It’s tricky to talk about an interior design consultation because we can be talking about two separate things. There’s the stand-alone consultation or consultation that is a precursor to a larger project. And each one should be prepared for and treated differently. If you’ve found yourself getting ... Read More about 5 Tips for Creating a Successful Design Consultation
How to Successfully Wrap up the Year in Your Design Business
We're pretty fortunate as an industry that generally speaking one of our slower months is December. It gives us time to get into the holiday mood but don't run off and leave your desk filled with the remnants of 2022. How you wrap up the year is how you begin the new year. And who wouldn't rather ... Read More about How to Successfully Wrap up the Year in Your Design Business
How to Create Your Own Signature Process and Grow Your Design Business
“Designers are a dime a dozen” was one of the first things said to me by a struggling designer during a recent consultation. Even though she’s working full-time and has a small waitlist she feels overwhelmed by the abundance of designers she’s constantly competing with. As an industry, design is ... Read More about How to Create Your Own Signature Process and Grow Your Design Business
Big Mistakes You’re Making in Your Business (And How to Fix Them)
On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your design business in terms of the back end processes? If you’re feeling you’re a 3 or 4 then you’re in good company. I started asking this question at the beginning of all my coaching calls and 3-4 is where about 95% of my clients land. The ... Read More about Big Mistakes You’re Making in Your Business (And How to Fix Them)
What is Scope Creep (and how to fix it)
Even if you're not familiar with the term scope creep you likely know what it is and maybe even experienced it first hand. It's changes to the project work and it usually comes on little by little. Once it starts growing your project workload and timelines can be massively affected by it. I ... Read More about What is Scope Creep (and how to fix it)
How to Create an Outstanding Inquiry Phase in Your Design Business
What does your inquiry phase look like? I ask every new client this question and surprisingly often I’m met with a blank stare. Most interior designers don’t have one but they also don’t realize the importance of it. This is your one chance to impress a potential client but the difficulty is that ... Read More about How to Create an Outstanding Inquiry Phase in Your Design Business