Interior Design Business
Tips & Tricks

 
Why Confidence Is the Key to Your Success

One of the things you learn quickly in the interior design business is that a good part of your job has NOTHING to do with design. You need a good grounding in sales as much as anything else. And the best salespeople all have confidence! Without confidence, it's hard to convince a potential...

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What To Do When Your Project Gets Off Track

No matter how good our intentions are, every interior designer has had a project go off the rails - and it is NOT pleasant! There's frustration, embarrassment, and a sense of failure every single time. But you CAN get things back on track! Here are my tips for a quick recovery, and how to avoid...

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4 Things You Need to Do to Protect Your Business

If you're like most interior designers, you have been going 100 miles a minute in the last year, just barely keeping your nose above water. It's been absolutely crazy. And when you're going so fast and furious, a lot of things can be left by the wayside. That is not a smart way to run your...

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You Really Are Only As Good As Your Team

Have you noticed all of the "We're Hiring" posts by interior designers in the last few months?! Yes, we're all slammed and in need of support staff to help us make it through! When you're building that all-important team, you really need to keep in mind that not only should you hire the best fit...

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How to Work with the Best Clients in 2022

If you ask any interior designer, they will all say the same thing when asked to describe their ideal client. They want someone who has an amazing budget, who will give complete control to the designer on the project, and who wants their entire (and HUGE) home renovated or built from scratch....

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How to Make the Most of 2022

In the past, so many designers have set a "word" or intention for a new year. Although that fell out of favor a bit once the pandemic showed up with all its chaos, I think there is one word ALL interior designers should have on their radar this year: ACTION. This year should be THE year that you...

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Why It's Important to Celebrate Your Wins

It's the time of year when we start to review the past year, while looking ahead to the next one. And for all of use in the home business, this has been an insane year. Not only have we had record-breaking years for projects, but we've also had to deal with the mother of all supply chain issues...

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How to Set Goals That You'll Stick To

How many times have you set goals with every intention of meeting them, only to drop them a few days later?? We've ALL done it! But as we get closer to the turn of another year, how about setting a few goals that you'll actually complete for 2022?? I have a system that helps me stay on track for...

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5 Processes That Are Critical for Success

The key to keeping your business running smoothly is having organized and strategic systems and processes in place. They will keep you from making mistakes, from reinventing the wheel for every single project, and will make your clients think you're a design genius (and you ARE!). But, small...

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4 Tips for Planning Photography in 2022

Photography is THE most critical tool for marketing your business. Period. So if you've been putting off scheduling your photo sessions, it's time to check that off your to-do list! Here are 4 tips to help you plan your photography so you have gorgeous visuals to grab attention for your...

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The One Thing That Guarantees a Successful Project

Running your own business is so difficult - you have to understand your financials, have a solid business plan, create a strategic marketing plan, be witty and smart on social media, manage your clients, AND manage your team members. Whew, that is A LOT. But there is one thing, above all the...

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4 Tips for Marketing Your Business Right Now

Ideally, we should NEVER stop marketing - it should just be part of our ongoing business! But there are important reasons that you should definitely be marketing NOW, especially if you're ready to book through 2022. Any outreach or promotions that you do today will usually bring in...

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