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Nurturing Relationships in an Online World
During this time of social distancing we’ve all had to become more adept at using technology to keep in touch with our teams, clients, suppliers and tradespeople. If you’re beginning…
Read MoreFocus on Business Essentials
All businesses have their ups and downs, good times and not-so-good times. When business is lean, like now, two things will help you pull through. One, keep in mind that…
Read MoreChoosing Software to Manage Your Design Business
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Photo taken by Dana McGrath Designers soon learn that their life revolves around paperwork. …
Read MoreThree Keys to Effective Communication
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Have you ever had problems during a design job or within your design firm?…
Read MoreCounsel Clients When Selling Your Design Concept
Managing client expectations is one of the most challenging aspects of the initial phase of a design project. Clients often have only a vague idea of what they want or…
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 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 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’s It Working Out For You So Far This Year?
We’re in a mastermind group that we joined in mid November, and the leader sent an email on Monday asking what our “wins” were since joining the group. I made…
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