Knowing how to design a space is one thing, but figuring out how to consistently make money off of your time and effort is another. This week, we asked eight designers—Ania Agárdy, Mel Bean, Rachel Brown, Andrew Edwins, Swati Goorha, Daniele Mancinetti, Lauren Thomsen and Michelle Waugh—how they keep their firms profitable.

Trusted Systems

“With the discipline of a builder, the creativity of a designer, and the spreadsheet vigilance of someone who’s learned a thing or two in 22 years of making gorgeous homes actually function, we maintain profitability by doing the unsexy things exceptionally well—clear scopes, airtight processes , transparent fees, and saying no faster than we say yes when it’s not the right fit. Beautiful design is our passion, but boundaries, systems and solid margi

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