Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast

207 | 5 Tips for Managing Construction & Remodel Projects Smoothly as an Interior Designer

Construction and remodel projects can feel intimidating, especially when you’re a new interior designer approaching your first project. You may be wondering how to work

206 | 6 Proven Strategies for a Profitable, Sustainable Interior Design–Build Firm With Annie Obermann

If you're an aspiring interior designer, career changer, or established designer trying to grow a sustainable business, you may feel pressure to know everything before yo

205 | The House Hushing Framework for Beautiful, Soulful Homes With Myquillyn Smith

As interior designers, we often focus on creating beautiful spaces, but beauty alone isn't always enough. Sometimes a room can have gorgeous furnishings, meaningful décor

204 | From 779 Doors to HGTV: How to Build a Thriving Interior Design Career With Corey Damen Jenkins

What does it really take to build a successful interior design business when no one is opening doors for you? If you've ever wondered whether you're talented enough, que

203 | 5 Rules for Long-Term Success in the Interior Design Business With Jamie Young

Is talent alone enough to build a successful interior design career? This episode is a powerful reminder that creativity is only one piece of the puzzle. Many aspiring i

202 | Why Learning Revit Can Transform Your Interior Design Career With Marcy Sagel

Are you intimidated by Revit? I hear from so many interior designers who are curious about commercial design, multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, or hos

201 | The Role of Decluttering and Home Organization in Interior Design With Lisa Woodruff

Interior designers naturally focus on aesthetics, layouts, furnishings, and creating spaces that feel beautiful. But what happens when a client's home is filled with cl

200 | 4 Secrets to Creating a Strong Employer–Employee Relationship in Interior Design Firms With Lillian Janik

What is it really like to work for an interior designer? And just as importantly, what does it take to build a healthy, balanced employee-employer relationship that lasts

199 | How to Curate Meaningful Artwork for Your Interior Design Projects With Sarah Hurt of Seattle Art Source

Have you ever completed a beautiful interior design project, only to reach the final stage and realize the walls still feel unfinished because the art hasn’t been selecte

198 | 4 Ways Interior Designers Can Build a Simpler, Scalable Business With Sallie Ogden

Are you working harder, taking on more projects, and increasing your revenue—but still wondering where the profit is going? Many creative entrepreneurs start their inter

197 | How to Build a Strong Interior Design Business Foundation from Day One

Are you struggling to decide where to spend your time, energy, and money as you build your interior design business? I got you! One of the biggest challenges I see aspir

196 | Cash Flow Management for Interior Designers With Finance Expert Carla Titus

If you've ever found yourself staring at your bank account hoping the number magically went up overnight, or waiting until December to figure out what — if anything — you

195 | "Can I Really Do This?" 4 Real-Life Questions About Starting an Interior Design Business

Have you been dreaming about starting an interior design career, but keep telling yourself you'll start when the time is right? Maybe you’re balancing a full-time job, ra

194 | Building Your Interior Design Website? Essential Website Lessons From Robyn White

If you’re an aspiring interior designer or you’re still in the early stages of building your business, chances are you’ve asked yourself questions like: Do I really need

193 | Struggling with Self-Doubt? Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Your Design Career

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not experienced enough to call myself a real interior designer”? Or maybe you scroll through social media, comparing your w

192 | The Biggest Money Mistakes Interior Designers Make (And How to Fix Them) With Lauren Nist

Have you ever finished a project and thought… “Wait, where did all the money go?” One of the biggest mistakes creatives make is treating money as something that shows up

191 | Why Your Contract Is Your Business Bestie

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what to include in your interior design contract—or worse, you’ve avoided contracts altogether because they feel overwhelming—you’re not

190 | 5 Principles for Designing Healthier, Happier Homes With Architect Talor Stewart

Have you ever designed a space that looked beautiful… but somehow didn’t feel right to live in? As interior designers, we’re trained to focus on the visible—colors, mate

189 | Design Systems That Create Freedom, Profit, and Business Growth

Have you ever felt like your interior design business depends entirely on you—your time, your energy, your creativity? I see many designers start with passion and talent

188 | How Interior Designers Sell Premium Services Without Discounting With Miriam Schulman

Have you ever lowered your prices just to get a client? Most interior designers assume that being “more affordable” makes it easier to sell. But what if that belief is a