Lessons Learned from the 2025 Summit - Designers Show #148
Welcome to The "Designers Show" by Chief Experts, where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!
In this special episode of the Designers Show, Dan Baumann and the Chief Experts coaching team broadcast live from the 2025 Chief Experts Total Immersion Summit in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
They’re joined by co-hosts John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Kenny and Kevin & JudyTransue to unpack their favorite workflows, time-saving tips, and business breakthroughs shared during the retreat.
💡 Inside this episode:
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How to turn your design work into a standalone profit center
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The magic of the Plan Elevation Tool (PET) for creating color-coded, client-friendly drawings
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How to use macros to automate room labels and save hours of editing
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Creating dual-purpose layer sets that serve both production and marketing
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The power of community learning—and how relationships built over coffee can turn into referrals
📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📍 Free PDF: How to Make More Money Selling Your Design Services
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Whether you missed the Summit or just want to relive the highlights, this conversation is packed with immediately usable insights that can transform how you work, present, and profit.
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