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How Long Does It Take To Build a Successful Interior Design Business I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve…

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What to Include in Your Interior Design Contract So You Don’t Get Burned Ever had a client pull the “Wait,…

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How Lauren Transformed Her Business, Her Confidence, and Her Future Every so often, a designer walks into my world with…

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How to Prevent Scope Creep in Your Interior Design Projects (Without Burning Out) You know that moment, when your ideal…

How to Build Profitable Systems When You’re the Creative Expert If you launched your interior design business because you love…

What Happens When Interior Designers Start Thinking Like CEOs How Catherine Built Confidence, Systems, and Sustainable Growth When Catherine joined Profit…

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Why Going it Alone Limits Your Success  If you’ve ever caught yourself muttering, “I’ll just do it myself,” you know…

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3 Real World Habits to Keep Your Business on Track When you started your interior design business, you probably had…

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How to Find and Attract Your Ideal Client As an interior designer, you pour your heart into your work. But…

4 Tips for Better Time Management You meet with clients, work on design projects, handle workflows, respond to an avalanche…

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Using innovative strategies for your interior design business – like partnering with other industry professionals – can provide opportunities that…

Starting down a new path in your interior design journey can be exciting and – let’s be honest – a…

When you’re struggling to move your business forward, hiring a business coach can help you tap into your inner entrepreneur…

Are you using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in your business? As an interior designer, I’m sure you’d love to streamline…

Mastering the art of pricing is a game-changer for your business; it’s a skill that can significantly boost your profits…

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There’s no doubt that growing your interior design business can be exciting, but it can also be challenging. And while…

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Do you believe you can achieve success in your business? With the holiday months now behind us, there’s something I…

When I say, “Imagine a room designed by Taylor Swift,” what comes to mind? Whether you’re a fan or not,…

As an interior designer, you may have started your business as a “solopreneur” or with a small team, serving a…

How much time and money have you invested in developing and crafting your unique brand identity? If your answer is…

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As an interior designer, running a successful business requires more than just your design skills. Whether your firm’s been in…

I’ve heard much chatter celebrating earth-shattering design trends over the years, but I’ve never experienced that level of hype and…

In the dynamic world of business, constant changes can significantly impact your marketing, sales, and overall profitability. It’s crucial for…

In the dynamic world of interior design, staying ahead of the competition requires continuous growth and improvement. As an Interior…

If you’re tired of justifying your pricing to potential clients, you are not alone. Interior designers often must persuade their…

As entrepreneurs, I know we’re programmed to win, win, win! Although I understand this mindset, there’s one point a lot…

Although it may not be the most popular opinion, I don’t believe in luck – in business or in life.…

3 Elevator Pitch Examples to Attract Your Ideal Clients Struggling to describe what you do? Finding the right words to…

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A well-crafted website is beneficial for any business – I’m sure you agree. But maximizing its ability to help grow…

When was the last time you “came up for air” long enough to take an honest look at your business?…

Timing is essential when scaling your business. But how do you know it’s time to grow? I am all too…

Are you the obstacle in your business? As an entrepreneur, I know you face many unique challenges in your interior design…

I don’t have to tell you how much planning is required to finesse a flawless photo shoot for your completed…

Trust me, I’ve been there. A few weeks into dealing with a new client you realize you have (gasp!) a…

Congratulations, you’ve got a website… now what?  Well, it’s time to create a brand that’s uniquely you! (Psst! If you…

Having confidence in yourself and the services you sell is at the heart of your sales success. To make that…

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Understanding the value of the products and services you provide is key to maintaining a livable level of profitability. To…

If I did not know better, I would think Pinterest was created specifically with interior designers in mind. However, self-described…

Do you know your number? When was the last time you looked at your profit margins? As an interior designer, understanding…

Around this time of year, I often get questions about unique ideas for gifts for clients or business associates. So,…

Do you know what you really need to do to end the year strong? I think we can all agree…

You may be an incredible designer, known for transforming ordinary spaces into spectacular ones. But because the strength of your…

I often tell my business coaching clients, “If you truly want to grow your business, join one charity, pick one…

I often say that collaboration is an important foundation for growing a profitable business. In fact, selecting the right partner to collaborate with is an absolute must! Can The Designers Collaborative help…

As a business coach, I have discovered that most of us have stories we tell ourselves. Without realizing it, chances…

When seeking professional strategic advice and clarity, finding the right business coach can make all the difference. A coach works…

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Effective time management is an ongoing challenge for many business owners. But did you know that by using a few…

As an entrepreneur or business owner, increasing your profitability can be an ongoing challenge. Learning how to solve the profit…

As a business owner, do you know how to find success in negative moments? Believe it or not, it is…

What is a high-value business? I’m sure you have encountered companies that are a pleasure to work with, and of…

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Do you have days where you want to pull your hair out because of finances and money management? Financial management…

Due to the recent global pandemic, are you finding yourself navigating through difficult times in your Interior Design business? It…

Finding new ways to grow your business should always be your goal. How can your Interior Design business benefit from…

What is your biggest challenge as an interior designer? According to a Unity Marketing poll attracting new clients is problem…

For starters, let me say YOU can do whatever you want to do! Maybe you’re fresh out of interior design…

Participating in a Facebook group created by others is a great way to sell your personal brand. Once users are…

How can you create a memorable business persona? I am so glad you asked! Your business and your words are…

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TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS Timing is everything. And while time remains to be one of the world’s most valuable assets, most…

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Some of you are superstars when it comes to promoting yourselves! You thrive in it and look forward to it.…

VAMPIRE interior design clients! You feel like they are out to get you! You know who they are…the ones who…

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Are you one of those entrepreneurs that is obsessed with your competition, spend hours and hours online looking to see…

I have been one busy interior design business coach! I’ve been busy rolling out many different programs and talking to…

You have all probably been there before. Doubting your existence. Doubting the purpose behind your existence. Doubting if moving forward…

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Isn’t it an amazing feeling when you can find yourself in the zone? When you are focused on the most…

Some Real Estate agents can be disconnected from the world of interior design. So, “staging” homes may not be something…

To live is to grow, change and develop. Some of you are great at growth and others may fear it…

Sometimes, it’s just so hard to believe that you were actually made to be an empowered person. In this time…

It is not an uncommon thing to feel like you don’t have any control over your life at times. All…

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Being a mom is one of the greatest blessings a woman could ever have in life. Being able to influence…

So, you figure it’s time to expand your business. You start getting your LinkedIn profile updated. You start a marketing…

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I wish communication didn’t have so many layers, but it really does! It would be great if it were simply…

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It has been said throughout the generations that you can be your own worst enemy. I don’t know about you…

I hope that you had the chance to read my last blog, “Signs That You’re Stuck in a Fixed Mindset”.…

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It has been on your mind for a long time to hang up the hat of your 9 to 5…

Instead of always being on a hunt for new people to reach out to, why not create a Facebook group…

The thrill of getting a new client puts you on some kind of cloud nine. You’re feeling accomplished and looking…

We live in the era of information overload! Especially, when it comes to running any type of business. There are…

There are many things to keep up with in business. Several things can fall through the cracks and you can…

Starting a new interior design project is always exciting! But if you’re new to working with clients, you might have…

FOCUS is a huge part of building anything that you wish to be successful. There are many things to focus…

Did you know some of the best tools to market your interior design business are right under your nose? Yep,…

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When it comes to new client attraction we can swing from having no idea how to begin to having way…

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Managing an interior design business has many demanding components!  One that will never go away is the need to manage…

Every week I help my coaching clients respond to client objections and help them manage client expectations. Price objections can…

Managing an interior design business has many demanding components! One component that will never go away is the need to…

The power of your growth as a person and business depends on the strategic duties you do on a weekly…

Networking doesn’t have to feel like a chore. If you’re an interior designer juggling a busy schedule, the idea of…

As an interior designer wanting to generate new clients, you want to be effective and consistent – any search online…

As much as I wish I could say that attracting clients to an interior design firm is easy if you’re…

While there are probably very few businesses that wouldn’t benefit from having a website in today’s increasingly online world, for…

I work with so many interior designers that absolutely love what they do – from the very beginning of a…

From an outsider’s perspective, the popular website and online community Houzz seems like a great way for interior designers to…

What do you do when an event in your life just stops you in your tracks and takes the wind…

Everyone’s opinion differs on this: what does making more money mean to you? And that’s fine. For years, I just thought,…

How many times have you thought to yourself,   “How can I attract more clients?” When I built Expressive Living Art,…

It’s always every Interior Designers’ constant battle when it comes to pricing their services. Do you ask yourself?      How do…

The “Jesus Christ Factor” was an important business lesson to learn as a designer – and I learned it from…

Your success as an interior designer hinges on knowing how to find interior design clients – the right ones –…

Pricing your services can be one of the toughest jobs for an entrepreneur. Once you start learning the hidden costs…

How many times have you said no more working with difficult clients and once again you find yourself with another…

Two Important Interior Designer Questions I received an email from an Interior Designer, she asked two very important questions: How…

We are entrepreneurs and people with full lives who need to treat time like it’s money You always have a…

Are you listening to a great design business podcast? I know I’m not the only one who listens to podcasts…

I’m selling my house!  Yup, taking another leap of faith in myself, my kids, and the universe.  It’s scary to…

One of the things you’ve probably heard over and over again is that when you’re in business for yourself, you’re…

Let me ask you…What makes you relatable?   Relatable to others?  Relatable to your ideal client? In this day in…

Bridges are amazing structures! They allow cars to travel across huge chasms, canyons, and rivers. But, bridges aren’t just roads…

I see and hear from entrepreneurs daily that they are too overwhelmed to make progress. They convince themselves that their…

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Have you ever had a client who was really gushing over your service and how much you helped them? Did…

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How much of your day do you spend actively working on growing your business and revenue generating activities? I ask…

Your number one question, the one that keeps you up at night, is where can you find new and more…

One of the most difficult hurdles to overcome in a sales conversation is the dreaded money objection. If you’ve been…

We all have fears we need to overcome and a significant one is when it comes to taking big business…

Let’s talk about using Facebook and why it’s so critical to marketing and helping grow your business. Facebook and Facebook…

 I often hear that selling a service is more difficult than selling a product but I completely disagree. What do…

Time to get up and go, go, go… or is it? I have to be honest, I’m feeling a bit…

How many times have you said to yourself, “I’m going to lose 10 pounds,” or “I’m going to send this…

Are you experiencing resistance in keeping a steady flow of progress towards your goals? I wanted to share this morning…

Your Business In Words – your elevator pitch – is just the beginning! Do you go to networking events and find it…

Being a Mompreneur and Releasing the Guilt It feels like a lifetime ago when I was married with young kids.…