The Business of Beautiful Spaces Podcast for Interior Designers
Welcome to The Business of Beautiful Spaces, the podcast where interior design matters! As Interior Designers, we understand the power of creating beautiful and functional spaces that not only look good, but also enhance our daily lives. Join us on this journey as we explore the ins and outs of the interior design industry and dive into the business side of things. From one interior designer to another, we'll share our experiences, insights, and lessons learned as we strive to create spaces that not only make a statement, but also make a difference. So sit back, relax, and let's get started on The Business of Beautiful Spaces.
The Business of Beautiful spaces Freebie:
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Mentorship One on One :
https://theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.com/mentorship
The Profit Academy for Interior Designers Online Course:
https://theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.com
You can find us at www.thebusinessofbeautifulspaces.com, email us at hello@thebusinessofbeautifulspaces.com or any social media platform @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces.
Episodes
157 episodes
157 - Let's Talk: Fireside Chat with the SheEOs in My Life (Part 1)
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura sits down with three long-time colleagues and friends from very different industries to talk candidly about what entrepreneurship actually looks like over decades, not highligh...
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Season 4
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Episode 157
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59:55
156- Let's Talk About Client Relationship 101
Client Relationships 101: How to Set Boundaries, Stay in Control & Create Happy ClientsStrong client relationships don’t come from being overly flexible or available 24/7. They come from clear leadership, well-defined processes, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 156
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16:17
155 - Let's Talk About Resilience with Andria Cowan Molyneaux from AMC Designs
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I sit down with Andria Cowan Molyneaux, founder and principal designer of ACM Designs, for a deeply honest conversation about what it truly takes to build a design busi...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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56:35
154 - Let's Talk About How to Protect your Calendar and Time
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura dives into the real-world lessons behind building a profitable, sustainable interior design business—without sacrificing creativity or personal boundaries. Drawing from decades...
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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18:44
153 - Let's Talk about AI and How You Can Integrated it into Your Design Business in 2026
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura breaks down how interior designers can begin using AI in a practical, ethical and non-intimidating way in 2026. Whether you are AI curious, quietly resistant, or already dabbli...
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Season 3
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Episode 153
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22:49
152 - Let's Talk How to Price your Services Correctly with Raising Costs
Laura breaks down why most designers do not have a pricing problem, they have a scope and structure problem. She walks through practical strategies to increase profitability at your current rates, including tightening and clarifying your scope,...
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Season 3
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Episode 152
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25:44
150 - Let's Talk About my Favourite Books and Podcasts for 2025
In this fun, high value CEO-style episode, Laura shares her favourite business books, podcasts and AI tools that are shaping her strategy and success in 2025. Why business books matter for designersHow the right b...
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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20:52
149- Let's Talk About our Year in Review
Laura walks you through a guided audit of your year: your numbers, your systems, your clients, your values, and your big-picture goals for 2026 and beyond. If you have been feeling the impact of tariffs, market shifts, rising costs, or overwhel...
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Season 3
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Episode 149
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25:24
148. Let's Talk Designing for Energy & Well-Being: Holistic Interiors with Gala Magrina
Gala Magrina — holistic interior designer; host of Going Beyond Spaces with Gala; creator of the Beyond Spaces methodology and a six-week online course for designers.Gala traces her path from visual merchandising at Diesel to a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 148
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30:57
147. Let's Talk Shoot with Strategy - Turning Project Photos into Pipeline
This week on The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura sits down with Charleston-based photographer Candice Brook, whose work behind the lens has helped countless designers turn their finished projects into powerful marketing asse...
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Season 3
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Episode 147
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34:04
146. Let's Talk Big Leaps, Big Nerves- Investing in your Business with Casey FitzGerald
Every designer knows that uneasy, nauseous feeling that shows up right before a big leap—the one that makes you question your sanity and your business plan. In this episode, Laura sits down with designer Casey FitzGerald to talk...
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Season 3
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Episode 146
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39:39
145- Let's Talk about Getting the word out! - How to develop a network that loves to refer you
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your project pipeline full without constantly posting on social media or dropping thousands on ads, this episode is for you.I’m joined by the powerhouse behind Designer Oasis—Kate Bendewald. K...
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Season 3
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Episode 144
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39:56
144 - Let's Talk About How Interior Designers Can Use AI to Grow Smarter, Not Harder with Matt Kantor
AI isn’t just for big tech companies, it’s quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for creative businesses, including interior design firms. But with all the hype, it can be hard to know what’s real, what’s useful, and how to actually a...
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Season 3
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Episode 144
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47:37
143- Let's Talk About How To Use Your Photography in More Ways in Your Design Business
Let’s talk about photography—not just taking it, but actually using it to move the needle in your design business.In today’s episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m joined by Lauren Anderson, founder of Sen Cre...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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28:13
142. Let's Talk About Big Impact, Small Budgets, Marketing Tools to Build Authority.
In this episode, Christine and I dig into how you can build authority and visibility in your business—even if your marketing budget is limited. She shares practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and tactical tools to help you get seen, hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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46:42
141 - Let's Talk about SEO with Julia Bocchese
If you’re tired of chasing clients on social media and want your dream clients to come to you, this episode is going to shift the way you think about marketing.I’m joined by Julia Bocchese, an SEO and Pinterest strategist who wo...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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29:17
140 - Let's Talk About Planning to Age in Place
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Marcy Sagel, founder and principal of MSA Interiors. Since launching her firm in 2004, Marcy has led her team with a strong belief in collaboration—partnering with developers, architects, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 139
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31:08
139 - Let's Talk About, Stop Undervaluing Our Industry: Building Wealth and Changing the Standards of Interior Design
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—bec...
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Season 3
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Episode 139
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13:43
138. Let's Talk about Business Mentorship and Business Coaching
Entrepreneurship in interior design is exciting but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming and lonely. The truth is, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. In this episode, Laura Thornton shares why mentorship and community are ...
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Season 3
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Episode 138
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16:55
137. Let's Talk About Building Wealth in Your Business with The Profit Academy for Interior Designers
If you’ve ever second guessed your pricing, shaved hours off an invoice, or wondered how other designers confidently charge what they’re worth, you’re not alone.In this special episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m pu...
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Season 3
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Episode 137
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10:50
136 - Let's Talk About the Challenges of Running an Interior Design Business, From Start-Up to Profitability with Suzanne Robson
From Start-Up to Profitability with Suzanne RobsonIn this replay episode, Laura sits down with interior designer Suzanne Robson, one of the very first students of The Profit Academy for Interior Designers. Together...
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Season 3
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Episode 136
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37:38
135- Let's Talk about the Importance of Contracts in your Interior Design Business with Lawyer Erica Canas
Today, we’re talking about one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of running a design business: contracts. I’m thrilled to have Erica Canas, Esq., a Florida licensed attorney and interior design enthusiast, join us for this impo...
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Season 3
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Episode 135
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45:25
134- Part 4: Let's Talk Profit Strategies, Follow the Profits, Not all Projects are Sexy
Welcome to the grand finale of our four-part Profitable Design Series with Laura Thornton!In this essential episode, Laura helps you shift from just designing beautiful spaces to designing a truly profitable business. Lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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11:52
133. Part 3: Let's Talk Profit Strategies, Efficiency Gains, They Belong to You.
Welcome to Part Three of our special four-part series on building a profitable interior design business with Laura Thornton!In this episode, Laura brings together everything you’ve learned so far—understanding your numbers, tracki...
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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16:50
132 - Let's Talk Money Matters with a Financial Therapist
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura Thornton sits down with financial therapist Aseel El-Baba to dive deep into the hidden challenges creatives and designers face around money, self-worth, and pricing. Aseel shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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41:44