When I met Justin a few years ago, he was selling supplemental insurance to the education industry (AFLAC for teachers, only he wasn't with AFLAC.) We had a fascinating conversation around his passion … [Read more...] about Interior Designer Coaching: Making Your Passion Profitable
Interior Design Fail: When You Screw Up Do It With Grace
On a recent project where we're installing hardwood floors, my clients offered to have their handyman/contractor, Tommy, receive the hardwood. We had it delivered 4 days early to acclimate before … [Read more...] about Interior Design Fail: When You Screw Up Do It With Grace
5 Lame Excuses Stopping Interior Design Success
This is going to sound harsh. You’ve been lying to yourself. It’s ugly and true. Here are five lame excuses stopping interior design success for you. Actually, there are probably a lot more … [Read more...] about 5 Lame Excuses Stopping Interior Design Success
How to Increase Your Furniture Profit Potential
The great news about home furnishings is that for every home built, every home renovation completed, every move made, and every family addition whether a baby, young adults, or seniors moving in, … [Read more...] about How to Increase Your Furniture Profit Potential
2 Biggest Design and Home Furnishings Profit Strategies From HGTV
As a designer, I’ll confess, I’m not a fan of HGTV. It delivers an entirely false picture of both the process and investment required in home renovation and home furnishing. But, it is a consumer … [Read more...] about 2 Biggest Design and Home Furnishings Profit Strategies From HGTV
3 Keys to Sell More Furniture Without Being Salesy or Pushy
You can sell more furniture without being salesy or pushy. Do you remember in the iconic classic movie “Pretty Woman” when Richard Gere, well dressed and handsome, comes to pick up Julia Roberts, … [Read more...] about 3 Keys to Sell More Furniture Without Being Salesy or Pushy
How to Sell More Furniture by Design
How to sell more furniture is actually pretty simple, but you may have been hiding your retail gold. I meet a lot of furniture retailers who have a valuable team of designers but they aren't showing … [Read more...] about How to Sell More Furniture by Design
Retail Furniture Sales Techniques for Increased Profits
While most brick and mortar stores are focused on digital marketing today, retail furniture sales techniques can be honed to uniquely increase sales. Shopping for furniture can unfortunately too often … [Read more...] about Retail Furniture Sales Techniques for Increased Profits
The Best Client Gifts to Grow Your Business
Let's be honest, every time you think of the best client gifts, you are also thinking about what will make you memorable, irresistible, and referable. I'm just stating what you're thinking! And … [Read more...] about The Best Client Gifts to Grow Your Business
