Interior Design Business
Remove Stress From You & Your Business
By Gail Doby, ASID There are over 60,000 interior designers in the US, and of those designers, every single one has stress from the following: 1. Working too much 2.…
Read More“Houzz” Your Ranking and Success?
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching at DSU Many of you include Houzz in your marketing efforts, but have you created a profile that will “connect” with your “ideal…
Read MoreHow Scary is Your Cash Flow?
I’ve heard from a few designers lately that their cash flow is very low right now. Why is that? There are many reasons: There was some time in the past…
Read MoreDo You Enjoy the Hunt for Interior Design Clients? Part 2
In the first part of the series, I asked if you enjoy the hunt for interior design clients. Here are some questions to contemplate whether you are a seasoned veteran,…
Read MoreDo You Enjoy the Hunt for Interior Design Clients? Part 1
You have to enjoy the hunt for interior design clients or your business will falter and/or fail. I’ve discussed this “non-negotiable” with many designers that come to me for coaching…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake Interior Designers Make with Fees, Part 4
If you missed our earlier articles about mistakes interior designers make with fees, be sure to read them for the “full picture.” The articles are listed at the bottom…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake Interior Designers Make with Fees, Part 3
Not offering tiered pricing and services is the third mistake interior designers make with fees. The model of offering an hourly fee and mark-up is one of the least…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake Interior Designers Make with Fees, Part 2
Not doing a good job of qualifying clients with effective questions that help uncover potential problems before developing a design proposal is mistake #2. What are some of the…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake Interior Designers Make with Fees, Part 1
I’ve been guilty of this before, and it usually happens when I am swamped with work. This is also one of the reasons so many interior designers lose money.…
Read MoreAvoiding Client Nightmares, Part 3
This week we are finishing up our tips and ideas for avoiding client nightmare situations. We discussed some of the basic things to look for and ask about in the…
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