How many times have you gotten advice from someone who doesn't walk their own talk? I heard Randy Gage say: "Stop taking financial advice from broke people". I love that. I also saw a cool quote on a website yesterday: "Image isn't everything.... It's just the first thing."

So.... may I boldly suggest to you, my beloved designers, that you surround yourself with the same degree of beauty you purvey to your clients? How many of you are working in an office that is less than inspiring? Hey, you deserve a beautiful space just as much as your clients do! And for those of you who have a studio or showroom for your clients to visit... What do you think runs through their minds as they enter your 3-Dimensional Portfolio? Yes, you can be sure they are keeping a score card about your ability and talents based on what they see, even before you show them samples of your work or your actual portfolio.

If your office, studio, or showroom is not a reflection of your design expertise, you will have to overcome your own negative energy about it; and convince your clients that what you see is not what you get.

Let's learn from some major marketers- the department stores or high end boutiques. The message is: what you see is what you want! But not always what you get; at least until you can afford to have it all.

So, I am here to light a fire under your butt. Make an appointment with yourself. Design your dream office or studio. Give your space the makeover it needs. Let your professional space sell for you, not against you. You'll get more energy and inspiration from it. You deserve it, and your prospects and clients expect it.

Waterfalls of ideas for your business growth and achievement~
Cheryl Shelley Craig -Sales & Marketing Muse for Interior Design Professionals
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