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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 18 MIN

How to Up-Level Your Clients

from Interior Design Business · host Terri Taylor

Are you busy… but not profitable?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m addressing one of the biggest frustrations I hear from designers: “I’m slammed with work, but it’s not the work I want.” If your calendar is full of small jobs, your evenings are booked, and you still don’t feel financially stable, this episode is your wake-up call.I’m breaking down exactly why little “quick” projects drain your time, energy, and profit, and how they prevent you from attracting higher-end clients. You’ll learn how to calculate your true minimum design fee, set a minimum product budget, and confidently communicate those numbers during your discovery call.If you’re ready to stop shrinking to fit small budgets and start building a business that actually supports your life, this episode will show you how.In this episode, we cover:Why being busy doesn’t mean being profitableThe hidden cost of “quick” design jobsHow small projects sabotage your growthThe tree analogy for scaling your design businessHow to calculate your minimum design feeWhy 23 hours is your true baseline per projectSetting a minimum product budgetHow to communicate minimums on a discovery callHow to let clients self-select out gracefullyWhy boundaries increase respect and revenueShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

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Are you busy… but not profitable? In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m addressing one of the biggest frustrations I hear from designers: “I’m slammed with work, but it’s not the work I want.” If your calendar is full of small jobs, your evenings are booked, and you still don’t feel financially stable, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down exactly why little “quick” projects drain your time, energy, and profit, and how they prevent you from attracting hig...

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