Master Class

Master Class 2: Why Your Books Don't Match Your Buisness (And How to Fix It)

Featuring Staci Davidson, Founder of Everything But Design

📅 July 30th, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual Class
💵 FREE
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Your profit and loss statement says one thing. Your bank account says another.If you've ever wondered why your financial reports don't seem to reflect what's actually happening in your design business, you're not alone. The truth is, proposals, deposits, invoices, and revenue all happen at different points in a project, and misunderstanding that timing can lead to inaccurate reporting, cash flow confusion, and costly business decisions.Join Staci Davidson, Founder of Everything But Design, as she breaks down the three biggest reasons designers struggle to understand their financials and demonstrates how Design Manager helps keep your books aligned with your business.‍

The difference between proposals and invoices, and why they're not interchangeable

Why deposits aren't revenue (even when the money is in your bank account)

Common reporting mistakes that lead to inaccurate financials

How to recognize revenue at the right time

Which Design Manager reports you should actually be using to measure business performance

Best practices for keeping your bookkeeping, project data, and financial reporting in sync

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Master Class 1: The Lifecycle of a Project, Where Most Designers Break the Chain

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Many design firms struggle not because of creativity, but because their operational workflow breaks down between proposal and payment. In this live Master Class, Staci Davidson walked through the complete lifecycle of a project inside Design Manager. Whether you’re brand new to Design Manager, or an existing customer, this session will help you build a stronger operational foundation for your firm. Learn:‍

The proper order of operations when using Design Manager

The most common breakdowns that create accounting issues and project confusion

The proper order of operations when using Design Manager

How to prevent costly workflow mistakes

How organized systems improve profitability and client experience

About: Staci Davidson & Everything But Design

Staci Davidson, Founder of Everything But Design is a trusted partner to interior design firms across the country. Known for her deep understanding of Design Manager, Staci helps designers build scalable systems that support long-term growth. Through personalized consulting, she has helped countless firms transition from overwhelmed and disorganized to operationally efficient. The firm specializes in:

Design Manager setup and optimization

Back-office systems and support

Project financial management

Bookkeeping support for interior designers

Operational workflows and process improvement

Everything But Design: Special Offer

Design Manager Success Setup Package
Special One-Time Price: $1,495 (Regular Value: $2,000)

Starting in Design Manager can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. The Success Setup Package is designed to help you move confidently from trial to thriving with guided setup, personalized training, and expert support from day one. The package includes:

Customized account set up

Design Manager account configuration

Best practices training

One-on-one expert support

Two, 1-hour Zoom calls

Master Class 2: Why Your Books Don't Match Your Buisness (And How to Fix It)

Master Class 1: The Lifecycle of a Project, Where Most Designers Break the Chain

About: Staci Davidson & Everything But Design

Everything But Design: Special Offer

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