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Getting Clients Is Not the Same as Getting Paid

Let’s get something straight: getting clients is not the same as getting paid. You can be fully booked, working nonstop, and still end up wondering where the money went. For most interior designers, income comes from two main sources: Design fees Selling product There are other revenue streams like affiliate links, workshops, and coaching, but these two are the foundation of a sustainable design business. Fees pay for your time and expertise. Product sales build

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How Caroline Turner designed a team—and a waitlist—that works

Caroline Turner didn’t plan on becoming the type of boss that other designers whisper about in their DMs but it turns out that building a team that loves working together, setting real boundaries with clients, and going viral on TikTok can do that. After starting her firm, Caroline Turner Interiors, in Chicago nearly six years ago, Turner didn’t waste time figuring out what kind of business owner she wanted to be. “I’m the principal designer,

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Getting your money mindset right

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I’m just not good with money,” you’re not alone. But what if your struggles with money aren’t actually about spreadsheets or QuickBooks, and more about what you believe you’re worth? In our recent conversation with Coach Jacqui (ep. 142), she reminded us that money mindset isn’t about being better at spreadsheets — it’s about unpacking the beliefs that shape how we feel about money, self-worth, and success. As interior

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The Interior Designer Install Kit: Your Secret Weapon for a Flawless Reveal

Picture this: It’s install day. The movers are en route, the custom sofa is finally making its grand entrance, and your client is buzzing with anticipation. Everything is going so smoothly… until you realize you forgot scissors. Or tape. Or a single functioning pen. Enter: The Interior Designer Install Kit—your survival pack, your best friend, your ride-or-die in the chaos of installation day. Without it, you’re just a stylish person in a beautifully planned but

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My Chief Architect Upgrade Journey

If you’ve been following the show, you know I, (Rebecca) have been working on a full house project in Texas. It’s a dream job with a wonderful client who loves color, texture, and patterns on every surface. Like I said, a dream.

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