Aug 6, 2026 · 21 min · 9 segments
Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry, co-founders of Pulp Design Studios, explain how they steer clients beyond “safe” choices — including how they build trust, when to push, when to pull back, and the…
Beth DotoloGuest
Carolina GentryGuest
Leslie ClaggettHost
I'm managing editor Leslie Claggett, and this week I'm happy to be talking with Beth Dottolo and Carolina Gentry, co-founders of Pulp Design Studios.

Based in Dallas and Seattle, they work nationwide on residential remodels, refreshes, and new construction.

Later this year, their work will be the subject of a new book called Fearless Design from publisher Gibbs Smith.

Appropriate to the book's title, today we'll be talking about guiding clients beyond safe choices and embracing bold design.

Let's start with learning how you assess a client's comfort zone with regard to going bold.
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