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1135: Hannah Goldberg: How to Attract Dream Clients Before You Have an Interior Design Portfolio

1135: Hannah Goldberg: How to Attract Dream Clients Before You Have an Interior Design Portfolio

Update: 2025-10-28
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Today With Hannah Goldberg


Today on A Well Designed Business, Hannah Goldberg of Hannah Charlotte Interiors shares how she built what she calls a "no-niche niche," working across multiple design styles while maintaining crystal-clear boundaries around her ideal client and design ethos.


Hannah breaks down how to navigate the "yes era" of early business, using vignettes and mood boards to communicate your aesthetic before you have perfect portfolio shots, and why investing in professional branding from day one made all the difference.


From building an email list while bartending to surviving a chandelier crisis at The Mansion in May show house, Hannah's journey demonstrates how clarity on your design ethos becomes the foundation for sustainable growth, even when you're stretching across different styles and projects.


If you're wondering how to attract your dream clients before you have the perfect portfolio, this conversation offers a roadmap for building with intention from the start.


More About Hannah Goldberg


Hannah Goldberg is the founder and principal of Hannah Charlotte Interiors, specializing in bespoke commercial and residential design projects in DC and beyond. With over a decade of industry experience blending her passion for design with her engineering and interior architecture background, Hannah ensures each space is functional and beautiful, with a focus on collaboration and client vision. Each of her projects is tailored to diverse needs and aesthetics, drawing inspiration from nature, art, food, and travel.




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"I made the conscious decision that my projects are not going to look the same—and that's okay for what I want in my business."- Hannah Charlotte




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#174: Power Talk Friday- Fred Berns- Own Your “Only” Word & Tips to Discover Yours


#820: Alex Alonso: Always Say Yes to a Client, Except When You Should Say No



#917: Power Talk Friday: Fred Berns: The Five Things All Successful People Do

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1135: Hannah Goldberg: How to Attract Dream Clients Before You Have an Interior Design Portfolio

1135: Hannah Goldberg: How to Attract Dream Clients Before You Have an Interior Design Portfolio

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