Since we reviewed WHY you'd want to participate in a decorator showhouse in a recent blog post, I want to share HOW to make that happen in this post. It takes both digital smarts as well as strategic … [Read more...] about How to Participate in a Decorator Showhouse
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Why Participate in a Designer Showhouse?
When you participate in a designer showhouse, while it may seem glamorous, that isn't why you do it. In fact, it's actually a boatload of work, expense, time, and then there is the reward. Having done … [Read more...] about Why Participate in a Designer Showhouse?
6 Secrets to Direct Mail for Interior Design
Direct mail for interior design may seem old school but it still works very well today when done correctly. One of the key reasons it works well is because with email becoming a daily avalanche and … [Read more...] about 6 Secrets to Direct Mail for Interior Design
How to Grow Your Instagram Following
While I've always said it's not about how many followers you have, it's about how hot they are, the challenge is that people are unreasonably impressed by larger followings and they forget it is a … [Read more...] about How to Grow Your Instagram Following
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 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
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