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 192: The Silent Profit Killers
In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, we uncover the silent profit killers quietly draining your interior design business. From hidden scope creep to untracked time, inefficient vendor management, and guilt-driven discounts, these sneaky habits can cost you thousands without you even realizing it. Michelle shares real-life examples, common pitfalls, and practical fixes you can implement today to protect your bottom line and finally keep more of the revenue you’re already earning.
EP 191: When Clients Say One Thing… But Mean Another
In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, we dive into the power of saying no before you feel ready. Learn how taking on the wrong projects can block your growth, the hidden costs of people-pleasing, and practical scripts to decline clients confidently—without burning bridges. Protect your time, attract better-fit clients, and run a business that actually feels good.
EP 190: How Turning Down the “Wrong” Work Accelerates Your Growth.
In this episode of Design for the Creative Mind, we tackle a topic that can feel scary but is essential for growth: saying no to the wrong projects. Learn why turning down work you’re not ready for can actually accelerate your business, how to spot red flags early, and the exact scripts to decline gracefully without burning bridges. Protect your time, energy, and creativity—and make space for the clients and projects that truly light you up.
EP 189: Stop Over-Delivering: Why Doing More Is Costing You Time, Money, and Sanity
In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, we’re tackling a common design business trap: overdelivering. While going “above and beyond” may feel like a flex, it often leads to burnout, lower profits, and clients who expect freebies. I’m breaking down why overdelivering backfires, how to set healthy boundaries, and the exact scripts you can use to stop scope creep without feeling like the bad guy. Plus, hear a real-life success story from one of my students who learned to deliver exactly what was promised—and saw her profits and sanity soar.
