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Problems Are Decisions Waiting to Happen
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University What do you do when faced with a problem? For most of us, problems, like other threats, invoke our “fight or flight” instincts. We might rail at the problem, or the source of the problem, to vent our anger…
Read MoreThe Shocking Truth + Predictions About The Future Of Interior Design
There is no denying that the interior design industry has changed dramatically over the last decade. The next decade will impact the industry even more dramatically. Yes, that is a bold statement, but read on. Here are my 10 predictions about the future of interior design and how it will impact your income. 1. Few…
Read MoreAlign Your Business With Your Values
Core values are the center or heart of a firm’s identity – the philosophies, principles and beliefs that are held by a firm. That is why it is critical for you to take the time to clearly identify your firm’s core values – that which makes your firm unique – so you use them to…
Read MoreMove Forward with Purpose
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University I happen to find quotes inspirational and thought I’d share some favorites with you as we head into a new year with the hope that they might inspire you too! After all, it’s a great time to consider some…
Read MoreFascinating Conversations with 40+ Designers
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting Photo by Brittany Beach for Editor At Large I sent an email (which ended up going to our entire list of thousands of designers) and received nearly 200 email responses and talked to over 40 people on Sunday – Tuesday and still have…
Read MoreShould You Expand Your Business?
You’ve grown your business to a point where you have a steady stream of clients and projects. Now you’re thinking what your next move should be. You have several options. You can add capacity by hiring staff, outsourcing, or partnering with another designer. You can diversify by offering new services or developing a line of…
Read MoreResults Driven = Value Added
As designers we sometimes forget that we are first and foremost problem solvers. Whether the problems are aesthetic, structural, or deal with getting the most value for their investment, we offer solutions. This is a tremendous value that often does not get “sold” enough. After all, if they did not need help they would have…
Read MoreNever Miss Another Deadline
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Fulfilling your obligations is the mark of a true professional, and that includes meeting deadlines. If you struggle to keep on top of your commitments, take some time to think about what’s getting in your way. It usually comes…
Read More4 Tips To Increase the Value of Your Time
Yes or no, do your clients value your expertise and your time? It all starts with you, if you don’t value your time you can’t expect your clients to either. If you don’t value your time, how can you expect clients to do so? The following tips may not only help you get more value…
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