Six Tips to Being A Stand Out Professional

Stand out. Get noticed. Here’s How.
To attract your ideal clients & acquire projects that get you excited to jump out of bed in the morning, you need to set the bar high & work hard.
I know, you were hoping for an easy alternative.  There isn’t one.  However, the rewards can definitely be worth all your blood, sweat and tears. I pinky promise.

Stand out. Get noticed. Here’s How.

To attract your ideal clients & acquire projects that get you excited to jump out of bed in the morning, you need to set the bar high & work hard.

I know, you were hoping for an easy alternative.  There isn’t one.  However, the rewards can definitely be worth all your blood, sweat and tears. I pinky promise.

So what is the secret?

Well, it’s no secret at all. In fact, when you know these steps, they all make perfect sense.  It’s implementing them and being consistent that is the tricky part. But I know you can do it, after all, you are an entrepreneur who goes after what you want and let’s nothing stand in your way, right?!

In my latest video,  I share with you 6 crucial elements that will elevate your interior design business and your brands’ reputation.  Sound too good to be true? It’s not, but you need to get ready to take action.  Click on the video below and let’s do this!

Below are my six tips for building a successful interior design business & brand, which I share with you in the video.  I’ve also included images and examples of how I’ve done this in my own business.

As you gain more experience with each client project, you will also be building your confidence. This will get easier, I guarantee!

Six Tips for Building Your Professional Brand & Image

 #1 Portfolio

A professional portfolio of your work is a must if you want to be taken seriously and get fabulous clients. Don’t be resentful when a potential client doesn’t hire you because they can’t see the value in the service you provide at the price point you offer it, only to turn around and do the exact same thing when it comes to photographing your design projects.

That is one of my biggest pet peeves!  Quality photos = quality clients. Period.  See my portfolio of professionally photographed spaces here.

#2 Presentation

Dress for Success.

Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.

You’ve heard all the cliche’s before and they are true. Look your best and get noticed.  Invest in some nice key pieces for your wardrobe & get professional head shots done for your site & to use in promotional materials.

#3 Processes

If you have a great portfolio and you look amazing, but your processes are all over the place, then you’re in trouble. Especially in this business, as there are so many different details to be aware of for every task that we do.

Click here to see what I take in my bag to be best prepared for the initial consultation meeting with clients.

Click here to see what products I have to offer on my ‘shop’ page to help get your processes set up to make your life easier.

Earlier this year I released my ‘ROCK the Initial Consultation Processes Package’ and it has received RAVE reviews.

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I offer a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the incredible value that I offer in this package.  What have you got to lose?

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#4 Posts

Consistently posting on social media, while creating engaging content for your audience is essential.  Not only is it a great way to show your work; latest interior decorating and design trends as well as share testimonials and achievements, but it’s also imperative for staying top-of-mind.

Even if someone following you isn’t  in need of Interior Design Services now, they will likely be the first to refer you to a friend or think of you as the trusted expert when they do.

#5 Perception

Perception is everything.  If you are not going to put yourself out there to show people what you do and why you are someone to watch, while looking super slick and providing advice as the expert that you are on the craft that you do, then you may as well go work for someone else.

You want your potential clients to see you as the busy professional,  creating beautiful spaces and staying on top of all the latest trends with organised processes that give them confidence in your abilities.  After all, it’s the truth. Share testimonials and any work you may be doing in your local community. Even if you’re not there yet, you are taking the necessary steps in positioning yourself & will get there soon.

#6 Professionalism

If you actively do all of the tips I’ve listed in this post, then you are showing the world that you are a force to be reckoned with and someone who they do not want to miss out on an opportunity to hire for their next renovation project.  Now that is something you DO NOT want to miss out on.

Which of these six do you do best?  Which one do you struggle with the most? Share with us, comment below!

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