985: Han Dang and Vy Truong: The First 4 Years: Insights and Lessons

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Today With Han Dang and Vy Truong:

Hi, welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today, I am excited to welcome Han Dang of Very Handsome Studio.

Han and her business partner Vy Truong met in design school and became friends, later starting their firm in 2020 and focusing on hospitality and commercial design.

Han and Vy are an interesting duo. They describe themselves as a yin and a yang, bringing not just different personality types but also different design styles to the business. And yet, through teamwork, communication, and mutual respect, they have managed to create something special that is growing and continues to do so.

Today, Han is here to share how she and Vy have overcome obstacles, learned lessons the hard way, and continue to meet challenges and grow their business.

Pick It Apart

[1:42] Han shares how she learned the hard way that the details of the business are so much more than just designing.

[10:00] Han reflects on how she and Vy had to learn to embrace themselves and show up with authenticity.

[18:40] Han discusses how she and Vy discovered their “superpowers” along the way.

[24:20] Han talks about her cultural upbringing and the role it played for her.

[34:58] Han and LuAnn discuss pricing and the importance of knowing your value.

[53:35] Han discusses how she wants to help her staff uncover their superpowers and play to their strengths.

LuAnn Nigara, Han Dang and Vy Truong's Ah-Ha Moments

“We work in a diverse area, so we have to be open to learning and adapting to every culture and the research behind those stories.” -Han

“Have you learned yet that when you raise your rates, as your prices go up and you have that fear of losing the current clients, that’s exactly what’s supposed to happen? We’re leaving those clients behind and moving on to the next level. That’s exactly what raising rates is supposed to do.” -LuAnn

More About Han Dang and Vy Truong

Vy Truong:

Vy has 6 years of experience in the Design Industry,focusing on Hospitality

and Commercial Design. She provides initial grand concepts for each project and speaks through colors.

Han Dang:

Han has 6 years of experience in the Design Industry, focusing on Education and Commercial Design. She provides detailed insights on every project and is the queen of minimalism

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