Interior Design Business

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Leaving Money on the Table

2026-09-1210:40

How much money are you giving away every year simply because you aren't charging for work outside your original scope? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I tackle one of the biggest profit leaks in a design business: scope creep. It happens when a client asks you to take on additional work after the project begins, and instead of charging for it, you tell yourself, “It won't take me that long.” Those extra hours add up quickly. I walk through a common remodeling scenario...

5 Profit Boosters

2026-09-0519:55

What small changes could make a big difference in the profitability of your interior design business? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I share five profit boosters that can help you increase revenue, strengthen your margins, and get paid better for the work you're already doing. We start with choosing the right market and understanding who your ideal client really is. Sometimes the clients who feel most familiar aren't the ones who can support a profitable business. I ...

Stop Matching Internet Pricing

2026-08-2912:55

Are you matching internet prices just to keep clients from questioning your product costs? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I explain why matching internet pricing can quietly undermine your profitability, and why the products and services you provide aren't an apples-to-apples comparison with what clients find online. When designers promise to match internet prices, they're often trying to prevent uncomfortable conversations or keep clients from shopping every item in...

Where is the Profit? or How to Have a Paycheck

2026-08-2216:40

Are you actually getting a paycheck from your interior design business, or are you working hard and hoping there will be money left over? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down why every interior design business needs to do two things consistently: pay its owner for the work they perform and generate profit beyond that paycheck. Many designers tell themselves they're leaving money in the business so it can grow, while others believe they simply don't make enough...

“How to Hire a VA” with Evelyn McDougall and Shanna Rose of 4D Biz

2026-08-1526:39

Do you know what kind of help your interior design business actually needs, or are you simply overwhelmed and ready to hire anyone? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m joined by Evelyn McDougall and Shanna Rose of 4D Biz to talk about how interior designers can hire virtual assistants strategically and build the right support team as their businesses grow. Shanna shares how a serious accident forced her to delegate within her own interior design business, leading to h...

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