Six Figure Designer

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...

* Get a seat in my new workshop: Double your REFERRALS * https://elevateinnercircle.com/double-your-referrals If your client referrals have dried up and the thought of being more visible makes you want to throw up, is episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into why client referrals aren’t a sustainable strategy, what’s really behind the fear of marketing yourself, and how to reconnect with creati...

In this episode, I dive into how to sustain effective marketing momentum in the final quarter of the year. With the holiday season approaching, I talk about why NOW is the PERFECT time to stay visible, connect with potential clients, and strengthen referral relationships. Want to connect with me? Instagram: @pameladurkin Website: www.pamela-durkin.com

Open Office Hours this FRIDAY! 10/17 12 Eastern. Free and open to all coaching clients and non-clients. RSVP to the next session here: pam@elevateinnercircle.com Feeling overwhelmed by all the events, expos, and networking invites? In this episode, I’m helping you sort the signal from the noise so your time spent networking actually leads to relationships, referrals, and great work...not just anot...

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: pam@elevateinnercircle.com 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...

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.   Yo...

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’...

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, referr...

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 relat...

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: 💸 The Investment: Is it really worth $6K? ⏰ The Time: Can I fit this in when I’m already maxed out? 💭 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 pr...

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 c...

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 f...

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 s...

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 irreplac...

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...

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 b...