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39\\ 3 Reasons Why You Should Charge for Initial Interior Design Consultations & Highlight Your Expertise

39\\ 3 Reasons Why You Should Charge for Initial Interior Design Consultations & Highlight Your Expertise

FromDesign Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching


39\\ 3 Reasons Why You Should Charge for Initial Interior Design Consultations & Highlight Your Expertise

FromDesign Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are you wondering whether you should charge for your initial design consultation or not?
Are you tired of giving away your time and knowledge for free during consultations?
In this week’s episode, I have the solution to help you monetize your consultations and showcase your professionalism. How? With paid consultation fees!
I discuss how to charge for consultations so you can demonstrate your expertise and value as an interior designer. As a result, you will increase your income and attract higher-paying clients who value your skills and abilities.
Since charging for initial consultations is controversial in the interior design industry, I'd love to hear your thoughts about it. And if you disagree with me and you have some great points, you'd like to bring up, reach out to me and let me know what you think. So we can talk there because I love hearing all sides of this story.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

Examine the controversy surrounding charging for initial consultations in the interior design community
Identify the 3 reasons why you should charge for your initial consultation
Discover ways to deliver more value to your interior design clients

Check out the show notes >>> 3 Reasons Why You Should Charge for Initial Interior Design Consultations & Highlight Your Expertise
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Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...
Released:
May 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A show for the curious creatives who want to learn what it takes to become an interior designer. Welcome to the Design Curious podcast! Each week, you'll learn practical skills every designer needs to develop regardless of whether you want to work for yourself or someone else. You'll learn secrets from professional interior designers to help you avoid costly mistakes & regrets. You'll be encouraged & empowered to overcome your fears of change, failure & money. With my 20 yrs of experience, I'll help you on the RIGHT WAY to get started. Discover if interior design is the career for you!