Turnkey Design Talk

Design biz in a tizz? Take my quiz and get your action plan over adamscougall.com/quiz It’s time for a question. Are you confident enough to speak passionately about what you do? Why not consider doing an event where you speak to your ideal audience? I got two client jobs out of one event and so can you! In today’s episode I want to discuss how you can step up and speak about what you do, and how...

It’s time for a question. Are you confident that your marketing efforts are hitting the mark? Did you know that most solopreneur interior designers I speak with say that their marketing efforts are falling way under the mark? The proof as to why? They don’t have clients.  In today’s episode I want to discuss where I think we waste time and where our efforts can be tweaked or entirely redirected fo...

Let me ask you a question? Have you wondered about Podcasts and what they do for the person who created it? Have you considered starting a podcast?  Today I want to walk you through why I did this and 3 reasons you could consider starting a podcast in the near future. Let’s chat! Hey guys its Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 22.    This sh...

Let me ask you a question? Do you have a lead magnet currently in your business? What is a lead magnet anyway? A lead magnet is a free, helpful resource that you can offer potential future customers to get them on your email list. Hey guys its Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 21.    This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior desi...

Is your new design Biz in a tizz? *Get clarity, and take the quiz over at adamscougall.com/quiz Let me ask you a question? Have you heard a fair bit of discussion about starting an email list and wondered why you need to do this at all? So many designers fail to start an email list, or when they create one, fail to nurture it. Believe me, I have not always 'nurtured' my email list, but h...

Have you heard the noise lately about 'niching' down in your Interior Design business? What is a niche anyway? Why do you need to consider this when you love to do so many design styles and want to be available for the majority of people? This week I delve into the idea of finding your 'niche' and give you my thoughts. Is niching down into one area really that important or is t...

Do you have a less than stellar track record of generating quality business referrals?  Does that all elusive 'new client' fail to show up time and time again, even though you have told everybody you know that you are ready to serve? Bring on that next client! if so, you are certainly not alone. The reason we are not getting the right referrals is because we've been doing it all the...

Let me ask you a question? Have you been considering getting into the design industry, but worried that you are too old? In today's episode,  I want to speak with you about this topic and provide some much needed clarity on the value of starting a design business at a mature age. Hello again! It's Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE...

Let me ask you a question? Have you always thought that if you secured a client who had a project in a luxury postcode, and they had chosen you as their designer-you had made it?  They might have some odd demands, maybe even be a little controlling, but you’re sure you can work through it right? Well maybe you can or maybe you can’t. Let’s discuss some traits of that old chestnut. The nightmare cl...

Let me ask you a question? Have you always thought that you needed to quit your day job to be an interior designer? Have you dreamed of putting enough money away to finally say goodbye to your Corporate life and disappear into the design sunset?  Lots of money, great clients and creatively fulfilled? Well in this episode I’m going to tell you 3 reasons why you may want to re-consider quitting your...

How you can improve what's going on in your current design career? *Take the quiz over at adamscougall.com/quiz Hey everyone! It’s Adam Scougall of the So You Want to Be an Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to Season 2 and EPISODE 14. This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior design or decorating solopreneurs that need support in building their own interior design business whi...

Hey everyone!  It’s Adam Scougall of the So You Want to Be an Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to Season 2 and EPISODE 13. This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior design or decorating solopreneurs that need support in building their own interior design business whilst working 9 to 5.  My aim is to help you balance your time and make more money whilst being able to choose the pro...

*Final episode for 2023 Let me ask you a question? Do you reflect on the year that was? Do you take action to ensure the mistakes aren’t repeated, and that you are geared for absolute success in the new year? Let’s discuss… Today the 3 things are questions you need to ask yourself, so you can enter the new year with self assurance. They may not be the questions you thought you would ask either. He...

Let me ask you a question? How much energy are you putting into creating income streams that don’t just involve you running after interior design projects? Do you have a backup income stream that you can tap into when things get too quiet? Today I want to break down 5 ways that you could make additional income that don’t involve a design client. Hey, you it, I’m Adam Scougall of the So You Want to...

Let me ask you a question? Are you a goal setter? Do you think forward and set out a plan to achieve whatever you want for the next 12 months? I’ve created my goals for 2024, and I want to share with you why it’s important for me to do it and why I encourage you as well. Let’s discuss Hey you its, I’m Adam Scougall of the So You Want to Be an Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 10. T...

Let me ask you a question? Have you ever engaged the services of a coach? A coach that works with you to create an action plan or bolsters your confidence and enthusiasm to keep going when things are waning? I’ve had many coaches over the last 8 years and I want to share what worked, what didn’t and what I suggest you do if looking for a coach. Hey you I’m Adam Scougall of the So You Want to Be an...

Let me ask you a question? Do you continue to invest in your learning as an interior designer?  If you are still new to the game, have you figured out your marketing strategies, how to charge to make money and perfect the client experience so you get ongoing referrals? My guess is no. In this episode I am going to share what my experience attending one of the best interior design conferences in th...

Let me ask you a question? Are you still yet to run your first design or decorating project and are wondering how to do this with confidence? If this is you [or somebody you know] I'm going to help with that today. Hey it’s  Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 7. This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior design or decorating s...

Let me ask you a question? Are you confident and comfortable with your current contract? Perhaps you call it a letter of agreement that’s all good. In today’s episode I want to discuss with you the 5 parts to your contract that you cannot leave out of your agreement. Let’s talk about it. Hey it’s, Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 6. This s...

Let me ask you a question? Are you struggling t o find interior design clients ?  As much as you spread the word about your business, posting on Instagram and creating this perception of abundance in your office, you still lay awake at night wondering how the heck you can find new clients . It’s true that 2023 is drawing to a close and we want to consider what’s ahead in 2024. In this episode I am...

Let me ask you a question? As an interior designer or decorator, do you know what you should be charging your clients in 2024? In this episode, I’ll discuss with you the high, medium, and low tier and work out where you can confidently fit in in 2024 and after. Who is this show for?  This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior design or decorating solopreneurs that need support in buildin...

What’s the difference between and Interior Designer and a Decorator? Let me ask you a question? Do you know the difference between and interior designer and a decorator? We discuss 3 questions to ask yourself if you are deciding which way to go here. Welcome to episode , I’m Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 3. My aim for the show is really...

Welcome to Episode #2 of ‘So You Want to be an Interior designer’.  My aim for the show is really to teach you the thrills, reveal the spills and show you can create an Interior Design career that fits your lifestyle  In today’s episode, I’m asking you another critical question- Should you aim for high end clients?  In this episode, I focus on the three essentials to consider before you decide tha...

Welcome to the very first episode of ‘So You Want to be an Interior designer’.  My aim for the show is really to teach you the thrills, reveal the spills and show you can create an Interior Design career that fits your lifestyle  In today’s episode, I’m asking you the critical question-Is a design career right for you and how you live? There are a number of questions you want to ask yourself befor...