The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Interior Design Podcast
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.
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Episodes
136 episodes
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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Episode 135
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46:41
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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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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43:00
131. Part 2: Let's Talk About Profit Strategies, Time is Money, Literally
Welcome back to The Business of Beautiful Spaces! This is Part 2 of our special four-part series on building a profitable interior design business with Laura Thornton.In this episode, Laura shares why tracking your time is one of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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22:50
130. Part 1: Let's Talk About Profit Strategies- Know Your Numbers, The Foundation of Profitability
In the first episode of our special four-part series, Laura Thornton—founder of Thornton Design and The Profit Academy for Interior Designers—shares the essential financial foundations every designer needs to run a truly profitable business. Dr...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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Ep.129 - Let's Talk About Understanding Your Profit Margins in Construction
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m joined by Gabriela Eisenhart of Silo Studios to discuss how interior designers can confidently add construction management to their offerings—and boost profitability in the proce...
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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47:38
Ep. 128- Let's Talk About Setting Clear Boundaries with your Design Business with Caron Woolsey
Some are fortunate enough to discover their passion when they are young — Caron Woolsey is one of them. A native Texan, growing up Caron spent the summers visiting her grandparents in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is where her love of interior d...
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Season 3
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Episode 128
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27:03
Ep 127- Let's Talk About Small Things, Big Profits: How Accessories Can Transform Your Spaces and Your Bottom Line
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura Thornton reveals why accessories are the secret weapon for both designers and clients—and how they can turn “nice” rooms into wow-worthy homes and boost your profit ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 127
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15:04
Ep 126 - When Clients Ghost You: Five Smart Ways to Re-Engage and Get Answers
Are your leads or clients suddenly silent? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura Thornton shares practical strategies for what to do when you’ve been “ghosted” by a client or prospect. From using ...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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REPLAY- Let's Talk About Under Charging Syndrome
Today we are diving deep into a topic that is close to my heart and wallet—pricing your services for profitability. With over 20 years in the interior design industry, I've seen it all, and I'm here to share the golden nuggets of wisdom to help...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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19:54
Ep.124 - Let's Talk about Best practices for onboarding and setting expectations with Jamie Van Cuyk
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m joined by hiring strategist Jamie Van Cuyk, founder of Growing Your Team. Jamie shares her expertise on how interior designers can confidently hire their first (or next) team mem...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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33:09
EP. 123- Let's Talk About What You're Forgetting in Your Design Quotes
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, we’re uncovering the often-overlooked details that can make or break your bottom line as an interior designer. From light bulb installation to crown moldings, cleaning services to de...
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Season 3
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Episode 123
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Ep. 122 - Let's Talk about Growing Good Design with Nicole Fisher
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m joined by Nicole Fisher, principal of BNR Interiors, a New York-based luxury residential design firm known for its layered, editorial approach to interiors. Nicole shares her fas...
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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32:25
REPLAY - LET'S TALK ABOUT ELEVATING YOUR CLIENT PRESENTATION PACKAGE
REPLAY:Starting off a presentation on the right foot is key.An interior design presentation package should be a visually engaging and comprehensive set of documents and visual aids that communicate the designer's ideas and concep...
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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22:35
121 - Let's Talk About The Interior Design Community with Laurie Laizure
n this inspiring episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Laura chats with Laurie Laizure, founder of the Interior Design Community and host of the To-The-Trade Podcast. Laurie is a connector, a cheerleader for de...
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Season 3
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Episode 121
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56:14
120 - Let's Talk about Mindset Matters with Andrea Liebross
This episode couldn’t be more timely. As many of us are navigating a major shift in our businesses—grappling with pricing pressures, uncertain clients, and the ever-growing noise around tariff talks—it can be hard to stay positive, charge what ...
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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42:52
118 - Let's Talk About Booked on Autopilot: Elle Kwan’s Email Strategy for Interior Designers
Elle is an avid reader, ocean lover and Brit-girl born to travel. She's also obsessed with helping interior designers stand out and get paid. Elle spent 10 years writing for luxury magazines, and today she blends rich storytelling a...
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36:59
119 -Let’s Talk About Working Smarter: Using VAs to Reclaim Your Time
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many interior designers and decorators wrestle with—how to get help without the pressure of hiring full-time staff. I’m joined by the incredible Ronniesha Rivera, founder of
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117 - Let's Talk! You're Not Alone. Real Talk on the State of the Design Industry with Carly Nemtean
In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Laura sits down with Carly Nemtean — Principal Designer of Carriage Lane Design Build and Co-Founder of The Collective Workspace — for a real conversation about what many designers are feeling behind th...
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115 - Let's Talk About Streamlining Success: Designers and Vendors Working Together with Idilia Lucente from Decor Rest Furniture
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into the powerful partnership between interior designers and trusted vendors—and how that collaboration can elevate not just your design vision, but your bottom line. Joining us is Idilia Lucente, ...
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116 -Let’s Talk About Delegating for Growth: When and How to Hire Help in Your Design Business
In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I sit down with Ronniesha Armstead, founder and CEO of Vetted By Design, to tackle one of the most common questions in the design industry: How do you know when it’s time to hire...
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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36:24
114- Let's Talk About Setting Key Boundaries every Entrepreneur Should Set to Stay Aligned with their Vision
As the visionary founder of Brenda Brix Consulting and AMR Design, Brenda leads an exceptional team, collaborating with ideal clients to transform her long-standing dreams into reality. Despite facing health challenges and experiencing bu...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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35:21
112 -Let's Talk About Elevating Beyond the Holidays: How to Use Gifting to Enhance Your Client Experience
I’m excited to introduce you to Porsche Williams, the founder of The Prototype, a concierge service that helps interior designers streamline their businesses and elevate their client experience. Porsche specializes in providing unique,...
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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35:22
111 - Let's Talk About the Purchasing Power of Community and How it can Help your Profits with Cathy Tonks
In this episode, I sit down with Cathy Tonks, a seasoned interior designer who is transforming the industry with her innovative designer co-op. This collaborative workspace provides designers with shared office space, meeting rooms, and a full ...
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