Today I’m sharing three systems that I use to come up with a consistent stream of content ideas. Coming up with content ‘on the go’ is the worst way of doing it. You need to have a system for capturing ideas as you have them so when you sit down to create a piece of content you aren’t staring at a blank page and hoping to think of something. Here’s how I do it…
Read MoreBack in 2014 when I was first starting my business I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I found it so hard to work out the right and wrong way of doing things. And over the years I made every mistake you could think of…But fast forward 8/9 years or so and I now run an extremely successful business that I have built completely from the ground up. And I have spent time putting all this knowledge and experience in to a framework that can help other designers, which is what I am going to share with you today.
Read MoreThere is no point running a business you don’t love to work in. Running a business is stressful and you have to enjoy what you’re doing or you may as well go and work for someone else. For me running a business is all about freedom and enjoyment. And in order to achieve that I proactively design my business around the life I want to live by regularly taking time to answer five specific questions…
Read MoreIn this post I share some tips on getting the depth and dimensions right for your wardrobes/closets and then also share my tips on designing the internals of the wardrobe - for example how much short/long hanging you need, how to plan for shoe storage and more!
Read MoreToday I’m sharing all my tips for the things that people tend to forget about when they are planning their renovation or remodeling project. If you are about to start renovating then make sure you check this list to avoid some of the typical mistakes I see people make…
Read MoreI have been trying to build a consistent journaling habit for years but have never found a way to do it in a way that felt right for me. But in the last 6 months I’ve finally cracked it and have become very consistent with journaling. So in this post I want to share the way I now approach journaling, why I think it’s so important and how you can build a daily journaling habit in your routine.
Read MoreIn this post I share 10 tips for how I juggle being a mother of 3 boys and running a 7 figure business (largely on my own).
Read MoreIn this post I’m sharing my 2021 review including my business revenue, wins we had in the business and things that haven’t gone quite so well (and what I’ve learned from them).
Read MoreFor many years now I’ve spent time at the start of each new year envisioning, planning and goal setting what I want for the year ahead. I definitely think it's one of my secrets of success.
This week I’m sharing my process for this and how you can make your coming year the most successful one yet!
Read MoreHere is my monthly business reset and review for December, 2021. I share my revenue, wins and learnings from last month and plan for the month ahead.
Read MoreSometimes I have a really productive week that was proceeded by a few weeks where I was feeling stuck in a bit of a rut and not wanting to do the things I had on my to-do list. Yes, even I get stuck in a rut from time to time :) - so don't beat yourself up if sometimes you feel a bit unproductive.
Read MoreI have a relatively new morning routine - that I’ve also shared on my @clareleroy IGTV - where I do 15 mins of meditation right at the start of each day. Each morning I have a little routine of things to work through. A breathing exercise, a meditation exercise and also a short 5 minute video clip about something interesting. One week I learned about bee keeping, how the tectonic plates work, and three ways to avoid burnout, which is what I want to pass on to you today.
Read MoreI'm not sure if you can relate but my to-do list is always far too ambitious. I generally have more things on it than I know I can achieve and I often have tasks on there that sit there for weeks and months on end. Each day I move the task along another day as I haven't completed it that day. Mostly the reason I haven't completed it is because I don't really want to do it! So, I have come up with a new framework for thinking about my task list that is based on different ideas I've heard from other 'productivity' experts.
Read MoreStarting a business doesn't have to be risky. It is possible to do it as a 'side hustle' for a while until you get a good sense of whether it is going to make money, be viable and - most importantly - whether it's going to be something you enjoy doing.
Read MoreThe way people feel when they first start working with you has a long-lasting impact on their overall satisfaction with the service you're offering. Plus, having a professional onboarding experience to move your clients through shows you know what you're doing and gives them confidence that they've chosen the right person to work with. I’ve put together some tips for onboarding your new design clients when they first start working with you.
Read MoreI am all about helping you guys - designers - become more professional in the work you are doing. And here I’ve shared three problems I see designers make that hinder their ability to get more clients and make more money (and ultimately be more professional in the way they do business).
Read MoreI know that Instagram (in particular but social media in general) can be a very powerful generator of leads and sales for your business as it's one of my own main sources of leads and new clients. But, I also know there are things the people do incorrectly with it.
So, today I want to share three reasons why Instagram (or other social media platforms) is probably not generating the results you are looking for - either in terms of growth or in terms of followers turning in to paid clients.
Read MoreLet's talk productivity! Every day you have a choice to make...
Either you go through the motions in life, are reactive to things happening around you and go in circles each week without making a huge amount of progress. Or, you live your life on purpose. You are proactive, plan ahead and are productive with the limited time you have to work on things that are important to you.
Read MoreWhen it comes to growing a profitable design business there are three key things that I think will set you apart from other designers. It’s all how you stand out from other designers through your mindset, knowing your community, and being everywhere! But how do you do that?
Read MoreWhen I first started working with design clients I felt like I needed to always respond and be 'on call' to my clients 24/7.
But I was completely wrong about that - here’s what you should do instead!
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