Mar 2
160 - Let's Talk About The Power of Saying "No" To Clients While Maintaining Your Values & Sanity
Send a textFrom scope creep and unrealistic timelines to unlimited revisions and 24/7 availability, this conversation is all about how setting boundaries isn’t about being difficult — it’s about being clear, confident, and professional so your business can truly thrive.In This Ep ... Show More
19m 50s
Feb 23
159 - Let's Talk About Scaling your Interior Design Business with Donna Hoffman
Send a textIn this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura sits down with the brilliant Donna Hoffman, multi-award-winning luxury designer, business strategist, and founder of Impeccably Designed Homes, to talk about one of the most important (and often misunderstood) ... Show More
50m 6s
Feb 16
158- Let's Talk: Fireside Chat with the SheEO's in My Life (Part 2)
Send a textPart 2 of this conversation goes deeper into the internal side of long-term entrepreneurship. Less about tactics, more about judgment, intuition, systems, relationships, and the realities that only show up after decades in business.The group explores how decision-makin ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
115\\ 9 Proven Ways to Set Yourself Apart as an Interior Designer and Succeed
<p>The interior design industry is quite crowded, especially with the rise of online platforms and social media showcasing designers’ work, making the field more visible and accessible than ever.</p>
<p>The growth in popularity is fueled by shows on networks like HGTV, DIY resour ... Show More
14m 55s
Aug 2025
152 | Build a Thriving Interior Design Business Without a Design Degree: Insights From Michelle Lynne
Have you always loved furniture, picking out paint colors, making spaces feel beautiful, or helping friends with their homes, but never thought you could actually get paid for it? That’s exactly how Michelle Lynne felt.In this episode, she shares how she followed a corporate path ... Show More
32m 31s
Sep 2024
108\\ How to Grow Your Design Business While Staying True to Your “Why” With Katie Decker-Erickson
<p>Are you struggling to scale your interior design business while balancing family life? Or perhaps you're considering adding commercial projects to your list of services.</p>
<p>In this episode, Katie Decker, a successful commercial color consultant and business coach, shar ... Show More
34m 36s
Sep 2025
154 | Mistakes, Difficult Clients & Lessons Learned in Running a Design Biz With Bre Hance
What if a side project could turn into a full-blown design career?In this episode, I chat with Bre Hance, founder and principal designer of InHance, who shares how she went from helping her husband with a few design projects to running her thriving interior design and build firm ... Show More
35m 32s
Sep 2024
Designing for Happiness and Connection with Carlie Fraser of Hygge Design
<p>In this episode, Fiona chats with Carlie Fraser, co-founder of Hygge Design, about her journey from various careers to creating an interior design business that focuses on homes reflecting personal stories and fostering happiness. Carlie discusses the importance of connection, ... Show More
54m 24s
Send a text Too often, interior designers fall into the trap of undervaluing themselves and, by extension, our entire industry. In today’s episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m opening up about why it’s time to change that narrative—because we aren’t just creating beautiful spaces, we’re building businesses that deserve respect, profitability, and ... Show More
<p>Have you ever wondered if you need a design degree or a perfect career plan to become an interior designer? Think again!</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stefjohnsondesign" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stef Johnson</a>, ... Show More
