12. Scaling With Intention: How Kiara Magee Built Honey Home Designs

On this episode of Founders and Friends, host Ronniesha Rivera sits down with Kiara Magee, founder of Honey Home Designs, a thriving home staging business in Spokane.Kiara shares her journey from staging one home a month to running a business that now transforms 15–18 homes every month—all while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. She opens up about the real challenges of starting a staging business without loans or credit cards, the importance of strategic sourcing, and the lessons she’s learned about pricing, profitability, and positioning her brand in a competitive market.From setting boundaries that protect family life to choosing sustainable growth over burnout, Kiara offers an honest look at what it takes to succeed in the staging industry. Along the way, she and Ronniesha discuss why professional staging creates a powerful emotional connection for buyers, how to manage inventory without losing your mind, and the mindset shifts every creative entrepreneur needs.Whether you’re an interior designer, stager, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is filled with practical insights and inspiring takeaways you won’t want to miss.Where to find the lovely Kiara:Honey Home Designs WebsiteHoney Home Designs InstagramThis Episode was brought to you by Vetted by DesignIf you are looking to outsource anything in your design business check out Vetted by Design to find some amazing highly vetted pros you can trust to help you grow your business.www.vetted-bydesign.comhttps://www.instagram.com/vettedbydesign/Connect with all things Founders & Friends on our Facebook Group & InstagramFounders & Friends InstagramFounders & Friends FB group*Only for interior designers & pro's who serve the industry

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