design
8:05 Betsy's early days in New York City
11:07 The revenge story behind becoming an interior designer
13:10 Betsy's painful experience with a client
22:08 Learning from Tom Felicia and starting her own business
28:24 Betsy's deep motivation and final thoughts
- Betsy Helmuth's journey into interior design began with a
desire to help New York City in the aftermath of September 11th and
a frustrating experience with an unpaid commission.
- Her initial foray into interior design was motivated by a mix of
passion and revenge, which led her to gain valuable experience
working for Tom Felicia.
- Over the years, Betsy has transformed over 2000 spaces,
fulfilling her goal of enhancing the lives of New Yorkers and now
expanding her services nationally and internationally.
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