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September 22, 2026

How do I implement a top-down charging model at my firm?

Creative business coach Sean Low believes the design industry is destined to abandon hourly-plus charging. Here, he lays out the case for why a top-down pricing model is more effective, straightforward and lower-risk than a time- or commission-based one.

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September 8, 2026

I’m losing big jobs to design-build firms. How do I get my edge back?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains how interior designers can stay competitive in an era when professional roles are blurring.

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August 25, 2026

As a solopreneur, how should I frame my AI assistant to clients?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains why designers must be comfortable embodying and communicating the different roles they play in their business—whether they use AI or not.

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August 11, 2026

How do I structure my business to support my mental health?

Creative business coach Sean Low lays out how your firm’s systems can either drain or boost your creative energy.

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July 28, 2026

I want to pivot from whole-home design to become a kitchen-and-bath specialist. Am I nuts?

Creative business coach Sean Low breaks down why a design firm that’s successfully executing total homes needs to proceed with caution before narrowing its scope.

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July 14, 2026

How do I build a risk buffer into my firm’s business model?

Creative business coach Sean Low breaks down three key business risks designers face—financial, time and design—and how to manage and minimize them.

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June 30, 2026

Will I lose out on great jobs by downsizing my firm?

Creative business coach Sean Low reminds one designer that project size is not a function of firm size—and intention and vision must precede structural decisions.

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June 16, 2026

Renderings are wreaking havoc on my practice. What can I do?

Thanks to AI, renderings are increasingly holding an outsize role in the design process. Creative business coach Sean Low helps one designer reestablish their creative control.

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June 2, 2026

My client won’t stop asking for revisions. Should I walk away?

Creative business coach Sean Low addresses a problem about a difficult but self-aware client who (nicely) normalizes jumping through hoops.

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May 19, 2026

My team and I are taking time off this summer. How can my firm stay productive?

Creative business coach Sean Low helps one designer navigate the impending vacation slowdown with a novel approach for keeping the team energized and on track.

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