faqs about Coaching with Melissa Galt
About Coaching & Fit
I work with interior designers who are ready to elevate their business — whether you’re plateaued at $300K, flirting with $750K, or scaling into multiple 7-figures. My sweet spot is ambitious, talented designers who want to attract affluent clients, charge premium flat fees, and build businesses that give them both profit and time freedom.
If you’re tired of undercharging, overworking, or staying stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, you’re ready. Coaching is for you if you’re committed to growth, willing to implement proven strategies, and excited to finally step into the role of confident CEO in your design business.
Yes. My frameworks apply to both. I’ve coached residential designers creating six-figure results to designing multimillion-dollar estates and commercial designers handling small and large-scale projects. The principles of attracting affluent clients, structuring profitable fees, and building scalable systems work across all project types. I did both residential and commercial work in my own practice.
That’s more common than you think. Many programs give cookie-cutter advice. I customize strategies to your business, your market, and your goals. You’ll always leave a session with clear, actionable steps that move you forward.
No, I made a strategic decision in 2021 to wrap up my final project, after designing for 30 years, and dedicate my expertise, experience, passion, and resources to coaching full time. There is nothing that lights me up more than your success, your fulfillment, your goals achieved, and your big vision being realized. We are at the leading edge of design and provide trainings, speaking and coaching for the best in the industry.
Programs, Structure & Time Commitment
Both. I offer private coaching for principals who want personalized, high-touch strategy with a minimum commitment of 6 months. I also lead Inner Circle Group Success Coaching, each cohort is limited to 18 designers where you get access to me plus peer support. And I often do VIP Days and Half Days, virtually via Zoom or in person in Scottsdale.
Most strategies integrate into what you’re already doing. Expect to dedicate 4-6 hours a week to implementing new systems, refining fees, or client attraction strategies. The time you invest is small compared to the hours (and stress) you’ll save long-term.
You’ll want to start with a Design Business Assessment, a complimentary private 1:1 call where we identify hidden revenue opportunities in your business. From there, we’ll decide if private coaching, group coaching, or a VIP Day or Half Day is the best fit.
Coaching with me is an investment, not a cost, because it generates measurable ROI. Your exact investment depends on the program you join.
Profit Shot Virtual Coaching, 45 minutes: $597
VIP Half Day Virtual or In Person: $4500
VIP Full Day Virtual or In Person: $7500
*Double days are available and custom VIP experiences for teams have been designed
Inner Circle Group Success Coaching: $2K/month for a minimum 12-month commitment
Private Success Coaching: Custom quoted per client to meet their unique needs and goals
Most clients earn back their investment quickly — often with their very next project — because they’re charging correctly, eliminating scope creep, and attracting higher-value clients. The long-term ROI continues for years as you implement these strategies in every project.
Absolutely, it’s why I share their full names and business names in every testimonial. I want you to be able to reach out to them at your convenience, often via IG or their website, and ask them about their experience. And know that your experience in coaching will be unique to you, trust your gut in making the right decision. You’ve got this; I’ve got you always!
Results, ROI & Value
My designers routinely double or triple their revenues, land their dream clients, and move from hourly billing to flat fees that reflect the true value of their talent. Many build VIP Paid Waitlists, secure Builder/Architect Profit Partnerships, and reclaim 5-10 hours a week so they can focus in their creative zone of genius.
That depends on your willingness to act. Some designers see results in as little as 30 days by implementing one strategy (like flat fees or my Pro Task List). Most experience significant revenue and mindset shifts within 90 days, others may be 6 months. Every designer is on their own journey. We meet you where you are and take you where you most want to go.
The desire for more money is often what gets a designer in the door. And coaching is also about reclaiming your time, boosting your confidence, and enjoying creative freedom. We’ll tackle your mindset, your marketing, your systems, and your leadership. The goal isn’t “more hustle.” It’s building a business that serves your life, without the sacrifice or burnout.
Yes. Slow seasons don’t mean failure. They’re opportunities to refine your process, upgrade your pricing, and build stronger pipelines. I’ll show you how to use these times strategically, so they become the launchpad for your next level of growth.
The ROI is both immediate and long-term. Many clients earn back their coaching investment with their next project because they’ve stopped leaving money on the table and they’re attracting higher-value clients. Long-term, the strategies you implement will pay dividends each year you are in business.
Your Expertise & Differentiation
I’m not teaching theory. I built my own 7-figure design firm over 25 years in Atlanta, then shifted to coaching full-time. I’ve coached thousands of designers worldwide, spoken at events for industry associations and partners, and authored books on marketing luxury design. You’re getting strategy that’s been tested, proven, and profitable — not recycled generic advice.
And, I care deeply about you as my client. I am committed to your outcomes and will do everything in my power to see you succeed and experience the fulfillment of a thriving design practice that delivers both the time and resources for you extraordinary life.
There are many coaches in the design space — but here’s what sets me apart:
- Proven Design Experience: I built and ran my own 7-figure residential/commercial design firm for 25+ years. I’ve been where you are.
- Luxury Client Focus: I specialize in attracting affluent clients and building VIP Paid Waitlists, not filling your calendar with low-budget projects.
- Profit-First Strategy: I show you how to charge robust flat fees, partner with builders/architects, and create scalable revenue pipelines.
- High-Touch Coaching: No cookie-cutter formulas. Every design firm principal gets customized strategy that fits their business, market, and goals.
- Legacy & Credibility: From my heritage (Frank Lloyd Wright, Edith Head) to my own published books and speaking engagements, I bring depth and authority that others can’t.
Design Business Freedom means having a design practice that informs and inspires, fuels and feeds, and serves and supports the WHOLE of your life. It does not swallow you whole, nor does it require you to sacrifice your life to your business. You deserve a fulfilling, lucrative, thriving design practice that delivers the time and resources for your extraordinary life. That is our number one goal in coaching.
Support, Resources & Specialties
Absolutely. Marketing design at every level is one of my specialties. I’ll show you how to attract quality clients without chasing, pitching, or discounting. You’ll learn to create a steady Profit Pipeline of projects and relationships that deliver ROI year after year.
Yes. Whether you’re hiring locally, outsourcing remotely, or building your AI-powered digital team, I’ll guide you in designing a lean, effective team that frees you to focus on creativity and strategy instead of being buried in admin.
Yes, you’ll get the Designers’ Golden Rolodex™which includes vetted providers in every category. I want to keep you out of the Google rabbit hole, as well as safe from unscrupulous providers that target our industry. I encourage you to always ask me about a provider if they are not in the Rolodex. I will share 1:1 what I know when negative, I can’t publish that. I am very protective of my designer clients.
And every client gets our three robust sourcing guides, so you never lack for vendor resources regardless of price point, style, or quality. My goal is to have you focused on design not searching for resources.
