WELCOME TO DESIGNED FOR THE CREATIVE MIND™
The podcast that serves up unfiltered business truth for interior designers who are done playing small.
Here, you’ll find no-fluff strategies, mindset upgrades, and the kind of straight talk most designers wish they’d heard sooner — plus a few behind-the-scenes peeks at how we do things in my firm.
Craving more than just a slice of strategy? The Interior Design Business Bakery is where we bake businesses that rise.
Come hungry. Leave profitable.
Ep 222: Scaling Smart: Hiring For Profit, Not Just Capacity
In this episode, Michelle sits down with Erica Bonnell, Melissa Lee, and Ruth Ann Jansen for an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to grow a team inside a design firm.
Ep 221: Why You’re Not Making Money on Furnishings (Even When You Think You Are)
Furnishings should be one of the most profitable parts of your interior design business—but for many designers, it feels like the exact opposite. If procurement feels like it’s running you instead of supporting your business, this conversation is for you.
Ep 220: Why Your Construction Projects Aren’t Profitable
Construction projects often look like the most profitable work in an interior design business—but behind the scenes, they’re where many designers are the most underpaid.
Ep 219: From Inquiry to Contract: The Missing System in Your Design Business
Most designers don’t have a lead problem—they have a sales process problem. Learn how to guide clients from inquiry to contract with clarity, confidence, and structure so more of the right clients actually say yes.
