What is your differentiator?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Your dream project is...
- A.
  Creating a space that reflects a cause I believe in
- B.
  Anything that makes the world better!
- C.
  It's all about the process - if everything goes smoothly from A to B, I'll be ecstatic!
- D.
  Something very specific - I've found a niche I love, and I could design for it all day!
2.
If I could tell my clients one thing, it would be...
- A.
  Even if it seems hard, I've been where you are, and I know where to go from here!
- B.
  What you want is possible if we follow my plan
- C.
  Don't worry--I'm an expert :)
- D.
  There is [joy, goodness, adventure, etc] in the world, and we can create more of it, one space at a time!
3.
I love working with clients who...
- A.
  ...want to create the same type of world that I see or impact the world in the same way as me.
- B.
  ...fit my niche (either because of the space or who they are)
- C.
  ...are willing to follow my leadership and are dedicated to a particular outcome.
- D.
  ...are experiencing something I've gone through before and I know I can help them heal!
4.
What's your biggest personal challenge when it comes to growing your business?
- A.
  I feel so called to do this that I would design for free (and sometimes do!)
- B.
  I can sometimes be too inflexible, and this can make it difficult to connect to clients.
- C.
  I love working with my niche, but I don't know how to find them
5.
My deepest fear is...
- A.
  Even though I want to make bold promises, I'm afraid I will disappoint my clients
- B.
  Even though it's what motivates me, I'm afraid of sharing my personal story and being vulnerable
- C.
  Even though I love my niche, I'm afraid it's too narrow and I won't have enough clients
- D.
  Even though I am passionate about what I'm doing, I'm afraid my clients won't see the world the way I do.
6.
Which quote resonates with you?
- A.
  "Change your audience not your act." -Lisa Sasevich
- B.
  “We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place.” - Jane Goodall
- C.
  “The first step to getting what you want is to have the courage to get rid of what you don’t.” -Zig Ziglar
- D.
  “We are best positioned to help the person we once were.” -Rory Vaden

Quiz Outcomes

1.
"Mess Is Your Message" is your differentiator!
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You’ve been through something, and it was life changing. Often this is a traumatic experience (like a shark bite!) but it could also be something purely transformational, like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. You now have a message burning in your heart because this experience taught you to see the world differently. It’s time to share it with others!•••Designers Like You:Nate Berkus•••Here's What To Do Now:Dive deep into what your transformation experience was. Get good--really good--at sharing your story so that it can empower YOU to empower and transform others!Here's What to Do Next:Use your differentiator to grow your business, increase your revenue, and find your purpose!Are you tired of playing small in your business?Are you excited to triple your impact?Are you ready to dig deep and discover your heart’s calling and unique talents?Join the 3-Day Immersion Program!An intimate, personal, & safe journey to discover the differentiator in your business and embrace your heart’s calling so you can radically magnify your impact and change the course of your business forever!"What I wanted to get out of the design immersion: tips, best practices, resources and honest and open conversation about the design industry and ways to run a successful interior design studio. What I actually got out of the design immersion: all of the above but so much more. I walked away with a support system, a deeper understanding of myself, clear goals (both personal and professional) with an action plan and the confidence to achieve them. If you’re looking for a cookie cutter template one size fits all approach, this immersion is probably not for you. If you are interested in creating a business that is both successful and authentically you, do yourself a favor and don’t pass up the opportunity to be part of a one of a kind, transformative design immersion."
2.
Philosophy is your differentiator!
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You have a vision of the world as it could be, and you’re ready to make it happen! Maybe you feel the world should be a joyful place, and you strive to make all spaces spark joy in those who come into them. Or maybe you feel strongly about social responsibility, and every design you create is focused around sustainability. Whatever your heart's calling may be, it impacts how you see the world and how you move in it.•••Designers Like You:HGTV's Extreme Home Makeover•••Here's What To Do Now:Focus on the "why" of your philosophy; what causes you to believe that? Practice communicating that philosophy to others in a way that makes YOU feel empowered so that you can empower others and transform the world, one client at a time!Here's What to Do Next:Use your differentiator to grow your business, increase your revenue, and find your purpose!Are you tired of playing small in your business?Are you excited to triple your impact?Are you ready to dig deep and discover your heart’s calling and unique talents?Join the 3-Day Immersion Program!An intimate, personal, & safe journey to discover the differentiator in your business and embrace your heart’s calling so you can radically magnify your impact and change the course of your business forever!"What I wanted to get out of the design immersion: tips, best practices, resources and honest and open conversation about the design industry and ways to run a successful interior design studio. What I actually got out of the design immersion: all of the above but so much more. I walked away with a support system, a deeper understanding of myself, clear goals (both personal and professional) with an action plan and the confidence to achieve them. If you’re looking for a cookie cutter template one size fits all approach, this immersion is probably not for you. If you are interested in creating a business that is both successful and authentically you, do yourself a favor and don’t pass up the opportunity to be part of a one of a kind, transformative design immersion."
3.
Signature Systems are your differentiator!
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What sets you apart is your willingness to make BOLD promises. This promise is something unique to you that clients won’t get from the average designer. You’ve created a process and system that guarantees this promise will be delivered for every client, and you LOVE it!A client wants a design in 72 hours? Done! Everything must be designed and implemented for exactly $25,000? Challenge accepted!Your ideal client loves French design? EVERY client project includes a trip with you to a flea market in Paris!You're committed to your clients and outcomes, and your system will make it happen, again and again!•••Designers Like You:Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt of 100 Day Dream Home•••Here's What To Do Now:****Here's What to Do Next:Use your differentiator to grow your business, increase your revenue, and find your purpose!Are you tired of playing small in your business?Are you excited to triple your impact?Are you ready to dig deep and discover your heart’s calling and unique talents?Join the 3-Day Immersion Program!An intimate, personal, & safe journey to discover the differentiator in your business and embrace your heart’s calling so you can radically magnify your impact and change the course of your business forever!"What I wanted to get out of the design immersion: tips, best practices, resources and honest and open conversation about the design industry and ways to run a successful interior design studio. What I actually got out of the design immersion: all of the above but so much more. I walked away with a support system, a deeper understanding of myself, clear goals (both personal and professional) with an action plan and the confidence to achieve them. If you’re looking for a cookie cutter template one size fits all approach, this immersion is probably not for you. If you are interested in creating a business that is both successful and authentically you, do yourself a favor and don’t pass up the opportunity to be part of a one of a kind, transformative design immersion."
4.
Typology of Design is your differentiator!
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You are (or secretly want to be) an expert in a niche market. Maybe you LOVE creating playrooms for autistic children, or you jump at the chance to prep a home to be an AirBNB. You've tried being a "everything to everyone" designer, but once you embrace the type of work you really enjoy you'll be unstoppable!•••Designers Like You:Kelly Wrestler or Jonathan Adler•••Use your differentiator to grow your business, increase your revenue, and find your purpose!Are you tired of playing small in your business?Are you excited to triple your impact?Are you ready to dig deep and discover your heart’s calling and unique talents?Join the 3-Day Immersion Program!An intimate, personal, & safe journey to discover the differentiator in your business and embrace your heart’s calling so you can radically magnify your impact and change the course of your business forever!"What I wanted to get out of the design immersion: tips, best practices, resources and honest and open conversation about the design industry and ways to run a successful interior design studio. What I actually got out of the design immersion: all of the above but so much more. I walked away with a support system, a deeper understanding of myself, clear goals (both personal and professional) with an action plan and the confidence to achieve them. If you’re looking for a cookie cutter template one size fits all approach, this immersion is probably not for you. If you are interested in creating a business that is both successful and authentically you, do yourself a favor and don’t pass up the opportunity to be part of a one of a kind, transformative design immersion."