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283. 5 Essentials Every Interior Designer Needs to Start and Build a Business That Supports Their Dream Life

Author
Rebecca Hay
Published
Thu 15 May 2025
Episode Link
https://rebeccahay.com/podcast/283

Starting an interior design business is about more than just loving design—it's about building a life you love, too. In this episode, Rebecca shares the five foundational steps every designer needs to set up a profitable, scalable business that supports their dream lifestyle.

Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck, these essentials—like a clear business model, a signature process, strong contracts, sound financial systems, and marketing—will help you avoid burnout and grow with confidence.

Episode Highlights:

  • Defining a scalable business model for your future

  • The importance of a signature design process

  • Why a strong contract is non-negotiable

  • Setting up financial systems and pricing strategies

  • How marketing builds sustainable, long-term success

 

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