What happens when an opportunity shows up that's bigger, stranger, or completely different from anything you've done before?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I talk about the power of saying “Yes, and...” instead of letting fear, uncertainty, or hesitation make the decision for you.
Sometimes saying yes is challenging. Maybe you've never handled a project that large, you don't know what to charge, or a client asks you to add something outside your original scope. Those moments can make you hesitate long enough for an opportunity to disappear.
But saying yes doesn't mean giving away your time or ignoring your boundaries.
I explain how adding “and” gives you the opportunity to pause, clarify the situation, establish your fee, define the scope, or determine the next step before making a commitment.
I also share how an unexpected opportunity became a client relationship that lasted eight years and changed my business forever. Sometimes career-changing opportunities don't arrive the way you expect them to. Episode-219-Yes-and-RAW-Audio-w…
The challenge is simple: when an opportunity appears, practice saying “Yes, and...” then define what your yes actually means.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why saying yes can feel uncomfortable
- How hesitation can quietly become a no
- Staying open to opportunities you've never handled before
- Using “Yes, and...” to establish boundaries
- Saying yes without creating unpaid scope creep
- Handling projects that are bigger than anything you've done before
- Communicating minimum fees for smaller projects
- Defining the next step before committing
- Why unexpected opportunities can change your career
- Creating a habit of saying “Yes, and...”
Show notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.com
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