From Burned Out and Undercharging to a Fully Booked Design Firm: Amy’s Story Let me tell you about Amy, a designer who had everything on paper – a full calendar,…
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How Long Does It Take To Build a Successful Interior Design Business
How Long Does It Take To Build a Successful Interior Design Business I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been asked by designers: “How long does it take to…
What Working with an Interior Design Business Coach Actually Looks Like
What Working with an Interior Design Business Coach Actually Looks Like I’ve talked to hundreds of interior designers over the years, and I’d say about 90% of them come to…
When Your Design Business Looks Great (But Feels Like It’s Crumbling)
When Your Design Business Looks Great (But Feels Like It’s Crumbling) On the surface, your design business looks great. The calendar is full, and projects are moving forward. Clients are…
Do Interior Designers Need a Business Coach?
Do Interior Designers Need a Business Coach? Running a successful interior design business takes far more than creative talent – many designers reach a point where they realize that great…
New Name, New Chapter: Nancy Quinn’s Bigger Vision for Interior Designers
New Name, New Chapter: Nancy Quinn’s Bigger Vision for Interior Designers I’m Nancy Quinn (formerly Nancy Ganzekaufer), and in December 2024, I did something huge. I said yes – not…
How to Prevent Scope Creep in Your Interior Design Projects
How to Prevent Scope Creep in Your Interior Design Projects (Without Burning Out) You know that moment, when your ideal design project suddenly morphs into a late-night texting marathon about…
Why Going it Alone Limits Your Success
Why Going it Alone Limits Your Success If you’ve ever caught yourself muttering, “I’ll just do it myself,” you know that running an interior design business solo means you’re the…
You Can’t Afford to Ignore These AI Strategies Used by Top Designers
You Can’t Afford to Ignore These AI Strategies Used by Top Designers As a business coach for interior designers, I’ve had a front-row seat to the bold moves that separate…
8 Tips for Navigating Today’s Business Challenges
Being an interior designer today comes with unique challenges, especially in a market that is constantly changing. It can feel overwhelming, whether adjusting to post-pandemic shifts or figuring out how…
