In this episode, I reveal why systems are the secret sauce behind every confident, growing design studio. Learn what systems actually are (hint: it's not complicated tech stacks), discover the top three systems every interior designer needs, and understand how creating repeatable processes transforms your business from chaotic to scalable.

If you've ever thought "I'm so busy but don't know where my time is going," this episode is for you.

Hope you enjoy the episode

Beth xx

In this essential episode, Beth reveals why systems are the secret sauce behind every confident, growing design studio. Learn what systems actually are (hint: it's not complicated tech stacks), discover the top three systems every interior designer needs, and understand how creating repeatable processes transforms your business from chaotic to scalable. If you've ever thought "I'm so busy but don't know where my time is going," this episode is for you.

Let's demystify systems because they don't mean complicated tech stacks or having your office look perfect with lots of folders and everything organised.

A system is a simple, repeatable way of doing something in your business. That might be how you onboard a client, how you request trade quotes, how you name your files, or even how you brief your VA each Monday. It's about doing things in a consistent, thoughtful and documented way so you're not reinventing the wheel every time.

If you're aiming for growth—whether that's taking on more clients, growing your team, or just creating more space in your week—systems are what make that possible.

You cannot scale when you can't repeat. Here's why systems are behind every confident growing studio:

When you know what needs to happen and how, you cut down on decision fatigue, double handling, and client miscommunication. Less faffing around, more designing.

You can't hand over your inbox or client onboarding or FF&E tracking if it only lives in your head. Systems let other people step in and help without everything falling over.

If every install day has a checklist and every sourcing doc follows a process, you're far less likely to forget the small things. Your future self will love you for the systems you put in place.

Clients notice when things feel clear and organised. A streamlined onboarding, consistent communication, and tidy invoicing equals a better client experience, which equals more referrals.

You don't need hundreds of standard operating procedures to start seeing results. Here are three foundational systems that every interior design studio should have:

1. Clear and Concise Onboarding System
   This includes welcome email templates, service agreements and invoice process, key dates or project milestones, and a way to educate the client on how you work. This sets the tone from day one and immediately puts you in the driver's seat.

2. Repeatable Project Workflow
   Map out your design phases: concept, development, documentation, procurement, install. Then outline what happens at each stage. What's delivered? What's needed from the client? What internal steps happen?

3. Communication System
   How do clients contact you? When do they get updates? Is there a regular check-in or presentation rhythm? You're allowed to set boundaries and expectations. When you communicate consistently, you don't just manage the work, you manage the relationship.

Yes, setting up systems does take time upfront. But you know what takes more time? Chasing unpaid invoices, digging through old emails to find that spec, answering the same client question over and over again.

Systems pay you back every single day. They are your team before you have a team, and they're the foundation for every future version of your business.

If you're feeling maxed out or dreaming of scaling or just sick of doing the same things over and over, start with one system. One repeatable process you can tighten up, template, and streamline.

Because growth isn't about doing more, it's about doing the right things in the right order with less friction. And systems, they're the secret to that.

This episode is essential for interior designers who want to move from chaos to clarity and build a business that can grow without burning them out.

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