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You're Working Too Hard: Interior Design Procurement Doesn't Have to Be This Way
Douglas Robb Douglas Robb

You're Working Too Hard: Interior Design Procurement Doesn't Have to Be This Way

You're Working Too Hard: Interior Design Procurement Doesn't Have to Be This Way

How successful design firms are scaling their businesses by transforming their procurement systems

If you're like most interior designers, there's a good chance you didn’t start your own business because of your unrequited love of purchase orders, vendor emails, and procurement tracking spreadsheets.

In today’s podcast episode, Brittanie Elms of My Design Assistant reveals why doing everything yourself is not only super stressful, it’s actually costing you money. Her clients are proof that transforming procurement chaos into a streamlined operation actually pays for itself.

And hey, it's not just about procurement...we all know that our businesses should have better systems in place, but who has time to figure that out?

Join us for this candid conversation where Brittanie reveals:

  • Why sending items to a receiver actually saves you money

  • The crucial systems every interior design business needs from day one

  • How to know when your business is ready for outsourcing

  • Real procurement horror stories (and how to avoid them)

  • Why retainers are non-negotiable for successful procurement


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What To Look For In An Interior Design Business Coach - Marc Müskens
Douglas Robb Douglas Robb

What To Look For In An Interior Design Business Coach - Marc Müskens

What To Look For In An Interior Design Business Coach - Marc Müskens

I’m more than a little excited to share my interview with interior designer & business coach Marc Müskens. I met Marc over at LinkedIn a few months ago and we hit it off. In addition to his massive interior design LinkedIn group, Marc has a unique interior design business coaching philosophy that I want to share with you.

I really, really hope this podcast episode helps you clarify your thoughts on whether or not you should hire a business coach to improve your business.

Interior DesignHer is all about bringing real-world business education to interior designers…because we all know that interior design school didn’t prepare us for the world of business :(

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