70: How to Turn Consultations Into Paid Opportunities
Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design · 2025-08-20 · 13 min
Episode notes
Send Katie a Text Message!! This week, we’re kicking off a six-part series I’m calling "Turning Projects into Profit." As designers, we pour our hearts into projects that photograph beautifully, but sometimes those same projects barely move the financial needle. I know that tension well because I’ve lived it in my own business. That’s why this series is all about helping you stop leaving money on the table and start building a business that fuels your creativity and pays you well. And we’re starting with one of the biggest traps in our industry: free consultations. Check out the full show notes and resources at This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.
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