Interior Design Business
Are you an interior design professional who wants to create time-accurate, money-generous, and fee-based job offers that clients jump to say "yes" to? Terri Taylor, President and Creative Director of the Interior Design Business Academy and the host of the Interior Design Business Podcast, is here to help interior design professionals who want to create lifestyle design businesses that pay them what they are worth. Each week, Terri is bringing her clear, proven, and repeatable step-by-step "recipes" for attracting ideal luxury clients along with her overreaching attitude of gratitude, abundance, beauty, and joy for creating long-lasting and meaningful success. Terri knows that what you believe to be true and how you feel about wealth and money have a direct connection to the level of clients, budgets, and jobs you attract, so tune in each week to discover the strategies and support mechanics you need to achieve your goals as an interior design professional.
Episodes
Feeling uncertain about your next move in business—or life?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m talking about how to build unshakable confidence, even when things around you feel unstable. From rising costs and unpredictable markets to self-doubt and hesitation, I’ll show you how to shift from fear into action and clarity.
You’ll learn how to make decisions that move your business forward, attract b...
Feeling the weight of uncertainty in your design business?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m offering a no-fluff reality check on what’s happening in the design industry—and how to lead your business through it with strength and clarity.
From economic shifts and rising costs to client hesitation and self-doubt, I’m sharing the mindset tools and practical strategies you need to stay visib...
What do you do when a client insists on making design choices you can’t stand behind?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing real stories and tough lessons from my early design career, including the moment I decided I’d never again let a client push me into delivering something I couldn’t be proud of.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a job where the client’s taste goes against your design principles, ...
Are you struggling to consistently find great clients for your interior design business?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m breaking down the real reasons designers struggle with client attraction, and how to turn it around. Whether you think you don’t have time, can’t afford to market, or simply don’t know where to start, I’ve got the mindset shifts and proven strategies you need to get clients in the...
Are endless client revisions derailing your design projects?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing how boundary issues and a lack of Systems are at the root of most revision chaos. I’ll walk you through a real story of a talented kitchen designer whose client just kept changing her mind—and how it all could have been avoided with the right structure in place.
If you’ve ever been trapped in revision...
Do you feel like you're always putting out fires in your design business?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m showing you how Systems create freedom—not restriction. By treating every task like a one-off event, you end up stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed. But when you put repeatable processes in place, everything changes.
I’ll walk you through the mindset shift required to embrace Systems,...
Are you saying “yes” to small design jobs just to be nice—or to avoid a slow season?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m diving into the real cost of people pleasing and how it undermines your time, energy, and business growth. Whether you’re helping a past client with a hallway light or hustling through low-paying work out of fear, these yeses are likely blocking you from the bigger jobs you really want.
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Are you giving away your time and talent in the name of overdelivering?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, we’re digging into a sneaky habit that’s hurting your profitability—overdelivering to clients. Whether it’s showing too many design options, re-researching selections, or trying to “earn” your fees after the fact, these actions can backfire and actually lower your perceived value.
I’ll show y...
Are you constantly working evenings and weekends—only to feel like you’re barely keeping up?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, we’re diving into the real reason your schedule feels out of control: poor boundaries around your time. Terri Taylor shares why time—not money—is your most valuable asset, and how reclaiming it is the first step toward a balanced, thriving design business.
If you’re tired of feeling str...
Do you struggle with billing your design services—or even asking to be paid at all?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m diving deep into why charging what you're worth is so hard—and what to do about it. From emotional blocks to inherited beliefs, this issue is more than a numbers problem. It’s about boundaries, mindset, and reclaiming your value as a design professional.
If you've ever overdelivere...
Are you unknowingly leaking money in your design business?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m diving into the five biggest ways interior designers leave money on the table—and how to stop it. From underbidding jobs to misusing retail vendors and clinging to hourly billing, we’ll explore common money mistakes and the mindset shifts you need to run a truly profitable design business.
If you've ever found ...
What if I told you your client’s budget probably isn’t real?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m breaking down the truth behind client budgets—and why taking them at face value can lead to disaster. You’ll learn how to avoid the “design trap,” stop underquoting yourself, and lead with confidence (and real numbers).
If you’ve ever been caught in the middle of a project where the budget didn’t match the scope—o...
Even the best clients can turn difficult—and when they do, it’s often unexpected, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing real-world experiences and powerful tools to help you navigate client challenges with grace, confidence, and strong professional boundaries.
You’ll learn how to spot red flags early, how to protect your time and energy, and why holding firm to yo...
Do you second-guess your skills—even after landing an amazing client or completing a successful project?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, we’re diving deep into the difference between true confidence and imposter syndrome. Terri Taylor reveals how imposter thoughts sneak into even the most experienced designer’s mind and what to do when perfectionism, self-doubt, or over-delivery start taking the wheel.
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Ever feel stuck when it comes to charging what you’re really worth?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes story of a real designer breaking through her “money ceiling”—that invisible limit you set for yourself about what you believe clients will pay you.
You’ll hear exactly how we crafted a high-end offer, rewrote the letter of agreement five times to meet a luxury client’s expectati...
Ever wonder why purchase orders matter so much—even if your vendor already gives you one?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m breaking down everything designers need to know about purchase orders. From avoiding costly mistakes to qualifying for top-tier vendor relationships, this episode is your blueprint for professional, profitable systems that support your business at every level.
If you’ve ever scribbled ...
Do you feel guilty for carrying business debt—or worry that it means you’ve failed?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m unpacking the emotional weight we often attach to debt and giving you a new framework to understand the difference between destructive debt and strategic debt.
You’ll learn how to reframe those old messages about money, and see why smart, planned debt can be your ally in business growth. I’m...
Do you struggle with setting boundaries around your design fees?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to set clear, confident design fee boundaries that protect your time, increase your profit, and keep your clients happy. If you’ve ever felt like your projects are dragging on, your client is asking for more than they paid for, or you're stuck doing design work that wasn't in the...
Have you gotten a surprise tariff bill—and wondered what just happened?
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sounding the alarm on the reality of tariffs and how they’re affecting designers right now. From unexpected charges at the dock to vendors quietly adding 15% to your invoices, these issues can destroy your margins—and your momentum—if you’re not paying attention.
If you're unsure how to protect you...
Tariffs are here, and they’re affecting more than just prices.
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m talking about how to navigate the ripple effects of tariffs on your design business, especially when it comes to client communication, purchase proposals, and protecting your profit margins.
You’ll learn how to talk to clients when pricing changes unexpectedly, what to include in your contracts to protect yourse...
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