Is your design business card costing you clients?
Published: Sat, 04/13/19
Wrapped up market last Tuesday and enjoying a few days in Durham with friends. I met so many talented designers in High Point! (WELCOME to your…
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the secret is to stop selling so you earn more...
Published: Sat, 03/30/19
I know that sounds totally counter intuitive and it's totally true. As designers we don't like to sell, we'd rather be selecting furniture, finishes…
flaky designers mean frustrated clients today
Published: Sat, 03/23/19
When Carol and I sat down for lunch, I was curious because she said she'd been through 3 interior designers, getting her last project done. Usually,…
Are you joining me at HPMKT? (3 trainings)
Published: Sat, 03/16/19
Are you joining us at HIGH POINT MARKET? Got three HOT TOPICS to grow your business. Friday, April 5 at 3pm at Universal Furniture REGISTER HERE:…
how to win more ideal design projects
Published: Sat, 03/09/19
There are three qualities that every client is looking for in you as a designer. They want to know that you hear clearly what they both want and need.
Cut your design sourcing time in half, REALLY!
Published: Sat, 03/02/19
Do you want more time for design and less time lost in sourcing? What if you could source twice as fast without hiring a team? And what if your best…
Be careful, you're making your client feel stupid...
Published: Sat, 02/23/19
In your attempt to sound accomplished and established, you are sounding instead like you're full of hot air. In your effort to sound smart, you're…
Are you wooing your clients well?
Published: Sat, 02/16/19
Have you noticed that you do a lot of work getting a great new client on board, and then your efforts kind of peter out? Now, I don't mean you aren't…
Here's a little Valentine's Goody...
Published: Thu, 02/14/19
Are you going to be at Design Influencers Conference February 24-26? I've pulled together a really fun Tour of Best Atlanta Design Resources for…
what works better than any strategy for a business you love...
Published: Sat, 02/09/19
Yes, it's true, this post is about the antithesis of strategy. In fact, if it makes you feel better, you can call this a strategy, though it's way…