Building a Thriving Design Business (w/ Michael Kramer) || Honest Advice from a Hospitality Designer

I sat down with Michael Kramer, founder of Michael Thomas & Co. Design, for an unscripted, unfiltered conversation about how he built a successful, thriving hospitality and high-end residential design business. Plus, his advice for how you can too. We answered real questions submitted by designers on the KLSY Instagram, covering everything from how to know when you're ready to go out on your own, to different strategies to increase your income as a self-employed interior designer. Follow Michael • 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @michaelthomasandco   / michaelthomasandco   ______________________________________________________ ⭐️ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐋𝐒𝐘 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 ⭐️ • 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐔𝐩: https://www.klsy.design/subscribe • 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @klsy.design   / klsy.design   💻 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐋𝐒𝐘 💻 [email protected] ______________________________________________________ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 0:00 Intro 0:50 How many projects do you typically take on at once? 4:37 How did you approach starting your own design business? 8:21 How do you find hospitality clients? 13:48 How has the industry changed? 17:37 How do you know if you have enough experience to start your own business? 20:08 What do you do to market your business? 26:49 Are certifications beneficial for your career? 29:37 How do you increase your income self-employed? 35:52 Final thoughts DISCLAIMER: All content was filmed and produced by KLSY and all content is considered my opinion. Client names and companies have been omitted to protect their privacy. KLSY is a company owned and operated by Kelsey Omeis, LLC.