Picture this: 


You’re the leader of a process-driven design company with a dreamy client experience, predictable and repeatable results, and a balanced schedule. 


Can you envision it? Then you’re one step closer to achieving it! In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, you’ll learn how to use systems and processes to create the business of your dreams. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How I turned my business around when it was at breaking point
• What every business needs in order to run smoothly 
• Why your business isn’t growing 

Tune in to find out how the professionals run their businesses for the best results.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

How do you take a lead, turn it into a prospect, and then turn it into a good design job?


In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m sharing my process for turning leads into prospects and prospects into paying clients. 


This is one of those things that you need to have a process for in your business. Without a clear and repeatable process, a lot of leads are going to fall through the cracks when they could have turned into really great design jobs. 


We’re covering everything from the first touchpoint someone has with your business to signing them on as a client. You’ll hear about elevator pitches, customer experience, pricing, and so much more. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Identifying where your leads are coming from 
• Why you need a good elevator pitch 
• How to make yourself sound professional 
• How to answer the question, “what do you cost?”

If you’ve been wondering how to get more leads to say yes to your offer, this is the episode for you.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

What do you wish you knew about marketing for designers?


By the end of this episode, you might just have your answer. 


There’s a lot of information out there about SEO, social media, and all things marketing, but it’s hard to sift through and none of it is focused on designers. 


Our industry is a little different from others. There are things that need to be done in a certain way and in a certain order to create the best platform for you to build your interior design business from. In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m sharing the steps for you to follow to start marketing your interior design business. 


I have a whole workshop on this, but I wanted to share some of the basics with you right here on the podcast. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The power of advertising combined with referrals 
• How to get started with marketing as a designer 
• Why you need to create your messaging for a specific audience 

Whether you have no idea where to start or you want to brush up on your marketing skills, this episode has something for you. Tune in!


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

What does it mean to “keep your shape” as an interior design business owner?


“Keep your shape” is a motto we use at the Interior Design Business Academy to talk about standing your ground. This comes into play in every area of your business: pricing, time, systems, offers, boundaries… you name it. We’re diving into it all in this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, and today is our lucky day because IDBA lead coach Valerie Priester is back for another episode to share her expertise on the subject.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you might struggle to keep your shape if you’re a people-pleaser
• How successful designers stand their ground on their pricing
• A simple hack to get better at keeping your shape 

If you have a hard time sticking to your boundaries then it’s probably costing you precious time and money that you need to run your business. Tune in to this episode to learn how to “keep your shape” from the experts.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

Do you feel like you never have any free time and yet somehow you still don’t have enough jobs to turn a profit?


This problem is more common than you think, and in this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast we’re unpacking why that is. I sat down with our lead coach at IDBA, Valerie Priester, to talk about why designers get stuck with so many little jobs that they don’t have time to take on the big jobs they really want. If that sounds familiar, stick around because this is for you. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Signs that you have more of a scarcity mindset than you realize
• Subconscious triggers that are causing you to take on small jobs 
• Red flags to look for before you take on a job 

Tune in to learn how to get more dream jobs, work with more dream clients, and still have more free time on your calendar.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

How do you tell the difference between honest sustainable companies and those that are trying to trick you with greenwashing in their marketing?


This is just one of many questions you might have if you’re thinking about going green in your interior design business, so I've recruited the help of expert Megan Thompson to answer some of those questions and point you in the right direction. 


In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we’re talking about how interior design impacts the planet through excessive waste and contributions to global emissions and what you can do to make a difference. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How many tons of furniture end up in landfill each year 
• Lies you’ve been told about sustainability in interior design 
• A quick and easy trick to know if a product is really “green” or not 

If you want to go green but you don’t know where to start, Megan’s got you covered.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

Do you run a business or a hobby? 


In this episode of Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m diving into how your mindset and approach to money can make all the difference in the success of your business. Join me as I share practical insights into essential financial practices and mindsets that will help you get paid what you're worth.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The numbers you need to know to determine the health of your business on a daily basis
• Common pitfalls of being a hobby business that you have to avoid if you want success
• The impact of tracking your margins honestly and making sure each job is profitable

Are you ready to shift from hobbyist to business owner? Let's dive into the essentials that will help you turn up the volume on your profitability.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

How many times have you said, “If I just had more time, then I could get it all done”?


I think we’ve all been there, but I want to let you in on a secret: It’s not about how much time you have, it’s about how you manage it. In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m revealing five tips that will change your relationship with time so that you can improve your time management.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How I’ve avoided working on Fridays, weekends, or evenings for the last 25 years
• Mindset hacks for better time management
• A time-saving way to organize your tasks 

If you’re constantly wishing you had one more day in the week or a couple more hours in the day, this is for you.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

What if you had a shortcut to identify the profitable and unprofitable practices in your business?


Enter this episode of Interior Design Business! I’m here to give you the class on business finances that you never got in design school. Tune in to learn an easy way to understand your financial reports and use them to increase your profits. I’m sharing best practices, communication skills, tips for setting boundaries, and so much more. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• An easy-to-follow process for looking at your numbers
• How I do my bookkeeping 
• Surprising ways you’re losing profits 

I want you to be able to take what you learn in this episode and immediately apply it to your business so that you can watch your profits rise. Sound good? Let’s get started.


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.

Do you feel like no matter how much care you put into your design business, you never seem to increase your profits?


This episode of the Interior Design Business podcast will teach you how to make your business more profitable without starting from scratch. I’m sharing some of the hidden money leaks lurking in your business, unexpected obstacles that are getting in your way, and five simple strategies to start implementing for better profits. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How many design hours you need to bill each week to be profitable
• Scary money stories getting in the way of your financial success
• Poor business practices that leave you owing money to your vendors

Whether you’re just starting out as a business owner or you’ve been doing it for years, you’d be surprised how many designers don’t know about the tips in this episode. Tune in to join those of us in the know!


I would love to connect on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademy or Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy!


Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.