Six Figure Designer

If you’ve been thinking, I’ve tried everything and nothing is working, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we’re unpacking why the problem may not be a lack of effort, ideas, or ambition, it may be that you’re focusing on the wrong things in the wrong order. I’m breaking down how to identify the tasks that actually move your interior design business forward, why so many designers stay s...

In this episode of I Wish I Knew Sooner , I’m sharing the money lessons that would have saved me so much stress, second-guessing, and unnecessary struggle in business. We’re talking about why you can’t price for the best-case scenario, the importance of paying yourself first, knowing your monthly number, separating out money that isn’t really yours, and planning for the number and type of projects...

In this episode, we break down the fastest way to grow as a designer and why being in the right room changes everything. Most designers think the next level comes from more information...another course, another strategy, another system. But in this episode, we’re talking about what actually creates real growth in your design business, and why so many designers stay stuck longer than they need to....

In this episode, I sit down with one of my interior design coaching clients to talk about a real-world project that pushed her far outside her comfort zone...a $34 million investment property where she had to navigate large-scale purchasing for the first time.   Before we began working together, much of the furniture had already been purchased through a local retailer, leaving significant pro...

In this episode, I sit down with interior designer and coaching client Audra to share the story behind her biggest project yet, a six figure design contract for a $4.5 million home. Just months earlier, she was questioning whether to continue her business after a difficult year filled with project delays, personal challenges, and slow new business.   As we worked together, I encouraged her to...

In the final episode of The Unforgettable Advantage series, I reveal why some networking relationships generate clients while others never will and understanding the difference can transform the way you build your design business. After discussing why referrals feel inconsistent in Part 1 and how to become memorable in conversations in Part 2, this episode focuses on identifying the referral partn...

Most designers walk into networking events hoping to make connections. But many leave wondering if anything will actually come from the conversations they had. Why? Because within the first few minutes of meeting someone, many designers unintentionally become forgettable . In Part 2 of The Unforgettable Advantage series, I explain why most networking conversations fail and how one simple shift can...

Most interior designers say they get referrals from past clients, but almost none of them feel like it’s enough. So what’s really going on? In this episode, I kick off a three-part series called The Unforgettable Advantage , a framework that helps designers build strategic referral ecosystems that consistently attract high-quality clients.   If your referrals feel inconsistent, random, or unp...

There’s nothing more exciting than a new idea. A new offer or a fresh direction. For designers, especially those with ADHD or highly creative brains, novelty feels electric. It feels productive. It feels like momentum. But, are you making a strategic pivot or are you escaping the discomfort of the messy middle? In this episode, I'm diving into the unique wiring of the ADHD designer brain in busine...

I just spent three days at Disney for a mastermind with other entrepreneurs and it did more for my business than another month at my desk ever could.   This wasn’t about rides or ice cream (although…no regrets!), it was about perspective. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real ROI of getting out of your office and into a room that stretches your thinking.   Listen in to what those t...

Life gets in the way. Not occasionally...constantly. And yet, most of us plan our businesses as if we’ll always have unlimited time, energy, and focus. In this episode, I talk about why planning for the best-case scenario sets us up to feel behind and frustrated, and how real progress actually happens when life is messy, distracting, and unpredictable. Instead of big gestures or perfect schedules,...

Once you stop negotiating against yourself, the real work begins. In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually looks like to put a healthier money mindset into action, through process, boundaries, and pricing decisions that support a sustainable business.   I cover why education is part of your role (but convincing isn’t), how your process acts as a filter for the right clients, what t...

In this episode, we’re talking about the money mindset patterns that quietly hold designers back: fitting into client-imposed budgets, internalizing numbers as personal feedback, disqualifying opportunities too early, and negotiating against yourself before you even have the facts. If you’ve ever lowered your fee without being asked, assumed a client “couldn’t afford you,” or walked away from an o...

Most years don’t fail, they fade . In this episode, I explore the difference between trying and deciding , and why the years that change everything are often quieter, more intentional, and rooted in a single clear choice. If you’ve ever found yourself living in “almost”, almost committed, almost ready, almost confident, this conversation will feel like a mirror. I also shares why real change rarel...

Most people don’t fail at their goals because they lack discipline, they fail because they’re planning the future as a version of themselves they’ve already outgrown. In this episode, I talk about why identity matters more than strategy when it comes to planning a year that actually works, and how making decisions from your “old self” creates unnecessary friction, burnout, and stalled momentum. &n...

Most people plan a new year by adding more goals, systems, and expectations...and end up overwhelmed before January even ends. In this episode, I share why I'm doing the opposite as I head into 2026, starting with subtraction instead of addition .   You’ll hear why releasing what no longer serves you isn’t quitting, but leadership, and how creating space is often the missing step between ambi...

In this episode, I sit down with Dixie Willard, founder of Poised and Plumb for a candid conversation about the two essential forces that drive a thriving design business: marketing and systems . Marketing brings in clients, but systems keep them happy. Key Takeaways: How to begin documenting your processes without overwhelm or perfectionism. The Best way to streamline your workflow with tools &am...

To get great referrals, you can be visible, you can spark interest...but if those referrals don’t convert into real buyers , your referral machine stalls right there.   In Part 4 (the final episode of this series), we’re closing the Purchase Gap, the reason you might be getting leads, but not landing clients at the level you want.   Because referrals aren’t the finish line, they're the s...

Ever leave a networking event thinking, “That was such a good connection!” …and then nothing happens?   In Part 3 of this 4-part Referral Machine series, we’re closing the Interest Gap, the reason promising conversations don’t turn into real business. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to spot an Interest problem, when people are excited in the moment but never follow through. The 4 reasons I...

If your referrals have been slow, unpredictable, or packed with the wrong kind of inquiries, this episode is going to make everything click.   In Part 2 of the series, I'm closing the Visibility Gap , the reason so many talented designers stay the best-kept secret in their market even when their clients are thrilled.   This episode breaks down how to get visible in the right places to th...

If your referrals feel slow, unpredictable, or like they’re coming from the wrong people, there’s a reason, and it has nothing to do with your talent.   In Part 1 of this 4-part series, I’m breaking down the three gaps that are the leaks in your referral pipeline, the places where momentum stalls and opportunities never convert. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1) Why your referral system feels...

If you want more referrals but it's just not happening, here's what you need to know. Most designers either stay invisible (because they don’t know what to say), or they jump in too fast, asking for business before any trust exists. You need to go on a date before you get married. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact process for building profitable, predictable referral partnerships withou...

📣 Don’t Miss my Free Live Workshop If this episode lights a fire under you (and it will!), make sure you join me for my upcoming free workshop: Double Your Referrals: December 3rd, 12pm Eastern I’ll teach you the exact steps to build referral partnerships that send you clients 24/7. Sign up here: Elevateinnercircle Double Your Referrals https://elevateinnercircle.com/double-your-referrals  ...

If your inbox has been quiet and the phone hasn’t rung in weeks, you’re not alone. Every interior designer hits a dry spell at some point. But if it’s been months and zero new projects, this episode is your wake-up call.   Sign up for my FREE workshop: Double your referrals: 3 Simple Steps to get partners that refer clients 24/7, 12/3, 12pm Eastern https://elevateinnercircle.com/double-your-r...

Feeling scattered? Disorganized? Wondering if you’re too all over the place to even work with a coach? Maybe you’re exactly where you need to be. Sign up for my FREE workshop: Double your referrals: 3 Simple Steps to get partners that refer clients 24/7, 12/3, 12pm Eastern https://elevateinnercircle.com/double-your-referrals In this episode, I share how the chaos in your business often mirrors tha...