Posts by Drue Lawlor
Create Your Own Mastermind Group
Are you part of a mastermind group? Would you like to be? Why not create your own. The advantages of a mastermind group include access to more information, providing support…
Read MoreWhat is Your Design Philosophy?
Photo credit: Emily Wilson The first question is – do you have a design philosophy? And if not, what is driving your business? Your design philosophy is key because it…
Read MoreDiversifying Your Business
Photo Credit: DesiLu How is your business positioned for the cycles that the economy will go through? Your financial advisor has probably talked to you about the value of diversifying…
Read MoreAre You Watching Your Bottom Line?
There are numerous terms used in business, but one of the most important to fully understand and consistently watch is your “bottom line”. Just as a reminder, your bottom line…
Read MoreThe Importance of Hiring A Great Photographer
Photo Credit: John Stoffer Just as designers feel that there is a great return on the client’s investment if they hire a professional interior designer, designers should also translate that…
Read MoreTaking a Break Is Good For Your Psyche
By Drue Lawlor, FASID,
We’ve encouraged you to calendar your week and we’ve talked about the value of “time chunking”, but are you including “recharge” breaks on your calendar? Designers are often so focused on fitting as much as possible into their days so that taking a break –often seems crazy and impossible. Yet plenty of studies have proven the value of including short breaks in your day as well as longer breaks that might even include a short out of town trip.
What Is Masterminding?
Photo Credit: Masterminding is truly about forming a team to help each other succeed. The key to successful masterminding is to surround yourself with the right people who can add…
Read MoreWhy Attending Events With Your Team Saves Time
Photo Credit-@bakerbroductions In this era of social media and technology don’t ignore the advantages of attending a live, face-to-face event and/or conference. The opportunities for education, networking with and learning…
Read MoreBeing Accountable
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching at Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting Photo Credit: @bakerbroductions There is a story you may have heard of four people named Everybody, Somebody,…
Read MorePlan for Growth in 2019
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca As we reach the end of 2018, you, along with your team,…
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