We're back with another installment of our Just Stop series to call out some things that just need to stop, like relying too much on trade discounts and not building relationships directly with manufacturers, being fair-weather sales reps, using a personal email like Gmail or Yahoo for business, etc.In this episode, we discuss:Importance of Pinterest for businessesAvoid using "just" when clients request tasks, like "can you help with a few items"Relying too much on trade discounts and not building relationships with manufacturersFrustration with national retailers' slow shipping and poor customer serviceFinding quality customer service representatives in the retail industryReminder to stop neglecting your homes – treat your place like the showroom it is Testing out products in your own home before recommending to clientsHow private equity is involved in the interior design industryImpact of private equity ownership on companies like Mitchell Gold + Bob WilliamsDebt loads and profitability pressures from private equityEmployee-owned companies vs private equity-owned companies Making authentic connections vs. just trying to get new workProviding food for photographers during all-day shootsRepresenting your business name professionally in emails – no more Gmail or Yahoo emailsMentioned:Read more about the closing of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on Business of Homehttps://businessofhome.com/articles/mitchell-gold-bob-williams-shutters-abruptlyHere's how Private Equity is involved in the interior design industryhttps://businessofhome.com/articles/mitchell-gold-bob-williams-collapse-private-equity-ownershipExplore the Las Vegas Market exhibitorshttps://www.lasvegasmarket.com/exhibitor/exhibitor-directoryExplore the High Point Market exhibitorshttps://www.highpointmarket.org/ExhibitorDirectoryOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop