We can’t do our jobs without the cooperation, hard work and talent of a variety of vendors and suppliers. These professionals make or break our reputation. Developing healthy relationships with key vendors can lead to an infinitely more satisfying career by helping you satisfy your clients, earn their trust and grow your business. In this episode, we learn first hand from window covering specialist and podcaster Luann Nigara, some of the simple and things designers can do to improve relations and strengthen project outcomes.

In this episode we learn:
- the benefits of working with a concierge service vs. a workroom
- the stressors and pressures your vendors may be under
- why thoroughness matters

Take Aways

1. If you are loosey-goosey about the details at the beginning of the project you better be prepared to be loosey-goosey about what's delivered.
 
2. When you criticize your trades and suppliers remember, YOU were the one that introduced them to your clients. Never throw a supplier under the bus.

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