Design Business Freedom Podcast
Are You Blocking Your Design Success?
Running a design business is no small feat. But sometimes, we’re the ones holding ourselves back without even realizing it. You might think you’re doing everything to succeed, but there are hidden ways you’re avoiding your interior design business success. Episode Timestamps In conversations with designers over the past few months, I’ve uncovered some surprising…
10 Steps to Peace and Profit in Your Design Business
Is your design business feeling a little chaotic lately? Cluttered inboxes, never-ending notifications, and stacks of samples everywhere? It’s time to reset, reclaim your peace, and boost your interior design profit. Here are ten practical steps to get organized, simplify your workflow, and focus on what truly matters—your clients, creativity, and the bottom line. Episode…
15 More Psychological Triggers to Elevate Your Design Sales
When it comes to closing design deals, it’s not just about presenting beautiful work—it’s about understanding the key psychological and emotional sales triggers that drive more design sales and motivate your clients to say “yes.” By leveraging these triggers, you can influence buying decisions more effectively and make the sales process feel seamless and natural.…
Sell Design Services Effectively Without Feeling ‘Salesy’
Selling doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable. In fact, when you think of selling as inviting someone into a solution they genuinely need, the entire experience changes. Use the sales triggers here to capture more profit in your design practice. Episode Timestamps Here are 15 psychological and emotional sales triggers to capture more profit, helping you…
Unlocking Progress and Creativity for Interior Designers
In design, perfectionism can feel like a virtue—but it’s often the enemy of progress. Many designers get caught up in endless tweaks, constantly striving for “perfect” results. The reality? Perfectionism delays projects, creates mental chaos, and stalls creativity. The 70% rule offers a better way forward: Start now, even if it’s not perfect, and refine…
10 Big Little Mistakes Sabotaging Your Design Success
As interior designers, we spend a lot of time perfecting our craft, but sometimes it’s the little things that can hold back our business growth. From the way we present ourselves online to the channels we use to communicate, small oversights can make a big difference. Below are ten mistakes sabotaging your design success you…
How to Take Control of Your Design Business and Life
When running a design business, it’s easy to fall into the trap of tolerating things that hold you back. Whether it’s a poor-performing team member, inefficient processes, or even clients that drain your energy, what you tolerate in business impacts your profits, growth, and well-being. It’s time to take a closer look at these tolerances…
How the Right Agreement Protects Your Business
When running a design business, your skills and creativity are only part of the equation. One of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal is a solid design agreement. More than just a contract, the right agreement sets clear expectations, protects your time and profits, and helps you avoid costly misunderstandings.It’s your…
Why Every Designer Needs the Perfect Agreement
As a designer, you pour creativity and energy into each project. But without the right agreement in place, you could find yourself underpaid, underappreciated, and dealing with unnecessary stress. In today’s post, I want to dive deep into why the perfect design agreement is not just a document—it’s a powerful tool that protects your time,…