EPISODE · Feb 17, 2016 · 52 MIN
04: Get People in Your Corner with Paul J. Somerville
from A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast · host LuAnn Nigara
Today’s guest on the show is Paul Somerville! Paul is the owner and creative director for Paul J Somerville Design in Hoboken, NJ. He has been designing for more than 30 years and I am delighted to share our conversation with you today. Paul is thoughtful and he has astute observations on the business of interior design. He is going to share some very insightful ideas on how to run the business part of a designer’s business. In this episode Paul will share with us: Verbal and written contract? Flat fee and hourly rates? When a goal is reached its usually easier for the client to pay Don’t nickel and dime your clients! Down time is a must Where he gets his inspiration His advice for new comers Design is thinking! Links mentioned: www.pjsomervilledesign.com email - [email protected]
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Today’s guest on the show is Paul Somerville! Paul is the owner and creative director for Paul J Somerville Design in Hoboken, NJ. He has been designing for more than 30 years and I am delighted to share our conversation with you today. Paul is thoughtful and he has astute observations on the business of interior design. He is going to share some very insightful ideas on how to run the business part of a designer’s business. In this episode Paul will share with us: Verbal and written contract? Flat fee and hourly rates? When a goal is reached its usually easier for the client to pay Don’t nickel and dime your clients! Down time is a must Where he gets his inspiration His advice for new comers Design is thinking! Links mentioned: www.pjsomervilledesign.com email - [email protected]
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