Six Figure Designer

Ep 131: The dreaded DRY SPELL. Why isn’t the phone ringing?

Six Figure Designer

Show Notes

If your inbox has been quiet and the phone hasn’t rung in weeks, you’re not alone. Every interior designer hits a dry spell at some point. But if it’s been months and zero new projects, this episode is your wake-up call.

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I share what’s really going on when leads disappear, and it’s not just the economy. (Although yes, cycles are real!) Whether you’ve been relying on the phone to “just ring,” or you’ve lost touch with your past clients and trade partners, this episode will help you course-correct, without panicking. You’ll learn: Why the freeze-panic-flail cycle keeps repeating in your business The 3 groups of people who are most likely to refer your next project What to say when reconnecting (without sounding salesy or desperate) My 4-step H.O.M.E. Follow-Up Formula to rebuild trust and spark opportunity

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