Each designer is expected to come to our intimate group with a question or challenge they are facing whether it be with projects, clients, vendors or in business. Together we will lend our experience, wisdom and offer solutions and preventative medicine – like a fun therapy session! Not only will your questions be answered, but […]
A time for reflection, a time for planning, the end of the year brings the space and the opportunity to craft impactful goals for the one to come! Join us as we tap into Kara Duffy’s practical wisdom and expert advice on efficient project management, client acquisition, staying on the cutting edge of industry trends, […]
Designers love sourcing antique and vintage furnishings, though largely purchase the pieces from dealers and shops. While there are advantages of curation and convenience to buying that way, pricing is always higher. Why not go straight to the source and still feel the thrill of the hunt? In this Key Call, seasoned expert, Dennis Harrington […]
“How do I stand out in a sea of interior designers?” or “I am stuck on how to present to a client in a compelling and genuine way.” We hear these frustrations from designers often. Rebecca De Ornelas of Bold Words is here to help you breakthrough. She focuses on sharpening your unique position, setting […]
When interior designers are the first team member hired by a client, they are often asked what will "this and that" cost without a builder partner on board to defer to just yet. And it’s not a good feeling to respond with, “I don’t know” in the moment. Led by Houck Construction, "Estimating Residential Construction Costs" […]
In moments of crisis, communicating effectively with clients can be the difference between preserving trust or escalating tension. Led by Matt Moran of Matt Moran Presentations, "Navigating Crisis Client Communications" is designed to equip designers with the tools, strategies, and confidence to handle challenging client interactions with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. You will gain actionable insights […]
Designers often face the challenge of translating complex architectural plans into an efficient design drawing plan set, thorough enough for a builder, while also being mindful of overstepping their boundaries. Taryn Bone of Bone Collective Studio will address this pain point head on by providing practical solutions to streamline collaboration, eliminating a guessing game, and […]
Are you charging less than you know your work is worth—because you're afraid of losing clients? You're not alone. Pricing is one of the most emotionally loaded and intimidating aspects of running a design business. Led by returning executive coach (with a niche on interior design) and entrepreneur, Kara Duffy, this Key Call will empower […]
A candid space where fellow designers come together, swapping stories, sparking fresh ideas, and empowering one another to walk into 2026 with confidence.
HOW TO PROTECT PROFIT WHEN CLIENTS ARE HIGH-TOUCH, HIGH-DEMAND, OR INDECISIVE Before you roll full speed into January, let’s pause and talk about something that can take a big toll on designers: pricing—especially when clients are high-touch, high-demand, or endlessly indecisive. Those clients often cost more than we anticipate. So how do we protect our […]
Tax day is right around the corner. For many designers, bookkeeping, cash flow, and tax prep feel overwhelming — not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because no one ever taught creatives how to manage the numbers side of business with confidence. Where does that leave you? Missed opportunities, unnecessary stress, and last-minute scrambles as […]
Whether you’re running your own firm or part of a design team, managing timelines, clients, boundaries, marketing — and the constant pressure to “figure it out” — can feel isolating and exhausting. It’s easy to start second-guessing your decisions and wishing you had a trusted space to talk things through with fellow designers who have […]
