Six Figure Designer

* 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...

Sign up for my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up 9/10/25. Secure your seat here: https://elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge  Ready to get your design business out of neutral? Let’s hit the gas together! In this episode, I’m getting real about why your design business might feel stuck and exactly what you can do about it (no more frantic posting, fruitless pitching, or losing y...

In this episode, I sit down with Michele Spadavecchia of Asta Design Group to talk about the pivotal shift that completely transformed her interior design business. Like many talented designers, Michele found herself pulled in too many directions, trying to serve everyone, saying yes to every project, and feeling the slow drain of burnout. The joy she once had for her work was buried under constan...

Join the Rapid Referrals Challenge – September 10 @ 12pm ET here: elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge We’ll map your vendor network, decide exactly who to reach out to first, and I’ll give you proven templates for what to say so you can start building your own Referral Machine.   Relying on client referrals, social media, or ads to fill your business means you’re working way harde...

Sign up for my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up 9/10/25. Secure your seat here: https://elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge What if one decision could lead to the biggest cashflow breakthrough of your design career? In this episode, I’m talking with Tina Margrander, an incredibly talented designer who used to cap her design fees at $17,000. After joining the Luxury Client Acade...

Join my upcoming Rapid Referrals Challenge here: elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge We’re kicking off a brand new series on the Six Figure Designer Podcast and it’s all about creating your referral machine! In this episode, Pam makes a bold prediction: 2025 is the year of Industry Referrals and she’s breaking down exactly why this model is more relevant, more in-demand, and more effec...

Sign up for my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up 9/10/25. Secure your seat here: https://elevateinnercircle.com/rapid-referral-challenge  Ready to stop feeling frustrated with your design business and take control of your income? In this episode, I’m sharing some hard truths about why your creativity and passion aren’t always translating into a profitable, sustainable business and the exac...

Are great clients becoming elusive? Join my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge 9/10/25 12pm Eastern. Sign up here>> https://luxuryclientacademy.com/rapid-referral-challenge We've all heard of "red flag" clients but do you know how to identify and land “green flag” clients who are aligned, respectful, and a pleasure to work with? I walk you through my own multi-step qualifying process, including...

Ready to break through perfectionism and take action in your business? I dive into why so many designers get stuck in procrastination and how I help my clients move past it with simple, actionable steps. I share my philosophy, done is better than perfect, and explain exactly how focusing on progress over polish can help you seize new opportunities and keep your business momentum going. I walk thro...

Enrollment in the Luxury Client Academy is OPEN till July 2nd! Apply Here>> www.luxuryclientacademy.com In this episode, I dive into some of the biggest challenges I hear from designers and business owners like what to do when referrals slow down, how to attract higher-quality clients with bigger budgets, and how to stand out in a crowded online space without feeling like you’re bragging. I...

Enrollment in the Luxury Client Academy is OPEN till July 2nd! Apply Here>> www.luxuryclientacademy.com In this episode, I share some powerful realizations that were discovered during the Naples Experience. I encourage you to pause the hustle and get clear on the dream behind your business. Success isn’t just about money, it’s about meaning. I give you real-life examples of designers who def...