The "Take Every Project" Trap: Why Busy Doesn't Mean Profitable
If you've been caught in the cycle of taking every project that comes your way, you're not alone. But it's a trap that keeps many talented designers working harder while earning less. Because being bo... ...more
Mindset
July 03, 2026•6 min read
Should Interior Designers Work With Friends and Family?
Maybe your cousin is building a new home. Your best friend just purchased a fixer-upper. Your sister is finally ready to renovate her kitchen. But before you say yes, it's worth taking a closer look a... ...more
Mindset
June 05, 2026•7 min read
You Have a Standards Problem
If your project feels harder than it should, the issue may not be finding new clients. ...more
Systems & Processes
May 05, 2026•3 min read
What’s Actually Working Right Now to Get Interior Design Clients
What’s happening right now isn’t a you problem—it’s a market shift. And the designers who are still booking consistently aren’t necessarily doing more marketing… They’re doing different types of marke... ...more
Sales & Marketing
April 01, 2026•6 min read
How to Recognize the Wrong Client Before You Say Yes: 5 Key Insights
In the interior design world, there’s the part no one talks about enough: Not every client is the right client. Let’s talk about how to spot the red flags before you’re knee-deep in a project that som... ...more
Sales & Marketing
March 24, 2026•4 min read
Interior Design Pricing: How to Stop Undercharging Without Losing Clients
Most interior design pricing problems aren’t about the market. They’re about confidence, clarity, and structure. Undercharging as an interior designer rarely starts with greed or strategy. ...more
Systems & Processes
March 03, 2026•5 min read
Why Your Interior Design Website Isn’t Getting Inquiries (And How to Fix It)
Most interior designers assume the problem is SEO, Instagram, or not having a large enough portfolio. But more often than not, the issue is simpler (and fixable): your website isn’t doing its real job... ...more
Sales & Marketing
February 04, 2026•4 min read
Stop Trying to Be Better at Everything
For interior designers, the pressure to be the best at it all can feel relentless. You’re expected to be creative and visionary, but also strategic, operational, organized, confident, and tech-savvy. ... ...more
Systems & Processes
January 06, 2026•5 min read
Stop Blaming Clients for Not Valuing Design — Show Them Why It’s Worth It
If you’ve ever said, “Clients just don’t value good design anymore,” you’re not alone. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s not always that clients don’t value design — it’s that they don’t under... ...more
Systems & Processes
December 01, 2025•3 min read
What They Don’t Teach You in Design School
Once the diploma is framed — or once you’ve landed your first clients — many designers are shocked to realize that being a great designer is only half the job. The other half? That’s business — and ... ...more
Systems & Processes
November 03, 2025•3 min read
