This episode kicks off Week 2 of my October Open Office Hours, a 4-week live series all about falling back in love with your business again.

RSVP here: [email protected]

In this episode, I go over what this week's live zoom session will be like, how it can help you get unstuck and why you need to be there!

Office hours:

When: Friday, Oct 10 @ 2PM Eastern

Topic: Finding Clients When Your Pipeline Feels Crunchy

How: Free, casual, and open to anyone (not just clients!)

I'm hosting these sessions as a mix of market research + meaningful conversation, a space to share what’s really working (and what’s not) when it comes to getting clients.

👉 Want to join?

Email me, DM on IG @pameladurkin

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

Bigger isn’t always better, it’s just…bigger. And sometimes, it’s a whole lot messier.

In this episode of the Six Figure Designer Podcast, I’m sharing why the most profitable and fulfilling design businesses aren’t the ones chasing more staff, more projects, and more hustle. They’re the ones making intentional choices about which clients to serve, how to market, and who to network with.

You’ll hear the story of a designer who looked “successful” on paper with 23 projects, but was underpaid and stuck on the hamster wheel.

After repositioning her for better projects, everything shifted. Fewer jobs. Bigger profits. More breathing room.

If you’re juggling a full plate of projects, constantly working, but still not seeing the profit you want, take a listen as I dive into what it really takes to thrive as a lean, boutique design business.

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

In today’s episode, I'm diving into a pattern I see far too often: changing your own boundaries before the client even asks you to.

Whether it’s squeezing in more rooms for the same fee or downplaying the real time and expertise your work requires, I'm going to talk about why this happens, how it shows up in your business, and what to do about it.

You'll learn:

• Being “client-centric” doesn’t mean saying yes to everything. When you lower your standards to be helpful, you’re not serving your client, you’re diluting your value.
• If your offers aren’t clearly defined, you’ll constantly be negotiating them on the fly. Clarity for you = confidence for them.
• You don’t need to justify your pricing, you need to own it. Stop explaining, start leading.
• Practice matters. Walking through real client questions in advance makes you sharper and more grounded when it counts.

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

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.

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

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!

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

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

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

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

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

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  👇

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity

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!

My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all the info, set a clarity call 👇 or DM me on IG @pameladurkin https://www.instagram.com/pameladurkin/

Curious about working with me as your mentor and coach?

If you want predictable, profitable cash flow in your interior design business through quality referrals, apply to the Luxury Client Academy here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/

Not sure what to do next in your interior design business to drum up business? Sign up for a clarity call here: https://links.elevateinnercircle.com/widget/bookings/lca-clarity