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Oct 2023
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59\\ How To Charge Your Interior Design ...

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach
About this episode

How do you get paid for your interior design fees? How do you charge clients for your design projects?

Getting paid as an interior designer, whether you are a solopreneur or working for a design firm, is a hot topic at the conventions and markets, as well as within the interior design business coaching classes and courses.

The struggles of pricing your creative work and determining your value are real, and they often deter interior designers from fully embracing this fulfilling career.

In today's episode, I explore various charging strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding your worth and how tracking every minute of your creative process can be a game-changer in managing projects efficiently and setting the right fees.

If you are looking for actionable strategies and empowering mindsets to help you confidently charge what you are worth and thrive in the world of interior design, this episode is for you.

You deserve not just a career, but a prosperous and fulfilling journey as an interior designer. Tune in, embrace your value, and let's elevate the design industry together! Don't settle for less; your creativity is worth more than you think. Take charge of your interior design destiny now!

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Discover different charging strategies used by successful interior designers
  • Understand the significance of recognizing and valuing your expertise and creative time as an interior designer
  • Assess whether you estimate, track, and optimize your fees for your design projects effectively

Check out the show notes >>> How To Charge Your Interior Design Skills With Confidence

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Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

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