Design Success University Blog
The Gift Of Peace Of Mind For The New Year
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching for DSU
While I walked the dog this morning, I checked the status of a neighbor’s wonderful landscaping project that is progressing well, and another project that seems to have stalled. Why is one project proceeding according to plan and the other one isn’t? That brought to mind the value of contracts – for […]
Read MoreDe-Cluttering Your Business
By Gail Doby, ASID
This is the perfect time of year to “de-clutter” your business. You’re wrapping up the final jobs before your holiday break, and as you complete that work, you have a little time to think about 2015, and how you’ll have two less items on your “To Do” list. If 80% of your results come from 20% of […]
What Your Shopping Habits And Clients Have In Common
By Maria Bayer
DSU’s Authentic Sales Coach
As we close in on the biggest shopping season of the year, pay attention to your shopping habits. You may be surprised to see that they have much in common with your clients, and not necessarily in a good way. Ask yourself: Are you the person who’ll wait in line for hours, just […]
Read MoreExcitement Is In The Air!
We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday, and that you are now ready to kick off the final month of the holiday season and the year! Here at DSU, excitement is definitely in the air. We are SO ready to celebrate and to lay the foundation for making 2015 our best year yet! In fact, we have created a very […]
Read MoreHow Will You Design Your Success In 2015?
By Gail Doby, ASID
I’m visiting a long-time friend and client in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and am looking at the crisp, fresh snow and fog-capped Tetons out of her family room windows while listening to great music. It’s a lovely spot to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. I hope your holiday is relaxing, too. I love Thanksgiving because it is […]
Read MoreWho’s Missing From the Holiday Table?
By Drue Lawlor, FASID
Director of Coaching for DSU
This is a time when nearly everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays, planning menus and preparing for out of town guests. How many of you have used this opportunity to engage your clients in discussions about the various ages and abilities of their guests and how well their home accommodates […]
Read MoreHow Will You Start Your New Year?
By Gail Doby, ASID
Will you be disappointed with your results for 2014 and say “oh well, this year will be better!” (What is your plan for making it better?)
Will you have a plan for success prior to your holiday break? (Budget and goals)
Will you start the year with optimism and lose steam quickly because it seems too daunting to reach […]
Appreciating Your Clients At Thanksgiving
By Gail Doby, ASID
If you want to stand out, be sure to send your gifts or cards before Thanksgiving to acknowledge and appreciate the business your clients have done with your firm. What are some of the best ways to appreciate them?
Donations to their favorite charity
Gift card to their favorite stores or restaurants
A special accessory you selected just for […]
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