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The #1 Issue Frustrating Your Clients Today

How to Navigate Pricing Volatility and Strengthen Client Relationships

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Design Nerds Anonymous Podcast 

Season 6, Episode 4 Show Notes

In this episode, Amanda Schneider and her panel of experts tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry today: pricing volatility. With the aftermath of inflation and fluctuating costs impacting all aspects of project planning and execution, the discussion highlights how these uncertainties are reshaping the way decisions are made. The guests share insights on how project teams can adapt and thrive by fostering better partnerships, encouraging transparency, and embracing new strategies to manage unpredictable costs. 

 

After listening, you will be able to:  

  • Understand how pricing volatility affects the built environment, from corporate offices to education and hospitality sectors. 
  • Recognize the importance of early engagement with partners and how this can lead to more accurate project budgeting and cost management. 
  • Learn strategies to mitigate the impact of cost fluctuations, such as value engineering and promoting transparent pricing structures. 
  • Explore the evolving role of partnerships in project success, with more open dialogue between clients and vendors. 
  • Discover how mindset shifts around value engineering and trust-building can help streamline processes and prevent budget overruns. 

  

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Design Nerds Anonymous is a proud member of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Nerds Anonymous was produced and edited by Hannah Viti, with music from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rachel Senatore, Rob Shulte and Hannah Viti.  

 

Special thanks to our podcast season sponsors,  Mannington Commercial, theMART, and NeoCon – companies doing big things to move the design industry forward. 

 

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