Struggling to say no, even when you know you should?

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m back with IDBA Coach Marsha Sewdass for Part 2 of our conversation on healthy boundaries. This time, we’re digging into one of the hardest boundary skills of all: learning to say no, clearly, confidently, and without apology.

From Saturday appointments to scope creep, contractor pushback, and volunteer overload, we’re unpacking what it really takes to hold your shape in business. You’ll learn how to say no with grace, how to avoid over-explaining, and why assertiveness is not the same as being mean.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for protecting your time, or worried your business would suffer if you stopped overgiving, this episode will change the way you think about boundaries.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why “no” is the hardest word for designers to say
• How to stop over-explaining and apologizing
• The connection between self-respect and strong boundaries
• Why saying no does not hurt your business
• How to prevent scope creep with confident communication
• What it means to “hold your shape”
• The power of pleasant persistence
• How to stop being volunteered for everything
• Why you must protect your energy first

Show notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.com
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