If you’ve ever hired a coach, or considered it, and felt unsure if it was really going to move the needle in your business, this episode is for you.

I pull back the curtain on how my coaching inside the Luxury Client Academy is intentionally designed to be different, and why it works. No fluff. No general advice. Just deep, individualized support that actually helps you grow a luxury-level, referral-driven design business.

You’ll hear:

• Why accountability is only part of the equation (and what most coaches miss)
• The 5 specific things I deliver that help designers earn back their investment 10x over
• How my process is structured to get you clarity fast and keep you moving
• What a real business audit looks like, and why it’s the first thing we do together
• The power of consistent, customized coaching every two weeks (with real-time access between calls!)
• Why being “organized” isn’t a bonus—it’s the backbone of real business growth

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of “figuring it out,” this episode will show you what it looks like to finally move forward with a clear plan, strong support, and me in your corner who treats your business like it's my own.

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

What if the key to more dream projects isn’t being everywhere online... but being unforgettable to the right people locally?

In today’s episode, I shares how 50 Mile Fame is the real secret to consistent, high-quality referrals in 2025, and why it beats chasing Instagram trends every single time.

You’ll hear:

• What “50 Mile Famous” actually means (and how it changed Pam’s business)
• Why vendor relationships still outperform social media
• How to build trust with builders, realtors, editors & more in your local area
• The Shock & Awe Box strategy for making a lasting impression
• What you really need to become the go-to designer in your market

Whether you're feeling invisible in your community or just overwhelmed by all the online noise, this episode will ground you in what works, relationships, trust, and intentional visibility.

Inside the Luxury Client Academy, we take this even further:

• Build your Top 10 Referral List
• Design your custom Shock & Awe Box
• Set up follow-up systems that keep you top-of-mind
• And learn how to position yourself as the designer every vendor wants to refer

This isn’t fluff. This is how you become known, trusted, and booked in the circles that matter.

Be sure to apply with the link below!

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

In this short but powerful episode, I shine light on the three biggest fears designers have when deciding whether to join the Luxury Client Academy:

1. 💸 The Investment: Is it really worth $6K?
2. ⏰ The Time: Can I fit this in when I’m already maxed out?
3. 💭 The Confidence Gap: What if I can’t do this... or what if Pam can’t help me?

If you’re stuck in a cycle of second-guessing, taking on the wrong projects, or simply treading water, this episode will help you step back and ask:

“What is it really costing me to stay where I am?”

💡In this Episode, you'll learn:

• Why investing in the right help isn’t a risk, it’s the key to unlocking more profit, confidence, and clarity
• What time-smart support really looks like inside the Academy (hint: no fluff, no busywork)
• Why you don’t need to “feel ready” to start, just willing to build the business you actually want
• The truth about why you’ve had some great clients, but not enough of them, and how to fix that

🎁Bonus mentioned:

Apply for the Luxury Client Academy by Friday, 9/19 to get:

• A 30-day money-back guarantee
• A bonus ticket to the in-person Naples Experience

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

As designers, we pride ourselves on being resourceful, so it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we should be able to figure it all out on our own. But what’s that mindset really costing you?

In this episode, I break down the true price of staying stuck in DIY mode, and how trying to “do it all yourself” is actually delaying your growth, draining your energy, and keeping you from the clients and projects you really want.

You’ll hear:

• The 3 most overlooked costs of figuring it out yourself (time, money, and confidence)
• What shifts happen when you get real support (and stop second-guessing every move)
• How the Luxury Client Academy helps designers attract aligned, high-trust clients again and again

If you’re tired of piecing it all together alone and ready to finally realize those financial and project goals, this episode is for you!

Apply for Luxury Client Academy elevateinnercircle.com/lca-sales

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

If you’ve ever felt like client referrals are too random, too inconsistent, or just not delivering the right projects, listen to this special replay of my Rapid Referrals Challenge.

You’ll hear from real designers as they open up about the exact struggles they’re facing in today’s market, like:

• Juggling 20 projects alone and realizing referrals dried up when visibility slipped.
• Being tired of too many small projects and craving fewer, higher-quality clients.
• Raising fees only to find fewer inquiries with smaller budgets.

In this training, I’ll walk you through:

• Why client referrals alone won’t sustain a profitable design business.
• How to start, strengthen, and sustain relationships with builders, realtors, and vendors who can send you dream projects consistently. 
• Walk away with the tools to start building a referral machine that actually works.

And as a bonus, you’ll also get:

• 9 outreach scripts you can use immediately to reach out to your referral partners. [Get the scripts here]
• My Design Project Revenue Calculator to forecast revenue, play with pricing, and plan your project mix with confidence.[Get the calculator here]

It's only available for a limited time, so tune in NOW!

Applications now OPEN for the Luxury Client Academy >> Apply here!

If you’ve been banking on client word-of-mouth, this episode is your reset. I’m sharing the referral system that changed my business and why 90% of my best projects came from industry partners.

In this episode:

• Learn who gets the first call in your market—and why you need to be in their orbit
• Avoid the “one-basket” trap and diversify where your projects come from
• Get my approach to outreach that feels genuine (not salesy) and actually gets replies

🎟️ Join the Rapid Referrals Challenge on Sept 10 @ 12pm ET, I’ll help you pick your top partner and give you fill-in-the-blank scripts to reach out while we are in the room.

Grab your seat here https://elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge

💼 Curious about working 1 on 1 together? Explore the Luxury Client Academy  👇

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Sign up for my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up 9/10/25. Secure your seat here: elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge

In this episode, I’m sharing how Audra, one of the incredible members inside the Luxury Client Academy, completely changed the way she approaches discovery calls.

She used to go in unsure, trying to say the “right” thing and hoping it would land. Now?

She shows up as the expert.

She leads the call with intention.

And her clients feel the shift.

Here’s what we break down in this episode:

• What changes when you stop “winging it” and start leading the call
• How confidence and clarity build trust (and close better clients)
• Why discovery calls aren’t about impressing, they’re about qualifying
• Audra’s exact mindset shift that helped her step into leadership
• How to know if your discovery call is working for you, or against you

If you’ve ever walked away from a client call feeling unsure, undervalued, or like you gave too much away… this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air!

If you've been looking to change how you've been getting business, then check out my Luxury Client Academy, doors open soon!

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

In this special episode recorded live at ASID’s National Conference, Gather, I got to sit down with ASID CEO Khoi Vo and talk about the enduring value of a professional community in a fast-paced, digital world.

On point for celebrating celebrating 50 years of design leadership, you’ll hear Khoi’s perspective on why in-person connection still matters, what makes gatherings like this irreplaceable, and how ASID continues to serve designers at every stage of their journey.

It highlights how meaningful connection is what drives a sustainable, joyful design business.

If you’re a small-but-mighty designer who wants to grow through relationships, this episode will remind you: design is better together!

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Sign up for my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up 9/10/25. Secure your seat here: elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge

In this special episode recorded live from ASID’s Gather conference, I reflect on the power of real-world connection in an increasingly digital world. As ASID celebrates 50 years, I explore what professional community still means for today’s boutique designer and how showing up in person leads to more meaningful relationships, stronger referrals, and a more joyful business.

If you’re feeling stuck behind a screen or wondering how to grow your business without the social media hustle, this episode will remind you, it’s not about growing your audience but your influence with the right people.

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Sign up for my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up 9/10/25. Secure your seat here: elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge

After 25 years in the interior design industry, Alfie Rowan has learned how to say no with confidence, qualify clients early, and embrace her authentic self, both in her business and her brand. She shares how this shift helped her raise her rates, attract better-fit clients, and focus on the projects that truly light her up.

You’ll hear:

• How Alfie turned down a high-profile project (and why it was the right move)
• The minimum spend she uses now to filter inquiries (hint: $50K+)
• The mindset shifts and systems she used to triple a project fee, from $7K to $23K
• Her advice for designers who feel the pressure to “people please” their way into burnout
• A peek into the Naples Experience and how it transformed Alfie’s perspective on high-end design

Alfie’s story is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to water yourself down to be successful, in fact, doing the opposite has drawn her dream clients in.

Ready to make this year your best yet? I'm running a new training: 2026: The Year Your Did it Differently. 1/22/26 12pm ET. To grab your seat here >> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/2026-the-year-you-did-it-differently

Looking to get to break your income ceiling in your interior design business? Apply to the Luxury Client Academy here: https://luxuryclientacademy.com/