Posts by Gail Doby
Are You Running Your Business or Is It Running You?
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Do you find yourself ending each day with a “To Do” list that just…
Read MoreShould Interior Designers Work Without Contracts?
This is a very important conversation about the necessity for you to use contracts and retainers in your interior design business. I’ve seen many newbies start work without contracts and…
Read MoreBe Uncomfortable: The Best Way to Build Your Interior Design Business
Working as a coach, I see that change is uncomfortable for many people. And I see that it is often the #1 reason they never achieve great things. The best…
Read MoreHow Effective IS Your Firm’s Mission Statement?
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching at DSU I’m certain that most of you are thinking “been there, done that,” but then let me ask you a few questions. …
Read MoreWhy That New Idea May Not Be The Best Idea
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University As designers we are always looking for new solutions to our clients’ problems. We…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Average Value of Your Interior Design Clients
Understanding the average value of your interior design clients is a key component of any successful interior design business. Why? Knowing this answer will help you create your plan for…
Read MoreWhere Does Client Loyalty Come From?
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Gail Doby Certified Coach & Director of Coaching at DSU If you are focusing on and attracting your ideal clients they you naturally want to develop…
Read MoreHow To Write A Team Job Description
One of the difficulties of managing a team is monitoring and evaluating the performance of individual team members. At the end of the day, who do you hold responsible for…
Read MoreUsing Your Contract As A Work Plan
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Getting a client’s signature on a contract is a great feeling. You’ve sealed the…
Read MoreHow to Start a Conversation with Your Interior Design Prospects
It’s can be tricky starting up a conversation with a prospect. The first piece of advice I’d give you is to know what your relationship is with the person you…
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