Hiring
How to Hire Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting
Are you aware of all that Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting has to offer and how to go about adding us to your team? Even if you have attended some of our events, either in-person or online, you may not be familiar with the many paths and programs that we offer. Whether you’re just starting…
Read MoreTeamwork is the Ultimate Shortcut
I’ve frequently heard busy designers say, “if only I could clone myself.” If only. I admit I’ve often wished I could add more hours to the day. I wish. As the old song says, wishing and hoping won’t get you where you want to go. You can’t clone yourself or add more hours to the…
Read MoreEnsure Success – Preparing For a New Hire
Photo Credit: Stark Photography You may often hear the comment “hire slowly, fire quickly”, and that is very valuable advice. But you also may feel that you don’t have time to “hire slowly” as you need help NOW. So how can you speed up the process and still ensure success with your new hire? Just…
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 into the value of hiring a great photographer. The importance of having high quality images to attract clients cannot be stressed highlight enough. What do…
Read MoreWhen Should You Hire A PR Company?
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting Photo Credit-@bakerbroductions Interior designers, because of the creative nature of their business, often tend to feel they are, or have to be, experts in every creative area – graphic design, website design, and even PR. When you are just launching your business, you…
Read MoreA Virtual Team Always Has Your Back
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University No matter how talented or hard working you are, there’s only so much you can accomplish on your own. If you want your business to grow and flourish, at some point you’re going to need help. The question for…
Read MoreExpensive Outsourcing Saves Money
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Every businessperson knows the old maxim, “You have to spend money to make money.” That seems obvious when it comes to things like paying for advertising, entertaining prospective clients, or investing in the proper equipment and tools to make…
Read MoreShould You Hire or Outsource?
It’s time to grow your team, and now your question is, “Should I hire or outsource”? Before answering that question you need to do your homework. Develop a very clear job description for the job or jobs you want to fill. Check your professional liability insurance policy to ensure independent contractors and temporary employees are…
Read MoreGet The Right People On Your Bus!
“Get the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus” – Jim Collins I’ve always appreciated the quote by Jim Collins and I would guess most of you realize the value of his statement. But many firms who are looking to add to their team worry about finding the “right” people…
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