10 ways to find more design clients

Finding clients, especially when you are first starting your business and don’t yet have a track record of projects, takes a lot of hard work and will require you to get out of your comfort zone. It also takes approaching lead generation from many different angles at the same time. In this post I’m sharing 10 strategies that you can try (and that 100% work if you’re willing to put in the effort).

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The number one reason your design business isn't growing

The number one reason you don’t have enough clients and your business isn’t growing because you don’t put enough effort in to lead generation. In fact my guess is that most of you probably don’t even know how many leads you need to bring in each day in order to hit your revenue targets - which is what I break down for you in this post. I also share lots of lead generation strategies that really work so you can start to be more strategic and consistent with your lead generation.

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What to include in a client handover folder

Once a construction project is finished don’t just walk out the door and leave your clients wondering how to make everything work in their new home. Instead, put together a client handover folder that you can leave with clients on the day of project handover. In this post I share some of the things you might include in a client handover folder at the completion of a residential construction project.

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How to create and run a design workshop

In this post I share how to create and facilitate a successful design workshop that will engage your clients and grow your business. I cover everything from defining workshop objectives, promoting your event, finding a venue and following up with participants. Discover the secret to hosting a workshop your clients will love (that will also drive results for your business).

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10 questions to ask your new interior design clients

Your first meeting with a new client is as much about finding out if the project is a good fit for you as it is about them finding out if you’re the designer they want to work with. And to make an informed decision about whether a project is a good fit there’s certain questions you will want to ask when you first meet a new client. Here’s the top 10 that I recommend….

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Seven habits of highly productive people

Being productive isn’t about creating long to-do lists and then ticking off as many tasks as possible each day. Real productivity is about being ruthless about the right tasks you should be working on and then setting up systems that help you end each day with quality, high-value work having been completed. Here’s seven habits highly productive people use to do that...

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37 Lead Generation Ideas for Interior Designers

Interior design is a highly competitive industry and to keep your business thriving you are going to need a consistent stream of leads coming into your business every day. And lead generation is most effective when approached from multiple angles. So in this post I’m sharing a list of 37 lead generation ideas and strategies that you can start using TODAY to generate more leads in your business.

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