Why I Never Charge for the Initial Meeting | Design Sips
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Space & Architecture
In this episode of Design Sips we're going to discuss something a bit controversial... Why I Never Charge for the Initial Design Consultation. Join me as I share a few secrets behind offering complimentary design consultations and how it can actually benefit YOU. Grab a drink, hit play and let’s dive in!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Free Module: https://interiordesignstandard.com/sneakpeek/
Interior Design Standard: https://interiordesignstandard.com/
0:00 Intro
0:36 How to Find the Ideal Client
3:40 How I Learned from Past Designers
4:30 How to Budget for Free Consultations
6:50 Why I Don't Give Advice During the Consultation
9:00 The Tools I Use
10:30 The House of Funk Experience
11:45 Use My Free Presentation
Hi - I’m Sandra Funk, founder and CEO of House of Funk. After 20 years as a luxury interior designer, I’m now a business strategist, deeply rooted in empowering and educating design entrepreneurs. With my signature program, the Interior Design Standard, I welcome designers into my inner circle, sharing my proven process for a balanced, joy-filled and wildly profitable design firm.
By implementing my proven processes, designers gain the confidence and clarity needed to thrive as entrepreneurs.
The Interior Design Standard - A turnkey business model for a wildly profitable design firm: https://interiordesignstandard.com/
The Client Attraction Formula - Fill your pipeline with dream clients: https://www.theformulahof.com/
If you...
Are just starting out, read How to Start an Interior Design Business: https://interiordesignstandard.com/how-to-start-an-interior-design-business/
Need to price your services for better profits, read Interior Design Pricing:
https://interiordesignstandard.com/interior-design-pricing/
Need ways to generate more business, read Interior Design Marketing:
https://interiordesignstandard.com/interior-design-marketing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseoffunkdesign
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrafunk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandraFunksPage
Website: www.houseoffunk.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HOFunkDesign/
Music: https://bensound.com
Links mentioned in this episode:
Free Module: https://interiordesignstandard.com/sneakpeek/
Interior Design Standard: https://interiordesignstandard.com/
0:00 Intro
0:36 How to Find the Ideal Client
3:40 How I Learned from Past Designers
4:30 How to Budget for Free Consultations
6:50 Why I Don't Give Advice During the Consultation
9:00 The Tools I Use
10:30 The House of Funk Experience
11:45 Use My Free Presentation
Hi - I’m Sandra Funk, founder and CEO of House of Funk. After 20 years as a luxury interior designer, I’m now a business strategist, deeply rooted in empowering and educating design entrepreneurs. With my signature program, the Interior Design Standard, I welcome designers into my inner circle, sharing my proven process for a balanced, joy-filled and wildly profitable design firm.
By implementing my proven processes, designers gain the confidence and clarity needed to thrive as entrepreneurs.
The Interior Design Standard - A turnkey business model for a wildly profitable design firm: https://interiordesignstandard.com/
The Client Attraction Formula - Fill your pipeline with dream clients: https://www.theformulahof.com/
If you...
Are just starting out, read How to Start an Interior Design Business: https://interiordesignstandard.com/how-to-start-an-interior-design-business/
Need to price your services for better profits, read Interior Design Pricing:
https://interiordesignstandard.com/interior-design-pricing/
Need ways to generate more business, read Interior Design Marketing:
https://interiordesignstandard.com/interior-design-marketing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseoffunkdesign
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrafunk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandraFunksPage
Website: www.houseoffunk.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HOFunkDesign/
Music: https://bensound.com