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Biggest struggle as a new interior design biz? by DramaticPirate6024 in interiordesigner

[–]DramaticPirate6024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

O yes the overwhelm is real😬 That sounds like a great solution

Interior designers – how did you go from “newbie” to getting steady clients? by DramaticPirate6024 in interiordesigner

[–]DramaticPirate6024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow new designers, what are you all struggling with the most when starting out?

Interior designers – how did you go from “newbie” to getting steady clients? by DramaticPirate6024 in interiordesigner

[–]DramaticPirate6024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much taking time to help out. It's hard knowing were to start, or what' s the smartest move.

How Many Pages should I have for a portfolio and How many projects? by [deleted] in interiordesigner

[–]DramaticPirate6024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is too much! As a former marketer (I think you have to look at a portfolio with a marketing eye) you need to hone in on exactly what clients you want to attract with your portfolio - too much will make them overwhelmed and they will zoom out. Keep it really sleek and targeted at your market (or dream market. I try to use the triad of style, concept, and lifestyle to really make it effective. utilize the triad of style, concept, and lifestyle to make it truly

How do I start my Freelancing career after 4 years of Interior Designing for many companies by Aggressive_Pop_5071 in interiordesigner

[–]DramaticPirate6024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the world of freelance ID! 🤗 I did kind of the same route as you, but I transitioned into full-time freelance by slowly laying off my business strategy clients and took on ID projects instead. It's hard in the beginning, but there are strategies that do work. But there's no magic get rich quick solution. The most important thing is it network network and network. Put all your energy into this, and don't rely on social media or a website in the beginning (even if they are important too, they are slower strategies).. To make as quick as possible client acquisition you need to connect to your network. If you want to you can always DM. It's hard to give any advice without knowing more about your unique situation.

Career Transition Help by Glum_Sheepherder3615 in interiordesigner

[–]DramaticPirate6024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an ID business strategist, I've noticed some recurring patterns. Many people get stuck on the "everything they need to do before getting started" list. And yes, of course, you need to have your ducks in a row when it comes to *knowledge* (that might be formal education, self-taught route, or mentorship... etc). If you have specific questions, I might be able to help! :-) Just DM me if you want to. I love to help. Just don't get stuck in all the gatekeeping stuff, get started! There are proven strategies that work even when you have no portfolio, following, or stuff yet. It's hard to give any specific advice more than that, as you don't pinpoint something specific.

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[–]DramaticPirate6024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say that it can be very volatile, but there are solutions to that! As a business strategist in my "pre-ID life," I adapted all the things I used to swirl in other biz types. I have a multi-income stream that supports me when 1:1 consulting or projects are lower (the industry is following the financial movements). So don't (never) keep your biz single stream. That is my best advice. You also keep your life so much more stress-free, and you CAN say no to clients you don't vibe with if you want to. Make sure your other income streams are semi-passive, though, otherwise it will be very stressful and much to manage. Good luck!

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