If you don't manage your design clients then they will walk all over you - fact. I talk a lot about 'client leadership' as a way to make sure you stay in control of the situation. In this post I share some tips about what this means and how to take a leadership role in your design projects.
Read MoreThere's quite a bit that goes in to a great initial design consultation. You have to find a balance between providing value during the consultation while also selling the next step of your process (i.e. a larger, more lucrative project). The consultation is a chance to build rapport and trust. It's not only a chance for your client to see if they like working with you, it's also a chance to see if you like working with the client. In this post I share some of my top tips for how to make the most of this meeting.
Read MoreToday I’m sharing the answers to the top questions I get asked about SketchUp for Interior Design.
Read MoreHere is my monthly business reset and review for June 2022. I share my revenue, wins and learnings from last month and plan for the month ahead.
Read MoreMost designers find pricing really confusing. They either massively undercharge or just pluck numbers out of the air for their pricing, rather than spending time sitting down and thinking about their targets, how long project delivery really takes and what they need to be earning. Here’s what to do instead…
Read MoreThe nature of running a design business is that you will sometimes have months where you have too much work on and you will sometimes have months where you don’t have enough work coming in. In this post I share some ideas for strategic tasks you can be doing in those quieter months that will help move your business forward and create a more consistent stream of clients over the long term.
Read MoreToday I want to share what your community size REALLY look like. The message from this post is really simple. Stop worrying about follower numbers and start creating the best possible content you can for the people who are already part of your community. How can you change the life of just one person in your community?
Read MoreI’ve written a daily blog post for nearly 6 months now. In that time my blog has had lots more readers and I have created copious amounts of content that I can break down and use in other places - like on social media or repurposed to create new videos. In this post I’m going to break down the system I’ve been using to create my daily blog posts.
Read MoreI’m sharing another renovation update today. I think this might be the final plan….maybe….??!
Read MoreIn this post I share some tips for how to think about sorting, managing and storing the copious amounts of samples and materials you will collect as a designer or architect.
Read MoreIf you’ve been thinking about taking my SketchUp course but you’re worried about how much it costs then I want to share what I think is the real value of learning SketchUp.
Read MoreIf your design business isn’t as profitable as you would like it to be then there are normally two quick fixes you can make to immediately increase profitability (without having to find more clients). In this post I share what those are and how you can implement them today.
Read MoreEach month I share links to 10 things I’ve really enjoyed over the past month. These might be links to resources (e.g. podcast or YouTube video I’ve found helpful), design stuff or even just products I’ve purchased or found that I like. Here’s what I’ve purchased, consumed or enjoyed over the past month :)
Read MoreIn this post I go over some basic principles behind creating a website for your interior design or architecture business. I also share the pages that I suggest you create when putting together your design business website and give you tips for how to help your website convert visitors in to paying clients.
Read MoreI get asked all the time about which version of SketchUp is best to use for interior design purposes and what the difference is between the free and the paid version of the software. So in this post I share the pros and cons of the free versus Pro versions so you can make an informed decision about which version is best for you.
Read MoreHere are 5 ways to use Pinterest in your Interior Design Business to generate more clients and traffic to your business.
Read MoreEvery day I get multiple messages with questions from people in my community about how to start an interior design business and in this post I am sharing the answers to the most commonly asked questions - like; how did I first get clients, how to price your fees and services, how to find suppliers to work with and how to get a job with an interior design firm. My answers to these (and many other!) questions are inside this post, so come and take a read!
Read MoreIn this blog post I am sharing three of the key mistakes I see designers make when they are using Instagram as a marketing tool in their business. You will learn how to use Instagram in a way that will help drive a steady stream of leads to your design business each day.
Read MoreWhat is the easiest way to find new clients? Word of mouth - i.e. when existing or former clients tell their friends and family about your products and services. And what is the easiest way of getting people to sing your praises and tell everyone they know about you? Create an amazing client experience! In this post I share 5 ways to wow your clients and make working with you easy, fun and stress free.
Read MoreWorking with the media takes time to build up over time. But once you do start being featured in media this provides you with massive social proof for your business and really helps to build up your authority. In this article I will share some tips for how to approach and interact with the media in order to get your design work published and help establish you as an expert in the industry.
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