Interior Design Business

Are you actually getting a paycheck from your interior design business, or are you working hard and hoping there will be money left over?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down why every interior design business needs to do two things consistently: pay its owner for the work they perform and generate profit beyond that paycheck.

Many designers tell themselves they're leaving money in the business so it ...

Do you know what kind of help your interior design business actually needs, or are you simply overwhelmed and ready to hire anyone?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m joined by Evelyn McDougall and Shanna Rose of 4D Biz to talk about how interior designers can hire virtual assistants strategically and build the right support team as their businesses grow.

Shanna shares how a serious accident forced her...

Have you ever landed a dream project only to wonder if you're truly qualified for it?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I'm joined by IDBA's Master Mindset Coach, Valerie Priester, to explore one of the most common challenges interior designers face at every stage of their careers: imposter syndrome.

Whether you're taking on your very first luxury client or stepping into a larger project than you've ever handle...

Are you building both income streams your interior design business needs to thrive?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down one of the most important concepts every designer needs to understand: your business should generate income from two completely separate sources, your design expertise and your product sales.

Many designers unknowingly combine these two revenue streams, creating confusion for client...

Are your purchasing policies protecting your business, or creating costly headaches?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I share the purchasing strategies that have helped countless interior designers avoid some of the biggest mistakes in managing client purchases. From retail shopping requests to custom drawings and hybrid purchasing, we'll explore the boundaries every designer needs to establish before a proje...

What beliefs about money are quietly shaping your interior design business?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m joined once again by IDBA's Head Mindset Coach, Valerie Priester, to explore one of the most powerful mindset topics every designer faces: their money story.

The way we think about money often begins long before we start a business. Childhood experiences, family beliefs, and past conversations...

Are the stories you're telling yourself holding your interior design business back?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m joined by IDBA’s Head Mindset Coach, Valerie Priester, to explore how the stories we create in our minds shape our decisions, confidence, and business success.

Many designers hesitate to pursue bigger opportunities, raise their fees, or change the way they do business, not becaus...

Is the real reason you're underpaid your pricing model, or something much deeper?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I wrap up our series on hourly billing versus design fees by exploring the real issue behind getting paid what you're worth: your relationship with money.

Many designers believe switching from hourly billing to design fees will solve their profitability problems. But the truth is, neither pricing ...

Are you the biggest obstacle standing between your business and the success you want?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I explore one of the most important, and often overlooked, factors in building a successful design business: mindset.

Many designers work harder, put in longer hours, and constantly search for new strategies, yet still struggle with inconsistent cash flow, difficult clients, and stalled growth...

Are design fees really the best way for interior designers to get paid?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I continue the conversation around pricing and billing by exploring the advantages and disadvantages of fee-based design.

Many designers assume design fees automatically solve the problems created by hourly billing. But the truth is that design fees only work when they are supported by a clear scope of work...

Should interior designers charge hourly, or is there a better way?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down one of the longest-running debates in the design industry: hourly billing versus fee-based design.

While hourly billing can work in certain situations, it also creates significant challenges for both designers and clients when it's not managed properly. From inaccurate time tracking and delayed cash...

Are templates helping your interior design business… or hurting it?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I explain why templates often create more problems than they solve for interior designers.

Many designers rely on template contracts, letters of agreement, proposals, and deliverables because they want a faster, easier way to start projects. But the reality is that every project is different, every clien...

Do you actually have the right insurance coverage for your interior design business?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m talking about one of the most overlooked but critical parts of running a successful design business: professional liability protection.

Many designers assume their homeowner’s insurance covers their business, or they believe they’re “too small” to need errors a...

Are you constantly wondering if your design fee is really enough?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down one of the biggest mindset and business challenges interior designers face: pricing their services confidently and profitably.

Many designers struggle because they blur the line between design services and product purchasing. They rely on future furniture sales to make the project profitable, overdel...

What do you do when a client loves every option… but still won’t make a decision?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m breaking down how to manage clients who struggle with decision-making and why unresolved decisions can completely derail a design project.

When clients delay decisions, it creates confusion, slows contractors down, impacts timelines, increases your unpaid hours, and often we...

Wondering where your next client is coming from?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down what to do when your pipeline is empty, and how to get clients coming in consistently.

Every designer experiences cycles in their business. There are times when you’re fully booked, and times when things feel quiet. But instead of panicking, this is your opportunity to reset, refocus, and rebuild your marketing...

Why do so many designers struggle to get paid what they’re truly worth?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I dive into the real reason behind undercharging, overworking, and feeling stuck financially, and it’s not your pricing strategy. It’s your mindset.

Before any system or structure can work, you have to address the beliefs you hold about money. Your “money story” shapes every de...

What does it actually take to go from a struggling design business to a thriving, seven-figure company?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I share a real success story of one of our designer students who transformed her business from $250,000 to over $1.25 million in revenue.

This isn’t about luck, talent, or magic, it’s about learning, implementing, and consistently taking action.

From navigating a m...

Why are boundaries so hard to set, and even harder to keep?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down one of the biggest challenges designers face: creating and holding boundaries in their business without feeling guilty, uncomfortable, or afraid of losing the client.

If you’ve ever said yes when you wanted to say no, answered texts late at night, worked weekends you didn’t want to, or given aw...