Hey Lovely!

As a business owner, it’s easy to slip into a reactive mode—letting clients, projects, and even your inbox dictate your schedule. But here’s the truth: You are the leader of your business. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to shift from reacting to leading.

I speak with dozens of designers every week and I keep hearing the same thing- you are literally being ran off your feet!! From a client calling you at 8PM to let you know that the painter is coming by tomorrow and she needs paint colours selected STAT!

Or a client emailing you Saturday morning while you are at the Farmer's Market demanding an invoice summary report of all payments to date because they do not want to login to your project management portal to retrieve this information themselves.

Or you show up onsite with your contractor to do measurements for an estimate and your client blindsides you and says she had a dream last night and she is thinking she wants to replace the built-ins you've met about with a murphy bed for her husband's office!!!!

Who's leading who?

Tips, Tools & Takeaways for Designers

3 Tips to Take the Lead 1️⃣ Set Clear Boundaries – Whether it’s office hours, communication policies, or project timelines, clear boundaries help you stay in control and prevent burnout. 2️⃣ Own Your Process – Clients hire you for your expertise. Guide them through your proven process rather than adapting to their every request. 3️⃣ Plan Before You React – A well-structured week (hello, Model Calendar and CEO Date!) helps you focus on what matters most instead of putting out fires all day. ​

2 Resources to Help You Lead: 📌 Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown – A great read for prioritizing what truly moves the needle in your business. It's available on Audible. 📌 Tool: Loom – Record quick videos for client updates, onboarding, or FAQs, so you’re leading conversations instead of answering the same questions repeatedly.

1 Question for You 👉 Where in your business are you letting clients (or chaos) lead instead of stepping into your role as the guide? Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to offer support! Or send me a question and I'll answer it in next week's newsletter!

Want More Support?

Please let me know if you read the book recommendation I shared. I would love to hear your takeaways.

If you’re ready to take back control of your business and create more ease in your workflow, I’m here to help! Book a complimentary strategy call. No hard pitch. No awkward sales vibe. Just a quick, strategic convo to figure out: What’s going on - What you really need - And whether I’m the right person to help.

To more ease and leadership,

Warmly,​
Marsha