When to Launch
I’m frequently asked some version of the same question from commercial interior designers considering launching an independent practice:
“How did you know it was the right time to start?”
What I continue to share is this:
There is rarely a perfect moment.
Most people think they need:
a full pipeline,
a polished website,
a portfolio of independent projects,
a business plan,
or complete confidence before they begin.
In reality, most successful boutique practices start much smaller and much messier than people imagine.
Usually it begins with:
one trusted relationship,
one project,
a referral,
freelance work,
or simply the realization that the traditional firm structure no longer aligns with how they want to work.
