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Over the years, I’ve joined some of the interior design industry’s top podcasts to talk about pricing, services, processes, client experience, hiring, marketing, and the decisions that come with running a profitable, sustainable interior design firm.
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DAKOTA DESIGN CO X LUANN NIGARA
6 Business Practices of the Most Successful Interior Designers
When you’ve worked behind the scenes of over a hundred interior design firms like my team and I have, you start to see the patterns.
I joined LuAnn Nigara for a second time on her Power Talk Friday series on A Well-Designed Business® (the #1 podcast in the interior design industry) to share the six key business practices that set the most successful firms apart.
If you’ve ever wondered what the industry’s top designers are doing differently, this episode lays it all out.
DAKOTA DESIGN CO X LUANN NIGARA
The Client Experience Starts with Processes
LuAnn Nigara and I discuss what it really takes to elevate your client experience—without running yourself ragged trying to be everything to everyone. Caring deeply about your clients doesn’t mean sending cards and gifts and it definitely shouldn’t mean stretching yourself too thin.
The key? Your processes.
On the podcast, we break down:
✔️ The ROI of a well-designed client experience (yes, it’s measurable)
✔️ Why streamlined systems don’t make you robotic—they make you irreplaceable
✔️ How a clear, intentional process builds trust, credibility, and profitability
This top podcast episode struck a chord for a reason—designers who applied these strategies saw happier clients, stronger boundaries, and higher profits.
DAKOTA DESIGN CO X DESI CRESWELL
Systems Myths Debunked: Mindset & Strategy for Designers
What’s holding you back from actually implementing systems? If you think it’s time, team buy-in, or perfectionism—think again.
In this episode, I team up with Desi Creswell, business and life coach for interior designers, to tackle the biggest myths that keep designers stuck in the cycle of overwhelm. Desi takes on the mindset piece, while I break down the logistics so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
We cover:
✔️ How to get your team and contractors on board with change
✔️ Where to start fixing your processes (even when everything feels like a hot mess)
✔️ What to consume and what to ignore when perfectionism is keeping you paralyzed
If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to streamline your business, I’d love for you to listen to this one.
DAKOTA DESIGN CO X DESIGN BIZ SURVIVAL GUIDE
How to Protect Your Design Business When the Market Slows
I joined Rick Campos on the Design Biz Survival Guide to talk about what interior designers can do when inquiries slow down, clients become more cautious, or the market feels less predictable.
We cover where to look first when expenses need tightening, how to think about revenue beyond your primary service, and which marketing efforts are worth continuing when demand changes.
It’s a useful listen for any designer who wants to make more deliberate business decisions when the market changes.
DAKOTA DESIGN CO X WINGNUT SOCIAL
Why Interior Designers Need Systems & Processes
A luxury client experience doesn’t just happen—it’s built from the inside out.
On this episode of the Wingnut Social Podcast, I break down why systems and processes aren’t just an operational task—they’re the foundation of a high-end, seamless client experience. We dive into the behind-the-scenes work that makes your business run like a well-oiled machine so your clients feel cared for at every step.
If you’ve been relying on instinct, memory, or sheer willpower to manage your projects, this episode will change the way you work.
DAKOTA DESIGN CO X MORE TIME TO DESIGN
What Does Your Interior Design Business Need?
I sat down with Beth Bieske, Australian interior designer, software developer, and business coach, to talk about attracting better leads, pricing with confidence, structuring services, and building real connections as the industry changes because of AI.
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