The Interior Designer Skillset

<p dir="ltr">Time for some Joann & Kelly mentoring! In this episode, we discuss how being a successful interior designer requires an extraordinary and varied skillset. We will share (5) key skills we use almost every day, from how to qualify a client, build rapport and trust with a client, and, most importantly, close the deals. The last 18 years have taught us a lot, and we are happy to share some helpful insights.</p> <p dir="ltr">KEY TAKEAWAYS:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Listen to the end of the episode for a VERY BIG industry announcement.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Establishing yourself as an expert from the first impression is key to closing the deal.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">We collect all procurement and design funds 100% up front. We will explain how.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">RESOURCE LINKS:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.kandrac-kole.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kandrac & Kole Website</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kandrac & Kole on Instagram</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Kandrac & Kole on YouTube</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BIO:</p> <p dir="ltr">Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine, and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well-known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, signature use of color and pattern, and one-of-a-kind, custom designs.</p> <p dir="ltr">As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, t