Monthly Archive for: ‘March, 2009’
Strength Driven
Do you find yourself always focusing on your weaknesses? It is time to stop beating yourself up and realize what you are truly good at. Focus on what makes you feel strong. This week Gail & Erin discuss the power of focusing on your strengths.
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Blogging 101 For Interior Designers
Cathy Perkins, the WordPress Wizard, is one of the top experts on blogging, and we are lucky to have her as a regular instructor for DSU with her Blogging 101 class. If you attended either of the Interior Design Summits, you heard many of the speakers share how important blogging is to your business. If you don’t have [...]
Read MoreTwitter Power for Interior Designers
Do you need more clients? You’re not alone.
How do you get those phones to ring, and how do you build your referral network?
Viral Marketing!
Twitter is a powerful viral marketing tool, and if you aren’t using it, you are missing a very important and FREE tool that you can use a few minutes a day to create relationships with people [...]
Five minutes with: Deborah Oertle, co-owner, Deborah James Coastal Kitchens, LLC
How long have you been involved in the kitchen industry?
Let’s just say, “For over two decades”. I don’t want to sound
ancient! My biggest success until now was when I owned the
flagship showroom Rutt of Chicago in the Chicago
Merchandise Mart. During that time I worked with some
wonderful clients: Kennedy family, Van Kampen family,
Chicago Tribune family, as well as designing [...]
Systematize with Software
This week Gail & Erin discuss the importance of systematizing your business. Does the thought of investing in new software make you sick to your stomach? Well, it did for Gail & Erin, but they bit the bullet and now their new software is helping them automate their business so they can focus on what they truly enjoy, creating valuable [...]
Read MoreAre You Ready For Your Swimsuit Photo?
If you’re like me, you dread the thought of buying a swimsuit, or even shopping for new clothes because you want to lose a few pounds (or more). Since it is almost spring, you still have time to shape up and improve your self-confidence and enhance your image.
We are hosting a special preview call on Tuesday, March 24th [...]
DSU’s Mocha Cafe is Back!
The Mocha Cafe is back and better than ever! Gail & Erin reflect on the last 100 days at DSU. They have revamped their website, implemented a new software system, traveled to California (twice) & to Phoenix. Wow – these ladies are on the move and gearing up for what has already proven to be a simply amazing & productive [...]
Read MoreDSU News
We’re happy to be back from our trips to San Francisco and Phoenix and things are starting to get back to normal. That means that the Mocha Cafe is back on the air. We appreciate your understanding about the long pause.
As some of you know, we committed to a very ambitious 100 day schedule starting in December, and [...]






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