Six Figure Designer

00:45:48

Ep 158: The $20,000 Refrigerator Was Just the Beginning

Six Figure Designer ·

2026/05/25

In this episode, I’m debriefing the Naples Experience (my Signature in-person event), but not in the way you might expect. Yes, there was a $20,000 refrigerator, a private chef that works with the cast of Yellowstone, luxury showrooms, a private sunset cruise, and homes ranging from $8 million to $84 million.But the REAL transformation happened when the designers stepped away from the endless client requests and daily to-do lists and immersed themselves in a room full of smart, driven, curious women

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00:43:39

Ep 157: When the Dream Project Is No Longer a Yes For...

Six Figure Designer ·

2026/05/18

In this episode, we’re talking about the surprising growth moment when a project you once dreamed of is no longer an automatic yes. After a coaching call inside the Luxury Client Academy, I’m sharing the story of a designer who was presented with a large, exciting project that looked incredible on paper, but the builder quality, client expectations, reuse requests, and overall project conditions didn’t feel aligned. This conversation became a powerful example of what happens when your standards

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00:29:51

Ep 156: If You Say This Word, I GUARANTEE You’re...

Six Figure Designer ·

2026/05/11

In this episode, we’re talking about one tiny word that could be quietly costing you thousands in your design business: “just.” If you’ve ever said, “It’s just a small bathroom,” “It’s just a few finishes,” or “It’s just a consultation,” you may be unintentionally minimizing the expertise, decision-making, and professional value you bring to your projects. I’ll unpack why designers use this word, how it affects your pricing, and why work that feels easy to you is often the exact thing your clients

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00:38:13

Ep 155: Beyond Product: The Business Strategy Hiding...

Six Figure Designer ·

2026/05/04

High Point Market is not just about pretty product, new introductions, or showroom visits. It is a business laboratory. If you pay attention, it shows you where your relationships are strong, where your systems may be creating friction, where new opportunities are hiding, and who is truly invested in helping your design business grow. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest breadcrumbs I picked up from Market, including why vendor relationships are such a powerful asset, how the right partners can

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00:39:42

Ep 154: You’ve Tried Everything - and That Might Be...

Six Figure Designer ·

2026/04/27

If you’ve been thinking, I’ve tried everything and nothing is working, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we’re unpacking why the problem may not be a lack of effort, ideas, or ambition, it may be that you’re focusing on the wrong things in the wrong order. I’m breaking down how to identify the tasks that actually move your interior design business forward, why so many designers stay stuck in cycles of over-creating and under-prioritizing, and how to stop chasing what feels exciting in

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00:48:42

Ep 153: 5 Money Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

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2026/04/20

In this episode of I Wish I Knew Sooner, I’m sharing the money lessons that would have saved me so much stress, second-guessing, and unnecessary struggle in business. We’re talking about why you can’t price for the best-case scenario, the importance of paying yourself first, knowing your monthly number, separating out money that isn’t really yours, and planning for the number and type of projects you actually need to hit your revenue goals. If you’ve ever had money coming in but still felt strapped,

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00:21:48

Ep 152: The Fastest Way to Grow as a Designer (That...

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2026/04/13

In this episode, we break down the fastest way to grow as a designer and why being in the right room changes everything.Most designers think the next level comes from more information...another course, another strategy, another system.But in this episode, we’re talking about what actually creates real growth in your design business, and why so many designers stay stuck longer than they need to.If you’ve been feeling isolated, second-guessing your decisions, or unsure how to handle client

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00:30:17

Ep 151: From Purchasing Panic to Profit Protection on...

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2026/04/06

In this episode, I sit down with one of my interior design coaching clients to talk about a real-world project that pushed her far outside her comfort zone...a $34 million investment property where she had to navigate large-scale purchasing for the first time.Before we began working together, much of the furniture had already been purchased through a local retailer, leaving significant profit on the table. Through coaching, we developed a strategy to handle the accessories and window treatments

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01:03:16

EP 150: The Referral That Led to a 6-figure Design...

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2026/03/30

In this episode, I sit down with interior designer and coaching client Audra to share the story behind her biggest project yet, a six figure design contract for a $4.5 million home. Just months earlier, she was questioning whether to continue her business after a difficult year filled with project delays, personal challenges, and slow new business.As we worked together, I encouraged her to recommit to networking and outreach, which led to reconnecting with a realtor who ultimately referred her to

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00:27:31

Ep 149: The Unforgettable Advantage (Part 3): Find...

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2026/03/23

In the final episode of The Unforgettable Advantage series, I reveal why some networking relationships generate clients while others never will and understanding the difference can transform the way you build your design business. After discussing why referrals feel inconsistent in Part 1 and how to become memorable in conversations in Part 2, this episode focuses on identifying the referral partners who truly move the needle. I introduce my Profitable Referral Matrix, a simple way to recognize

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00:20:55

Ep 148: The Unforgettable Advantage (Part 2): The...

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2026/03/16

Most designers walk into networking events hoping to make connections.But many leave wondering if anything will actually come from the conversations they had.Why?Because within the first few minutes of meeting someone, many designers unintentionally become forgettable.In Part 2 of The Unforgettable Advantage series, I explain why most networking conversations fail and how one simple shift can make you far more memorable.My in person event is coming up May 13-15th in Naples! Come join us! To get all

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00:27:47

Ep 147: The Unforgettable Advantage (Part 1): Why 98%...

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2026/03/09

Most interior designers say they get referrals from past clients, but almost none of them feel like it’s enough. So what’s really going on?In this episode, I kick off a three-part series called The Unforgettable Advantage , a framework that helps designers build strategic referral ecosystems that consistently attract high-quality clients.If your referrals feel inconsistent, random, or unpredictable, chances are you’re networking without a clear strategy. In Part 1 of this series, I reveal why most

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00:34:43

Ep 146: The ADHD Designer Brain in Business: Pivot or...

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2026/03/02

There’s nothing more exciting than a new idea. A new offer or a fresh direction.For designers, especially those with ADHD or highly creative brains, novelty feels electric. It feels productive. It feels like momentum.But, are you making a strategic pivot or are you escaping the discomfort of the messy middle?In this episode, I'm diving into the unique wiring of the ADHD designer brain in business, the dopamine spikes, shiny object syndrome and the tendency to overbuild. You'll learn how to discern

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00:32:54

Ep 145: What 3 Days at Disney Did to My Business

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2026/02/23

I just spent three days at Disney for a mastermind with other entrepreneurs and it did more for my business than another month at my desk ever could.This wasn’t about rides or ice cream (although…no regrets!), it was about perspective.In this episode, I’m breaking down the real ROI of getting out of your office and into a room that stretches your thinking.Listen in to what those three days shifted for me, and what it could mean for you.Looking to get some advice on what to do next in your interior

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00:30:44

Ep 144: The Micro Yes: Progress When Life Gets in the...

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2026/02/09

Life gets in the way. Not occasionally...constantly. And yet, most of us plan our businesses as if we’ll always have unlimited time, energy, and focus. In this episode, I talk about why planning for the best-case scenario sets us up to feel behind and frustrated, and how real progress actually happens when life is messy, distracting, and unpredictable.Instead of big gestures or perfect schedules, this conversation introduces the idea of the micro yes, the small, intentional choices we make daily (or

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00:35:22

Ep 143: Pricing, Process & the Power of No

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2026/02/02

Once you stop negotiating against yourself, the real work begins. In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually looks like to put a healthier money mindset into action, through process, boundaries, and pricing decisions that support a sustainable business.I cover why education is part of your role (but convincing isn’t), how your process acts as a filter for the right clients, what to do when budgets come up without discounting yourself, and why some clients opting out early is actually a

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00:21:14

Ep 142: The Quiet Ways Designers Sabotage Their Own...

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2026/01/26

In this episode, we’re talking about the money mindset patterns that quietly hold designers back: fitting into client-imposed budgets, internalizing numbers as personal feedback, disqualifying opportunities too early, and negotiating against yourself before you even have the facts.If you’ve ever lowered your fee without being asked, assumed a client “couldn’t afford you,” or walked away from an opportunity before fully qualifying it, this conversation will change how you think about pricing.In this

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00:17:17

Ep 141: What Would Make 2026 Irreversible?

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2026/01/19

Most years don’t fail, they fade. In this episode, I explore the difference between trying and deciding, and why the years that change everything are often quieter, more intentional, and rooted in a single clear choice. If you’ve ever found yourself living in “almost”, almost committed, almost ready, almost confident, this conversation will feel like a mirror.I also shares why real change rarely happens in isolation, and how clarity needs space and structure to turn into commitment. This episode is

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00:17:27

Ep 140: Stop Planning 2026 as Your Old Self

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2026/01/12

Most people don’t fail at their goals because they lack discipline, they fail because they’re planning the future as a version of themselves they’ve already outgrown. In this episode, I talk about why identity matters more than strategy when it comes to planning a year that actually works, and how making decisions from your “old self” creates unnecessary friction, burnout, and stalled momentum.You’ll hear how your calendar, pricing, and boundaries are shaped by who you believe you are, and what

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00:21:35

Ep 139: 2026: The Year YOU Did it Differently

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2026/01/05

Most people plan a new year by adding more goals, systems, and expectations...and end up overwhelmed before January even ends. In this episode, I share why I'm doing the opposite as I head into 2026, starting with subtraction instead of addition.You’ll hear why releasing what no longer serves you isn’t quitting, but leadership, and how creating space is often the missing step between ambition and real momentum. If planning a new year already feels heavy, this conversation will feel like an

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