THE COMPLETE DESIGNER
Why Talented Designers Stay Broke
And the Two Fixes That Change Everything
You are talented. Your clients love what you do.
So why isn’t the money reflecting that?
The answer is almost always the same: designers are underpaid in both of the places income can come from — and most don’t realize there are two distinct streams, or that each one requires a completely different system to capture.
The two fixes
Fix One
IDBA Snapshot
Get paid what your design time is actually worth.
- Know exactly how to price furniture jobs, remodels, and new construction — every time
- Get budget agreement from clients in 10 minutes using Budget on the Fly
- Quote your fee with confidence — and hear yes
- Use scripts, Letter of Agreement templates, and Project Time Estimating tools
- 6 months of live bi-weekly Q&A with Terri Taylor plus a private 45-minute coaching call
Fix Two
The Designers Collaborative
Get the product margins your business actually needs.
- Access 300+ top-shelf vendors at 65–70% off retail — stocking dealer pricing from Day One
- Stop leaving $18,000–$20,000 per room on the table because of thin retail margins
- Source confidently, price competitively, and make real profit on every furnishings job
- Includes the Ultimate Source Guide, Who Really Makes It list, High Point Market support, and a private peer community
The numbers that change your business
| What changes with both systems working | The number |
|---|---|
| Design income target (20 hrs/wk, 50 weeks) | $150,000/year |
| Furnishings that $150K generates automatically | $1,000,000+ to source |
| $40K room at old retail margins (20–30%) | $8,000–$12,000 profit |
| $40K room at TDC stocking dealer (65–70%) | $26,000–$28,000 profit |
| Example remodel job total profit ($320K job) | $109,500 |
Webinar Exclusive Offer
IDBA Snapshot + The Designers Collaborative
Regular combined price: $5,606
Pay Monthly
$689
for 6 months
(save $2,067)
Best Value
$3,657
full pay
(save $2,549)
Apply today and also receive:
Most members recover the full investment
on their very first properly priced job.
“I recommend to all my designers in the IDBA programs to invest in The Designers Collaborative so they can instantly enjoy a substantial second stream of income on the very first job they put together with us.”
— Terri Taylor, IDBA
Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: How is this different from your other programs?**
Snapshot is our foundational program designed specifically for designers who aren’t quite ready for our comprehensive $16K+ coaching programs but need more than random pricing tips. This gives you the core systems and support that form the foundation of every successful design business.
**Q: What if I can't make the live calls?**
You’ll get the most value from attending live, however, every live session is recorded and you’ll get access to replays. Plus, you can submit questions in advance through our community platform.
**Q: Do you offer a payment plan?**
Yes, the program is structured as 9 monthly payments of $689, making it easy to manage your cash flow while you’re implementing the systems.
**Q: What if I'm not making enough revenue to justify this investment?**
If you’re consistently booking projects but struggling with pricing, you’re exactly who this program serves. The systems help you price appropriately for the work you’re already doing, so you’re not leaving money on the table with every project.
Snapshot shows you how to capture that value, which means one properly-priced project using these systems typically covers your entire program cost.
**Q: What if this doesn't work for my type of design business?**
The pricing systems work for residential interior design, commercial design, and new-build projects. Whether you focus on furniture, remodeling, or new construction, you’ll have a system that fits your client and your job. Plus, the sales process in Module 1 works for every type of design inquiry.
**Q: How much time will this take each week?**
About 1-2 hours weekly, which is probably less time than you currently spend worrying about your next quote or going back and forth with clients on scope changes…
The live calls to get your questions answered or strategise new jobs go for 1 hour, and are held twice per month. You’ll also need some time to review the training and pricing worksheets in the program portal and implement what you’re learning. Our systems are designed to save you hours of client management time in the long run.
**Q: When does the program start / when are the calls?**
Access begins immediately upon enrollment. The live calls to get your questions answered or strategise new jobs go for 1 hour, and are generally held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm PT / 5pm ET.
**Q: Will Terri really coach me personally in this program?**
Yes, the program starts with a 45-min private call with Terri to set up your success blueprint and walk you through how to make an offer to your ideal client with confidence and clarity.
Plus, you’ll be able to have laser coaching from Terri and/or Valerie on the bi-monthly calls if you submit your question in advance of the call.
**Q: I've tried business courses before, and they didn't help. How is this different?**
This isn’t a course you watch alone. You get six months of direct coaching support from Terri and our mindset coach Valerie, plus a community of designers implementing alongside you.
The twice-monthly calls mean you can get help when you’re stuck, and our systems come with word-for-word scripts so you know exactly what to say in real situations.
Q: I have a question that isn't answered here?
Just book a call here and a member of our coaching team will be happy to answer any questions.
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