Why Benjamin Johnston aims for excellence, not perfection
Interior designer Benjamin Johnston discusses the problem of luxury brands not offering luxury service, learning to talk money with clients, and why taking risks is the only way to grow a firm.
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Show Notes
Interior designer Benjamin Johnston began his career in architecture working in Japan for the renowned firm of Cesar Pelli. But he soon found himself drawn to interior design, and opened up his own shop in his home state of Texas. In a relatively young career, Ben has won wide recognition for his work—his projects have graced magazine covers, and he’s landed product deals with Chaddock and S. Harris.
On this episode of the show, Johnston discusses the problem of luxury brands not offering luxury service, learning to talk money with clients, and why he strives for excellence, not perfection.