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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📲 Building bold spaces—follow Dee for expert design and construction insights:

• Instagram: @urbanehome
• Website: urbanehome.com

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📝 Credits: 

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