Do you dread talking about budgets with your clients? Avoiding the money conversation can lead to major headaches—scope creep, underpricing, and lost profits. In this episode of Interior Design Business, I’m breaking down how to confidently discuss budgets and ensure you’re getting paid what you’re worth.

I’ll share why clients hesitate to talk about money, how to set realistic financial expectations, and my Phase One Exploratory Agreement strategy that ensures clarity before any design work begins. Plus, I’ll reveal common pricing mistakes that leave designers underpaid and overworked—and how to avoid them.

In this episode, we cover:

• 💰 Why avoiding budget conversations can cost you money and time
• 📋 The Phase One Exploratory Agreement—a game-changer for setting expectations
• 🚫 How to stop “hoping” clients will increase their budget and start guiding them with confidence
• ✅ How to price your services so you’re paid fairly and avoid burnout

If you’re ready to take control of your pricing conversations and build a more profitable design business, this episode is for you!

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Are you setting yourself up for long-term success in your design business? In this episode of Interior Design Business, we’re tackling the most common pricing mistakes that keep designers stuck in underpaid projects and how to fix them.

Learn how to charge what you’re worth, avoid budget pitfalls, and create a profitable business model that attracts ideal clients. From avoiding the “cheap client trap” to setting clear financial expectations upfront, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to boost your profitability and confidence.

In this episode, I cover:
✔️ Why discounting your services leads to long-term financial struggles
✔️ How to shift your money mindset and attract high-value clients
✔️ The dangers of “hoping” for referrals and why you need a strategy
✔️ The importance of clear budgets and agreements before taking on projects
✔️ A proven system to ensure profitable design and remodeling projects

If you’re ready to build a profitable design business and stop undercharging, tune in now!

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Are your remodeling projects costing you more than they should? In this episode of Interior Design Business, we uncover the five biggest mistakes designers make during remodels—and how to avoid them.

Learn how to take charge of your projects, prevent costly budget overruns, and ensure you're getting paid what you're worth. From setting clear agreements to managing client expectations, this episode is packed with strategies to help you stay in control and profitable.

In this episode, I cover:

✔️ Why designers lose control of remodeling projects—and how to fix it

✔️ How to prevent contractors from overshadowing your role

✔️ The importance of setting realistic budgets and agreements

✔️ Strategies to secure your furniture budget and avoid costly overruns

✔️ The key steps to leading remodeling projects with confidence and profitability

If you’re ready to increase your profits and take control of your remodeling projects, tune in now!

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Show notes are available at https://interiordesignbusinessacademy.com.