Founders & Friends
Founders & Friends is where interior designers and creative entrepreneurs come for real conversations about building a business—and a life—that feels good.
Hosted by a designer-turned-founder, each episode dives into honest, behind-the-scenes stories from industry leaders, creative thinkers, and bold business owners who are shaping the design world on their own terms. We talk about the big wins, the hard lessons, the financial truths, and the messy middle of entrepreneurship.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling something big, this podcast is your reminder that you're not doing it alone—and that success can look a lot of different ways.
Come for the insights, stay for the community. This is Founders & Friends—where business gets personal, and conversations get real.
Episodes
34 episodes
. How to Price, Package, and Protect Your Interior Design Business with Georgia Economakis
33. Everything You Need to Know About Finding Your Niche With Rebecca West
32. From Graduation to Founder: Abbey's Barbays Journey Through Entrepreneurship
31. Niche Is Rich: Scaling a Marketing Agency in the Home Industry
30. From Corporate E-Commerce to Web Strategist for Interior Designers
29. Starting Young, Thinking Big: Lessons from Building a Photography Brand
28. From Fiver to Full Service Branding With Julia Stanton
27. OBM vs. VA vs. Consultant: What Interior Designers Really Need
26. How I Secured $33k in design fees going into 2026
25. Process, Pricing, and Packages: Designing a Business That Actually Protects You with Georgia Economakis
24. What Designers Get Wrong When They Go Out on Their Own with Georgia Economakis
23. A Deep Dive On Design Process With Candace Plotz
22. Top Money Mistakes Interior Designers Make (and How to Fix Them) with Carleen Lamay
21. From Junior Designer to Rendering Powerhouse: Cassidy Martin’s Journey
20. Leading with Heart: Kristen Thomas on Building a Firm That Lasts
19. Designing Your Why: A Conversation with Rick Campos
18. Why Every Builder Needs a Designer on Their Team with Brad Leavitt
17. From $60 Consultations to Luxury Design: Lessons in Growth with Judi Lee-Carr
16. From Stay-at-Home Mom to 7-Figure CEO: Breanna Cain’s Entrepreneurial Journey
15. Behind House of Huck: Growth, Rentals, and Designer Retreats
14. From Assistant to CEO: Caroline Lewis on Leading Lawson House & Marketing That Works
13. Building Bold Brands & Better Clients with Rumble Interiors
12. Scaling With Intention: How Kiara Magee Built Honey Home Designs
11. Motherhood, Marketing, and Everything In between of Business With Kate Greunke
10. The 6 Marketing Shifts I’m Making Now to Stay Booked in 2026