Introducing
Profit Academy for Interior Designers
The ultimate blueprint to pricing expertise and elevating your profitability with this online course exclusively tailored for interior designers, decorators, stagers and any design enthusiast.
In this program you learn by a step-by-step approach how to confidently price your interior design projects for maximum profit. Transition from pricing uncertainty to confidently valuing your expertise. Learn to optimize profits, and gain client trust with precise pricing, setting the stage for a profitable interior design business and the lift you dreamed of. This 6 week program offers over 35 + modules and weekly support to create confidence in your pricing.
"Interior design school equipped us with creativity and vision, but it didn't provide the roadmap to navigate the business side of our craft, let alone the secrets to profitability. It's time to bridge that gap and unlock the entrepreneurial spirit within us all."
Hi!
I'm Laura and
I've been where you are.....
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Wondering how other designers charge for projects?
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Constantly seeking information on how to have a profitable design business.
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How to stop shaving hours off invoices?
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How much should I charge to design this room?
Yup! I did too!
I'm Laura Thornton, a seasoned designer with over 27 years of experience, and I'm thrilled to share with you the secrets to running a profitable design business that I have perfected over the last 20+ years. I have created this online course to teach you how to price your interior design projects while maximizing profit. Transition from pricing uncertainty to confidently valuing your expertise. Learn to optimize profits, and gain client trust with precise pricing, setting the stage for a profitable interior design business.
Ready to learn more?
Read on!
This is me! Join me up!
Before I tell you about this program,
let's make sure you're a good fit.
You're a passionate interior designer, decorator, or staging enthusiast, whether you're a seasoned professional or just embarking on your entrepreneurial journey. You pour your heart and soul into your projects, but deep down, you're grappling with a host of uncertainties. You're tired of meticulously shaving hours off your invoices, hesitating to hit send on those crucial emails with design fees, and constantly second-guessing whether your pricing is hitting the mark. You find yourself questioning if your fees are too high or too low, all while wondering what your peers in your geographical area are charging for similar services. You're particularly perplexed when it comes to pricing intricate projects like kitchen renovations or bathroom designs, and you're hungry for guidance to stop doubting your expertise and truly understand your worth, then you area GREAT fit for the Profit Academy!
If you are,
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Spending countless hours adjusting invoices to meet client expectations.
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Feeling apprehensive about communicating design fees and value to clients.
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Constantly questioning if your pricing is competitive or fair in your local market.
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Lacking confidence in pricing complex projects like kitchen renovations and bathroom designs.
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Feeling uncertain about how to increase profits without compromising on quality.
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Struggling to find a balance between charging enough to sustain your business and remaining competitive in the market.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the financial aspect of running your own design business and unsure how to navigate it effectively.
You are in the RIGHT place!
In The Profit Academy for Interior Designers, we'll address these challenges head-on, providing you with a step-by-step roadmap to confidently price your projects and maximize your profits. Through six weeks of comprehensive online training, we'll equip you with the tools, strategies, and insights you need to bid farewell to self-doubt and hello to a thriving design business.
By the end of this program, you will have:
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Gain insights into industry best practices and proven strategies for profitability in interior design
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Learn to break down each room in your design project scope to ensure accurate pricing while never shaving an hour off your invoices ever again!
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Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have the tools and knowledge to run a profitable design business.
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Charge your worth with clarity and assurance, eliminating doubts about pricing your services.
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Setting fair rates that reflect your expertise and value. Ensures profitability but also instills trust and satisfaction in your clients.
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Experience greater satisfaction and fulfillment in your work knowing you're running a successful and profitable business.
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Understanding of your business finances and how to manage them for long-term success.
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Unlock strategies to increase profits, maximizing earnings with every project.
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Gain the power to run your business with precision and confidence. Watch your profits soar as you take control of your financial destiny
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Save valuable time on project management tasks, allowing you to focus more on creativity and client satisfaction.
Academy for Interior Designers, a self-paced course complemented by six weeks of live support!
Elevate your profitability and design success with our dynamic blend of flexible learning and personalized guidance!
The Profit Academy changes businesses and profits and it is open for enrollment....
(but not for long.....) door close on October 4th 2024
$1299 US Dollars
Course Starts October 7th 2024
Enroll me! Can't wait.Hello there! Welcome to Profit Academy.
I'm Laura and I am about to become your best friend!
So happy you are here!
I'm Laura Thornton, a seasoned designer with over 25+ years of experience and host of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Interior Design Podcast.
For over two decades, I've owned and operated a 7-figure revenue design studio, navigating the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. It's been a journey of discovery, filled with endless searches for information on how to achieve a success and profitable business. Now, after years of honing my craft and fine-tuning my business strategies, I'm excited to pass on my knowledge to you.
In the Profit Academy course, I'll take you on a six-week adventure where you'll learn how to price your projects effectively, whether you're a newcomer to the industry or a seasoned pro looking to elevate your offerings.
But that's just the beginning! I'll also dive into the nitty-gritty of pricing design projects, sharing insider tips and techniques to help you maximize your profits at every turn. I'll equip you with the tools and confidence you need to charge what you're worth and never sell yourself short again.
The practices in the course has changed my life and I am confident it will for you too!
Join me, and let's make your design dreams a reality!
xo
I'm in!
What's inside The Profit Academy
Imagine yourself at the helm of a profitable business within a year, or even as soon as our next project! Picture a business that significantly boosts your income while still leaving ample room for life's joys.
Embark on a transformative journey to elevate your design business over the next six weeks! The best part? You can customize your pace, with weekly online courses tailored to fit seamlessly into your schedule. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to join me for a lively one-hour live support call each week, where you can ask any questions and gain invaluable clarity on the program. 6 weeks and over 35+ modules included.
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Module One: Pricing for Results
- Who is your client and target market with precision
- Tailor your pricing strategies to resonate with your ideal client
- How much does your business cost to run
- Determine your hourly rate
- Cultivate confidence in your value and worth as a designer
- Implement effective time techniques to maximize productivity
- Engineer your desired salary to align with your pricing strategy + financial dreams
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Module Two - Optimization, What is Profit Margin?
- Familiarize yourself with essential accounting terms crucial for business success
- Demystify the concept of profit margins and learn how to calculate them effectively
- Illuminate project profit percentages to gain insight into your business's financial health
- Understand the importance of profit and loss reports in tracking and analyzing your business's performance
- Not all projects are sexy and photo shoot ready but they can be profitable.
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Module Three - Fiscal: Stages of and Fees
- Explore various popular fee structures and learn how to charge for your design services
- Methods for setting design fees
- Craft a consultation rate that accurately reflects your expertise and time
- Dive into the world of design dollars and learn how to set fees for each phase of the design process
- Gain clarity on structuring project fees for procurement and project management with Implementation Illumination
- Introducing Implementation reset fees
- Utilize room templates to streamline the quoting process and generate project quotes efficiently in minutes
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Module Four - Implementation Triumph
- Develop profit prowess by mastering the profitable elements of your design projects
- Learn the art of effectively price products in your design quotes
- Craft streamlined practices for creating profitable design quotes
- Master preferred vendor lists and relations to optimize profitability in your design projects
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Module Five - Now that you are profitable, let's protect it!
- Shield your business and profits by implementing protective measures
- Understand the importance of contracts and how they safeguard your business interests
- Explore additional protections to consider in your design business for added security and peace of mind
- Corporate wills
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Module Six - Break out the Champagne
- Raise a glass of champagne and let's celebrate our victories! While I can't reveal all the secrets just yet, rest assured that there are exciting surprises awaiting you on this journey. Stay tuned for more to come!
But wait!
There's more!
These bonuses are designed to propel your design business towards unstoppable profitability!
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6 weeks of live Q + A sessions with Laura inside The Profit Academy Facebook Community for Members Only.
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Stay a head of the curve with PEER SUPPORT! In our exclusive student-only Facebook groups you will have be able to ask any questions and receive the support from fellow design enthusiasts who are on the same journey of profitable entrepreneurship. With peers by your side we can transform isolation into inspiration.
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Project Lead Tracker, to help you with each and every potential client you might have, follow up and never lose a lead again.
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All of my email templates for all phases of my design process including everything from a welcome email to vacation reply for every holiday in a year! We've got you covered to save time and money right from the start!
Let's Do it!You are thinking this is great but
you're still not 100% sure, keep reading..........
You should give The Profit Academy a try
if you are motivated by the following:
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You are ready to put in the work.
You were brave to go out on your own and start your own business.
You were brave to give up the steady pay cheque to try and do this on your own for more freedom in your life and in hopes of making more money.
You are ready! Ready to be confident in your pricing fees and ready to be unapologetically in business to make a PROFIT!
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You are ready to increase your profits.
You are tired of waiting for the windfall and are ready to make it happened for yourself.
You are ready learn how to price each and every project with confidence and reassurance that you are worth the fees you are quoting.
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You want the life you dreamed of.
You became an entrepreneur with hopes of more time of your own and more money to do the things you love.
You know how hard it is running a design business the long days and countless hours. You are ready to make more profits on each project so that you can save for the future and work less if you are making a income you are happy with.
Lose the burnout and the worry with profitable projects you can ensure that your time is being compensated, charging your worth!
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There is never a good time and it is never too late
I know you don't have much time left in your day after running your design business and there will never be a good time to add more "homework" to your day or your week. In 6 short weeks, you will be surprised how much knowledge you will bring to your business and fresh eyes on seeing how you can be more profitable, this cannot come soon enough and it is never too late to work on your business!
BONUS
Here's what you're getting when you enrol today:
The Profit Academy for Interior Designers - $1299
Bonus #1
Complete set of Email Templates for each phase of Laura's process plus so much more.
Value $599
Bonus #2
Laura's Kitchen Renovation Checklist. Never forget an item ever again!
Value $149
Bonus #3
Laura's Lead Tracking Sheet to ensure you get each and every lead to commit to a consultation.
Value $79
