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June 15, 2021

I have the chance to do a top showhouse or a magazine shoot. Which is better for business?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, whether it’s a better business investment to participate in a high-end showhouse or a magazine feature.

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June 1, 2021

My clients want to make their own purchases for the points. Should I let them?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, whether to take a client’s offer of a higher hourly rate in lieu of charging markup.

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May 18, 2021

Design today will cost more and take longer. How do I explain that to clients?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, how to talk to clients about industry delays and price increases (and who should pay for what when costs of a project go up).

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April 27, 2021

I need to hire my first employee. What tasks should I outsource first?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers' questions—this time, how to prioritize what roles to fill at a small but growing firm.

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April 13, 2021

I’m getting more client requests than I can handle. How do I choose which to take?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers' questions—this time, how to manage a surge in client demand without overcommitting.

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March 30, 2021

My business is a well-oiled machine, but I’ve lost my creative spark. Help!

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers' questions—this time, how to reprioritize creativity when you’re consumed by the business side of your firm.

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March 16, 2021

I need to take a sudden personal leave, but I’m a one-person firm. What do I tell my clients?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, how to take an unplanned personal leave from work when there’s no one who can cover.

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March 2, 2021

I can’t find an installation-day system that works for my firm. Help!

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, explaining why nailing down the right team and process to make installation day a breeze is about more than just the partners you choose.

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February 16, 2021

My client loves my design, but has cold feet. How do I nudge them forward?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, how to help a hesitant client feel ready to approve a design plan’s execution.

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February 2, 2021

What’s the secret to hiring in a virtual world?

Sean Low is the go-to business coach for interior designers. In his BOH advice column, he answers designers’ questions—this time, how to assess job candidates that you’ve never met.

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