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SUMMARY:WHAT CLIENTS DECIDE ABOUT YOU IN THE FIRST 15 MINUTES
DESCRIPTION:As designers\, we’re trained to focus on the work\, like planning spaces\, sourcing materials\, constructing drawings\, and working with contractors. \nBut long before the design begins\, something else is happening. \nIn the first few minutes of meeting you\, clients are already deciding who you are\, whether they trust you\, whether you’re leading the process\, and whether they feel confident placing their project in your hands. \nNo pressure\, right? \nAs designers\, it’s critical to learn how to interact with clients and shape these early first impressions without performing\, over-explaining\, or people-pleasing. \nOn August 19 at 9:00 AM PT\, join Genevieve and guest expert Matt Moran\, TEDx speaker\, facilitator\, and coach on communication strategies\, for a live Key Call focused on the subtle signals that shape client perception in the first 15 minutes. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how to:\n\n • Understand what clients are subconsciously evaluating when they meet you\n • Establish authority and trust without over-performing\n • Communicate confidence without slipping into people-pleasing\n • Set the tone for a collaborative\, respectful working relationship\n • Lead conversations in a way that earns genuine client buy-in \nIf you’ve ever left a consultation wishing you had shown up differently\, this session will help you understand the small shifts that change how clients experience you from the very beginning. \n \nOur monthly ”Key Calls” are typically reserved for members.  If you’d like to join us for future events\, Sign up now!
URL:https://circaphiles.com/event/what-clients-decide-about-you-in-the-first-15-minutes/
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SUMMARY:HOW TO BUILD YOUR SUPPORT TEAM: HIRING VS CONTRACTING
DESCRIPTION:At some point\, every growing design business hits the same crossroads. \nYou’re juggling client work\, managing installations\, answering emails at all hours\, and wondering… \n\n“Is it finally time to get help?”\n“Should I hire an employee or work with contractors?”\n“How do I know I’m actually ready to build a team?”\n\nGrowing your business isn’t just about bringing on another set of hands. It’s about making the right decision for where your business is today and where you want it to go. \nHiring too soon can create unnecessary overhead. Waiting too long can leave you overwhelmed and limit your growth. So how do you know when it’s the right time to take the leap? \nOn September 30 from 9:00–10:00 AM PT\, join Genevieve and guest expert Kenneth Roberts\, Principal of Interior Talent\, for a live Key Call focused on building your first team with confidence. For more than 20 years\, Kenneth and his team have helped interior design firms (and other creative industries) hire\, retain\, and grow exceptional teams. \nIn this conversation\, we’ll discuss how to: \n\nRecognize when it’s time to bring in support\nUnderstand the differences between hiring employees and contractors\nDetermine which option makes the most sense for your business\nAvoid common hiring mistakes that cost time and money\nBuild a team that supports sustainable growth\n\nWhether your first hire is around the corner or still on the horizon\, this conversation will help you move forward with confidence. \n \n  \nOur monthly ”Key Calls” are typically reserved for members.  If you’d like to join us for future events\, Sign up now!\n 
URL:https://circaphiles.com/event/how-to-build-your-support-team-hiring-vs-contracting/
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