EP 115 | The Never Open Bag with Lori Steeves

Clients hire an interior design professional for a variety of reasons, but certainly they are looking for direction and guidance. Too often, designers hesitate to make strong recommendations out of fear or a lack of confidence. It’s time to own your projects and confidently make suggestions. In this episode we learn: - a secret weapon to boost your confidence at the presentation - too many options are never a good thing - it’s ok to hold firm and allow your client to consider your suggestion (don’t rush in to provide another option) - amp up your intake to learn more about clients - techniques for working through major resistance to ideas - how to get a yes out of clients It’s time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast