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How to Find Great Trades & Suppliers

When it comes to finding trades and suppliers…

Do you struggle to find trades who are open to your design ideas?
Are you tired of being undermined in front of your clients?
Have you dreamed of working with contractors for repeat business?
How are you establishing boundaries for positive working relationships?
Are you spending endless hours sourcing products for your projects?

Strong partnerships with trades and suppliers are non-negotiable if you want your design projects to run smoothly. Typically, a lot of trades view designers as either a ‘hobby’ decorator who is out of their depth or a ‘diva’ designer who is controlling.

How trades conduct business—and the way products perform and hold up over time—reflects on you. These people come into your client’s home and you are ultimately responsible for their quality of work.

My incredible team of trades have been with me for more than 8 years and I am so appreciative of each, and every one of them. Our suppliers are equally enjoyable to work with and these relationships have a huge impact on the success of your business.

I have been on both sides of the fence and there is no better feeling than knowing you have the best people in place who you can always count on for support.

Don’t risk your reputation, these amazing partners do exist. With the right approach, I can help you find them.

What’s Included:

Two Coaching Videos
- Conflict to collaboration, identifying the struggle of finding good people
- Building your dream team and maintaining solid relationships

5 Ways to Build a Brilliant Team of Trades and Suppliers PDF

Comprehensive Vendor List
- 100+ links to various vendors for design furnishings and finishes
- Listed by category for easy navigation—lighting, furniture, rugs, wallpaper, fabrics, hardware, bedding, and more

Avoid getting stuck in working relationships that may be having a negative impact on your business. If you are ready, I’m excited!

Booked Solid With A Waitlist

In terms of marketing…

Are you often worrying about where and when the next project is coming?

Do you draw a blank when it comes to content ideas for social media?
How are you maintaining relationships with past clients and getting reviews?
Do you have branded marketing materials to promote your services?
When you get an inquiry, do you have structured touchpoints to stay connected?

The feeling of not knowing where your next project is coming from, is scary. When the phone doesn’t ring and your inbox is empty, panic sets in.

You can’t rely on your website alone or simply hand out business cards, then expect to stand by and watch your calendar fill up. The effort you put in doesn’t have to be painful or even complicated.

My comprehensive guide has done-for-you templates and tips that make it simple to implement ideas quickly in a way that feels good to you and aligns with your brand.

What’s Included:

Building Your Client Email List
- Steps to create & build an email list
- Real examples of client newsletters from Claire Jefford Inc.
- Over 12 ideas for newsletter topics

Getting a Repertoire of Rave Reviews
- Review request template
- Best practices to get reviews—who and when to ask, what to do with reviews, and more

Easy to Edit Canva Templates
- Letter to builder: 3 versions
- Letter to homeowner: 3 versions
- Letter introducing your business

Branded Graphics & Social Media Posts
- 20+ greeting card templates
- 4 design service brochure templates
- 5 testimonial graphic templates

Video & Blog Ideas
- 295 simple and engaging video and blog topic design ideas
- Key points for your promotional video template
- Video prep checklist—what to do before you hit record

Stop wasting time trying to crack the code on Instagram—yeah, I see you over there. Come with me to learn strategies that get you leads time and time again.

Marketing & Business Setup Bundle

The Interior Design Business Plan Pack will help you:

✓ Easily create a clear and effective business plan

✓ Eliminate uncertainty about earning potential

✓ Get clarity and lead your design firm with confidence

✓ Stop second-guessing and define realistic goals

Without a business plan, 25% of small businesses fail in the first two years. You wouldn’t dream of starting a project without developing a comprehensive design plan first.

Structure your business like a BOSS—you’ve got big dreams to go after!

Learn How to Find Great Trades & Suppliers:

✓ The best approach for finding great trades

✓ How to get noticed and stand out

✓ What questions to ask that determine how best to work together

✓ Tips for maintaining mutually-respectful relationships

✓ Design vendors to save you time when sourcing products

Strong partnerships with trades and suppliers are non-negotiable if you want your interior design projects to run smoothly. Don’t risk your reputation—these amazing partners do exist. I can help you find them.

In Booked Solid with a Waitlist I teach you how to:

✓ Build & leverage an email list for repeat projects and recurring revenue

✓ Never run out of ideas for social media posts or blog content

✓ Connect with builders and homeowners

✓ Get reviews and how to leverage those reviews

✓ Stay top of mind with your clients and online audience

With so many done-for-you templates, implementing ideas that align with your brand is simple.

What’s Included in the Bundle:

Interior Design Business Plan Pack

My 40+ page Starter Pack includes business setup requirements to consider, such as:
- Establishing a business name, logo, fonts, and brand colours
- Business registration, insurance needs, and accounting software
- Securing a website domain, social media handles, and blogging tips
- Service offerings, trades list, design tools, and more
Interior Design Business Plan Guide is an example to follow as you create your own
Easy-to-edit custom Interior Design Business Plan Canva template
Shoppable links to ALL my favourite business organizational tools

How to Find Great Trades & Suppliers

Two Coaching Videos
- Conflict to collaboration, identifying the struggle of finding good people
- Building your dream team and maintaining solid relationships
5 Ways to Build a Brilliant Team of Trades and Suppliers PDF
Comprehensive Vendor List
- 100+ links to various vendors for design furnishings and finishes
- Listed by category for easy navigation—lighting, furniture, rugs, wallpaper, fabrics, hardware, bedding, and more

Booked Solid with a Waitlist

Building Your Client Email List
- Steps to create & build an email list
- Real examples of client newsletters from Claire Jefford Inc.
- Over 12 ideas for newsletter topics

Getting a Repertoire of Rave Reviews
- Review request template
- Best practices for getting clients to review you
- Leveraging those reviews to maintain a constant flow of clients

Easy to Edit Canva Templates
- Letter to builder: 3 versions
- Letter to homeowner: 3 versions
- Letter introducing your business

Branded Graphics & Social Media Posts
- 20+ greeting card templates
- 4 design service brochure templates
- 5 testimonial graphic templates

Video & Blog Ideas
- 295 simple and engaging video and blog topic design ideas
- Key points for your promotional video template
- Video prep checklist—what to do before you hit record

Stop second-guessing.

The Marketing & Setup Bundle answers questions such as:

Who is my ideal client and what services should I offer?
How do I go about setting up a financial plan?
What strategies can I use to stand out so trades will want to meet me?
How do I find trades who are open to my design ideas?
Who are some of the best vendors and where do I find them?
What content should I post on social media?
How do I get clients to review me?
Why is an email list important and where do I start?

Develop a business plan that creates a significant mind shift for being respected as a BOSS.

Find your dream team, a solid support network so that your job is easier and more enjoyable. Maintain a steady stream of client work without it feeling like a constant challenge.

If you are all in, I’m ready, too. Let’s do this!

2022 Colour of the Year: Evergreen Fog

Interior Design BOSS Bundle

What’s Included:

Business Starter Pack – The ultimate shortcut to get organized.
ROCK the Initial Consultation – Complete step-by-step process for onboarding new clients. Everything you need from before the Discovery Call to the end of the Consult and more.
Contract Template Bundle – Comprehensive contract templates & service outline documents for: Designer For a Day, Designer By Your Side, and Custom Design & Project Management, plus my Letter of Agreement!
ROCK the 3D Presentation – Complete step-by-step processes for creating professional presentations, from how to measure a space to confidently presenting your design in a way that sells!
52 Perfect Colour Palettes – No more second-guessing your colour choices, these tools give you colour confidence.
Walk through videos with Step-by-Step instruction that are easy to follow

This is for you if…

You are a recent graduate or are just starting out in the industry.
You’ve been in business for awhile, but find yourself struggling to perfect your processes and consistently land great clients.
You spend way too long drafting emails, creating various templates and re-inventing the wheel with every new project
You don’t have comprehensive contracts that protect both you and your clients.
You aren’t sure how to confidently show your value nor market your business in a way that effectively sells your services.

With the Interior Design BOSS Bundle, there’s nothing to stand in the way of you creating the business you’ve always dreamed of. Grab all of the resources to get you to the top of your game—in one package.

The Contract Template Bundle

What’s Included:

Not only will you receive a detailed contract and walkthrough video with each purchased document, but I’ve also included a Services Outline that provides a clear outline of each interior design service offering! More on that in a minute, but first, here is what’s covered:

Interior Design Services You Provide
Fees/Payment
Appointing a Key Decision Maker
Communication
Third-Party Service Providers
Warranty
Acts of God
Termination
Publication
Procurement/Warehousing/Installation Clauses (where applicable)
Bonus: Letter of Agreement for the First Phase of Design!

Added Bonus: Services Outline Presentation

The additional bonus of my fully customizable tenplates will make it simple for you to explain the value of each interior design service you offer. These slide templates are perfect to either send to a client after a discovery call and/or to print for your consultation binder to easily reference as needed. Each slide template includes:

Brief service outline and benefits to your client
A detailed list of specific services you provide
Estimated timelines for the project
Approximate investment amount
Getting started and next steps
And more depending on the specific service

Plus, Walkthrough Videos!

With each purchase, you will also get access to a video walkthrough. The first 20 minutes includes:

The difference between a “Letter of Agreement” and a “Contract”
A brief description of each service offering
Why you need a contract
When to review the contract with clients and tips on how to use the Services Outline templates

In the second part of the walkthrough video, I do a brief overview of the Services Outline and highlight areas of the contract that you need to edit to include your own information. You will be able to tailor the documents to your specific business model terms and fees.

This is a comprehensive bundle covering three different services!

I confidently stand behind all my online product service offerings. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 30 days of purchase and we will happily issue you a full refund.

While these documents are a fantastic resource for defining which services to offer to your clients, as well as providing a solid foundation for creating a contract that works for the way you run your business, it’s imperative all legal documents be reviewed by your own lawyer prior to use. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice

3-in-1 Bundle

An unbeatable value for 3 incredible resources for your interior design business.

This bundle includes:

ROCK the Initial Consultation Processes Package (BEST SELLER!)
40+ page PowerPoint Business Starter Pack
Letter of Agreement (LOA) Flat Fee

Effectively Manage Client’s Expectations with confidence and clarity.

Whether you are just starting out in the business or are a well seasoned interior design professional looking to up your game, don’t waste any more of your precious time trying to refine your initial consultation process. I’ve already done it all here for you!

Gain confidence to charge your worth and impress your clients from the very first phone call. My simplified, yet super effective bundle package includes:

More than 20 templates and checklists
Over 7 drafted emails
Easy to follow process flow charts – all from the discovery call to the end of the initial consultation meeting
Walk through videos and more

PLUS – NEVER DONE BEFORE!

Be a fly on the wall and learn how to avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKE designers are making in this first meeting! I include videos showing you how I speak to a potential client on an initial phone call and another video on how to conduct an initial consultation.

There are also 4 scenario videos where you’ll see exactly how to deal with awkward client situations such as: Asking about your discount; having friends & other family members give decorating advice; how to handle if a client who challenges your process, as well as how to deal with the ‘other half’ who may not be fully on board with hiring your extremely helpful services.

Why re-invent the wheel with every new client or fly by the seat of your pants with new templates and forms with each consultation meeting? Gain more confidence & get organised NOW.

AND – you’ll also get my Interior Design Starter Pack that addresses branding your business; establishing relationships with trades and suppliers; social media marketing ideas, must have apps and tools for your business, plus much more.

The time and stress you will save yourself by getting super organized, super fast with this bundle, is invaluable.

Rock the Initial Consultation

Increase your conversions of inquiries to paid consultations, and consultations to design projects.

When I first started my business, I was making things up as I went along, reinventing the wheel with every new inquiry.

The free ‘Meet & Greets’ weren’t working.
I was spending additional time (unpaid) after a consultation to send follow-up documentation.
Chasing payment for invoices was making me feel resentful and unappreciated.

ROCK The Consultation is a complete, streamlined system that will give you a whole new level of confidence.

As a multi-award-winning design firm with the most client reviews (more than 130 5-star testimonials from brilliant clients!) we continue to use this easy-to-follow, proven front-end structure today with great success.

What’s Included:

Step-by-step process from the very first point of contact to the end of the consultation
Discovery Call Script to handle this first phone call with ease and like a professional
Details of how to prepare your client consultation folder
Tips for recognizing ‘Red Flags’ & handling awkward situations
3 Coaching Videos
- ‘What’s in My Bag’ updated, showing you exactly what I take to the consult
- Four ways designers sabotage their potential for growth
- Ten steps to building the most important element of any successful relationship – TRUST

Downloads & Templates:

Inquiry Tracking Form
Discovery Call Form
Discovery Call Script
New Client Checklist
Client Questionnaire
6 Email Drafts For Your Onboarding Process
5 Templates For The Consultation Binder
A Comprehensive Initial Consultation Process Guide
Consultation Process Checklists
Welcome Pack
A List Of Our Must-Have Initial Consultation Tools

With my extensive, and thorough processes, be ready to confidently take control of this first meeting, command higher design fees, and land trusting clients. Show up prepared and as a reputable BOSS.

Are you ready?

Custom Design & Project Management Contract

What’s Included:

A list of interior design services you provide
Fees/Payment
Procurement and Warehousing
Installation
Communication
Intellectual Property
Third-Party Service Providers
Warranty
Acts of God
Termination
Publication
Signing Section

Added Bonus: Services Outline Presentation

The additional bonus of my fully customizable templates will make it simple for you to explain the value of each interior design service you offer. This slide template is perfect to either send to a client after a discovery call and/or to print for your consultation binder to easily reference as needed. The slide template includes:

Brief service outline and benefits to your client
A detailed list of specific services you provide
Estimated timelines for the project
Approximate investment amount
Getting started and next steps
And more depending on the specific service

Plus, a Walkthrough Video!

With each purchase, you will also get access to a video walkthrough. The first 20 minutes includes:

The difference between a “Letter of Agreement” and a “Contract”
A brief description of each service offering
Why you need a contract
When to review the contract with clients and tips on how to use the Services Outline Presentation templates

Get the Contract Template Bundle that includes all interior design service-type contracts!

“The thing I love about Claire’s contracts is that they’re clear and concise; I can confidently present these contracts knowing that they’re easy to understand and my bases are covered.”

-Lana Gagnon, Interior Designer