EP# 5 How do I get more Interior design clients in 2024?

from Turnkey Design Talk · host Adam Scougall

Let me ask you a question? Are you struggling to find interior design clients? As much as you spread the word about your business, posting on Instagram and creating this perception of abundance in your office, you still lay awake at night wondering how the heck you can find new clients . It’s true that 2023 is drawing to a close and we want to consider what’s ahead in 2024.In this episode I am going to share what almost 50K in interior design coaching (didn’t) teach me, and what I had to discover for myself that worked. And what I am going to suggest doesn’t rely on the law of attraction or just sending out the right message to the universe. My approach is numbers driven. The more you go out and promote todays client filling strategy to your business partners in the field, the greater percentage of success you will achieve. Simple as that.If you don't know me already, it's Adam Scougall here of the So You Want to Be an Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 5. This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior design or decorating solopreneurs that need support in building their own interior design business whilst working 9 to 5. My aim is to help you balance your time and make more money whilst being able to choose the projects you want to work on, rather than ones you have to take to pay your billsBut first, whether you are just checking if you are the right fit for a new career in design, or wondering how you can improve what's going on in your current design career, take the quiz! It takes 2 minutes, is only 15 questions and you get your own personalised report.*Take the quiz over at soyouwanttobeaninteriordesigner.tv/quiz Before we jump into today’s episode, I want to share something that I think is going to be really eye-opening for you.It’s called the Turnkey Truth Test.It’s a short self-assessment — just 15 quick questions — designed to show you where your design business might look fine on the outside… but is actually leaking time, confidence, or profit behind the scenes.If you love decorating — furnishings, fabrics, pulling beautiful rooms together — but you So as you’re listening to this — you might already be recognising parts of your own business in what we’ve talked about today.Where things feel harder than they should… Where projects drag… Or where you’re putting in a lot, but not seeing the return.That’s exactly why I created the Turnkey Truth Test.It’s just 15 quick questions, and it will show you where your business might look fine on the surface… but is actually leaking time, moneTake the Turnkey Truth Test at turnkeydesignsuccess.com/quiz — a quick 15-question assessment designed for interior designers and decorators. In just five minutes, you’ll receive a personalised report highlighting where your business is strong, where it may be leaking time, money, or confidence, and what to focus on next to move forward with clarity.If this episode raised questions for you, or you’re feeling stuck in your solo design business, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.I offer a 30-minute clarity session where we can talk through where you’re at, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help.Email me at [email protected]