Unbillable Hours

By Timothy Murenzi

Every designer knows the hours — the ones you can't bill for but can't afford to skip. Figuring out your pricing. Untangling your finances. Learning how to hire, how to scale, how to protect your m

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How many episodes does Unbillable Hours have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Unbillable Hours episodes:

February 26, 2026 EP 42: The Hourly Billing Trap
You got into design because you love creating beautiful spaces — not because you love tracking time in 15-minute increments. But somewhere along the way, hourly billing became the default. And it's quietly draining your energy, your income, and your confidence.

Free Resource:
📄 Profit Margin Cheat Sheet — Industry benchmarks, margin formulas, the Profit-First Pricing Framework, and red-flag indicators for underpriced projects. Built specifically for interior designers.
→ Download it free inside Indema's Vault: https://www.getindema.com/features/free-interior-designer-resources-the-vault
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20min
February 13, 2026 EP41: Welcome to Unbillable Hours
Episode 41: Welcome to Unbillable Hours — We're Back, and We Brought Receipts
It's been a while. We know. But we didn't disappear — we went to work. In this episode, we're coming back with full transparency about where we've been, what we've been building, and where everything is headed. Consider this our re-introduction.
Here's what we cover:
A New Name, Same Mission — The podcast is officially Unbillable Hours. Same real conversations about running a design firm, now with more consistency, sharper business insights, and an all-new Insider tier with bonus content and free resources.
Indema 4 Is in Public Beta — After months of heads-down building, Indema 4 is finally here. This wasn't a UI refresh — it was a complete foundational rebuild from the ground up. Waitlist users: check your inbox next week.
Meet Our New CEO — Gemma joins Indema with an extensive background in interior design and construction. Her leadership is going to pioneer the next chapter as we become the premier platform for interior design firms.
The Indema Vault Is Live — A completely free library of templates, interactive calculators, guides, and resources for designers — no Indema account required. Our goal: 150+ free resources to make it the largest library of its kind in the industry.
Links:
Join the Indema 4 Public Beta: getindema.com/book-a-demo
Explore the Vault: getindema.com/vault
Follow us on Instagram: @indemaplatform
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24min
August 28, 2024 EP40: Aesthetics over functionality.
In this episode, we talk about aesthetics over functionality when deciding on a business and project management platform such as indema (getindema.com). indema is the industry's leading business and project management tool for designers, general contractors and even interior decorators.
But, aesthetics are not just the only deciding factor. Let's dive into why aesthetics should be lower on the grading scale here.
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11min
November 20, 2023 EP39: The Client Discovery Call Chronicles
In this episode, Timothy talks about how you can identify a problem client even before it gets to the consultation!
Sponsored by indema.co: The premier platform for successful designers. Check out indema 4.0 releasing soon!
Have a burning question? [email protected]
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12min
September 05, 2023 EP38: It's A Slow Season. Get More Clients!
In this episode, Timothy talks about 3 strategies to get more clients during a slow season! Also; the announcement of our very first (and currently only in the industry!) Interior Designer Accelerator program!
Head over to indema.co/accelerator to apply.
Got a burning question?
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kate the socialite:
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With love!
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15min
July 11, 2023 EP37: Getting The Creative + Business Balance
In this episode, timothy talks about how to balance the business of design with the creative side of design. Interior design is 80% (Arguably!) business related, whereas only 20% is designing. how can you balance this to make sure you arent feeling overwhelmed? Let's talk about it!
Podcast episode is sponsored by indema.co, the design industry's best business and project management platform. Be sure to check it out!
Also check out TheDesignershub.co!
Burining question? [email protected]
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8min
June 30, 2023 EP36: My Favorite Contract Clauses.
Timothy talks about his top 5 favorite contract clauses. This is just educational and NOT legal advice. Always consult a lawyer.
This episode is sponsored by indema.co. The interior design industries favorite project and business management platform!
Also; be sure to check out thedesignershub.co. The design industries FIRST exclusive directory of trade professionals for interior design boss babes like you!
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12min
June 07, 2023 EP35: Artificial Intelligence Taking Over?! I Think Not.
In this episode, Timothy talks about his thoughts on AI, and how it's not going to take over our industry.
Burning question?!
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sponsored by: The Designers Hub (thedesignershub.co)
At The Designers Hub, connecting with professionals to help grow your design firm is easy. Browse our directory to contact pros directly, or post a project to receive multiple offers from interested professionals.
This podcast is sponsored by indema.co, the leading provider of innovative software solutions for businesses. Upgrade your operations with their cutting-edge suite of tools, including CRM, project management, and so much more! Experience seamless collaboration, automation, and valuable insights. Don't settle for outdated systems—visit indema.co/demo to schedule your demo and unlock your business's full potential.
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10min
April 27, 2023 EP34: Accountability
In this episode, Timothy talks about the steps to introducing accountability in your firm. From his own personal story about how the lack of accountability can truly hinder your firms process and even your client relationship, to helping you with the actionable steps you can take TODAY to really change the way you and your team approach accountability.
This podcast is sponsored by indema.co, the leading provider of innovative software solutions for businesses. Upgrade your operations with their cutting-edge suite of tools, including CRM, project management, and so much more! Experience seamless collaboration, automation, and valuable insights. Don't settle for outdated systems—visit indema.co/demo to schedule your demo and unlock your business's full potential.
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16min
April 24, 2023 EP33: I'm BACK!
Timothy is BACK!
Just a quick update that I am back!
This podcast is sponsored by indema.co, the leading provider of innovative software solutions for businesses. Upgrade your operations with their cutting-edge suite of tools, including CRM, project management, and so much more! Experience seamless collaboration, automation, and valuable insights. Don't settle for outdated systems—visit indema.co/demo to schedule your demo and unlock your business's full potential.
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FAQs about Unbillable Hours:

How many episodes does Unbillable Hours have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.