EP 002 | How Interior Designers Handle Difficult Clients with Dr. Ganz Ferrance

March 28, 2017

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Difficult clients are inevitable. The good news? Difficult situations don’t have to become difficult relationships.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by psychologist Dr. Ganz Ferrance to explore practical strategies for managing conflict, reducing stress, and navigating challenging client interactions with confidence. Using a simple communication technique inspired by the calm authority of a 90s action hero, you’ll learn how to de-escalate tension and create more productive conversations.

For interior designers looking to strengthen client relationships, protect their well-being, and lead with confidence, this episode offers valuable tools that apply both in business and in life.

In this episode, we learn:
• How to diffuse situations before they escalate into major conflicts
• Practical stress-management strategies for navigating challenging projects and relationships
• Why maintaining composure helps create better outcomes for everyone involved
• How coaching and professional support can accelerate personal and business growth
• Five compelling reasons interior designers should charge more for their expertise
• Why confidence, communication, and boundaries are essential business skills

 

Take Aways

5 Reasons you Should (really!) Raise your Rates

  1. Own your expertise.
  2. The right fee builds a better design business.
  3. When you feel better, you perform better. (Higher fees feel good!)
  4. You owe it to your family.
  5. People will treat you in the way you’ve asked to be treated.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Andrews University in Michigan. In addition, he is the former Public Education Coordinator as well as the former Vice-President of the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta. For over 25 years he has been helping individuals, couples, families, and corporations reduce their stress, improve their relationships and enjoy more success.

“Dr. Ganz” is a favorite of the media and over the past 12 years has been interviewed by The Edmonton Journal, CBC Radio, 630 CHED, Good Morning Canada, CTV News, Psychology Today, Ebony Magazine and many more media outlets.  He has also been a regular “Health and Lifestyle” panel expert on Alberta Primetime for over 5 years. His deep belief in “positive psychology” helps you be your very best. Dr. Ganz presents his information in a straight-forward, down-to-earth, no-nonsense way.

Dr. Ganz prides himself on being a fellow “work-in-progress” and does not presenting anything that he has not personally put his blood, sweat and tears into. This approach has made him a sought-after public speaker—with audiences in the United States and Canada enjoying his fun, engaging, and life-changing presentations on beating stress and building superior relationships.

www.doctorganz.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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