Posts by Melissa Galt

In your design business, choosing the right projects is essential. Some projects energize you, delight your clients, and build your bottom line. Others drain your energy, disrupt your schedule, and challenge your peace of mind. Episode Highlights Let’s break down how to identify the best interior design projects—those that align with your goals and values…

My mother always said, “See into life, don’t just look at it.” That wisdom is a compass for everything I share with you because it’s not just about skimming the surface of life; it’s about diving in and fully engaging. You have the creative power to design your future, 100%. Are you afraid of what…

As your business coach, I’m here to help you design and run a wildly successful and sustainable design practice. And to do that, you need to build an interior design business mindset that fuels your success. Episode Highlights Talent will only get you so far – it’s the way you think, plan, and execute that…

Every year, the idea of choosing a “word for the year” floats around, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve rolled your eyes a few times. It used to feel like a forced tradition that rarely made any real impact. But this year? It smacked me right between the eyes. Episode Highlights It all started…

Everything you want is on the other side of your fears. Your ideal clients, those big juicy projects, increasing profits, industry recognition, freedom from self-sacrifice – it’s all waiting for you. But it’s parked behind that wall of fear, and overcoming fear for design success is the key to taking that wall down. Let’s talk…

As an interior designer, you’re always balancing creativity and business. But have you ever felt like you’re in a rut, doing the same things over and over? Stretching yourself is where the magic happens. Growth comes when you push past your comfort zone and embrace challenges that energize and elevate your business.  Episode Highlights Here,…

Let’s talk about something that can make or break not only your productivity but also your peace of mind—incompletions. These unfinished tasks and promises are the silent culprits behind stress, self-sabotage, and that nagging feeling of overwhelm. Decluttering your design business is the first step to tackling these issues and creating the mental space you…

To have a successful interior design practice does not require you to sacrifice your life, your weekends, or your sanity. But far too often, I see designers stuck in the same traps—working endless hours, underbilling, or letting their business run them instead of the other way around. Sound familiar? Episode Timestamps I get it. I’ve…

Let me share something that changed everything for me—something so simple but ridiculously effective. It’s called the five-second rule, and no, it’s not about picking up dropped food. This rule is about taking action before your brain has the chance to talk you out of it. Overcoming self-sabotage in interior design starts here. Episode Timestamps…