Trade Tales

Ask Us Anything: Alison Giese on how to streamline your design presentation

Episode Summary

San Antonio, Texas–based designer Alison Giese on the value of providing clients with curated choices, how to hone powers of observation during the intake process, and why whole-home presentations help convey continuity—and give designers a chance to build confidence and salesmanship skills.

Episode Notes

San Antonio, Texas–based designer Alison Giese answers a question from a designer who is interested in tweaking her presentation approach to inspire trust and cultivate hands-off clients. Giese jumps in with advice on the value of providing clients with curated choices, how to hone powers of observation during the intake process and why whole-home presentations help convey continuity—and give designers a chance to build confidence and salesmanship skills.

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Alison Giese
Kaitlin Petersen
Business of Home

This episode was sponsored by Four Hands.