Turnkey Design Talk

In 2015, I was invited into a home because something didn’t feel right. The renovation had already been completed. The kitchen was brand new. Modern. Crisp. Completely aligned with what the industry was promoting at the time. But the homeowners couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. They weren’t asking for a kitchen review.  They were asking why their home no longer felt cohesive. In t...

In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk , I unpack what I call “The IKEA Problem” in interior design — the dangerous gap between delivering a concept and delivering a completed space. Many designers operate in a design-only or hybrid service model. The concept is created. The drawings are issued. Selections are specified. And then the client manages the build, procurement, and installation. On pape...

Episode Overview – Turnkey Design Talk In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk , I speak directly to interior designers and decorators who are already in the game — busy running projects, managing clients, and delivering on deadlines — but quietly wondering why the numbers still don’t add up. This isn’t about getting started from scratch, motivation, or mindset. It’s about structure . After 16 year...

In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk , I speak directly to interior designers and decorators who are already in the game — already working, already busy — but quietly wondering why the numbers still don’t stack up. This isn’t about getting started from scratch, and it’s not about motivation or mindset. It’s about structure . After 16 years in the industry and dozens of conversations with designe...

In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk , I address one of the most common doubts I hear from interior designers and decorators — the belief that not having a design degree is the reason confidence feels shaky or clients question your expertise. After speaking with dozens of designers who were already working in the industry, a clear pattern emerged. The issue wasn’t lack of talent or experience —...

Welcome to Turnkey Design Talk . In this episode, Adam explains why the podcast has evolved — and why this season is focused on designers and decorators who are already working but feel stuck with unfinished projects, unclear boundaries, and underwhelming outcomes. After 50+ research calls with designers, one issue kept coming up: projects weren’t finishing, photography wasn’t happening, and clien...

From First Yes to Final Reveal Hosted by interior designer Adam Scougall, Turnkey Design Talk is a podcast for solo interior designers and decorators who want to run calmer, more controlled businesses — and finish projects properly.  The show focuses on what actually makes the difference in a design career: how projects are led, how boundaries are set, how decisions are made, and how work is broug...

Have you wondered how you can work successfully with your trades? Not so much just ‘on the job’ but so they keep you top of mind for client referrals rather than you continually bringing work to them ? I want a share an experience from this week that I’d like you to consider keeping top of mind. Lets discuss!  Hey guys its Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and we...

Have you wondered how you can create a higher reach than juts plugging away with mood boards and stories on Instagram? Today I want to talk about how you can spread the good word about what you do on other peoples podcasts. Let’s discuss.  Hey guys its Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to Season 3 and EPISODE 26.   I help mature aged solopreneur Inter...

Hindsight is a powerful concept. If you look up the definition online, it says that it’s ‘the ability to understand and realise something about an event after it has happened, although you did not understand or realize it at the time’ Well today I want tom share 3 things I would do differently if I could turn back the clock in my design biz. Lets have a chat about it. Hey guys its Adam Scougall of...

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...