Ep209 | 7 Must-Read Books to Help Interior Designers Build a Successful Business

You became an interior designer because you love design. You know how to create beautiful spaces, solve design problems, make thoughtful selections, and bring a client's vision to life. But once you start your own interior design business, you quickly discover that being a talented designer is only one part of the job.

Suddenly, you're also responsible for marketing, sales, client experience, project management, finances, systems, leadership, and all the decisions that come with running a business. It can feel overwhelming because nobody necessarily teaches you how to make that transition from skilled creative to confident business owner.

One way I've grown my business over the years is through reading. I've read a lot of business and personal growth books over the last 10 years, and some have completely changed the way I think about my career, my clients, my money, and my business. In this episode, I'm sharing seven books that have helped me answer important questions about building an interior design business that is profitable, sustainable, memorable, and capable of growing beyond me.

My recommendation: Start with the book that speaks to the question you're asking in your business right now. Sometimes one idea or one important shift in perspective is enough to make an entire book worthwhile.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ Why your interior design business exists

✔️ How to make your marketing more client-focused

✔️ Ways to create a memorable client experience

✔️ How systems can help your business grow

✔️ How to develop a healthier money mindset

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*️ Switching Gears to Interior Design

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📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

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Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction to business books for interior designers

5:10 On Finding Your Purpose

7:18 On Effective Marketing Messaging

10:31 On Giving Exceptional Client Experiences

13:35 On Building Scalable Systems

15:24 On Creating a Business Built to Sell

17:25 On Mastering Money Mindset

19:02 On Managing Business Cash Flow