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Welcome back to Designed for the Creative Mind, the podcast where we get real about what it actually takes to build a beautiful and profitable interior design business. In this episode, Michelle kicks off a brand-new series called Booked by Accident vs. Booked by Design—a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered why your dream clients still aren’t showing up, even though you’re doing “all the right things.”
Michelle unpacks what’s really going on in today’s economy and why relying on referrals, a pretty Instagram feed, or a solid reputation alone just isn’t enough anymore.
Here’s what she covers:
Why “just do good work and the clients will come” is outdated advice
The difference between visibility and actual connection
How to market like a guide, not a design hero
Why marketing to your peers is a trap
What clients are actually looking for (hint: it’s not a waterfall edge)
The truth about consistency vs. constant content creation
If your leads have slowed down, are inconsistent, or just aren’t aligned, you’re going to want to hear this.
Free Live Workshop Invitation: Michelle is also inviting you to a free three-day live workshop called Booked by Design—specifically created for interior designers who are ready to attract aligned, consistent clients.
Here’s what you’ll learn over three days:
Day One: How to nail your message and communicate your value
Day Two: Marketing strategies that actually work right now (without reels or burnout)
Day Three: A live Q&A and action-planning session so you know exactly what to do next
The workshop runs August 4–6 at 12 p.m. Central Time, and it’s completely free. You can register at thedesignbakehouse.com under the Events section, or click the link in the show notes.
Coming Up Next Week: Michelle dives into why relying on referrals isn’t a real marketing strategy—and what you can do instead. If you’ve been clinging to word-of-mouth alone, this one’s for you.
Final Thought: You can build a business that gets booked consistently. You can create marketing that doesn’t feel overwhelming. You can attract dream clients without burning out.
But it won’t happen by accident. It happens by design.
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Welcome back to Designed for the Creative Mind, the podcast where we get real about what it actually takes to build a beautiful and profitable interior design business. In this episode, Michelle kicks off a brand-new series called Booked by Accident vs. Booked by Design—a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered why your dream clients still aren’t showing up, even though you’re doing “all the right things.”
Michelle unpacks what’s really going on in today’s economy and why relying on referrals, a pretty Instagram feed, or a solid reputation alone just isn’t enough anymore.
Here’s what she covers:
Why “just do good work and the clients will come” is outdated advice
The difference between visibility and actual connection
How to market like a guide, not a design hero
Why marketing to your peers is a trap
What clients are actually looking for (hint: it’s not a waterfall edge)
The truth about consistency vs. constant content creation
If your leads have slowed down, are inconsistent, or just aren’t aligned, you’re going to want to hear this.
Free Live Workshop Invitation: Michelle is also inviting you to a free three-day live workshop called Booked by Design—specifically created for interior designers who are ready to attract aligned, consistent clients.
Here’s what you’ll learn over three days:
Day One: How to nail your message and communicate your value
Day Two: Marketing strategies that actually work right now (without reels or burnout)
Day Three: A live Q&A and action-planning session so you know exactly what to do next
The workshop runs August 4–6 at 12 p.m. Central Time, and it’s completely free. You can register at thedesignbakehouse.com under the Events section, or click the link in the show notes.
Coming Up Next Week: Michelle dives into why relying on referrals isn’t a real marketing strategy—and what you can do instead. If you’ve been clinging to word-of-mouth alone, this one’s for you.
Final Thought: You can build a business that gets booked consistently. You can create marketing that doesn’t feel overwhelming. You can attract dream clients without burning out.
But it won’t happen by accident. It happens by design.
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