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Designing Success

Rhiannon Lee
Interior Design
Entrepreneurship
Pricing Strategies
Client Acquisition
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing Strategies
Business Strategy
Productivity
Instagram
Motherhood
Business Growth
Work-Life Balance
Content Creation
Pricing Strategy
Interior Design Industry
Client Management
Client Relationships
AI Tools
Marketing Strategy

Designing Success from School to Studio by Rhiannon Lee is dedicated to filling in the gaps in your design course to encourage you to build a sustainable business that supports your dream lifestyle.

Are you searching for strategy, systems and support? Looking for a community to bounce industry issues around in? In this podcast, we will cover the interior design business infrastructure you need to... more

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Most interior designers hit 30 June without ever looking down. This episode covers the end of financial year financial habits solo interior design studio owners actually need — from reading your P&L wi... more

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Starting an interior design business with an exit strategy — rather than building it to keep forever — is one of the most overlooked approaches to studio setup. In this episode, regional NSW designer E... more

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When an interior design client says "I just need someone to execute my vision," they've already decided they're the designer and you're the logistics coordinator. Rhiannon Lee explains what's actually h... more

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Interior designers often over-deliver at proposal stage — sharing mood boards, design direction, and creative strategy before a client has signed or paid a deposit. This episode asks whether that's gen... more

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Recent Guests

Bradley Montag
Interior designer with a background in town planning law
Interior Design Firm, former town planning lawyer
Episode: rethinking how we renovate, with Bradley Montag
Sarah Dyer
Duallly qualified interior designer and architect, runs her design firm in New Zealand, experienced with motherhood and design
Sarah Dyer Studios
Episode: Can you run a successful interior design business and have a baby?
Eliza Grace
Owner of Eliza Grace Interiors, mother-to-be starting maternity leave
Eliza Grace Interiors
Episode: Can you run a successful interior design business and have a baby?
Jane Langof
An internationally accredited Feng Shui master
Episode: Mirrors, money frogs and mastering Feng Shui with Jane Langof
Ros DeVoe-Mackenzie
Design Director at Markian.
Markian
Episode: Markian, maraige and the creative process
Chris Mackenzie
Art Director at Markian.
Markian
Episode: Markian, maraige and the creative process
Jess Clark
Expert in helping businesswomen learn AI
Episode: The Tik Tock tech bro's are lying to you; my candid chat with Jess Clark
Rozanne De Villiers
Interior designer and emerging designer
Episode: Building a business during nap time - Rozanne De Villiers
Georgia Ezra
Interior designer, founder of Tiles of Ezra and Studio Ezra
Tiles of Ezra
Episode: Georgia Ezra : Yes, You’ll Get Rejected: That’s a Good Thing for Your Growth

Host

Rhiannon Lee
Host of Designing Success

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • It’s like you are reading my mind.

    Life changing !!! This woman literally changed it all for me! Love love love

    Listening to this podcast is like catching up with a bestie & having the best conversations. I am so hooked and anticipate each episode. It's not only full of great advice, information, and resources, but what spoke to me- it’s so incredibly real, vurneable, inspiring, and just what we all need! You are amazing! I am so happy to have somehow stumbled upon you. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KasiaD82
    Australia9 months ago
  • The Designers North Star

    Rhiannon is the true North Star for designers in business. She’s generous with her insights, deeply attuned to the realities of the design process, and razor-sharp when it comes to scaling and leveraging AI. Designing Success is more than a podcast — it’s an essential resource for anyone serious about building a thriving, future-ready design practice. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    projectncreative
    Australia10 months ago
  • Love your podcast Rhiannon!

    For both emerging and established designers; this is a no nonsense, honest, inspiring podcast covering all the things you need to know to run your own interior design business.

    Best of all with Rhiannon as the host you feel like you're chatting with a peer. Rhiannon gets the struggles of small business because she is in the trenches with you and that so resonates with me.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bec
    a year ago
  • Highly recommend

    Rhiannon is so knowledgeable and generous with what she shares on her podcast. I have learned so much from her podcasts alone, and just joined her framework. Can’t wait to keep learning from the master!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NMInteriors
    Australia2 years ago
  • It’s like you are reading my mind.

    Listening to this podcast is like catching up with a bestie & having the best conversations.

    I am so hooked and anticipate each episode.

    It's not only full of great advice, information, and resources, but what spoke to me- it’s so incredibly real, vurneable, inspiring, and just what we all need!

    You are amazing! I am so happy to have somehow stumbled upon you.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KasiaD82
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans note the Australian perspective and clear AI workflow insights are especially valuable.
Listeners praise actionable, practical guidance and candid coaching from the host.
Listeners describe the show as relatable, motivating, and full of high-value content for design businesses.

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Apple Podcasts
#20
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#69
Ireland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#94
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#115
India/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#150
Belgium/Arts/Design

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The secret life of a Property Stylist with Angie, of Meraki Property Styling
Q: What do you find are the biggest challenges in marketing as a stylist?
Angie shares that building relationships with real estate agents is vital, as most of her clients come through agent referrals rather than direct homeowner marketing.
The secret life of a Property Stylist with Angie, of Meraki Property Styling
Q: What drew you to choosing property styling in the beginning?
Angie explains that she loves the fast-paced lifestyle of property styling, allowing for quick transformations and a more creative outlet.
Cashflow tips for creatives
Q: Do you have any resources, podcasts, charts, or the like about how to map out the year with client restraints?
You need to reverse engineer your annual income to see how to sustain your business during non-active months, considering your specific situation with family-oriented clients.
Georgia Ezra : Yes, You’ll Get Rejected: That’s a Good Thing for Your Growth
Q: Is there something you can share about your business that hasn't gone, hasn't panned out the way you thought it would?
Georgia discusses multiple rejections and failures that fueled her motivation, emphasizing that rejection often leads to future opportunities.
Breaking the Mold: Kelley, Balm Interiors and her Mission-Driven Business
Q: What advice would you give to newcomers considering entrepreneurship?
Focus on being client obsessed and understanding who you are trying to help and why.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Designing Success

What is Designing Success about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Design-focused business discussions that blend practical strategy with real-world interior design experience. Episodes frequently tackle pricing discipline, AI-enabled workflows, client relationships, and scaling a design practice beyond hands-on work. A notable throughline is balancing creative leadership with systems, staffing, and family life, often through coaching frameworks and industry-specific case studies. The show stands out for its candid, actionable guidance, Australian perspective, and emphasis on turning theory into repeatable, profitable processes for designers and studio owners.

Potential listeners will find clear frameworks for communicating value, preserving creative control, and leveraging AI to improve efficiency withou... more

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Recent guests on Designing Success include:

1. Bradley Montag
2. Sarah Dyer
3. Eliza Grace
4. Jane Langof
5. Ros DeVoe-Mackenzie
6. Chris Mackenzie
7. Jess Clark
8. Rozanne De Villiers

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