Business Over Cocktails - Behind the Business - Real Talk with Female Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Business Over Cocktails — the podcast where female entrepreneurs, founder stories, and soulful business growth take center stage.
Hosted by business strategist and community builder Lauren Najar, this show dives into the “why” behind the business, the real stories behind entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that shape women-led brands.
Expect candid interviews with creative entrepreneurs, behind-the-scenes reflections on small business growth, and bite-sized solo episodes inside The Business Chaser — where we explore authentic visibility, organic marketing, and building a business that actually feels good.
Whether you're scaling a service-based business, navigating a pivot, or craving real talk for entrepreneurs, this is your spot.
Pull up a seat. Pour your favorite drink. Let’s talk business.
Business Over Cocktails - Behind the Business - Real Talk with Female Entrepreneurs
When to Hire an Interior Designer (Hint: It’s Early)
Think your space is too small to hire a designer? Think again. In this solo episode, Melissa Griffin of Indigo Ink Interiors breaks down why the best time to bring in an interior designer is before you’re knee-deep in renovation—and how small projects often deliver the biggest impact.
She shares what most people misunderstand about hiring a designer, the hidden costs of waiting too long, and how her Design Lab service offers flexible design support for DIY-leaning homeowners.
Whether you're refreshing a powder room, updating your mudroom, or just overwhelmed by paint and tile decisions, this episode will help you get clear on how to work smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and create a space that functions beautifully.
🎧 You’ll learn:
- When to hire a designer in your renovation process
- Why small design projects still deserve expert help
- How to avoid decision fatigue during a remodel
- What an interior designer really does (beyond pretty spaces)
- How to get professional input without a full-service package
Episode Highlights:
The myth of "too small" design projects
Why timing matters when hiring a designer
Introduction to the Design Lab service
The hidden complexity of seemingly simple spaces
Building trust and momentum through small jobs
Chapters:
00:00 – The Myth of “Too Small” for Design Help
03:30 – What Designers Really Do (and Why It Matters Early)
08:50 –Introducing the Design Lab: Flexible, Strategic Support
Connect with Melissa:
https://www.instagram.com/indigoinkinteriors
Website
https://indigoinkinteriors.com/
Let’s Stay Connected:
→ Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar
→ Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com
→ Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails
→ Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect
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