Setting and calculating interior design fees today is quite possibly the most challenging part of growing your interior design practice. You want to be fair to clients and transparent, at the same … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Calculate Interior Design Fees with Transparency
Best Business Practices
Interior Design Discovery Call that Wins Clients
Whether you meet a potential interior design client online or offline, you want to schedule a discovery call. This is a structured conversation that allows you to find out if they are truly a good … [Read more...] about Interior Design Discovery Call that Wins Clients
Interior Designer Coaching: Making Your Passion Profitable
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
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
Interior Designer Follow Up, Find Your Fortune
In order to juggle multiple projects effectively, I've always had a specific interior designer follow up process. It's the same simple process that I teach to the designers that I coach. It not only … [Read more...] about Interior Designer Follow Up, Find Your Fortune
Don’t Send Holiday Cards to Clients…Here’s WHY
Do you always send holiday cards to clients? Stop it. You aren't standing out from the crowd, in fact, you are just another bit of noise at a very busy time of year for everyone. In addition, if … [Read more...] about Don’t Send Holiday Cards to Clients…Here’s WHY
How to Raise Your Rate and Keep Your Clients
As an interior designer you may be reluctant to raise your rate because you fear you'll lose current clients, and will fail to attract new clients. In reality when you do it right, a rate increase … [Read more...] about How to Raise Your Rate and Keep Your Clients
