Interior Design Business

Are you wondering if now is the right time to hire for your design business?  In this episode of Interior Design Business , I’m diving into the key indicators that it’s time to bring on help and how hiring can transform your business. 🚀 From spotting the signs that you’re ready for extra support to understanding the financial impact of delegation, I’ll show you how hiring strategically can free u...

Do you feel like you can’t afford to hire help for your design business?  In this episode of Interior Design Business, I’m flipping that belief on its head and showing you why you actually can’t afford NOT to hire someone to help you.  I’ll break down how just one extra billed hour can pay for several hours of administrative support each week, freeing up your time to focus on income-generating act...

In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we’re diving into the challenges of staying in control during remodeling projects. When clients bring contractors into the mix too early, things can quickly get complicated. We’ll explore a real-life case where a designer lost control of a kitchen remodel after the client and contractor made changes without the designer’s input, leading to b...

In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m sharing how design fees can streamline your workflow, increase profitability, and create a smoother process from start to finish. I dive into why setting up clear budget agreements and scopes of work upfront can eliminate wasted time and unpredictable income, making it easier to plan your day, manage your time, and focus on what matters...

In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we’re unpacking the different methods for calculating design fees—whether by square footage, hourly rates, or fixed fees—and how to choose the best approach for your business. With insights on the pros and cons of each method, I’ll guide you on using these strategies to communicate clearly with clients, define project scope, and set up profi...

In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m discussing why design fees are a smarter choice than hourly billing for designers who want to grow their income and client satisfaction. If you’re still charging by the hour, you may be leaving money on the table and running into unnecessary challenges. I’ll share insights on how hourly billing can hold experienced designers back, lead t...

In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I dive deeper into the challenges designers face when it comes to billing, especially with hourly rates and managing legacy clients. If you’ve ever found yourself taking on small, low-paying jobs that end up consuming more time than you estimated, this episode is for you! I share real-world examples, like the outdoor wall sconces project and...

Are you ready to start charging what you’re worth as a designer? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we focus on enhancing your billing practices and shifting your mindset toward valuing your design services. Host Terri Taylor shares key strategies to help you improve your billing accuracy, manage your time effectively, and maximize your income by focusing on design fees inste...

Are you ready to confidently charge what you’re worth as a designer? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, host Terri Taylor continues the discussion on overcoming pricing challenges and the importance of having transparent money conversations with clients. Terri shares why forming budget agreements can lead to higher fees than you might expect, and how mental barriers like self...

Are you struggling to price your interior design services confidently? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we tackle one of the biggest hurdles for designers: pricing! Host Terri Taylor dives into the common challenges interior designers face when it comes to charging their worth and having open conversations about money. From understanding your own money mindset to mastering...

Have you ever had a client seem interested, only for them to disappear with nothing but crickets in response? 🦗 In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we dive into the challenges of client engagement and how to avoid missed opportunities. We’ll explore the Law of Diminishing Intent and why it’s crucial to act quickly when a client shows interest. Learn effective strategies for s...

Have you ever been hit with a wave of exhaustion in the middle of a project, feeling like your energy has crashed completely? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we’re talking about the energy crash that happens to many designers and how you can fix it. We’ll cover how negative thoughts can drain your energy, even when everything seems to be going well. I’ll share simple, acti...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a money magnet? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Academy podcast, we’re diving into how you can harness the power of vibrational energy and practical money strategies to attract wealth and abundance into your life. From overcoming financial struggles to creating a thriving design business, learn how to change your relationship with mone...

Have you ever said yes to a client when really you wanted to say no? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, we’re talking about how to say no to a potential client and do it gracefully.  Maybe you’re wondering why you’d ever say no to a potential client, and the truth is there are all kinds of reasons. They might not have a big enough budget, you might not have enough time, or ma...

Do you ever wonder if you're playing it too safe in your interior design career? In this episode, I’m challenging interior designers like you to dream big and tap into your true potential. I'll guide you through the process of applying your design visualization skills to business growth, showing you how to break down your big dreams into actionable steps.  By the end of this episode, you...

If a client told you they could pay your discovery fee and your design fee, but they couldn’t exceed a total budget of $50,000, what would you say? This episode of the Interior Design Business podcast shares an example of what can happen when old belief systems alter your present expectations and outcomes.  Old beliefs about money are really hard to shake, there’s no shame in that, but when you do...

How do you get published in a national design magazine?  Our guest in this episode of Interior Design Business, Erin Shakoor, is a long-time member of the Interior Design Business Academy who recently scored an eight-page spread in House Beautiful. I asked her if she would come on the podcast and talk to us about what that process was like.  Topics covered in this episode include: The method Erin...

Looking for clients? Try these strategies!  In every designer's journey, there are times when you’re crazy busy, and times when you’re wondering where the next client will come from. If you’re currently experiencing the latter, don’t panic. It happens to us all and you will come out the other side of it. To help you speed that process along, I’m sharing five designer marketing strategies that...

Picture this:  You’re the leader of a process-driven design company with a dreamy client experience, predictable and repeatable results, and a balanced schedule.  Can you envision it? Then you’re one step closer to achieving it! In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, you’ll learn how to use systems and processes to create the business of your dreams.  Topics covered in this episo...

How do you take a lead, turn it into a prospect, and then turn it into a good design job? In this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, I’m sharing my process for turning leads into prospects and prospects into paying clients.  This is one of those things that you need to have a process for in your business. Without a clear and repeatable process, a lot of leads are going to fall throug...

What do you wish you knew about marketing for designers? By the end of this episode, you might just have your answer.  There’s a lot of information out there about SEO, social media, and all things marketing, but it’s hard to sift through and none of it is focused on designers.  Our industry is a little different from others. There are things that need to be done in a certain way and in a certain...

What does it mean to “keep your shape” as an interior design business owner? “Keep your shape” is a motto we use at the Interior Design Business Academy to talk about standing your ground. This comes into play in every area of your business: pricing, time, systems, offers, boundaries… you name it. We’re diving into it all in this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast, and today is our lu...

Do you feel like you never have any free time and yet somehow you still don’t have enough jobs to turn a profit? This problem is more common than you think, and in this episode of the Interior Design Business podcast we’re unpacking why that is. I sat down with our lead coach at IDBA, Valerie Priester, to talk about why designers get stuck with so many little jobs that they don’t have time to take...

How do you tell the difference between honest sustainable companies and those that are trying to trick you with greenwashing in their marketing? This is just one of many questions you might have if you’re thinking about going green in your interior design business, so I've recruited the help of expert Megan Thompson to answer some of those questions and point you in the right direction.  In t...

Do you run a business or a hobby?  In this episode of Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m diving into how your mindset and approach to money can make all the difference in the success of your business. Join me as I share practical insights into essential financial practices and mindsets that will help you get paid what you're worth. Topics covered in this episode include: The numbers you ne...