Considering New Potential Revenue Streams for Commercial Interior Designers
Considering New Potential Revenue Streams for Commercial Interior Designers August 17, 2021 How Offering Additional Services Can Generate More Revenue, stabilize a Design Firm, and Increase Client Loyalty Many commercial interior designers were battered over the last year due to the pandemic. Although commercial building continued, new projects were halted, and revenue may be down […]
The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned About Leading a Creative Team
The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned About Leading a Creative Team August 10, 2021 Plus, 5 Management Tips to Help Engage Your Employees Creativity When I first became a director of marketing, I had managed several people over the years. Throughout, I continued to struggle with giving a project or assignment to someone, and when […]
How Becoming a Leader Can Help Your Interior Design Career
How Becoming a Leader Can Help Your Interior Design Career July 7, 2023 One of the keys to enjoying a successful career in interior design is distinguishing yourself from other designers. Of course, there are several different ways to do that. If you want to stand out to managers, colleagues, and clients alike, one of […]
My Nearly 18-Year Personal Struggle to Find a Diagnosis for My Son
My Nearly 18-Year Personal Struggle to Find a Diagnosis for My Son July 5, 2023 I want to start this article by sharing how amazing and loving my 17-year-old son is. He is incredibly smart, smarter than the average bear, is what I tell him, and he has a huge heart. I love him with […]
10 Side Hustles Perfect for Interior Designers and How to Get Started
10 Side Hustles Perfect for Interior Designers and How to Get Started June 30, 2023 Every week, I read headlines screaming how so and so made thousands of dollars from their side gig, enough to make their side gig their full-time job. This got me thinking of the interior design students who ask me how […]
4 Tips to Help You Feel More at Ease on Camera (VIDEO)
4 Tips to Help You Feel More at Ease on Camera (Video) June 29, 2023 Follow Along with this Video… Being comfortable on camera is a valuable skill that can benefit various aspects of your life, whether it’s for professional presentations, video content creation, or even video calls with friends and family. I am Jacqueline […]
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi June 28, 2023 Book Overview When Breath Becomes Air is an autobiography of a neurosurgeon post-resident diagnosed with lung cancer at 36. It is a powerful story of strength, resilience, and perseverance. The author walks you through his transformation from a med student to a neurosurgeon, wondering […]
3 Strategies to Improve Your Online Reputation with Jacqueline Green – Video
3 Strategies to Improve Your Online Reputation with Jacqueline Green – Video June 27, 2023 Follow Along with this Video Hey, Jackie Green here from GAI’s Behind the Design, where we are reimaging education, support, and training for interior designers. Today, we are talking about your online reputation. In a digital world, you must have […]
Book Review: The High 5 Habits by Mel Robbins
Book Review: The High 5 Habits by Mel Robbins June 26, 2023 Book Overview Mel Robbins writes an excellent self-help book that shares the power of high-fiving yourself each morning. But don’t worry, this isn’t about high-fiving everyone, just yourself. Mel shares the science behind celebrating yourself through a high five each morning will retrain […]
5 Mistakes Designers May Be Making with Video
5 Mistakes Designers May be Making with Video June 22, 2023 Are you looking for a new and creative way to upgrade your marketing as a small interior design firm? Social media is one of the best ways to connect with your audience regularly, but there may be more you can do to get your […]