Design Business Freedom

155: The Designer's Guide for Thriving in Tough Times


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This episode of Design Business Freedom is your empowering guide for navigating slow seasons in your interior design business with clarity, strategy, and confidence. Melissa shares actionable insights for transforming lulls into launchpads—without discounting your rates, compromising your value, or spiraling into fear. You'll learn why slow seasons are part of the natural business cycle, and how to use them to elevate your brand, reconnect with your network, and set up systems that support long-term growth.

Melissa covers smart visibility strategies, ways to reconnect with your ideal clients, and tips for leveraging quiet time to refine your operations and mindset. She also delivers a powerful reminder: clients buy certainty. That means your energy, presence, and belief in your value matter more than ever. Whether you're reworking your flat fee structure, leveling up your social media, or revamping your contracts, this episode offers a no-nonsense roadmap to emerge stronger on the other side.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

  • (01:10) Why slow seasons happen—and why they don’t mean you’re failing
  • (03:18) How to turn downtime into your most creative and strategic season yet
  • (04:19) Visibility mistakes designers make—and how to stay top-of-mind with your audience
  • (07:08) Ways to infuse your personal style into your brand presence
  • (13:16) How to reconnect with your network and create new collaboration opportunities
  • (17:28) Why staying in your CEO energy is crucial during slow times

SUPPORTING RESOURCES:

  • Amy Kartheiser: https://amykartheiserdesign.com/
  • Emmy Couture Interiors: https://www.emmycouturedesigns.com/
  • Isabel Ladd Interiors: https://www.isabelladdinteriors.com/
  • Corey Damen Jenkins: https://www.coreydamenjenkins.com/
  • Corey’s Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/corey-damen-jenkins-teaches-interior-design

When you’re ready to step into a bigger vision in your design business and create exceptional results and celebrations, book-a-call to explore how coaching can take you there faster, with a solid plan, proven process, and smart strategies.

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