05/27/2026
The 4 keys for a successful project ⬇️
1. Find the A-Team. Your place is only as good as the people in it. You could have the best equipment in the world, the best location ever, even a successful brand behind you, BUT the staff you pick need to have that energy about them that inspires everyone around them. My top priorities when picking team members are: professionalism, drive, consistency, loyalty, creativity, initiative, just to name a few.
2. Find your WHY. This may be cliche but there’s no other way around continuity other than having that anchor in your life that will keep you consistent. Every business owner will have days where motivation may be meh, or things turn for the worst, and it feels like everyone is uphill. But that’s why knowing what picks you up is crucial. For me, I happened to have opened up this practice around the time I just had a baby girl (what was I thinking?! 😅). But actually it takes me literally 0.7 seconds to pick myself up if I’m tired or down after I think of her and how I want to be a role model for her. So in short, have the driver in the back of your mind and it’ll be your secret weapon 😈
3. Systems / habits build businesses. You simply can’t wing it, no matter how talented your group may be or how impressive your resume is. I found it incredibly helpful to assign roles among your partners and team members, have dedicated roles, and times in your week for certain things. You’ll notice things will run smoother, and it’ll open up energy/focus for other things.
4. Lastly, budgeting. Ouuff how important is this last one?! Don’t overspend in the beginning - trust me you’ll thank yourself. Resist the urge to go nuts on the fanciest renos or equipment, and focus on the essentials that drive outcomes first. Then I found it very sustainable to gradually reinvest for growth - but only at a pace that genuinely matches your growth. My particular field is filled with dramatic interiors, attractive branding and so many ways to splurge on unnecessary things, but I find the places that end up being true community staples are the ones that focus on the most important things first.
