Ep 168: The Best Project I Never Took

<p>On paper, it looked like the perfect project.</p><p>An 8,000-square-foot home, a major renovation and all new furnishings. Exactly the kind of opportunity most interior designers dream about. But I walked away.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind one of the most important business decisions I ever made and why saying "no" had nothing to do with the budget and everything to do with protecting my process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you've ever been tempted to bend your pricing, skip steps, or change the way you work because you're afraid to lose the project, this conversation is for you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You'll learn why the projects you decline can shape your reputation just as much as the ones you accept, and why becoming a sought-after designer starts with trusting the way you do your best work.</p><h3>In this episode, we discuss:</h3><ul><li>Why not every dream project is the right project</li><li>The red flags I recognized before saying yes</li><li>Why your process is one of your greatest business assets</li><li>The mistake so many designers make when they're afraid to lose an opportunity</li><li>How protecting your process builds trust, confidence, and a stronger reputation</li><li>The mindset shift that helped me stop chasing projects and start choosing them intentionally&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p><p>It’s my private 1:1 coaching program for interior designers ready for better projects, higher fees, and less nonsense.</p><p><br></p><p>Inquire about coaching here&gt;&gt; <a href="https://pamela-durkin.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pamela-durkin.com/contact-us/</a></p>