EP#2 Should you aim for high end clients?

from Turnkey Design Talk · host Adam Scougall

Welcome to Episode #2 of ‘So You Want to be an Interior designer’. My aim for the show is really to teach you the thrills, reveal the spills and show you can create an Interior Design career that fits your lifestyle In today’s episode, I’m asking you another critical question- Should you aim for high end clients? In this episode, I focus on the three essentials to consider before you decide that being an affluent client chaser is worth the effort!Enjoy!Here’s a glance at this episode…Q 1- Can you build trust in their inner circle?· What contacts can you create that will lead to the projects you desire?· How can you consistently show up to be of service?Q 2- Can you handle large size projects?· Have you worked with a building team before?· How can you understand very clearly how your service will fits in with their service?Q 3- Can you stand by your value?· Some clients may want to interfere with your process.· Have a robust contract that fee system that you are confident in sticking to. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple PodcastsAlso, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Links mentioned in this episode: soyouwanttobeaninteriordesigner.tv/quizsoyouwanttobeaninteriordesigner.tv/coachingBefore we jump into today’s episode, I want to share something that I think is going to be really eye-opening for you.It’s called the Turnkey Truth Test.It’s a short self-assessment — just 15 quick questions — designed to show you where your design business might look fine on the outside… but is actually leaking time, confidence, or profit behind the scenes.If you love decorating — furnishings, fabrics, pulling beautiful rooms together — but you So as you’re listening to this — you might already be recognising parts of your own business in what we’ve talked about today.Where things feel harder than they should… Where projects drag… Or where you’re putting in a lot, but not seeing the return.That’s exactly why I created the Turnkey Truth Test.It’s just 15 quick questions, and it will show you where your business might look fine on the surface… but is actually leaking time, moneTake the Turnkey Truth Test at turnkeydesignsuccess.com/quiz — a quick 15-question assessment designed for interior designers and decorators. In just five minutes, you’ll receive a personalised report highlighting where your business is strong, where it may be leaking time, money, or confidence, and what to focus on next to move forward with clarity.If this episode raised questions for you, or you’re feeling stuck in your solo design business, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.I offer a 30-minute clarity session where we can talk through where you’re at, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help.Email me at [email protected]