EP 096 | How the BOD™ 15 STEP Project Management Strategy Transforms Design Firms with Lesley Myrick
What happens when an interior design business grows without systems—and how much easier does it become once proven processes are in place?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Lesley Myrick, a former employee and current Business of Design™ member, about what it was like working in Kimberley’s firm before the implementation of the BOD™ 15 STEP Project Management Strategy. Together, they reflect on the challenges of operating without clear systems and the dramatic improvements that occur when processes, accountability, and project management protocols are put in place.
For interior designers looking to improve profitability, client relationships, and team performance, this conversation highlights why strong systems are the foundation of a successful design business.
In this episode, we learn:
• How the BOD™ 15 STEP Project Management Strategy™ creates clarity and consistency across projects
• Why tracking and billing all of your time is essential for profitability
• How strong vendor relationships lead to better project outcomes and support
• Why clear contracts help prevent misunderstandings about fees and pricing
• How honoring deadlines and commitments builds trust with clients
• Why systems and procedures reduce chaos and create a more sustainable design business
Take Aways
If you are new to business or need to relocate here are some tips from Lesley Myrick on how to hit the ground running:
- Nothing beats meeting face to face.
- Get connected to local media.
- Word of mouth referrals are best. However, meet prospective trades in person before you hire them.
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Lesley Myrick is an adventurous, organized, and passionate interior designer in Waco, Texas. She works with smart, cool clients who understand the value of hiring a design professional but are bored with the status quo – they’re looking for someone different, unique, and offbeat. Her mission is to empower people to embrace what they love and bust out of boring. What rocks her world? When a space comes together and her clients are so freakin’ happy they practically want to make out with their new home (That’s not weird, right?).
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