Freelancers, I could use some encouragement and advice! I just heard back from a potential client who declined my proposal, saying my pricing was higher than expected. For context, this was a $2.3 million build, and they’ve decided to handle the design themselves. While I don’t think I did anything wrong in the proposal process, it’s disappointing to lose such a significant project. This is my first year freelancing, and one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is the lack of a team to lean on for support and encouragement. It can feel isolating, especially when setbacks like this happen. How do you bounce back from moments like this? Any tips for staying motivated and continuing to believe in your value as a freelancer would mean a lot. I know we’ve all been there, and hearing how others have pushed through would be so helpful!

So I am an introvert and when I look for information for my business I realize that most Interior designers are extroverted? So how do you sell yourself as an introverted interior designer?

Hi everyone, What are your thoughts on interior designers having an s corp vs llc?

Hi all, I typically freelance directly for builders, but I have a project where the homeowner will be paying me directly. The project is rather large, and I would like to do a flat fee with a cap on the hours. I’m not sure how to break up the payments. The flat fee will be roughly $10,000. I will be putting together selections for the clients new build. When working with a builder, I typically require half of the payment to get started and the other half when I am finished. I’m hesitant to do that when dealing with a homeowner I have just met. Any thoughts would be appreciated.!