Turn your interior design business into a well-oiled machine.

The Designed to Scale® Method gives you the structure and systems to get your business out of your head, create a process you can repeat and hand off, and make better decisions about what comes next.

Your behind-the-scenes operations should feel as | as your design work.

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That means:

Clear pricing you can defend
You know how to price your services and products, why that pricing makes sense for your business, and how to communicate your fees without second-guessing yourself every time you send a proposal.

A service structure that makes sense
You know what you offer, what’s included, what your boundaries are, and which projects are the best fit for your business.

A repeatable client process
Clients and your team know what happens next, what’s expected of them, and how the process will flow from inquiry through offboarding.

More authority in the client relationship
You make recommendations more confidently, manage revisions and scope more clearly, and spend less time reacting to client requests and more time proactively guiding them.

A business that doesn’t depend on you for every decision
Your processes become easier to repeat, delegate, and refine, so your team (or software) can handle more without everything coming back to you.

If you spend more time putting out fires than you do designing, it’s time for a change.

Maybe …

  • … you constantly second guess your pricing and process

  • … you say yes to projects you know aren’t a good fit just to fill the pipeline

  • … you treat every project like a one-off so nothing ever feels the same

  • … it has become the norm that clients take control, push boundaries, waffle in indecision, and expect unlimited access

  • … you have a team, but every decision still comes back to you because the process, standards, or expectations live in your head.

These can feel like a dozen separate problems,
but most of them are symptoms of the same thing:

Not having a clear operating and decision-making framework for the business.

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The DESIGNED TO SCALE® METHOD gives you that framework.

The Method
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The DTS Method connects the major operational decisions inside an interior design business so your services, pricing, sales process, client experience, boundaries, capacity, and delivery model work together to create a sustainable, structured, profitable business.

It’s based on years of private consulting work with interior design firms and has helped hundreds of designers to refine how they price, sell, structure, and deliver their services.

One framework. Two ways to implement it.

Every DTS Method client receives the same core curriculum, tools, resources, and implementation framework.

You choose how much private guidance you get while applying it to your business.

SELF-STUDY

Best for designers who want to implement independently

  • Lifetime access to our comprehensive, step-by-step curriculum

  • 14 CEUs

  • Implementation activities and workbook

  • Templates, SOPs, calculators, and resources

  • Over-the-shoulder client meetings and demonstrations

  • Future updates to the DTS Method

No private consulting or individualized reviews are included.

LEARN ABOUT SELF-STUDY

PRIVATE CONSULTING

Best for established designers who want three months of private guidance as they apply the method to their business

Get everything in Self-Study, plus:

  • A personalized business audit

  • An individualized learning path

  • A 1:1 kickoff call with Katie

  • Four private business reviews

  • Ongoing private consulting with Katie and Gloria for three months

  • Private positioning session with Katie and Gloria

LEARN ABOUT PRIVATE CONSULTING

Here’s what you’ll implement inside The DTS Method:

A focused service structure
Define the services you offer, what’s included, and what the boundaries are, so every project follows a repeatable, efficient process, no matter what the scope is.

Profitable pricing
Know how to price your services and products based on scope, capacity, and profitability, instead of second-guessing your numbers or relying on vague advice to “charge your worth.”

A repeatable client experience
Create a clear process from inquiry through offboarding, so projects run more smoothly and fewer details slip through the cracks.

A stronger sales process
Lead discovery calls, consultations, and proposal meetings with more confidence, respond to objections, and protect your time without sounding scripted, pushy, or desperate.

Less owner dependency
Create clearer roles, responsibilities, processes, and standards so your team can fully take things off your plate without every decision, question, or issue coming back to you.

Better business decision-making
Use capacity, profitability, project fit, and pipeline information to make better decisions about what projects to take on, what to charge, and when your business has room to grow.

Curriculum

A look inside The Designed to Scale® Method curriculum:

The DTS Method is built from the work I’ve done with 100+ private consulting clients and the patterns I’ve seen across real interior design firms. I worked with an instructional designer and a tenured interior design professor to turn that experience into a clear framework you can apply to your own business.

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The curriculum includes 14 CEUs, lifetime access, and future updates.

What's Included

Here’s What’s Inside The Designed to Scale® Method:

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Every DTS Method enrollment includes the complete curriculum, implementation tools, and resources you need to apply the framework inside your business.

✔️ Comprehensive Curriculum (Lifetime Access)
A step-by-step curriculum covering your services, pricing, sales process, client experience, capacity, project delivery, and the systems that support them.

You’ll have access for the life of The DTS Method, including future curriculum updates.

The curriculum also includes 14 hours of HSW continuing education content toward interior design credentialing or certificate renewal.

✔️ Over-the-Shoulder Trainings & Walkthroughs
One of the hardest parts of learning business strategy is translating advice into a real client conversations.

So throughout The DTS Method, we show you what the process looks and sounds like in practice.

You’ll get access to over-the-shoulder trainings and demonstrations including:

  • Discovery call teardowns

  • Proposal presentation demonstration

  • Client kickoff meeting

  • Sales and objection-handling examples

  • Other key client conversations

✔️ A Curated Library of Templates, SOPs & Resources (Valued at $2,500+)
You’ll receive a curated collection of the resources we use to help designers put The DTS Method into practice.

These include pricing and capacity calculators, client process tools, templates, SOPs, planning worksheets, questionnaires, project-vetting tools, hiring templates, and other resources designed specifically for interior design firms.

The goal is to give you the tools you need to make the changes you’re learning inside DTS easier to implement and repeat.

See the full list below.

You’ll also get the tools to put
The DTS Method into practice.

A curated collection of templates, SOPs, calculators, and implementation resources is included throughout The DTS Method. From pricing your services and vetting projects to onboarding clients, working efficiently, tracking your numbers, and delegating to a team, you’ll have tools to fast track change.

Design Fee Pricing Calculator

Calculate what your design services need to cost based on your business expenses, capacity, and profitability goals, rather than relying on what other designers charge or what feels like a reasonable number.

Price Per Square Foot Calculator

Determine a profitable price-per-square-foot rate based on your own business numbers and use it to evaluate whether PPSF pricing makes sense for a particular service or project.

Design Hours Project Estimator

Estimate the design hours a project is likely to require so you can build proposals around a more realistic scope of work instead of guessing how long the project will take.

Capacity Calculator

See how much work your firm can realistically take on based on your available time, current projects, and service structure before adding another project to the schedule.

Project Assessment Tool & Profitability Planner

Evaluate potential projects based on fit, capacity, scope, and profitability so you can make a more informed decision about which projects to pursue and which ones to decline.

Sample Scopes of Work

Start with professionally developed scopes for common interior design services, then customize them based on how your firm works and what you have decided to include in each service.

Discovery Call Questions & Discovery Phase SOP

Know what to ask, what information you need, and how to move an inquiry through your discovery process consistently instead of handling every lead differently.

Design Fee Proposal Template

Present your scope, process, fee, and next steps in a clear, professional proposal that supports the sales process and builds trust with potential clients.

Industry-Wide Design Service Timelines

Use real-world timeline benchmarks for common interior design services to help you plan projects, set more realistic client expectations, and understand how long your services should take to deliver.

Client Onboarding Tools

Use the Design Questionnaire, Onboarding Checklists by Service, and Onboarding SOP to collect the right information, set expectations, and create a consistent start to every project.

Design Presentation Tools

Use the Design Presentation Template, Design Presentation SOP, and Best Practices Guide to create a more consistent presentation process and communicate your recommendations more clearly to clients.

Sales Forecasting & Monthly Business Tracking

Use the Sales Forecaster and Monthly Stats Tracker to see what’s in your pipeline, track the numbers that move the needle, and make decisions based on actual data (no more guessing!)

Hiring Blueprint

Whether you're making your first hire or redefining your existing team, you'll have our Hiring Blueprint so you don't have to create anything from scratch. This includes job descriptions, hiring and interview processes, application forms, onboarding tools, a company handbook, and other resources.

The DTS Method also includes:

  • Client Dashboard Tracker in Asana

  • Client Gifting Guide

  • Furniture Budget Tracker

  • Product Management Software Comparison Chart

  • Vendor List Template

  • Install Day SOP

  • Referral Request Email Template

  • Offboarding Feedback Form & Offboarding SOP

  • Additional implementation tools and resources provided throughout the curriculum

Total value: $2,500+

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Don’t just take
my word for it:

Working with Katie and DDC has been transformational. It's incredible to look back and see the growth our firm has had. We literally had no formal procedures before and were constantly ‘reinventing the wheel’ time and time again (which is exhausting and so inefficient!).

The structure and consistency The DTS Method has provided for [us] and our clients have transformed the business. The material is professional, validating, and has given us confidence to take on the right projects and grow the business in the direction we have always wanted. It's been a huge blessing to have this level of support.

The peace-of-mind and confidence DTS has provided is incredible—literally life-changing. Thank you!

Tara, DTS Method Graduate

Katie, Gloria and the DTS team were incredible. They offered so much insight, care, and personal feedback about my company and brand. Investing in DTS brought value and insight into my business that I would not have had otherwise. I definitely recommend DTS to any designer who is looking for ways to improve their business and get relevant and actionable critiques to do so!

DTS Method Graduate

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I can’t tell you how pivotal The DTS Method has been for me. I’ve been drinking from the firehose for years and never knew HOW to form systems for success, but NOW I DO!

You have changed my life and my business. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Aimee, dts method graduate

For years I've been disillusioned by the decade plus of feast and famine I've endured running my studio solo; a string of bad-fit clients taken out of necessity but with whom I ultimately parted ways prior to project completion; apprehensions regarding my business's foundation due to ignorance and overwhelm; a seeming impossibility of obtaining new work that is both profitable and fulfilling; and a general hopelessness about the longevity of my business due to this cyclical confluence of events.

Now, I am excited about the future of my studio and with each new lesson I am inspired, empowered and, frankly, relieved to firm my footing, boost my confidence and surmount any obstacle to growth, professional fulfillment and financial security.

Marc, DTS METHOD GRADUATE

  • Read Carrie's Feedback & Results! ⬇️

    I want to thank you so much for the Designed to Scale Method! Honestly, I got SO much out of it.

    The help and insight I got on pricing alone changed a lot for me. I was absolutely undercharging (by a lot) and right into DTS I learned that I needed to DOUBLE my price, and that didn’t even get me up to what the average rates were that you guys talked about. But, I doubled right away on a project I was proposing and got it, and I’ve been slowly increasing since then.

    Most importantly, I really learned how to create my process and timelines and the flow of the project.

    I’m actually able to forecast my schedule now and provide a really nice experience for my clients! We just went to contract on a larger kitchen remodel project (over $250K), and I really believe using your templates and the design process you helped create elevated our business in our clients' eyes and they could see the value in working with us on the construction phase.

    I can’t believe I was even nervous to spend the money on DTS—it’s the best thing I’ve done for my business so far, so THANK YOU!!

  • Read Alex's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    When I was deciding to do DTS, it was the testimonials that pushed me to sign up. I was blown away how many of them said how their business transformed after the program.

    I definitely had some doubts, but am happy to say that the same happened for me!

    After finishing DTS, I secured two of my largest contracts to date and felt so confident throughout the proposal process, knowing my worth and what types of clients I want to work with.

    I can't thank you and your team enough for offering this and I've been telling all of my designer friends about it.

  • Read Cristina's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    Thank you so much for everything!!

    I have looked into other programs for over 2 years, but something always made me hold back. With DTS, it felt more genuine, and not so pushy.

    You provided the framework without imposing a ‘one size fits all’ approach—which I truly appreciated.

    It allowed me to design my business in a way that felt authentic to me, and not like every other designer.

    Hands down, this was the best investment in my business to date. Thank you, thank you, thank you

  • Read Malinda's Feedback & Results! ⬇️

    “I can't recommend the DTS Method highly enough!

    It has been nothing short of phenomenal. DTS offers true, actionable steps that have elevated my business in every way imaginable.

    From enhancing the client experience to maintaining clarity and focus internally, every aspect of my company has seen improvement thanks to this program and Katie’s invaluable templates and resources. 

    What sets this experience apart is Katie herself. She is not just an instructor; she feels like a friend. Her relatability and genuine care for each participant create a supportive environment where everyone thrives. The amount of energy and attention she dedicates to each individual is truly remarkable!

    Investing in myself, my business, and my clients by completing DTS was one of the best decisions I've made.

    If you're on the fence about joining, just do it! You won’t regret it. The transformation you’ll experience is worth every moment!”

  • Read Lynn's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    Katie and The Dakota Design Company provided me with clear direction to set my new design business up for success.

    I didn’t have to waste time floundering to determine my process, as the DDC provided detailed steps, tips, and tricks to set my business up efficiently from day one. And most importantly, it’s clear that Katie truly cares about her clients and wants to see them and their businesses succeed. Her personal touch did not go unnoticed! Forever grateful for DDC!

  • Read Cassie's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    Working with Katie has given me the confidence to run my business the way I know it ought to be ran.

    Having more clearly defined processes has allowed me to articulate why my process is the way that it is and why the costs are what they are. It has given me space in my head to realize where I can focus to get the results that I desire.

    Highly recommend Dakota Design for any designer looking to up-level your business!

  • Read This Designer's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    DTS Method was worth everything. It gave me so much information and support, and I feel more confident running my business and I have the tools to scale my business down the road. Katie and her team made everything feel possible (with some hard work) without judgment.

The Designed to Scale® Method: Self-Study

SELF STUDY

The curriculum, frameworks, and resources inside The Designed to Scale® Method reflect years of real-world implementation across 100+ interior design businesses.

Self Study is the complete business framework for designers who want to implement independently.

  • 📚 Full DTS Method Curriculum – Lifetime access to everything you need to structure, price, and scale your business with confidence, plus updates. This counts as 14 CEUs.

  • 📂 Curated Collection of Resources & Templates – Streamline your workflow with plug-and-play tools, templates, and step-by-step processes.

  • 🎥 Over-the-Shoulder Trainings – Real-world over-the-shoulder sessions to help you refine your approach and see how it’s done in established design firms.

    Best for you if:

    • You’re comfortable making your own implementation decisions

    • You’re confident following a proven step-by-step structure

    • You prefer to move at your own pace

    • You don’t need individualized reviews or access to Katie and Gloria

ENROLL IN SELF STUDY

One-Time Payment of

$2500

The Designed to Scale® Method: Private Consulting

Private consulting

Private Consulting includes everything in Self-Study, plus three months of private consulting with Katie and Gloria to help you apply the method to your business.

We’ll review how your business is currently operating, identify the areas that need the most attention, and guide you as you implement changes.

Personalized Business Audit & Learning Path

We start by reviewing your business across the core areas we cover inside The DTS Method, including your services, pricing, sales process, client process, capacity, and positioning.

Your learning path will help you spend your time on the areas of the DTS Method that are most relevant to your business right now.

Private Kickoff with Katie

We’ll start the three-month consulting period with a private Kickoff Call.

We’ll walk through your priorities, the areas of your business that need attention, and where I recommend you focus first so you have a clear plan for the months ahead.

Four Private Business Reviews

During your three-month consulting engagement, you can submit up to four areas of your business for a private deep-dive review:

  • Your service offerings

  • Your pricing and scopes

  • Your client process

  • Your design presentation materials

Ongoing Private Consulting for Three Months

As you work through your learning path and make changes inside your business, you can submit questions privately through your workspace. You’ll receive a response from me and/or Gloria, generally within one business day.

Questions might include whether a service is still profitable, how to restructure responsibilities as your team grows, where a process is breaking down, whether your pricing supports your positioning, how to handle a recurring client issue, or how to apply something from the curriculum to your business.

We may also direct you back to a specific lesson, resource, or tool when your question is already covered there, so your private consulting time can stay focused on application and decision-making.

Private Positioning Session with Katie & Gloria

We’ll look at how your services, pricing, process, technical skills, education, portfolio, and overall positioning all work together, and identify where the client facing aspects of the business could be more aligned with the level of work you want to be doing.

Katie will bring the business and operations perspective, and Gloria will bring her experience as a practicing interior designer and tenured design professor.

PAY IN FULL

One-Time Payment of

$7500

3 PAYMENTS

3 Monthly Payments of

$2500

Private Consulting availability is limited so we can give each client the time and attention included in the engagement.

Not sure if Private Consulting is the right fit?

If you’re seriously considering Private Consulting but want to make sure it’s the right level of support for your business, you can book a Fit Call with us before enrolling.

We’ll talk through where your business is now, what you want help with, and whether Private Consulting makes sense for what you’re trying to solve.

BOOK A PRIVATE CONSULTING FIT CALL

DESIGNED TO SCALE® METHOD DESIGNER RESULTS

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Self Study vs.
Private Consulting

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  • Choose Self-Study if you want the complete framework and plan to implement independently.

  • Choose Private Consulting if you want the complete framework plus three months of private guidance while you implement.

Private Consulting gives you two different PERSPECtiVES on YOUR business

Meet Katie

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I've been helping interior designers build more profitable, sustainable, client-focused businesses since 2017. I've worked privately with more than 100 design firms and taught hundreds more through The Designed to Scale® Method and Dakota Design Company resources.

My work inside The DTS Method focuses on the business side of the firm: services, pricing, capacity, sales, operations, and client process.

Meet Gloria—Your Industry Insider

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Gloria is a certified interior designer, tenured interior design professor, and industry expert with a rare combination of professional practice and academic experience.

She holds a Master's Degree in Interior Design from SCAD and a Ph.D. and has taught hundreds of residential and commercial design students across three universities.

Inside The DTS Method, Gloria brings the design-industry lens to presentation materials, industry relationships, professional practice, and positioning.

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The Designed to Scale® Method is for interior designers who want a more intentional, streamlined way to run their business.

Self-Study works well for designers at different stages:

YOU’RE BUILDING THE BUSINESS

You have some client experience, but you’re still figuring out how to price your work, structure your services, and create a process you can repeat.

YOU’RE A FEW YEARS IN

The business is growing, but too much still depends on you making decisions from scratch. Your pricing, services, boundaries, or client process need more structure.

YOU’RE MORE ESTABLISHED

You have a successful firm, but the way you run it has not fully caught up with the level of work you’re doing. You want increased profitability, stronger systems, more balanced capacity, and a processes your team can follow and execute without everything coming back to you.

Private Consulting is best for designers who already have a functioning business for us to evaluate and refine.

Private Consulting is a stronger fit if:

  • You’ve worked with enough clients to see patterns in what is and is not working

  • You have existing services, pricing, scopes, processes, or presentation materials we can review

  • You can identify recurring friction in the business, even if you aren’t sure how to fix it

  • The business has enough activity that better decisions could have a meaningful financial or operational impact

  • You want experienced outside input on what to prioritize and where to focus first

  • You’re prepared to make changes and implement recommendations during the three-month engagement

If you’re not sure whether your business is far enough along for Private Consulting, book a Fit Call and we can help you decide.

  • Here's What One Student Said About the Support

    Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so honoured by your kind words and feel very encouraged by your compliments.

    It was so helpful to have another designer [Gloria from your team] look at my presentation and make comments. I think it will make it so much easier for my future clients to understand how to get from design to implementation.

    Thank you again for your feedback! I really appreciate the time you took to watch, listen and comment. 

  • Here's What Lisa Said About Virtual Learning

    Only 2 weeks in here but I am so impressed and happy with the DTS investment. I was cautious as I am really not the best with virtual learning but I am so in awe of how you make lessons work for every learning style. I truly look forward to class and feel like I am digesting information. Thank you!

  • Here's What One Student Said About the Templates & Resources Included in DTS

    “ALL of the documents, checklists, excel spreadsheets! It is a treasure trove of information.

    After DTS and after getting all my processes set up in Asana, I use every single one and reference them all the time.

    To have the templates already created is an absolute game changer and time saver.”

  • See How This Designer Compared The DTS Method to Other Programs

    I have done lots of coaching and programs over the years, and by far, Dakota [and The DTS Method] has blown them all away.

    You get right to the good stuff with the support behind it. If you do the work, there is no way you won’t change your business growth and mindset.

  • See What Malinda Says Sets DTS Method Apart from Other Programs

    What sets this experience apart is Katie herself. She is not just an instructor; she feels like a friend. Her relatability and genuine care for each participant create a supportive environment where everyone thrives.

  • Here's What One Student Said About the Investment

    “I loved DTS Method & it was the best money I've spent so far on my business.

    I now have set pricing and services; I now have processes set up that, once I hire someone, they will be able to work from, which makes me feel like I'm set up for growth.

    If you are looking for a roadmap on how to run your interior design business, this is it. Katie & her team lay out every process and best practice so you can give your clients the best possible experience working with you, leaving more time to design.”

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The DTS Method is not for you if:

You're looking for information but aren't prepared to implement it.
DTS will give you the framework and tools, but you still have to implement the changes inside your business.

You aren't open to changing the way your business currently operates.
The DTS Method may require you to rethink services, pricing, processes, boundaries, or the way you work with clients.

You haven’t worked with paid clients yet.
You'll get more from The DTS Method once you have enough business experience to apply the framework to real projects and decisions.

Private Consulting is not the right fit if:

  • You want us to implement the changes for you.

  • You expect private consulting to replace reviewing the curriculum and resources assigned in your learning path.

  • You aren't prepared to make decisions and implement recommendations during the three-month engagement.

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FAQs

FAQs

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You should not rebuild your business one decision, one “what’s next” at a time.

The Designed to Scale® Method gives you the framework to decide how your services, pricing, process, sales, and client experience should work together, now and when your business grows.

  • Choose Self-Study if you want to implement independently.

  • Choose Private Consulting if you want three months of private guidance from Katie and Gloria while you make those changes.

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    "Worth Every Penny! I learned that so many of us suffer from imposter syndrome, not just me and I am not alone. Through DTS, I am finally able to let that go. I have done the work, put in the time, have learned the lessons both as a practicing professional and through DTS, not to mention my prior career and life experience. My clarity and confidence has never been higher to which I am grateful. DTS gave me the framework I very much needed to put my processes in order for the best client experience AND organize my work flow so I feel more calm and in control."

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    “DTS Method was worth everything. It gave me so much information and support, and I feel more confident running my business and I have the tools to scale my business down the road. Katie and her team made everything feel possible (with some hard work) without judgment.”

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    “A really wonderful surprise was how much I enjoyed the video lessons. I found the content relevant and Katie's presentation technique engaging.

    Having both the PDF lessons and the videos was the perfect combination for me to follow along and get the most out of each lesson.”

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    “This is an extremely high-level experience with real and actionable resources and clarity.

    I have done lots of coaching and programs over the years and by far, Dakota has blown them all away.

    You get right to the "good stuff" with the support behind it. If you commit to doing the work during DTS and ask the questions you need for your business, there is no way you won't change your business growth and mindset.”

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    “The tools and knowledge I gained from the DTS Method was like the best interior design bootcamp ever - I wish they would teach these things in design school! I feel so much more equipped in my business in every area from marketing to SOPs to design presentation and management. I know DTS is going to take me to the next level. I plan on going back through all the lessons again just to squeeze out every nugget of insight included!”

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    “I am more comfortable with my prices and processes and I already notice a difference with my new clients. I feel way more empower to say no and super excited to run the whole thing the way I want. It makes me love my job even more.”

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    “I’m thrilled to share that I just sent out my first monthly newsletter and published my first monthly blog post!

    Before joining DTS, I never believed I had the capacity to accomplish either of these things. I’m so grateful for your guidance—I’ve realized I can’t afford not to pursue these opportunities!”

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    “Let me try to bullet point [my results from DTS Method]:

    more clarity on how to present my services

    much better boundaries between myself, installers, clients

    leaning into my vendors for more support

    a real understanding that I do not want to source furniture (better to outsource)

    clarity that the part of the work I like the most is managing the project/process, so outsourcing as much of the small stuff that I can

    cleaned up my onboarding/service/offboarding process (and will continue to refine)

    more pride and strength in my business as unique in my field.

    Thank you!”

Build a solid foundation once, then let it serve you forever.

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The curriculum is yours for the life of The DTS Method so you can return to it as your business grows and your needs change.

Choose the implementation path best fits your. needs.

SELF-STUDY
$2,500
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