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Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 7 months ago
Chris-
I know exactly what mean. It would be almost impossible to be a true advocate for the client if you were being paid a sales commission from the contractor. The commission I was referring to is more like maybe a “finders fee”, if you will. I run across all sorts of projects and not all of them are appropriate for a designer. So I refer the…[Read more] -
Dan Barnes posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 7 months ago
Chirs,
Here in Texas we are not required to be licensed for landscape contracting. Sometimes I wish we were because every guy that has lost his job in the last few months has become a landscaper/maintenace contractor. I am sometimes bidding against people that are brand new in the business.
I am working with several Landscape Architects like…[Read more] -
Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 7 months ago
Hey Chris,
We are in Phoenix, and we do mainly design and subcontract the work out on high end residential designs. I believe we are the main contractor, and the work is divided accordingly. -
Roger Bisbe posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 8 months ago
Chris,
I operated a design/build company for 25 years where most of the work we did in-house with some sub-contracting on the specialized features. I now work by myself designing and then managing the projects. I have a network of contractors that work on these projects. I have a design fee and then negotiate a management fee with the…[Read more] -
Jennifer de Graaf posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 8 months ago
Elif-
I have learned that high-level or not, clients don’t read a lot of text. They’re swayed by images, sketches, pretty colors, and your passion. If you say Mondrian, show them what/who that is so they don’t have to ask. Have images that clearly delineate the connection between a Mondrian piece and your design (for example). If you communicate…[Read more]
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Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 8 months ago
Chris-
My advice:
If you love design, find a couple of good contractors you can send work to on a regular basis. They will (or should) pay you a commission or referal fee for the work you refer to them. They will in turn send you work, some of which they will pay you for directly. Probably a little at first, then more as your relationship builds.…[Read more] -
Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 8 months ago
Hey Chris,
My principal here in AZ is a licensed contractor. It’s pretty involved here, but definitely opens up many opportunities… -
Bharat Mishra posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months ago
Hi Guys”
Greetings!!!!!
An innovative design in stone surfaces that offers a customizable line for interior and exterior wall claddings
Cheers / Bharat Mishra -
Chris Heiler posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 15 years ago
If you want a little marketing inspiration, listen to this months podcast from LandscapeLeadership.com.
Designers Susan Cohan and Rochelle Greayer discuss how they’ve built a following and presence online by blogging. Learn how blogging has directly impacted their businesses.
Both are members of The Lounge.
You can listen and download the…[Read more]
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Anne Robert posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 15 years ago
SOURCING NEW DESIGNS
I edit a FREE newsletter each month on a theme
– 50 new pots and planters [april]
– New outdoor kitchens [may]
– Shade solutions [june]If you would like to receive copies please let me know anne.robert@btinternet.com
IF you have designs to share same thing!
A bientot
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ARMOND NOSHADEYAN posted an update in the group Cal Poly Pomona 15 years, 1 month ago
good to find cal poly pomona here
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Daniel Araki posted an update in the group Cal Poly Pomona 15 years, 1 month ago
Hi all,
I’m just glad to see people that I know here.
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Eric Sterling posted an update in the group Cal Poly Pomona 15 years, 2 months ago
Hi all… Looks like a decent softball team forming here… I call dibs on super clean up at 13th in the line up.
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Bryce Carnehl posted an update in the group Cal Poly Pomona 15 years, 2 months ago
Greetings to all. I hope all is well.
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Daniel Miller posted an update in the group Cal Poly Pomona 15 years, 3 months ago
Thought I’d do my initial group check-in.
I hope all is well with everyone.
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Michael John V. Espiritu posted an update in the group Cal Poly Pomona 15 years, 3 months ago
Hi all,
Nice to know there’s a Bronco group! I’ll invite a few of class 94′ to join in.
Mike
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Rick Anderson posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 15 years, 3 months ago
Elif;
All the ideas written to you are good/great. I would also like to add how important relationships are, especially the more involved/complicated/pricey a job goes.History shows that the great designers were also people who were great “relaters”. Be personable, be authentic, be passionate, and be honest with your clients . . . it’ll carry…[Read more]
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Hugh Ryan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 15 years, 3 months ago
Hi Elif,
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Elif Tekeli Bonelli posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 15 years, 3 months ago
Thank you very much. It’s always nice to get suggestions from experienced Landscape Architects as yourselves. I’ll try to follow and let you know about the result.
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Hugh Ryan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 15 years, 3 months ago
Hi Elif,
I have always maintained that there is a profound difference between ‘planning’ a space and ‘designing’ a space. A good design trancends a good plan, but a good design must be based on a good plan.Part of what makes a design a good design is its uniqueness or as you call it, its identity.
In my opinion the first person to whom you need…[Read more]
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