Turnkey Design Talk
Hosted by interior designer Adam Scougall, Turnkey Design Talk is a podcast for solo interior designers and decorators who want to run calmer, more controlled businesses — and finish projects properly.
The show focuses on what actually makes the difference in a design career:
how projects are led, how boundaries are set, how decisions are made, and how work is brought to a confident, photo-worthy close.
This isn’t about trends or overnight success.
It’s about taking responsibility for the outcome — from the first client yes through to the final reveal.
If you care about delivering beautifully finished homes, creating genuine wow moments for your clients, and building a business that works on your terms, you’re in the right place.
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Turnkey Design Talk
Do You Really Need a Design Degree? A Real-World Perspective
In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk, I address one of the most common doubts I hear from interior designers and decorators — the belief that not having a design degree is the reason confidence feels shaky or clients question your expertise.
After speaking with dozens of designers who were already working in the industry, a clear pattern emerged. The issue wasn’t lack of talent or experience — it was uncertainty around positioning, process, and direction.
I share a real client story that shifted the conversation, explore when a design degree does make sense, and when it may not align with residential design work at all.
I also outline the key principles that helped me build a successful interior design business without going back to school — focusing on clarity, confidence, and finishing projects properly.
If you’ve been questioning whether more education is the answer, this episode will help you rethink what actually builds credibility in real-world interior design.
If this episode raised questions for you, or you’re feeling stuck in your solo design business, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I offer a 30-minute clarity session where we can talk through where you’re at, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help.
Email me at askadam@turnkeydesignsuccess.com