Interior Design
Do 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 or advice. Some whine because they don’t really enjoy marketing and sales. My advice? Get over it or get a job. I know that sounds…
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. What is it? Tracking your time. I know. This is a royal pain, but it is part of doing business. What happens when you don’t…
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 initial client interview. You can read more about that in Part 1. Last week, we talked about clues and specific questions you can ask to…
Read MoreAvoiding Client Nightmares, Part 2
We talked last week about things you can do and look for to prevent clients from turning into nightmares. You can reference the points we discussed HERE. Today, we’re going to touch on clues you can look for and the questions you can ask Clues Watch for one spouse to dominate the conversation, talking…
Read MoreHow To Sort Through Your Priorities
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting and Design Success University I was speaking with clients of mine yesterday, and we talked about an exercise that I think is important to do at least once a year, but preferably, you should be doing this every quarter. 1. Review your…
Read MoreAvoiding Client Nightmares, Part 1
According to Keith Granet, consultant to celebrity interior designers and architects, the biggest reason interior designers go out of business is working with nightmare clients. Have you worked with nightmare clients before? I have. I remember the sleepless nights, panicky feelings about not getting paid, and in some cases actually had a few clients…
Read MoreDesign Phrases to use on your Website to Attract Clients
Are you looking for just the right thing to say? Does it seem a little overwhelming knowing where to begin when you are trying to draw clients to your website? The most important thing to remember is to be descriptive. Help people picture their lives and inspire them to see how you can help them…
Read More3 Obstacles Faced by Interior Designers
Business for Interior Designers has been experiencing a slow and gradual recovery, however there are many designers who are still struggling. The results of this year’s Interior Design Fee & Salary Survey show the trend line to still be somewhat jagged. Some designers are doing well and hiring, but that doesn’t apply across the board…
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