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When Should Clients Hire an Interior Designer? Here’s How to Set Expectations

If you’re getting inquiries from potential clients who expect their project to be completed within weeks of reaching out, you’re not alone. Most people don’t realize how long the interior design process actually takes—and it’s your job as the expert to educate them.

This post walks you through simple ways to set clear expectations around project timelines so clients reach out before they’re in a rush (and before you have to turn them away!).

Inside The DTS Files, you’ll find:

• Done-for-you language for your website, contact form, and marketing to clearly communicate availability.

• The best FAQ questions to include on your site so clients come in informed.

• A client waitlist strategy to stop losing leads when your schedule is full (and get them to happily book for a later date).

• How to position your process as high-touch and premium, so clients see the value in planning ahead.

If you’re tired of last-minute inquiries and want clients to reach out earlier, join The DTS Files to unlock this post and get the scripts and strategies to set expectations with ease.