Interior Design Business

• Financially Sustainable Design Business Part1

  A beautiful portfolio doesn’t guarantee a profitable business.In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m kicking off a multi-part series on building a financially sustainable design business. Today’s focus? Understanding how to separate your design services from product sales, and why clinging to retail vendors and discount pricing is keeping you stuck.If you want to create a business that pays you consistently, covers your team and tools, and leaves room to grow, this is where you start.In this episode, I cover:What it really means to have a financially sustainable businessWhy designers must separate services from product salesThe hidden cost of using Pottery Barn and WayfairHow vendor discounts work, and how to use them profitablyWhy retail pricing isn’t a problem (it’s your solution)Show notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

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• Design Jobs Gone Wrong

  What causes design jobs to fall apart? Spoiler alert: it’s rarely the client’s fault.In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m walking you through the real reasons design jobs go sideways, and how to prevent them before they start. From clients ghosting your final presentation to never-ending projects with zero profit, I’ll show you how to build structure, communicate expectations, and take the lead from day one.If you’ve ever found yourself mid-project wondering “How did we end up here?”, this episode is your roadmap to staying in control and getting paid what you're worth.In this episode, I cover:The #1 mistake designers make that leads to job chaosWhat goes into a clear, client-aligned Letter of AgreementWhy the money talk must happen up frontHow to structure your meetings and set boundariesThe connection between planning and profitShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

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• Hiring Lessons Learned

  Hiring the right team member can transform your business, but hiring the wrong one? It can drain your time, money, and sanity.In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing real stories from my own hiring journey, the flops, the fixes, and the eye-opening lessons that helped me build a team that actually supports me. From cheap hires to knee-jerk decisions, interns to untrained assistants, you’ll hear what not to do, and exactly how to prepare for your next great hire.If you're looking to grow your team the right way, this episode is packed with lessons learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.In this episode, I cover:Why “cheap” help usually costs more in the long runThe hidden cost of hiring out of desperationWhat tasks to delegate first (and what to keep)Why interns and generalists can drag you backwardThe systems that keep a team running smoothlyShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

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• Fees By the sq ft? Hourly?

  What’s the best way to charge for your design work, by the hour, by the square foot, or with flat fees? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of each method, and revealing why design fees are the real workhorse of your business. You’ll learn how to handle scope creep, price add-ons properly, and present fees that align with how builders and clients think—without giving away your time or undercharging.This episode is packed with practical advice to help you price confidently and get paid what you’re worth.In this episode, I cover:Why design fees beat hourly billing every timeWhen it is okay to bill hourly, and how to do it rightThe pitfalls of square foot pricing and how to avoid themHow to handle add-on requests without giving your time awayThe #1 pricing strategy that positions you as a proShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

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• Absolutely Fabulous Job

  What happens when your dream project finally lands in your lap… but you’re too buried in admin to say yes?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing the story of a designer who landed her absolutely fabulous project, only to realize she couldn’t take it on without radically transforming how her business runs. Sound familiar?I’ll walk you through how we helped her restructure her team, delegate admin tasks, and reclaim her time, so she could finally step into her next-level design career.In this episode, I cover:The reality behind landing the “dream job”What keeps designers stuck in admin overloadThe paradigm shift that unlocks creative freedomHow one designer freed up 3 full days a week to design againThe power of structure, systems, and the right kind of helpShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

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