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July 24, 20250Comments

Three Things I Wish All Interior Designers Knew

I’d like to share three essential insights that I think every interior designer should possess. These are principles that, in my view, ought to be self-evident. Yet surprisingly, they are not universally recognized within

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June 24, 20250Comments

The Evolving Interior Design Industry

I have been in the interior design industry for 25 years. It is really hard to believe that it has been that long! The industry has evolved so much in that time.

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May 12, 20250Comments

Inspiration from High Point Furniture Market Spring 2025

High Point Furniture Market happens twice a year; once in April for Spring Market and once in October for Fall Market.  No matter when you go, it is always filled

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March 29, 20250Comments

TDC Trips – Pennsylvanian Furniture Trip 2025

TDC Trips – Pennsylvanian Furniture Trip 2025 The Designers Collaborative (TDC) kicked off its first TDC Trip this March with the Pennsylvanian Furniture Tour!  It was an all-inclusive trip with two

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December 20, 20240Comments

New Year’s Planning for Interior Designers

As interior designers, the New Year is a time to look back on the past year to recognize your accomplishments, set goals and plan on ways to improve for next

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December 4, 20240Comments

The Best Gift to Give Yourself for the Holidays

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or anything else this time of year, it brings about warm feelings of reflection, gratitude and spending time with your community.  As interior designers,

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November 4, 20240Comments

TDC is like Thanksgiving Feast

As we draw closer to Thanksgiving, I think about the traditional feast we will lovingly prepare and enjoy soon. It seems everyone has their favorite dishes and a special way

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October 31, 20240Comments

TDC Favorite Things from HPMKT Oct 2024

TDC Favorite Things from HPMKT Oct 2024 Attending High Point Furniture Market is always a feast for your eyes, with so many amazing products to see, feel, and test out. It

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October 23, 20240Comments

5 Reasons Sourcing Doesn’t Have to be Scary – Happy Halloween Edition

5 Reasons Sourcing Doesn’t Have to be Scary - Happy Halloween Edition  I find that there are some interior designers who still feel intimidated by sourcing for their clients.  In the

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You're invited to 3 Secrets for Pricing Furniture for Success event, presented by Heather McManus!

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm EST

Ready to increase your furniture profits without sacrificing client trust or getting undercut by the internet? Join Heather McManus for a game-changing session where you'll learn three powerful strategies to price confidently, present estimates your clients will love, and build trust that keeps them from shopping you. Whether you're new to furniture sales or a seasoned pro, this webinar will give you the tools and clarity you need to make double—or even triple—the profit per project.

What You'll Learn:
✨ Why the old markup model doesn’t work anymore
✨ How to shift to a retail-discount pricing model clients understand
✨ Tips for presenting full-service quotes (and avoiding freight freak-outs)
✨ Communication strategies that build lasting client trust
✨ How TDC helps designers access over 300 vendors at the best pricing tiers

Who This Is For:
Interior designers who are tired of low margins, client price shopping, or feeling unsure about how to sell furniture profitably.

Join us:

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Happening in 2 days!!

Youre invited to 3 Secrets for Pricing Furniture for Success event, presented by Heather McManus!

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm EST

Ready to increase your furniture profits without sacrificing client trust or getting undercut by the internet? Join Heather McManus for a game-changing session where youll learn three powerful strategies to price confidently, present estimates your clients will love, and build trust that keeps them from shopping you. Whether youre new to furniture sales or a seasoned pro, this webinar will give you the tools and clarity you need to make double—or even triple—the profit per project.

What Youll Learn:
✨ Why the old markup model doesn’t work anymore
✨ How to shift to a retail-discount pricing model clients understand
✨ Tips for presenting full-service quotes (and avoiding freight freak-outs)
✨ Communication strategies that build lasting client trust
✨ How TDC helps designers access over 300 vendors at the best pricing tiers

Who This Is For:
Interior designers who are tired of low margins, client price shopping, or feeling unsure about how to sell furniture profitably.

Join us: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-secrets-for-pricing-furniture-for-success-presented-by-heather-mcmanus-tickets-1405415197689

#InteriorDesignBusiness #FurnitureSales #TradeOnly #DesignProfitability #DesignerWorkshop #HeatherMcManus #DesignBusinessGrowth #InteriorDesigner #InteriorDesign #Interiorsofinsta #TheDesignersCollaborative
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“I can’t imagine running my business without TDC.” – Julia Pobinar

At The Designers Collaborative, we give interior designers access to trusted trade vendors, community, and resources to grow their business with confidence.
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Ahhhh… it’s happy time for so many interior designers!

Did you know The Designers Collaborative attends High Point Market every Spring and Fall? We’re here to spot the latest trends, connect with our favorite vendors, and keep our Members in the know so they can stay ahead of the game!

If you’re at HPMKT, come say hi! We’d love to chat about how YOU can profit more than ever on your projects with the right support + sourcing strategy!

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