Respect for your pricing is rooted in how confidently you stand behind it.

Let’s be honest—talking about money makes a lot of designers uncomfortable.

We want to be liked. We want to be “worth it.” We want to help. So when it’s time to talk pricing, we soften it, over-explain it, or worse—apologize for it.

Sound familiar?

Let’s be honest: most designers didn’t start their businesses because they love admin work.

And yet…
Our inboxes are overflowing.
We’re booking calls manually.
We’re retyping the same emails.
We’re chasing down signatures and payments like it’s our full-time job.

I’ve been there. And it’s exhausting.

Let’s be honest—posting on social media isn’t enough to fill your calendar with dream clients. While visibility online is important, real connection often happens offline. If you’re a design business owner who wants to work with local clients, then it’s time to think beyond the grid and step into your community.

As designers, we wear a lot of hats: visionary, project manager, purchasing agent, problem solver, client hand-holder, and sometimes, therapist. It’s no wonder we often feel like we’re “on” 24/7—even when we’re not at our desks.

And let’s be honest: most of us didn’t start our businesses because we wanted to hustle 60-hour weeks. We became designers and entrepreneurs to create more freedom, more creativity, and a business that fits our lives—not the other way around.

So how do you get everything done and still have time for a life you love?

Enter: the Model Calendar.

Running a design business means your to-do list is never-ending. From sourcing furniture and managing client communications to creating floor plans and handling invoicing—it’s a lot. And with so many creative and admin tasks competing for your attention, it’s easy to feel scattered or stuck in procrastination mode.

Enter the Pomodoro Technique.

Running your own design business means wearing a lot of hats—designer, marketer, project manager, bookkeeper, and sometimes even therapist (you know it’s true). With so many moving parts, it’s easy to feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around.

That’s where a weekly CEO Date comes in.

Mydoma’s Package tool can help you engage new leads, nurture warm ones, and attract ideal clients—all while staying organized behind the scenes.

Bring Calm to Chaos: Streamline Your Design Business with Confidence
Hosted by: Marsha Sefcik, Design Business Strategist & Workflow Specialist

Join us for a practical and encouraging session designed to help you bring calm to the chaos of running a design business. If you're feeling overwhelmed with client onboarding, scattered systems, or the day-to-day logistics of managing your projects—this is your opportunity to take a breath and reset.

“Should I charge a flat fee or bill hourly?”

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer

Let’s break it down.

As a designer, your website, emails, and social media posts do more than just showcase your work—they communicate your value and attract your ideal clients. But if your copy isn’t connecting, you might be losing potential clients before they even reach out.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.