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How important is project management in interior design?
Bottom line: Very.
Because it saves your client money in the long run! This starts with having a clear and cogent scope of work to be able to refer back to when issues arise within the project. Project management, how it is handled and why you do it can make or break a project. This means being able to handle a client's question without running for the hills and not only reminding them but also affirming their decision in why they hired you. This will allow you to ensure a smooth and successful project with a client that trusts you and understands the value of project management.
Have a question--click here to ask us.
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE DESIGN PARADIGM and THE PARADIGM SHIFTA Business Model Based on Projecting Profit, Marketing to Your People, Stellar Sales Skills and Proper Positioning of your firm.
The Design Paradigm is meant to give you one on one guidance to
Strengthen your business model Set firm boundaries Remind yourself of the value you offer and then some!This will be focused 1 on 1 individual strategy sessions centered around milestones we set together to increase your bottom line as well as live group Q & As!
Because when you lead with confidence, you attract clients who respect your work, trust your pricing, and will gladly refer you to others.
ENROLL NOWRESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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Have you ever stopped to think where your time is spent vs your energy output? The truth is we could be sabotaging ourselves and our capacity to work if we are not managing our energy.
We all have relentless demands and unexpected challenges we deal with on the daily and we all tend to slip into negative emotions—the fight-or-flight mode—often multiple times in a day.
We must take little and simple steps to recharge to recognize the costs of energy-depleting behavior and actions and then take responsibility for changing them, regardless of the circumstances or excuses. Our energy is what propels us forward to utilize time in the best possible manner.
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE DESIGN PARADIGM and THE PARADIGM SHIFTA Business Model Based on Projecting Profit, Marketing to Your People, Stellar Sales Skills and Proper Positioning of your firm.
The Design Paradigm is meant to give you one on one guidance to
Strengthen your business model Set firm boundaries Remind yourself of the value you offer and then some!This will be focused 1 on 1 individual strategy sessions centered around milestones we set together to increase your bottom line as well as live group Q & As!
Because when you lead with confidence, you attract clients who respect your work, trust your pricing, and will gladly refer you to others.
ENROLL NOWRESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
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This week was a bit of a whirlwind coming home from High Point! We had the pleasure of having Jude Charles as a guest and we got to meet in person while we were attending Market.
Jude Charles is a filmmaker and for over 18 years and has been producing documentaries for entrepreneurs. He has produced stories for Google, Steve Harvey, LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos, and dozens of visionary CEOs. He is also the author of Dramatic Demonstration. This book is a roadmap that teaches you how to dig deep to find compelling stories that no one else knows, and then leverage those stories to grow your business. Jude’s mission is to lead and empower entrepreneurs to have relentless, unwavering courage.
We had a great discussion with Jude about the power of storytelling and pulling back the veil of your brand identity and how this can help designers connect with their audience in a more authentic way. We also discussed the importance of being vulnerable and showing the real person behind the brand.
Chery and Liz emphasizes the importance of showing behind the scenes and the unique process and challenges that each designer brings. We also discuss and emphasize the importance of building relationships with clients, rather than viewing them as simply a source of income while sharing practical ways designers can identify and showcase their core values to attract aligned clients and opportunities.
To get your free resource from Jude - click here
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE DESIGN PARADIGMA Business Model Based on Projecting Profit, Marketing to Your People, Stellar Sales Skills and Proper Positioning of your firm.
The Design Paradigm is meant to give you one on one guidance to
Strengthen your business model Set firm boundaries Remind yourself of the value you offer and then some!This will be focused 1 on 1 individual strategy sessions centered around milestones we set together to increase your bottom line as well as live group Q & As!
Because when you lead with confidence, you attract clients who respect your work, trust your pricing, and will gladly refer you to others.
ENROLL NOWRESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy...
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How good of a partner are you to your vendors?
Strong vendor relationships are a secret to success! Many designers do not think about their vendors until there is a problem. This approach does not allow to maximize the partnership. Getting to know your reps, your customer service people, and marketing team can enhance your bottom line and the customer experience you provide to your own clients.
Learn Liz and Cheryl's eight best tips for getting the information you need from your vendors and not getting just want you need but how to make it a win win for the both of you.
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE DESIGN PARADIGMA Business Model Based on Projecting Profit, Marketing to Your People, Stellar Sales Skills and Proper Positioning of your firm.
The Design Paradigm is meant to give you one on one guidance to
Strengthen your business model Set firm boundaries Remind yourself of the value you offer and then some!This will be focused 1 on 1 individual strategy sessions centered around milestones we set together to increase your bottom line as well as live group Q & As!
Because when you lead with confidence, you attract clients who respect your work, trust your pricing, and will gladly refer you to others.
ENROLL NOWRESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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Cheryl and Liz are exploring five key roadblocks to bringing a new client on board and signing that contract. By showing your expertise to the client earlier than later, you remove many difficulties from the sale itself and you set yourself up for being able to deliver your best work. You cannot rely on the lead to peruse every detail of your website. Take the time to understand your leads, who you are selling to and put yourself in their shoes in how you would want to be treated.
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE DESIGN PARADIGMA Business Model Based on Projecting Profit, Marketing to Your People, Stellar Sales Skills and Proper Positioning of your firm.
The Design Paradigm is meant to give you one on one guidance to
Strengthen your business model Set firm boundaries Remind yourself of the value you offer and then some!This will be focused 1 on 1 individual strategy sessions centered around milestones we set together to increase your bottom line as well as live group Q & As!
Because when you lead with confidence, you attract clients who respect your work, trust your pricing, and will gladly refer you to others.
ENROLL NOWRESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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Are your clients receiving and perceiving what you say to them properly? What you say, how you say it, and why you say it is vital to communicate the value and professionalism your firm offers through strategic and consistent positioning. This means understanding and committing to your target audience, being aware of how you position your firm, and not trying to appeal to everyone. Why?
Positioning is incredibly important for attracting and retaining clients who truly appreciate your work--the key to successful client relationships! Learn how Cheryl uses strategic positioning in her every aspect of her business and how you can start doing this also!
Looking to unlock your firm's potential? Join us in 3 Days of Business Savvy with "Positioning for Profitability" guiding you through the THREE strategies to feel confident in your business model, take the action you need to implement, and project the income you could (and can!) make.Learn more now!
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business ONE ON ONE coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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If you have known me for a while you may have heard my "Top 12 Truths for Being a Shopkeep" and one of my faves that I stand by is "Retail is not for sissies!" And I know that our special guest, Christina Van Blake of Home Design Dover feels the exact same way.
Christina, or as some call her Christi, is the own and prominent designer serving the Maine and NH Seacoast area for over 22 years. Her specialties in color, pattern and texture come from 3 generations of designing women which you will learn from listening. Christina truly enjoys her work, her clients and design of all kinds and her enthusiasm for the art of this business ensures each client fully understands the options and choices, why they work, and how they reflect their personal taste with the end result being a carefully curated space that feels uniquely personal and beautifully functional.
Join us as we discuss the ups and downs, with a good sense of humor, of owning a retail showroom and how to mix and integrate with a full service design firm. There are so many moving parts that are dealt with on a daily basis of owning a retail showroom and you must hone your knowledge on selling and understanding the vendors that you choose to get into bed with (so to speak, see what I did there)!
This will not be the only time Christina joins us on the podcast--retail is one large beast and we want you to join us in the journey!
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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Listen up folks--we all have a love-hate relationship with social media right?
Yes we do! It is a changing animal, and if you don't keep up with it you may be missing out on amazing leads because you are not staying relevant in our industry. Liz is off handling projects and Cheryl seized the opportunity to speak with a pro podcaster and social media guru, Darla Powell of Wingnut Social. Darla was a police officer, turned interior designer, to now founder and director of her social media agency. Being well-versed in the design industry, Darla saw a need for a social media agency focused on marketing strategies and practices specifically for interior designers and architects.
If social media is not your strong suit--do not be afraid to hire outside help so you can focus on your strengths within your firm. And like you encourage your clients to TRUST THE PROCESS, you must be doing the same in your marketing efforts. Listen to Cheryl and Darla discuss the importance of strategy, challenges you will face, and how to utilize AI without losing your authenticity!
You don't want to miss this episode!
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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What should you do when a client starts sending you items to evaluate? In this episode we discuss handling changes that the client initiates in design projects and the importance of respectfully evaluating items that the client provides to ensure they fit the design plan and overall project goals.
We recently had a similar client experience (yes, we are in the trenches with you!) and share how we approached this client who wanted to save money by selecting a less expensive item for their project. Communication is key and we must, as professionals, assess these items, even if they are outside the initial scope, to avoid potential issues and ensure client satisfaction. The foundation to having a successful client relationship is established by a clear scope of work and being transparent with clients about the process and associated costs.
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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What is the #1 marketing asset of your business?
Your website! It is a living breathing entity of our firm. Join us with our special guest Victoria Marcouillier, owner of Brandwell and host of the Branding Business School podcast, as we discuss the importance of branding, the value of marketing throughout the client relationship lifecycle why your the website's role is a crucial marketing asset. Learn how there are strategic aspects of design that are not merely about aesthetics but also about influencing client perceptions and behaviors. Your branding should combine creativity with strategy, aiming to boost your confidence and help you stand out in your industry.
Not only is your website your biggest marketing asset but it also is important to manage the leads you generate from your website. Cheryl and Liz share their experience in managing leads effectively, highlighting that immediate follow-up is crucial for converting leads into clients and why it is important to deliver quick wins to keep clients motivated and prevent buyer's remorse. Stay tuned for our Damn Good Truth!
Read more about Victoria below!
Victoria Marcouillier is the owner of BrandWell Designs, a premier Squarespace website design and branding agency. She and her team specialize in helping service-based female entrepreneurs establish a confident online presence through strategic branding and website design. As an entrepreneur and mother of two young children, Victoria understands the challenges of balancing work and family life.
Victoria is passionate about helping women build successful brands that command higher prices, liberate them from the constant trade of time for money, and enable them to promote their businesses confidently. With expertise in brand strategy and design, Victoria and her all-female team are dedicated to inspiring and supporting women to become leaders in their industry.
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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It is never too late to start over. This week we have a wonderful special guest from New York! I have known and coached Diane Bianchini of Dream Interiors NY for a number of year and she is here to talk with us this week about her path to becoming a designer with a background in Aeronautical engineering--talk about weathering the seasons of change (see what I did there?!) We discuss the importance of resilience and adaptability throughout her careers and how her varied experiences have enriched her approach to design.
My team and I have loved our continued relationship with Diane and she shares her initial apprehension about adopting a flat-fee structure for her services but discovered it was a win win for both her and her clients by allowing for better planning and profitability, demonstrating that taking calculated risks can lead to positive outcomes.
It is ALWAYS important to never stop learning, embrace change, and stay bold. These are the keys to sustained success in the design industry.
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
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The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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Are you hiring too late? What I have found is that most designers do not hire soon enough! Hiring a team challenges and helps elevate your business to a level where sustainable growth and scalability are achievable. When we look to hire we are looking to cater to some bonus projects and also the way that our current team is developing in terms upward mobility for other team members. This is where we need the extra support to help push that along. Learn our top tips in determining when to know it is the right time to hire for YOUR business and WHY the right time may be now!
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
The Design Paradigm
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Are you facing new challenges or going through a season of change? We are--yes we are in the trenches with you, really! Weathering the seasons of change is unpredictable and it is in these moments where we find out how resilient and adaptable we are. If you are not not prepared, then one of these events such as maternity leave, death in the family or a career change can disrupt your business to a point you cannot recover.
How are you going to be prepared and how can you tackle this when these seasons fall into your lap? Listen for our five tips that we are doing and how, if prepared, it can propel many small business owners to greater growth upon emerging.
RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
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The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
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The legal aspects of a business are super important to me as a business owner. We will always face project delays, especially in the last couple years, and we must be thinking about how we can protect ourselves. In my world, clients have to recognize the delays in executing are unrelated to our performance and we must get new bids/pricing or get the job up and running again after potential delays, and most importantly keep the client on the books despite pricing increases or the workload capacity being impacted.
This week we are chatting with Attorney at Law, Wendy Estela who has an interest in working with Interior Designers with 25 years of in-house law firm experience. Wendy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Minors in Communications and International Studies from Boston College. She speaks Spanish. She received her law degree and LL.M. in Environmental Law from Pace University School of Law in New York and an LL.M. in Insurance Law from University of Connecticut School of Law.
She partners with small and medium-sized businesses, many of which are owned by minorities, women, and veterans and has worked with A list designers. AD 100 designers and just the regular folks like the rest of us too! Wendy is a frequent speaker on a range of topics, including contract negotiations and issues impacting the interior design industry.
Join us as we chat with Wendy about how to protect our businesses!
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RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
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Cheryl is passionate about what she does and loves seeing other small business owners and creative entrepreneurs succeed. We often get to hear success stories and want to be able to share this with others while also focusing on the unique market, business and experience other designers have around the country. This week we are starting a "DESIGNER FEATURE" series where once a month we will introduce you to designers Cheryl has met and coached in the last six years.
Michele Doyle and Jay Volz, designer and architect, created a partnership and business called Bluefoot Architecture & Design three years ago. Listen as we discuss their unique and savvy business structure, why and how they formed this partnership and what obstacles they have had to overcome.
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RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is now enrolling!The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Not ready for the full program? Check out our stand alone section Client Management and Processes!
Where we will be perfecting all of the details of EVERY PROCESS in your playbook with my 100 steps up the mountain and our entire process workflow; including the important client interactions before they become clients! Then we will hone in on the win-win of expert client management after they have signed the contract!
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
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We're trying something new this week and Cheryl is in the hot seat while Liz interviews her about her process for initial consultations, also known as "The Cheryl Show." Cheryl goal is simply to get to know the potential clients and see if her firm can help them. She doesn't worry about being overly prepared for these meetings because they are organic--this is IMPORTANT! You must find the balance between being the designer that discusses the process, emphasizes the need to establish oneself as an expert AND build a relationship with the client. You must use the initial consultation as an opportunity to listen and understand the client's needs.
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RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is now enrolling!The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Not ready for the full program? Check out our stand alone section Client Management and Processes!
Where we will be perfecting all of the details of EVERY PROCESS in your playbook with my 100 steps up the mountain and our entire process workflow; including the important client interactions before they become clients! Then we will hone in on the win-win of expert client management after they have signed the contract!
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
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The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
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Are your clients dragging their feet, hemming and hawing after the presentation and maybe even ghosting you--what do you do? In this episode we discuss five considerations when a client is not making decisions and how to handle them. Designers need to ask themselves certain questions to help determine exactly where the problem lies and if the indecision rooted in something deeper than uncertainty. There may be more than meets the eye and it is up to us, as the expert, to come up with a solution rather than blaming a client's indecision.
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RESOURCE LINKS:The Design Paradigm is now enrolling!The Design Paradigm is a 12 month comprehensive and powerful business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who are serious about running a profitable business and being the expert in the room. It is the only coaching program to combine individual attention & accountability with live group workshops, honest video presentations and customized attention to your needs.
The Interior Design Paradigm - Website
Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
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The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
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Our firm, In Detail Interiors, gets a lot of leads and I am grateful for every single one of them. However, that doesn't mean we take on every job of every size and every type--and neither can you. You must have guidelines (NOT A SCRIPT) on how you determine what will work for your set up of your firm, your bandwidth and your resource capacity. Learn how we focus on asking the lead questions, listening to their needs, and finding the key talking point to help us qualify our lead. This is what will set the stage for a successful initial consult meeting.
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Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Take a peek at the latest issue of the Damn Good Designer Magazine! Click below to get access. The latest design competitions - what you should be doing in 2024, answers to burning questions and more.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
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Going to High Point Market and learning about what you sell is the BEST investment you can make for your business! After 29 markets Cheryl had the honor of talking with Tammy Nagem, CEO of High Point Market authority, to tell you why market is still one of the best business investments you can make. Learn how Tammy and her team help optimize the experience for designers and why it is important for all of you to attend. We discuss vendor relationships, the experience, the events, and how networking is important in this industry. Hear how Tammy and her team are striving to meet the needs of the designer and adapting to the industry. If you want to talk about the cost of doing business, Cheryl believes High Point Market is a MUST.
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Damn Good Designer - Website
Business coaching for interior designers with honest, real-deal guidance from Cheryl.
Take a peek at the latest issue of the Damn Good Designer Magazine! Click below to get access. The latest design competitions - what you should be doing in 2024, answers to burning questions and more.
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Successful businesses, do not operate on a basis of having to trick people--so why are businesses doing this? Fear. We have to consider where we are as an industry if we are so fearful of clients finding something out about the names of our vendors or comparison shopping. Interior design is about creativity, expertise, and creating unique spaces that reflect the client's personality and needs. It's a service, not just a shopping list. But as long as you do things that makes clients see you as the person holding a shopping list and not delivering a creative vision, you are going to be in the middle of these issues. Hear what Cheryl and Liz have to say on how they have their clients see their value.
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Take a peek at the latest issue of the Damn Good Designer Magazine! Click below to get access. The latest design competitions - what you should be doing in 2024, answers to burning questions and more.
Small Business - Think Big - Facebook
Led by interior Design Business coach, Cheryl Clendenon, please join the free Facebook group Small Business Think Big --for designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Design Paradigm - One on One Business Strategy Program
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