At Business of Design®, we spend a lot of time talking about money. It’s not because money is the only thing that matters to us. Not at all. However, a business that isn’t profitable is doomed. To run a successful interior design business (the one you dreamed of owning when you started out), you must gain mastery over money.
Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about custom lighting.
We’ll be joining by BOD™ Members, Michelle Burbidge (Ciana Lighting) and Genevieve Wild (Wildly Illuminating), to discuss why you should never leave your lighting plan up to the electrician and how lighting can transform and elevate a space. By educating ourselves, we can educate our clients, levelling up our game as designers and adding to project profitability.
Attention UK Designers! If you're a past, present, or future member of Business of Design®, join us for a virtual coffee date on Thursday, October 12th at 3pm BST.
If you listen to the podcast and think, "that won't work for me here," join us. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other BOD™ Members and design peers in the UK who are using the BOD15 to run thriving businesses. Our systems work, but sometimes you need to hear it for yourself.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll talk about logging your billable hours effectively.
If your clients are questioning the tasks you perform on their behalf, or arguing about design fees, or you’re simply at a point where you want to grow your profits, then it’s time to transform the process of logging hours into a simpler one – one that is far more effective.
Find out what it takes to be a BOD™ BOSS and how this unique opportunity is available to qualified applicants. Join Business of Design®'s Director of Operations, Cheryl Horne, for a 1-hour virtual "all questions answered" session.
Join BOD™ Director of Operations, Cheryl Horne, for a behind the scenes look at Business of Design® Membership. If you're thinking about joining, this is your opportunity to get a sneak peek of how the programs are organized, best practices for working through the video modules, and asking any questions you have about what's included or program content.
Please register for this free, 30-minute zoom call.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll talk about salary and the benefits of paying yourself first.
During this member meeting, we’re going to talk about your Salary, which is the fixed, regular payment you receive for your hard work as an interior design professional. Sounds simple, but do you know what most designers are earning? Not what they are charging…. what they are earning? Every full-time interior design professional deserves a salary that is six figures. Year after year, without fail. That’s the goal. If you are not already hitting that figure, let's get you there.
Join Business of Design® Advocate in Chief, Kimberley Seldon, for Be the Expert. Confidence in your expertise is the first step in creating the successful interior design business you deserve and desire. By building confidence, you’ll be able to honor your value, charge appropriate fees and generate profit year after year. From the position of expert, you can confidently offer your talents and skills to the clients you serve, and earn a robust living.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where BOD™ Business Partner, Sierra Collins, will take us from aspiration to accomplishment in 2024.
If you're in search of strategies to escape the never-ending cycle of setting goals and then feeling frustrated by unmet expectations, this BOD Live event is the perfect fit for you! Join us and don't miss the chance to not only discover the secrets of SMARTER goal-setting but also the critical steps to take after you've set your goals, ensuring that your aspirations become genuine accomplishments. Your journey to achieving your objectives starts here!
At this month’s BOD Live meeting, we’ll be lead by BOD™ Business Partner, Porsche Williams of The Prototype, in a conversation about cultivating strategic partnerships in the interior design industry.
Insert laughter, smirks, and relatable cringing in your day during this entertaining, engaging panel discussion. Join us at the stage…
Join us on Friday, March 8th as we celebrate empowered women, empowering women while navigating the balancing act of business and life in the 21st century , all in honour of International Women's Day.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll answer all your questions about running a successful Trade Day.
Trade day is an efficient, organized, heavy lifting day—one that moves a project from the dream phase to the actual work phase. A well-organized trade day provides the design professional with every bit of information required to successfully resolve a client’s wish list. And, orchestrated well – you are going to look like a hero to your new clients.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll answer all your questions about the BOD15.
Business of Design®'s 15 Step Project Management Strategy is an exact blueprint for running streamline, profitable projects from initial phone call to 100% completion. This 20-hour program is made up of 79 courses and modules, plus dozens of forms and templates to help you implement the strategy. These 15 Steps are made up of hundreds of systems and protocols, so it's easy to overlook a critical piece of the process.
This is your opportunity to get clarification about the BOD15 and fill in any gaps you are struggling to implement.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll focus on business operations and system implementation.
We know it’s hard to take time away from working in your business to work on your business. And, as the CEO of your design firm, it feels like you’re wearing all the hats. It’s hard to get excited about systems and prioritizing the time it takes to implement them when there are creative tasks to be done. This is your opportunity to consult with Cheryl Horne, Director of Operations for Business of Design® and a Fractional Operations Manager. Ask questions and get the support, direction, and accountability you need to implement the BOD™ systems that will take your business to the next level.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we talk about working on a hybrid model contract.
More and more members are asking about it, so let's answer your most pressing question about charging a flat fee up until the presentation, and then switching over to hourly fees for project management. What are some benefits of working with this method? How does the retainer work in this case? And how to do explain this method in your contract.
Come prepared with your questions, share your own experience, and support your fellow BOD™ Members.
This empowering event recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and talents, providing a supportive environment where attendees can gain invaluable knowledge, establish connections, and foster growth. The Case Conference is not just a gathering; it's a necessary catalyst for the advancement of designers of color, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive in the dynamic world of interior design.
Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll be answer your most pressing questions on system clarification, implementation, next action steps, and real project application.
Transforming your business is 20% learning, 80% implementation. As you work your way through BOD™ programming, make sure you are taking action. Not sure what to do next or how to implement in real life, ask us. Team BOD™ is here to support you and hold you accountable to implement the systems you learn through BOD™ Membership.
Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll be talking about the importance of Tracking Forms.
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