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Entrepreneurship in interior design is exciting but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming and lonely. The truth is, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. In this episode, Laura Thornton shares why mentorship and community are essential for building a thriving design business and how they can help you skip years of trial and error.

Laura dives into:
✨ The real perks of mentorship, speed, accountability, perspective, and confidence
✨ Why entrepreneurship can feel isolating and how to find your community of like-minded designers
✨ Eye-opening stats on how mentorship impacts business survival and growth
✨ The “Valley of Death” in business and why so many companies never make it to $1 million in sales
✨ Her own experience with mentors and why she now offers private mentorship for interior designers

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, second-guessing every decision, or wondering how to break through to that next level—this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.

Laura offers private mentorship sessions for designers and decorators who are ready to elevate their business with expert support:
✔️ 60-minute private Zoom call
✔️ Tailored guidance for your specific business goals
✔️ No ongoing commitment, book sessions as needed
✔️ Expert advice on pricing, processes, attracting high-end clients, and more
✔️ Perfect for both new and scaling interior design businesses

Black Friday is officially here!

 For designers looking to step into 2026 with more clarity, better pricing, and a stronger business foundation, we’ve opened up our biggest savings of the year.

 Grab presets, mentorship sessions, or the self-paced Profit Academy at special pricing through Monday, December 1st, 2025.

Find all details at:
 👉 theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.com/blackfriday

Be sure to follow along on Instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces + @thorntondesign to stay up to date on what we're talking about next week. If you love our podcast, please, please, please leave us a review. If you have any questions or topic ideas OR you wish to be a guest email us [email protected] or find us on instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces

Laura Thornton is the principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON. Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition.

The Business of Beautiful Spaces I @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces
Thornton Design I @thorntondesign