EP 414 | Run Your Business live from IDS Toronto

February 4, 2025

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You’re not imagining it. Interior design is a complex, complicated, and challenging career choice. That’s ok, you’re not afraid of hard work, but despite your best efforts, you’re nowhere near where you thought you’d be by now. Some of you graduated from design school and even with the best education available, you were not taught the fundamentals of running a successful interior design firm. Others have worked for years, even decades and still don’t have the essential systems, procedures, protocols, and strategies required to run a successful business. Until now, that is.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • enjoy all the perks of business ownership, including profitability
  • satisfy all your clients and generate repeat and referral business
  • attract ideal clients with juicy projects grow staggering profits that lead to independent wealth
  • implement policies and procedures that guarantee you get paid
  • create a standardized contract that works for every project
  • hire the right people and learn to delegate effectively
  • confidently manage clients, trades and a team
  • finally become the expert you were meant to be

 

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Get started with the BOD 15 Step Project Management Strategy and 6 foundational programs that together, deliver the systems, procedures and strategies you need to run a successful, highly-profitable design business. There’s no theory here. The complete BOD Business Model is yours through Business of Design® Membership.

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About Marla Baker

Marla Baker provides sales, consulting and business development services for the Design Industry. 

Marla is a recognized Design Community Advocate and known as a matchmaker in the industry connecting Architects and Designers with the brands, services, events and seminars that are meaningful to them. She produces results for the companies she represents while supporting and understanding the needs of the Design Community.

www.marlabaker.ca

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