Business Foundations for Interior Designers Who Are Ready to Get It Right
You were born to design—but no one taught you how to run a business. Until now.
We're Going Back to School
This fall, join Back to School with the Design Bakehouse—
a live weekly coaching experience exclusively for interior designers
who are ready to stop winging it and start growing a business that works.
Only available twice a year, this limited-time offer gives you full access to my signature business
foundations course, Key Ingredients, plus weekly live group sessions where we walk
through each module together, answer your questions,
and put the strategies into action—step by step.
You’re not new to design.
But when it comes to running a business…
it still feels like a guessing game.
But being the best-kept secret in your niche doesn’t bring in clients.
What you need now is:
✔️ You’re undercharging (but not sure how to raise your rates).
✔️ You’re attracting the wrong clients (and not sure how to change that).nth
✔️ You’re doing everything yourself (and burning out fast).
✔️ Your process is mostly… survival mode.
✔️ You have no idea if you're profitable—or how to get there.
✔️ You want more clients, more confidence, and more control.
If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t learn this part in design school,” this is for you.
Your Designs Are Stunning
But you are finding it hard to turn a profit.
I understand. You’re lacking the guidance needed to turn your passion into a thriving business,
and it's essential for both you and your family.
No need to figure this out on your own—I’ll walk you through the exact steps
I used to grow my own 7-figure interior design business.
Over a decade of proven strategies, ready for you to implement.
It’s my personal blueprint for success, and now it’s yours.
The Fall session kicks off September 9th, so register soon.
The curriculum is available immediately.
Hi, I'm Michelle
President of ML Interiors Group & Business Coach to Interior Designers
I know exactly what it's like to feel overworked, overwhelmed, and underpaid as an interior designer.
A few years into my business, "overdeliver" was my middle name - and my business, bank account, and boundaries paid the price.
After yet another client meeting full of out-of-scope requests (and not having the courage to say NO), I finally decided it was time to rewrite my story.
Pulling from almost two decades of managing multi-million-dollar businesses in Corporate America, I started treating my interior design business like an actual business.
AS SEEN IN
Let's Go Back to School....
....where I will teach you how to streamline your business,
elevate your client experience, and finally create a
profitable design career—on your own terms.
Back to School is a coaching program in The Design Bakehouse
that provides a LIVE TRAINING experience teaching my
Key Ingredients Course.
The Key Ingredients course is always available,
but the live teaching component only happens twice
a year—and this is one of those times.
We are taking enrollments for our Fall Session NOW!
School starts on September 9th
Key Ingredients Course Modules
Taught Live Each Week
Module 1: Your Unique Voice
Use Your Uniqueness to Stand Out; Know Thyself; Identifying Your Specialty; and Discover Your Ideal Client
Module 2: Marketing - Share That Voice!
Marketing; Branding; Social Media; Blog Planning; Email Marketing; Referral Networking; and Scheduling Practices
Module 3: Services and Pricing
Different Levels of Services; Pricing Dilemma - Flat or Hourly; Margins; Selling Furniture; and Procurment Management
Module 4: They're Calling, Now What?
Qualify, Quote and Close Ideal Clients; Contracts and Scopes of Work; Project Management Workflow; and the Four Phases of Every Project
Module 5: Boundaries, Budgets & More
Setting Client Boundaries and Expectations; Budget Isn't a Bad Word; Project Reconciliation; and Bye Is Not Forever
Here's what you get:
Weekly Live Training Sessions with Michelle
Key Ingredients Course & Downloads
Priority Coaching in Online Community
4 Bonus Course on Sales, Buying Wholesale and more
Founders Rate $39/month
"I can't express enough gratitude...
...for the incredible impact the Michelle's marketing coaching has had on me and my business journey. The support and encouragement I received were instrumental in igniting a newfound drive to push my business forward.”
- Sarah Barry, Inspired Spaces by Sarah
This is Different Than the Everyday Key Ingredients Course Because....
It is Taught LIVE by Me Weekly!
Each week, we’ll go module-by-module through the
Key Ingredients curriculum together. I’ll teach live,
coach you through the work, and make sure you’re
not just watching—but implementing.
In Back to School You Will Learn:
Stand out - identify your specialty and ideal client.
Market to attract your ideal clients.
My exact pricing methods and exercises.
Signing your ideal clients and running a smooth project.
Setting expectations, budgets and continuing the relationship.
Why this round is different....
Key Ingredients is always available as a self-paced course, but the live teaching component only happens twice a year—in the Fall and Spring.
If you join now, you’re not just getting the lessons, you’re getting accountability. Real-time feedback. A group of designers doing the work with you.
And direct access to me, every step of the way.
This isn’t another course to sit on your desktop collecting dust.
It’s a hands-on business reset.
Together, we’ll get your backend baked to perfection—so your business can actually support the creative work you love.
✔️ Imagine having a simple, repeatable process for onboarding clients, setting boundaries, charging your worth, managing timelines, and marketing with clarity.
✔️ Imagine feeling like a business owner—not just a service provider.
✔️ Imagine walking into every client meeting with confidence and control.
You Bring the Talent...
We will bring the exact steps, tools, and structure I used to
grow a profitable, sustainable design business.
Enrollment Closes Soon—Don’t Miss the Fall Semester
Whether you’re in year one or year ten, Back to School with
The Design Bakehouse will help you build the systems, structure,
and confidence you’ve been missing.
You’ve got the talent.
Now it’s time to build the business it deserves.
Fall Session Starts Soon!
Have Questions?
If you like to jump to the facts.....
Question 1: Is this for beginners or advanced designers?
This is for any designer from 1 day to 10 years and more. If you want to run an enjoyable and profitable business, Back to School is for you.
Question 2: Do I have to show up live?
The live teaching component of Back to School is pretty valuable but if you need to miss a session you will have access to the replay. Since you also have access to Key Ingredients Course, all modules have a pre-recorded sessions as well.
Question 3: What does Back to School cost?
We are offering Back to School for the same price as Key Ingredients Course but adding a live component for no extra fee. You have two payment options: one time payment of $1497 or 6 monthly payments of $274.
Question 4: Do you offer refunds?
This program is for interior designers who are fully committed to achieving their goals. If that's you, my team and I are fully committed to your success. If you don't see incredible results within 30 days of joining the program, despite having completed the lessons and giving it your all, I'll refund your investment in full.
That's how confident we are about this program! No other coach in the industry offers the same.
Question 5: How long is your Fall Session?
We will be going through the Key Ingredient Modules one-by-one, step-by-step together. Some modules will take longer than others but we anticipate it being around 5 months. If you want to work ahead and move faster, you have access to the pre-recorded module training sessions inside Key Ingredients.
Live Group Coaching + Business Foundations for
Interior Designers Who Are Ready to Finally Get It Right
School is in session on September 9
Pay In Full
$1497
6 Monthly Payments
$274/mo