Happy Little Business

Why My Business Works with Megan Dahle

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If you’re a small-but-mighty business owner, the kind who loves her work, her clients, her team, and the life she’s building, this podcast was made for you. Why My Business Works takes you behind the scenes of real interior design and architecture firms run by women who aren’t chasing “scale at all costs.” They’re building businesses that feel good, make money, and support the lives they actually want. Each episode opens the door into a different creative business so you can see not just what they do — pricing models, staffing, client experience, operations — but why they do it that way. You’l...

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What Happens When Art Leads the Room: How Art-Forward Design Elevates Daily Life with Susann Eva Goerg 22.12.2025 43:58

In this episode of Why My Business Works, Megan sits down with interior designer and creative director Susann Eva Goerg to explore what happens when art leads the room not as decoration, but as a driver of meaning, emotion, and quality of life. Susann shares how a single piece of art in her own bedroom became the catalyst for reshaping her design philosophy and, eventually, her business. With a ba...

Everything’s a Metaphor: How Real Relationships Build Real Businesses with Susan Yeley 05.12.2025 42:48

In this episode of Why My Business Works, Megan sits down with designer and longtime friend Susan Yeley to talk about the power of proximity, authentic connection, and leading a company that genuinely takes care of its people. Susan built her firm the same way she builds homes: with curiosity, presence, and a deep respect for the humans involved. She shares how her business grew alongside her youn...

Be the Sun, Not the Moon: Stop Pretzeling for Clients and Build a Business That Fits You 24.11.2025 42:53

Note: This episode includes occasional adult language. What happens when you stop contorting yourself into whatever clients want and start showing up as the sun in your business? In this first episode of Why My Business Works, Megan sits down with holistic interior designer Gala Magriña to talk about claiming your niche, valuing your work, and building a business that feels aligned from the insi...