057: How Rebecca Hay Built a 7-Figure Design Business—and Now Coaches Others to Do the Same

What happens when your “dream client” turns into a wake-up call and changes how you do business forever? Ever wondered how top designers leap from frazzled solo act to confident CEO, scaling past seven figures AND loving the journey along the way? In this episode, discover the power of resilience, mindset upgrades, and the behind-the-scenes shifts that can radically transform your service-based business.In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge sits down with interior designer, speaker, and business mentor Rebecca Hay to go behind the curtain of building—and reinventing—a thriving design business. If you’re spinning your wheels, stuck in “budget client loop,” or longing for more freedom and profit, this episode is your roadmap to structure, confidence, and sustainable growth.Key Takeaways:✔ Resilience is your superpower: Discover how to turn tough feedback and “failure” into your next breakthrough.✔ Build before you burn out: Why investing in support and community from day one is the secret weapon for entrepreneurs.✔ It’s YOUR business—design it with intention: Move beyond people-pleasing, set boundaries, and build a business model that fits your life and lights you up.Timestamped Breakdown:⏱ [00:00] Welcome: Meet Rebecca Hay and learn why mindset is just as crucial as strategy in business growth.⏱ [03:30] Core Insight #1: Overcoming the “lemon job”—how feedback, chaos, and adversity fueled Rebecca’s reinvention.⏱ [08:15] Core Insight #2: The game-changing impact of community, coaching, and letting go of solo-preneur struggles.⏱ [14:00] Core Insight #3: Transition, delegation, and designing your ideal business (and life) as a creative entrepreneur and mom.⏱ [19:45] Final Thoughts & Next Steps: Find your people, invest in yourself, and take the next step toward scaling with confidence.Call to Action (CTA):"Did this episode resonate with you? Don’t forget to hit the Follow button on Spotify so you never miss an episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset. And if you found value, leave a review to help more business owners discover the show!"Links and Resources Mentioned:📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge🌐 Website: www.carinagroombridge.com📅 Schedule a Call: https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycallAbout the Host:Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.Closing Message:"Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!"This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Phil Better, and supported by strategic growth and monetization guidance from Phil Better Inc.