I’m Rebecca Hay and I have built a successful interior design business by trial and error, podcasts, online courses and books. Over the last decade I have grown from an insecure student to having career false starts and now I’ve finally landed where I want to be. Throughout my journey I’ve become deeply passionate about business and helping other entrepreneurs and career minded women. Each week I’ll share tangible takeaways from my own experience and the experiences of other badass women to help you build your confidence and change your business.
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 t…
Wondering why you keep attracting the wrong clients—or no clients at all? In this episode, Rebecca Hay reveals why vague messaging is hurting your business and how niching down as an interior designe…
Sometimes the path to success isn’t straight—and that’s exactly where the magic happens. In this episode, Rebecca Hay sits down with Rebekah Higgs, the creative force behind DIY Mom, to share how she…
Is your pricing keeping you stuck in a loop of burnout, resentment, and budget clients?
In this solo episode, Rebecca reveals why most interior designers fear raising their rates — and how that fear …
Designers — ever wonder how real estate agents could help grow your business? 🏡
In this episode, I chat with Wendy Smith, a Toronto-based realtor and founder of Matter Homes, about real estate strate…
Before this episode, I didn’t believe you could take professional-quality design photos with a smartphone. Now? I’m rethinking everything…
Linda Holt is a former pro photographer turned educator who …
Time is your most valuable asset. In this episode, Rebecca shares 5 simple, impactful automations every designer should implement to save time and reduce overwhelm. From client intake to content plan…
Thinking about hiring but feeling overwhelmed by where to start? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Decker-Erickson, founder of the multi-million dollar remote design firm Color Works and host of…
If you missed my last Standout Designer Bootcamp—or even if you didn’t—don’t skip this episode!
One of the most powerful tools I shared in my recent bootcamp is the Investment Guide—a game-changer fo…
Every client wants to know what their project will cost ASAP, and guessing and throwing out a number will only do you and your client a disservice. This episode is going to help you dial in on your e…
Is it ever too late to start over? Our guest, Natalie Froom, proves that the answer is a resounding NO! This episode is all about why it’s NEVER too late to follow your passion in interior design.
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This episode explores the journey of launching a new interior design business after stepping away from an existing and thriving design-build. Keely Gow, co-founder of the newly launched JK Studio in …
Success in business isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. In this episode, Rebecca Hay sits down with Anika Schachtler, a rising star in the interior design world, to discuss how she…
Growing a successful interior design business requires more than just serving clients—it takes dedicated time to work on the business, not just in it. In this episode, Rebecca Hay shares why prioriti…
Our guest, Heather Lastiwka, has worn many …
The Secret to Getting a Fast YES from Clients
Before we can bring a vision to life, we need a solid YES from the client. The key to making that decision effortless? Owning your expertise—because you …
We all want to work with our version of a premium client, but before we do so, we need to establish a premium approach. Working with premium clients demands a premium approach, and in this episode, I…
In this episode, I'm sharing a tip that will change your life and your business.
As an interior designer, you are first and foremost a problem solver! High-level clients want solutions, not a menu of…
We all want consistent work, but what happens when that work is consistently lacking?
Today I share my own experience being stuck inside a seemingly never ending loop of budget clients, how it happen…
Our identities shift and evolve as we age and I've found clinging to the ego can do more harm than good. I've been battling through a major business decision for over a year and have finally been abl…