EP 82 You Don’t Hate Procurement, You Were Just Never Taught How to Run It Properly

Send us Fan MailIf this episode has resonated with you, if you’ve been avoiding procurement, or feeling disconnected from it, then this is your invitation to go deeper.On 1st May, Lisa-Marie is joining forces with Elizabeth Kelly from The Procurement Studio for a dedicated masterclass designed to help you:structure your procurement properlyimplement systems that actually workand turn this area of your business into a profitable, supportive processThis is where we take everything you’ve heard in this episode… and show you how to apply it.SAVE YOUR SEATProcurement is one of the most avoided, and misunderstood, areas of an interior design business.Not because you’re not capable of running it…But because no one has ever really shown you how to structure it properly.In this practical and eye-opening episode, I open up a conversation that many designers quietly struggle with. The disconnect from procurement, the overwhelm, the sense that it feels chaotic, time-consuming, and easier to avoid than to master.But here’s the truth…Procurement isn’t the problem, it is the lack of structure around it.Inside this episode, I reframe procurement as one of the most powerful opportunities within your business. When it is supported by the right systems, processes, and decision-making frameworks, it becomes a streamlined, repeatable, and highly profitable part of your service offering.You’ll be guided through how to move away from reactive ordering and into a more structured, intentional approach, one that allows you to manage suppliers with ease, track multiple items without overwhelm, and create a seamless experience for both you and your clients.This is not about adding more to your plate. This is about creating a business that runs like a well-oiled machine.And if procurement has ever felt like ‘too much’… this episode will completely shift the way you see it.Join Lisa-Marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HEREReady to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence?If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together.From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey.To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at [email protected] and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x