Turnkey Design Talk

What I Learned From 50 Conversations With Interior Designers

Adam Scougall Season 5 Episode 9

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fter speaking with more than 50 interior designers and decorators across Australia, the United States, Canada and the UK, I expected to hear the usual challenges.

"I need more clients."

"I need more marketing."

"I need to charge more."

While those issues certainly came up, what emerged was far more interesting.

In this episode, I share five revelations that appeared again and again throughout those conversations.

You'll hear why so many designers are unintentionally blending DIY and full-service projects, how clients often end up being asked to make decisions they were never equipped to make, and why some of the happiest designers have become crystal clear about the experience they want to deliver.

Most importantly, we'll explore why so many talented designers are making life harder than it needs to be, and what the designers creating the strongest results seem to understand.

In this episode:

• The Hybrid Design Phenomenon

• Why allowing clients to become the expert often backfires

• How successful designers choose a lane and stick to it

• Why good projects often fail to reach their full potential

• The confronting truth behind designer burnout

If you've ever wondered whether there might be a simpler, more profitable and more enjoyable way to run your design business, I think you'll enjoy this conversation.

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