by Sean Durkin | Jul 23, 2026 | Marketing By Design
There is a point in the year when even smart, capable designers look up and realize the business has gotten noisy again. The calendar is full. The inbox is active. Projects are moving. But the structure that was supposed to protect your time, profit, and peace has...
by Sean Durkin | Dec 16, 2024 | Marketing By Design
If you want 2025 to be your best year ever, do not start with a prettier planner, a vague revenue goal, or a promise to simply work harder. Start with clarity. Look at what actually worked, what drained you, what paid you well, what attracted the right clients, and...
by Sean Durkin | Nov 25, 2024 | Marketing By Design
If you want to close a five figure design fee in five days, you do not need sleazy sales tactics. You need the right lead, a strong referral network, a clear qualification process, fast follow-up, and the confidence to guide the conversation well. When those pieces...
by Sean Durkin | Jul 1, 2024 | Marketing By Design
Direct Answer: When a client asks you to reduce your interior design fee, do not immediately discount your services. First, ask questions to understand what is driving the request. Then evaluate whether the project is still strategically worth pursuing. If the budget...
by Sean Durkin | Dec 16, 2023 | Marketing By Design
If you are wondering whether it is time to fire a client, the short answer is this: yes, if the relationship is consistently eroding trust, profitability, confidence, or project outcomes, and your efforts to reset expectations have not worked. A difficult client is...
