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BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: What Are YOU Worth?
Did you know that according to a nationwide survey of interior design professionals, the average independent interior designer grosses $250K a year? Are you grossing anywhere close to that figure? Do you know the difference between net and gross? I have found that many interior design professionals not only make far less than this, but…
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
“Vicky Cristina Barcelona” – Scarlett Johannsson, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson I have to confess that I do enjoy Woody Allen and he has gotten mellower but more sexually overt in his advanced film making. He is also (possibly forced) using overseas settings a lot more often since he created such a…
The Burgundy Room
Tucked amongst a handful of evening hot spots, this has a NY brownstone feeling in atmosphere, darkened walls, wine displays, and low light to set the mood. An extensive array of wines by the glass, the taste, and the bottle, this is much like an independent version of The Grape with half as much food.…
21
“21” – Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo This was brilliant and Spacey and Sturgess are well matched as the upstart mathematical genius and his OCD college professor with a pricey gambling habit. Fishburne seems to be doing a cameo here and that doesn’t fit his larger than life abilities, he…
Juno
“Juno” – Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons When a teenage girl is faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she enlists the aid of her best friend in finding the unborn child a suitable home in this coming-of-age comedy drama.I don’t get what all the fuss was about? Yes, this…
Get WITHIT!
Networking for new success! I attended the WITHIT conference a month ago but only just now got to posting pictures. I have to say it is my favorite organization in our Home Furnishings Industry. The caliber of the members, the incredible generosity shown, and the accessibility to industry mavens and mavericks is unprecedented. Check it…
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Find Me, Find Business
The home furnishings and design industry is way behind the curve in the social networking world. More than 50% of designers and decorators still don’t have a website, and less than 20% are active in online networks. This is not about chit chat, though that certainly happens, it is about connecting in the virtual world…
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 7 Secrets to Turning Prospects into Clients
These quick and effective steps are ones I use regularly to turn prospects easily and quickly into clients (if there is a fit). Listen. It sounds simple and it can be but too often we get caught up in wanting to tell them all about ourselves. This isn’t about us; it is about them, so…
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Cooking Up Success!
Being somewhat of a personal and professional development junkie, attending seminars as often as possible, listening in to teleclasses, and checking out webinars, I’ve realized something VITAL. Success is not just about having the right ingredients (which, by the way, we each are born with) but it is also about following the best recipe. This…
Are You Connected?
How often do we focus exclusively on our client in business and forget to talk a bit about ourselves? Don’t underestimate the power of finding those points of connection that will set you apart from your competitors. It can be as simple as gathering any of the following information: Where are they from? Where did…
Marketing Luxury Design: Attracting Affluent Clients
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