Show Notes
This episode is part of the V.I.P. Method series leading up to my free live workshop: The V.I.P. Path to Your Highest Design Fee: 3 Shifts to Get Seen, Invited, and Paid for Bigger Design Projects Join me live on June 24th at 12 PM Eastern. Register for the free workshop here: luxuryclientacademy.com/vip-method
Your highest design fee does not start when the proposal goes out. It starts much earlier — with what you are known for, who is inviting you into the conversation, and how clearly the opportunity is shaped before you ever present a number.
In this episode, we’re diving into the V in the V.I.P. Method: Visibility.
Many designers are showing up, posting, sharing their work, and even getting referrals — but they are not always becoming known for the kind of projects that can actually support bigger fees. Visibility by itself is not enough. The real question is: Are you visible for the right work? Because if people do not know what kind of projects to send you, they may send you anything...or nothing at all.
In the next episode, we’ll talk about the I in V.I.P.: Invitation. Once you know what you want to be known for, the next question is: who is already near the clients, projects, and opportunities you want?
If you’re tired of chasing leads, talking people into your value, or saying yes to projects that make you question your life choices, Luxury Client Academy may be your next step. It’s my private 1:1 coaching program for interior designers ready for better projects, higher fees, and less nonsense.
Inquire about coaching here>> https://pamela-durkin.com/contact-us/
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