104: A Conversation with Max Humphrey

How do you manage your design business? What are your criteria for accepting a prospect as a client, and do you often turn clients away? How do you share the progress of the project with clients? How do you structure your fees and payments from clients?In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Max Humphrey to discuss:The challenges of finding the right clients and managing client relationships and expectationsHaving a flat fee structure as billing method for his design servicesDealing with clients' feedback, revisions, etcMax's product collaborations and how he got started with brands like SunbrellaTips for pitching product collectionsHaving a recognizable brand style to collaborate effectivelyTurning down clients who are not the right fit for youLearning from working for others before starting a companyManaging client expectations around budgets and timelinesUsing social media to attract the right client fitMax's book "Lodge" is about the historic lodges in America's national parksMentioned:Max Humphrey WebsiteMax Humphrey (@maxwhumphrey) on IG Max's book "Lodge" on AmazonMax Humphrey Collection | HARTMANN&FORBESMax's collection of fabrics with Sunbrella and PindlerMax's wallpaper collection with Chasing PaperOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shopMentioned in this episode:Pinterest MasterclassPinterest is not just for inspiration anymore. It can actually be used strategically to gain new clients! Learn more about our Pinterest for Interior Designers Masterclass at: shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.com