EP 244 | Flat Fee Pricing for Interior Designers with Kimberley Seldon
October 19, 2021
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Are flat fee projects actually making your interior design business profitable?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon dives into the realities of flat fee pricing and why so many interior designers unknowingly lose money on fixed-fee projects.
While flat fees can create a smoother client experience and encourage greater efficiency, they are not a shortcut to profitability. Kimberley explains why tracking time and understanding project resources is still essential—even when you aren’t billing hourly.
If you’ve considered offering flat fees or want to improve the profitability of your current pricing model, this episode is essential listening.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why many interior designers lose money on flat fee projects
• The biggest misconceptions about flat fee pricing
• Why time tracking still matters—even with fixed-fee proposals
• How flat fees encourage stronger systems and efficiencies
• The relationship between pricing, profitability, and project management
• How to structure flat fees more strategically for long-term success
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