“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
How to Organize Your Digital Client Files in 5 Steps
If it’s true that the design boom is coming to an end you need to focus on how to build a rock solid business. I’m not into fear mongering so we’re not going to talk about work drying up. Instead, I want to help you get your business ready so that you have a business that works for you and is as ... Read More about How to Organize Your Digital Client Files in 5 Steps
The 3 Questions You Need to Be Asking BEFORE Every Discovery Call
This is not a drill. When someone books a discovery call with you it's an opportunity to grow your business. It's a compliment to what you've created but don't take anything for granted. Both of you are sacrificing valuable time to be on this call so make it work overtime for you. Here are the ... Read More about The 3 Questions You Need to Be Asking BEFORE Every Discovery Call