301. Before You Plan for 2027, Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

For years, I thought the answer to making more money in my design business was simple: more projects. More clients, more opportunities, more work. But when I finally stopped and looked at what those projects were actually costing me, I realized how wrong I'd been.

As we head toward 2027, I want you to look at what your business is already telling you before you start making plans for next year. In this episode, I'm walking you through five things I believe every interior designer should review, whether you're managing your first construction projects or you've been running your firm for decades.

We're talking about profitability, the projects you'd actually want to repeat, your calendar and capacity, referral relationships, and how to figure out what kind of help your business really needs.

You'll Learn:

Why more projects don't necessarily mean more profit

How to recognize patterns in your fees, scope, and project profitability

What your calendar reveals about your capacity and personal life

How to attract better-fitting projects through your referral relationships

How to identify the support your business actually needs before hiring

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