Six Figure Designer

I recently closed a 5-figure design fee in 5 days and in this episode, I detail out how it all unfolded. Tune in to hear how you can incorporate this process into your business to dramatically shorten your time from initial contact to check in hand! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Do you confidently know where to steer a potential client when they reach out? If they aren’t right for your highest level of service, do you turn down the opportunity? Do you know EXACTLY where the best leads are coming from? Listen in as I coach you through what to do when someone calls that doesn’t have the budget you were looking for. And, how to determine where your best leads are coming from...

Is the daily grind of the To Dos make you miss what’s right in front of you? Tune in as I talk about how constantly putting out fires and just checking off items on the To Do list are hurting you and your business. Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

A lot of you have wondered why I have an application for The Luxury Client Academy. In this episode, I explain the purpose of the application and go into greater detail on each of the questions. By the end, you will see that it’s super easy to fill out and helps us determine, together, if The Luxury Client Academy is a good fit for both of us! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Webs...

I know when you need to get business, you are looking anywhere and everywhere to drum up opportunities. But, throwing spaghetti against the wall and hoping it sticks isn’t a good enough strategy. It’s a sure-fire way to get frustrated because there are not returns, no rewards, no business coming your way for these efforts. In this episode I talk about how to evaluate the effectiveness of your mark...

Let me ask you, are you making it easy for clients to do business with you? Are you requiring them to fill out a lot of forms? Making them wait for days on end for a design proposal or pricing? Worrying about taking credit cards because of the transaction fee? When you make the process, easier, smoother and more enjoyable for your clients, they pay faster, make quicker decisions and enjoy the proc...

The up and down cycle of running a design business is real. One minute, you’re busier than you can handle and the next, you’ve got nothing. It’s a stress like no other. And when you’re stressed, you don’t always make sound decisions on which route to take. These days, when 1 or 2 projects go on hold or don’t continue, it can ruin your cashflow real quick. When you need to drum up business FAST, th...

Remember the movie, Moonstruck with Cher? She had the famous line, “Snap out of it!” I had one of those moments this week where I got myself in such a froth that I was sabotaging my own success. How many times have you tried something uncomfortable, like sales or marketing, only to throw your hands up and say, “It’s too hard, I can’t do it!” Tune in as I talk about what happened to me this week an...

The last few months of The Luxury Client Academy are about refining and reaping the benefits of all your hard work. This also includes the Naples Experience. Hear all about how the last few months of this coaching experience sets you up for success for years to come! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

When you are confident in what you offer, to whom, and then know how your services solve their problems, your close rate SOARS. In months 4-6 of The Luxury Client Academy, we get all these details worked out so you are unstoppable! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Ever just want someone to tell you exactly what to do to grow your business? In the 1st 3 months of The Luxury Client Academy, we spend a lot of 1 on 1 time getting to know you and your business. Listen in as I talk about how we lay the foundation for YOU in the 1st 3 months. Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Just imagine the dramatic results you’ll achieve in just 9 months. You have tripled your profits and are now celebrating your success in beautiful Naples. I’m spilling all the details on what to expect in The Luxury Client Academy, tune in! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Over 70% of you have told me that ‘leads’ are your biggest struggle. Today I talk about why that it is and reveal the biggest mistakes I see every designer make when it comes to leads. I know you’re a designer first and foremost, but you need to be in sales as well. But don’t worry! That’s exactly what I help you with in The Luxury Client Academy. Be sure to tune in as I talk about the 3 main area...

Wondering if The Luxury Client Academy is for you? Tune in as I go through all the details and answer your burning questions. This 9 month experience isn't for everyone but it might be the answer YOU'VE been searching for! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Tune in as I talk about my signature in-person event, which is INCLUDED in my Luxury Client Academy. Hear all about the incredible experiences the designers had to connect, learn and be inspired. From sunset cruises, to hot seats to multi-million dollar home tours, this event is not to be missed! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

In my in person Naples Experience, one designer asked about how to make a great impression in front of a room of 100 realtors. The catch? She only had 5 MINUTES. Tune in as I share what I coached her to do to be UNFORGETTABLE! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Hear all about my 9 month coaching experience and a little insight into the INCLUDED in person event in Naples, where I tour you inside multi-million dollar homes! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

There’s a lot going on behind the scenes here, so I thought I’d share. ❓️Want to know what you have in common with business owners running a $20M company? Hear all about it, you'll be surprised! 💌Interested in staying in the loop about my new Luxury Clients Academy? Make sure you're on my email list. Send it to me: my email is below. 🙋‍♀️Give me your thoughts on what you could REALLY use some h...

You can only consume podcasts and books on your own for so long. Listen in as I talk about the advantages of having me by your side for the next 3 months! Nothing can take the place of an outside perspective, years of experience and dedicated time to work ON your business. If you’ve been treading water in your business for too long, tune in to see how you can catapult your business to the next lev...

You know, the clients that have: Deep pockets Several homes Where money isn't a concern Tune in as I tell you where to "catch" these clients in your town and reel them into your world! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

If you're wondering if the Membership is worth it, then listen in as I talk about how I helped a client get an EXTRA $64k in fees. If she hadn't signed up for the membership, she would have lost that money. I also go over the 3 main reasons she didn't sign up, maybe you can relate? Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

If you want to close 90% of your design jobs, then you absolutely need to be doing these 3 things! The last one may surprise you…tune in! Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

What happens when you have a great client call and they're ready to go and then....they don't move forward? I'm coaching you through this touchy scenario and how you can handle it. Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Pencils ready! If you are wondering how to find great clients, I give you: + Places to look + Ways to get the best ROI from your time & money investments + Language to use to create and nurture these contacts. As promised, here’s the questions you can be asking to make networking incredibly effective! Who’s your sweet spot client? Tell me about one of your favorite projects Least favorite proj...

We've all been there. Instead of instantly walking away and tossing out the opportunity, think, is this worth a deeper conversation? If you really want the job, then there are times when it's ok to reduce your fees, and no, it's not by doing more for less. Tune in today as I talk through how you can get the job without compromising your integrity. Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin...