Ep 73 From Interior Designer to Interior Design Business Owner: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything with Lisa-marie

Send us Fan MailAre you running a business… or are you just servicing projects?In this powerful and honest episode, I unpack the identity shift required to move from operating as an interior designer in “project mode” to leading as a structured, strategic interior design business owner.If you feel busy but slightly anxious…If you finish one install and immediately think, “What’s next?”If you’ve never properly forecasted your next financial year…This episode will hold a mirror up, without judgement  and invite you into leadership.I break down:The difference between project mode and CEO thinkingWhy reacting feels productive but isn’t leadershipHow to structure your week like a businesswomanWhat pipeline maturity actually looks likeWhy financial forecasting is non-negotiableThe mindset shifts required to growThis is not about working harder, It’s about thinking differently, If this episode resonated deeply, your next step is structure, not more motivation.Design Destiny & Design Thrive are designed to help you pivot from interior designer to interior design business owner. Design Destiny is for interior designers who are ready to build businesses rooted in clarity, confidence and alignment, not chaos or burnout. Combined with the ongoing mentorship and community inside Design Thrive, it offers a space where women are supported to grow, implement, reflect and evolve together.Inside we focus on:– Structured weeks & CEO time– Service suite clarity– Sales mastery & pipeline movementAnd so much more.  Next group starts 7th April Investment from £358 per monthLearn More HEREIf you’re ready to collapse time and go deeper:– 9 Month 1:1 Mentorship (1 space remaining) Deposit from £476.00 and prices starting from £1000– VIP Strategy Days from £1500– 60 Day Pricing & Positioning Accelerators from £2222Connect with me on Instagram HERE and reach out and book a discovery call on [email protected] you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like. Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February 2026 Join HEREContinue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HEREFeel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you. See you in the next episode, you lovely lot! Xx,