What practical changes do you need to make to move your interior design business up market?

In Part 1, I talked about the mindset shift required to become a high-end designer. In Part 2, I'm getting into the practical side of making that shift happen.

I explain why you need to become intentional about the clients you want to serve, the problems you solve, and the projects you accept. Hoping for better clients isn't a business strategy. You need a clear target and a plan for reaching it.

I also discuss why staying busy doesn't necessarily mean you're profitable. Some smaller projects can consume hours of your time without generating enough revenue, leaving you too busy to market your business and pursue better opportunities.

Then I break down how to create a more professional sales process, from a focused discovery call to a paid first appointment. I explain why you shouldn't be instantly available to every prospect, why your first appointment needs to provide value without giving away too much, and how this process helps you qualify potential clients.

Finally, I share why establishing minimum design fees and product spends can help move your business away from small, unprofitable jobs and toward the projects you actually want.

Moving up market requires more than wanting better clients. You have to become intentional about your time, profitability, sales process, and standards.

In this episode, we cover:

• Getting intentional about the clients and projects you want
• Identifying the real problem you solve for your clients
• Why working harder doesn't automatically attract better clients
• Recognizing which projects are actually profitable
• Separating your design time from purchasing
• Making room in your schedule for marketing and better opportunities
• Creating a consistent discovery call process
• Turning a prospect into a paid first appointment
• Why overdelivering during the sales process can work against you
• Establishing minimum design fees and product spends

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