By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Photo by Dana McGrath Probably the first question to ask – have you defined what you mean by “wealthy” in the profile of your ideal client?  Do these “wealthy” clients come from new money or old money and more…

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By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University At times even a high performing employee can hit a wall.  It may not be evident at first, even to the employee. In time, however, they will exhibit changes in their behavior and attitude quite different from their usual…

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By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Conflicts happen in any business.  However much we strive to cooperate and collaborate, personality differences and competing agendas can lead to disagreements with clients, co-workers, suppliers, or other members of a project team.  You can’t avoid conflict altogether, but…

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By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Photo By Brittany Beach for Editor At Large Studies show a large majority of employees and managers dislike their company’s performance review process. That’s a shame, because a performance review should be a positive experience for both parties. It’s…

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By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Have you looked at your “vision statement” and your “why” lately?  If not, it’s time!  And when you pull up that vision statement does it epitomize where your business is currently? Has your business met your “why”?  If so,…

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By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University More than half of practicing interior designers are over the age of 50.  About a third have crossed the threshold of 60.  If you’re one of them, you may have begun thinking about when you want to retire or…

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By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University You’ve grown your business to a point where you have a steady stream of clients and projects.  Now you’re thinking what your next move should be.  You have several options.  You can add capacity by hiring staff, outsourcing, or…

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