Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business

Jan 28 2025 450 ep. 31 mins 78

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The interior design business podcast for interior designers, architects, and home professionals. Hosted by interior design and digital marketing pro, Darla Powell. #interiordesign

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Finding Community and Mentorship in the Interior Design Business

Jan 28 2025 29 mins

Julianne Hendrickson returns to discuss her significant growth in the interior design industry and the launch of her mentoring group for aspiring designers. She shares insights on the importance of collaboration, community building, and the value of mentorship in fostering professional development. Julianne also outlines her future goals for expanding her mentoring efforts online a

Know Your Worth: Paying Yourself as a Business Owner

Jan 22 2025 40 mins

Darla and Danielle Hayden dive into one of the most important (and tricky) parts of running a business: paying yourself. They discuss the challenges business owners face when it comes to managing money, shifting their mindset around finances, and figuring out how to move money from the business to their personal accounts. They also break down IRS rules (don’t be scared!) and expl

New Year, New You: How to Reach Your Goals by Braving the River of Misery [Replay]

Jan 14 2025 45 mins

Calling all Wingnuts! To kick off the new year, we’re revisiting key episodes that will help you get your business organized and ready for a strong start to 2025. Tune in for expert tips on building a solid foundation, streamlining your systems, and other ways to set yourself up for success in the new year. Do your goals for your design business feel unattainable, or are you afra

New Year, New You: Commit to Being Profitable [Replay]

Jan 07 2025 42 mins

Calling all Wingnuts! To kick off the new year, we’re revisiting key episodes that will help you get your business organized and ready for a strong start to 2025. Tune in for expert tips on building a solid foundation, streamlining your systems, and other ways to set yourself up for success in the new year. If you’re a small business owner offering specialized services, you may

New Year, New You: Self-Care Strategies for High Achievers [Replay]

Dec 31 2024 38 mins

Calling all Wingnuts! This holiday season, we’re revisiting key episodes that will help you get your business organized and ready for a strong start to 2025. Tune in for expert tips on building a solid foundation, streamlining your systems, and other ways to set yourself up for success in the new year. *** In this episode, Darla is joined by Katie McDonald to discuss the importan

New Year, New You: Turn Your Passion Projects Into a Million Dollar Design Business [Replay]

Dec 24 2024 34 mins

Calling all Wingnuts! This holiday season, we’re revisiting key episodes that will help you get your business organized and ready for a strong start to 2025. Tune in for expert tips on building a solid foundation, streamlining your systems, and other ways to set yourself up for success in the new year. *** Today’s guest, Liz Potarazu, tells us about her journey to creating an a

New Year, New You: Tips to Master Your Finances and Plan the Future of Your Business [Replay]

Dec 18 2024 35 mins

Calling all Wingnuts! This holiday season, we’re revisiting key episodes that will help you get your business organized and ready for a strong start to 2025. Tune in for expert tips on building a solid foundation, streamlining your systems, and other ways to set yourself up for success in the new year. *** Are you giving away all the financial keys to your interior design kingdom

Relocating Your Interior Design Business

Dec 10 2024 29 mins

Darla is joined by Stephanie Mahaney, an accomplished interior designer, to discuss the challenges and triumphs associated with relocating her business from Florida to Maine. Stephanie shares her journey, including rebranding efforts, digital and PR strategies, and the differences in design and client expectations between the two regions. The conversation also delves into Maine’s

Economic Trends and Tips for Interior Designers in 2024

Dec 03 2024 37 mins

This week, Darla sits down with renowned interior design coach Gail Doby. They discuss the current state of the interior design industry and talk about the challenges faced by designers due to economic pressures like interest rates and inflation. Gail offers valuable advice on maintaining profitability, the importance of marketing and networking, and the impact of mindset on busine

How to Build a Profitable Interior Design Business

Nov 26 2024 31 mins

Darla discusses essential financial strategies for interior design businesses with guest Michelle Cooper. The conversation covers topics such as determining a healthy profit margin, managing business scaling, and maintaining profitability. Michelle shares insights on pricing strategies, time tracking, and the importance of understanding financial statements for business success. Mi