Marketing Magic & Personal Development Education for Professional Interior Designers

Just in case you stopped by here to see the latest blog post, we are moving to consolidate our website and blog in one location.  Be sure to check our our new location at http://www.DesignSuccessU.com.  Thank you for your interest - we’re here to help you grow your interior design business with less effort.

Gail Doby, ASID & Erin Weir

I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. My husband and I just went out for breakfast and we were so disappointed that our favorite breakfast place, Annie’s Cafe, was having problems with their grill. Since I had my mouth set for blueberry pancakes, we had to find another restaurant. It was still good, it just didn’t have the atmosphere that we always enjoy at Annie’s. It makes me think about how important ambiance is to me, and for you as an interior designer.

We hope to create an “ambiance” on “your” site so you feel comfortable, informed, supported, energized, inspired and challenged to think differently about your business. We have been in your shoes (maybe not your Manolos) and we understand the challenges you might be feeling with your business.

We had lunch with another designer friend on Friday and we shared our vision for DSU. She said “sometimes I feel very alone in my business and it is nice to know that I have someone to talk to.” We want to create that warm and friendly home for you to visit often and find answers and support.

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We are excited to announce our designer spotlight which will be a weekly feature of our blog.  We know that some of you have some terrific projects to show, so please submit the following:

  • Photos of your project
  • Brief project description (200 words or less)
  • Your head shot
  • Brief Biography
  • Email address, telephone & fax (so that we can contact you for
     more information) 

Only newsletter subscribers (Free) are eligible for our spotlight.  The newsletter sign-up is right below our logo. Submittals are due every Friday by 5:00 pm Mountain - please email us at info@designsuccessu.com.  New projects will be posted the following week.

About Gail Doby, ASID:  Gail has been a professional interior designer for over 20 years specializing in high-end residential new construction and renovation projects.  She has been featured in many local, regional and national magazines.  Her mission is to share cutting edge marketing education with the residential design community to help you grow your business and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

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I just received an interesting invitation to join http://www.ideeli.com.  It is a website that offers fashion bargains for up to 90% off of retail.   You might want to check it out especially if you like handbags.

Gail Doby, ASID:  Gail is here to help you build your interior design business.  She has 20 years experience in high-end residential design specializing in construction and renovation.