Feb 12 2025 11 mins 1
Should Interior Designers Charge for Initial Client Meetings?
In this week's Thursday episode I share my thoughts on a topic that always starts a good debate among interior designers: charging for initial consultations. I want to challenge traditional thinking about value, positioning, and how to set up client relationships for long-term success.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why charging for initial meetings might be hurting your business
• How to shift from time-based to value-based pricing
• Practical strategies to qualify clients without charging upfront
• Alternative service offerings that protect your time
• Real examples of successful client relationship building
Key takeaways:
✨ The real exchange isn't money for time - it's money for value
✨ How to structure your pre-client process
✨ Ways to offer paid services for smaller scope clients
✨ Building trust from the first interaction
✨ Creating sustainable, high-value client relationships
Perfect for: • Interior designers starting their practice • Established designers reviewing their processes • Anyone struggling with time management • Designers looking to attract higher-value clients
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