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Marketing Luxury Design: Attracting Affluent Clients

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Your One-Of-A-Kind Guide To Greater Confidence and More Success

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Decluttering Your Design Business

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…

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Design Success Without Sacrifice: Top Strategies

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…

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The 5-Second Rule: Your Secret Weapon for Success

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…

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Are You Breaking the Law in Your Design Business?

Let’s get real for a moment. Are you accidentally crossing lines in your design business—lines that could cost you your reputation, or worse, your livelihood? Today, I want to talk about copyright and plagiarism in the world of design. These aren’t just industry buzzwords; they’re critical issues that can impact your success and integrity. Episode…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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What Listeners are saying

Best biz advice for designers.

Melissa's advice is spot-on in my experience and the relevance to my business at the very moment is uncanny. She is great at explaining the point in a way that sticks. I have taken her advice and gone back to the transcripts to implement her suggestions.

- Jennifer Fordham

Get your pen and paper!

I've listened to Melissa's episodes. She shares a mix of design and business genius in this podcast. Whether you're a new designer or a seasoned designer, you'll want to have a notebook close by to capture these design advice nuggets! Thank you, Melissa!

- KDesign Express

Transformative podcast gem!

This podcast is a gem! It's exactly what I've been searching for - packed with valuable information, truly inspiring, and rich with knowledge. I've been hooked since the first few episodes and I'm binge-listening to catch up on the rest. Excited to dive into coaching with Melissa!

- Anonymous

Melissa rocks!!!

Since I’ve discovered Melissa’s podcast, it is my number one go-to audio content when driving. She is full of really wise advice and tips for interior designers. The more I listen to her, the more it strengthens my will to work with her as soon as I can.

- Catheline Cavarroc

Melissa gets it!

Love this podcast for the actionable tips from someone who’s learned, like us all, while in the trenches and is still learning with and for us all. I really appreciate her generosity in these podcast episodes and FB group too. Thanks for all your hard work, Melissa!

- Jacq Snaps

Amazing inspiration!

Melissa's insights and recommendations are invaluable. All episodes are well-planned and so well-organized; it makes me want to dive into applying all her tips! The nuggets of inspiration are easily digestible and relevant to a variety of experience levels. Grab your AirPods and check it out!

- Merits Design Group

Just what our industry needed!

Melissa has a down-to-earth but forward-facing approach to breaking down the ins and outs of our field. Every episode is so valuable. Mindset-focused, process-focused, and everything in between.

I’m excited for every episode- it’s gold!

- Design Empire

I feel empowered and heard. Melissa gets me!

As a professional creative, I felt heard and understood through the many challenges and obstacles we face in the industry. Refreshing to relate to someone like Melissa who can appropriately guide through these challenges with ease of mind. Wonderfully crafted, Melissa.

- Hollywood Nae

Comprehensive and direct. 

This podcast is a game-changer! Melissa includes how to manage all facets of owning a design business without losing sight of your personal life. She covers a lot of information, but delivers it in a manageable way - it’s easy to understand and she gives clear direction on how to implement. I highly recommend this to all designers looking to grow their business and regain personal time.

- 23220 Designer

Melissa is a valuable asset to your business!

I have been lucky to find and take Melissa's advice and have already increased my income. I highly value her expertise and advice. And the fact that she shares such valuable information on her podcast is amazing to newer firms (like mine). I can't recommend her enough!!

- Little Black Fox Design

A wealth of information.

I was first introduced to Melissa through her book, "Marketing Luxury Design: Attracting the Affluent Client". I was thrilled to learn she recently started a podcast. Melissa is smart, witty, and true cheerleader for those of us in the design world. Her advice and recommendations have helped me effectively build my business. I can’t wait to hear all she’ll share next!

- Jakson Gaming

Mark your calendar! This will be a weekly listen for me.

I’ve had the pleasure of being coached by Melissa and this content is beyond valuable. I’m a slow implementer so I need all this reinforcement of the good business practices she has guided me toward. If you're a creative and you need a roadmap to success, she’s your person!

- Ambinatl

Mentor extraordinaire!

Melissa is so knowledgeable, humorous and her tough-love approach is refreshing! Each time I listen, I learn so much; not just one thing. She provides excellent advice while sharing what she has learned from her mistakes, providing me with tools to become a better designer and business owner.

- TMMP77

Melissa is a game-changer!!

We started our business in October of 2022 and thank God that we happened to attend one of Melissa’s seminars at High Point Market that month, because she absolutely changed the course of our new business. Thanks to her principles, we are making 2-3 times the revenue than we had anticipated, we are booked out months in advance already, making our first year in business an unbelievable success. I would not in my wildest dreams have believed the results that we are getting. Thanks to her podcast, we are just going to keep climbing and we will know how and when to hire help, how to market, and we have already started our business with a healthy work-life balance that I never could have believed was possible. Weirdly, the podcast also helped me get closer to my husband because it gave me permission to prioritize self-care even as an entrepreneur. With better self-care, I have more time, attention, and energy for my friends and family and doggies. :) I’m now a total unabashed fan girl and can’t wait to see the incredible potential that Melissa Galt has made possible in my life. :) Thank you so much for this! Would recommend for any designer or creative no matter how long you’ve been in business. I would have given anything to know about this resource right out of design school 15 years ago. :) Thank you, thank you! Keep doing this amazing work, you’re changing lives.

- Megan J. B.

Amazing mentor!

Melissa Galt is a very creative and supportive person full of an amazing energy, who provides not only assistance as an interior design business coach, but also provides support as a friend from an encouraging perspective to the design community. I find her new podcasts to be extremely valuable as they are super helpful as well as very productive to become a successful business designer and to run a profitable firm while enjoying life. I definitely cannot wait to continue listening to her next podcasts and see how my business grows by being on the right path under her knowledgeable advice and achieving my goals while being unique, productive, successful, and the best designer and a very happy person. I cannot thank Melissa enough for her fabulous podcasts.

- Noelia Ibáñez

Experience The Affluent Creative.

I’m loving the new weekly podcast from Melissa Galt! She is personable, knowledgeable and humorous while challenging you to be realistic and introspective. I feel I found a mentor who truly understands me, inspires me and makes me think “what would Melissa do?” The weekly topics allow you to grow your business while being there for yourself and your clients. Finding ways to grow your business and your confidence. Earning more money in less time and finding your ideal clients to build the business you truly love! You will be truly surprised and inspired by what you hear. So if you are looking for weekly inspiration and direction to move your business forward, I highly recommend The Affluent Creative!

- Tanga Winstead Designs

I love Melissa-isms!!!

I’ve always loved listening to Melissa speak, she is sophisticated, and is luxury. Her insight and advice for my business has driven my design firm to the next level. So excited for her podcasts! Now, I can get inspired and motivated any time. She is a wealth of information! Melissa has these phrases that she shares that are elegant and amazing, and the perfect scripts to deal with situations we all encounter in design. I like to call them Melissa-isms!

- H Ball Interiors