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Designed for the Creative Mind™

Michelle Lynne
Interior Design
Marketing Strategies
Marketing
Client Relationships
Entrepreneurship
Burnout
Networking
ML Interiors Group
Business Strategy
Client Management
Interior Design Business
Client Experience
Project Management
Visibility
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media Marketing
Design Process
Business Development
SEO
Consumer Behavior

Your designs are beautiful, but you're struggling with the business of your interior design business. Join successful interior design business owner, Michelle Lynne, of ML Interiors Group each Monday morning as she shares the processes she has found useful in growing her own 7-figure design firm, interviews industry related guests, and brings her own team of designers on for lively conversations. ... more

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In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, Michelle welcomes back website strategist Robyn White of RDW Design Studio to talk about one of the biggest questions interior designers ask:

"Why aren't I attracting more affluent clients?"

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Robyn White
Brand strategist with expertise in website design and SEO for interior designers
RDW Design Studio
Episode: Ep 237: 5 Reasons You May Not Be Getting Affluent Clients w/ Robyn White
Katie Decker-Erickson
Co-presenter and guest discussing sales and marketing for design firms
This episode partner for The Principal room in Dallas
Episode: Ep 233: The Art of Being Principal Series - Why Referral-Only Is Holding Your Business Back with Katie Decker-Erickson
Alicia Taylor
Owner, Alicia Taylor Interiors
Alicia Taylor Interiors
Episode: Ep 232: The Art and Science of Procurement - In-House, Outsourced, and Everything In Between
Ryan Swan
Owner, Ryan Swan Design
Ryan Swan Design
Episode: Ep 232: The Art and Science of Procurement - In-House, Outsourced, and Everything In Between
Blair Ryan
Founder, The Dove Agency
The Dove Agency
Episode: Ep 232: The Art and Science of Procurement - In-House, Outsourced, and Everything In Between
Katie Rainey
Interior designer, founder of Katie Rainey Design
Katie Rainey Design
Episode: Ep 230: From Clinical Precision to Creative Vision - Embracing Your Past to Build a Profitable Design Business with Katie Rainey
Kamala Nair
Copywriter and brand voice expert
Kamala Nair Inc
Episode: Ep 226: Messaging Secrets to Stand Out in a Saturated Market with Kamala Nair
Kate Vitale
Long Island-based interior designer and founder of Vitale Interiors
Vitale Interiors
Episode: Ep 224: Intention Behind Design: Interview with Kate Vitale
Erika Bonnell
Founder, Erika Bonnell Interiors
Erika Bonnell Interiors
Episode: Ep 222: Scaling Smart: Hiring For Profit, Not Just Capacity

Host

Michelle Lynne
Host of the show and founder of ML Interiors Group; interior designer and entrepreneur.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Real talk for designers

    Love Michelle Lynne! This podcast is so helpful to designers who are struggling to figure out how to run a profitable business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blessedandlucky
    United States7 months ago
  • Thanks for your authenticity

    Just finished the episode Lessons from the Edge and wanted to say thanks, again, for making this journey less lonely. I know my Design career is better having your voice cheering me on in the background!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahg11
    United States10 months ago
  • Great advice!

    Real-world advice on how to not just be a better designer, but all around part of a team and making the business work for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlignedDesign
    United States10 months ago
  • The Design Business Mastery Queen!

    This podcast is full of so many golden nuggets! She shares so much wisdom, tips and insight in the business of interior design! I’ve gained so much from her and her guest speakers. I have followed Michelle since end of 2021. In the very first Rolling in the Dough workshop I did with her, she spoke in a way that gave me a new level of confidence in presenting my proposals. Fast forward going through the Bakery and now Lead lab I’ve gained even more clarity, confidence, and processes that have hel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KElise20
    United States10 months ago
  • Best Designer Podcast Out There!!!

    Michelle is a phenomenal human being, a talented designer and an excellent teacher. As a landscape, designer, almost 100% of her tips and tricks transfer over over for me in my industry (besides making curtain selections🤣) Give her a listen. Join the Design Bakehouse or the Lead Lab. You will not regret it. It has transformed my business for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baileewailie
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate authenticity and relatability of the host and guests.
Listener reviews consistently praise practical, actionable advice for growing a design business.
The show is seen as a reliable, uplifting resource for designers seeking real-world profitability guidance.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#89
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#91
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#9
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#17
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#57
Israel/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 230: From Clinical Precision to Creative Vision - Embracing Your Past to Build a Profitable Design Business with Katie Rainey
Q: What are your biggest lessons about pricing, deliverables, and client communication?
Katie highlights the importance of a strong, explicit process, delivering clear bullet-point deliverables, providing cost ranges early, educating clients about implications of choices, and maintaining professional boundaries to prevent scope creep.
Ep 230: From Clinical Precision to Creative Vision - Embracing Your Past to Build a Profitable Design Business with Katie Rainey
Q: How are you leveraging your background in marketing and positioning now that you're in a new city?
She describes being proactive about networking, meeting builders and architects, and presenting herself as movement-focused design expertise to attract luxury clients in her new market.
Ep 230: From Clinical Precision to Creative Vision - Embracing Your Past to Build a Profitable Design Business with Katie Rainey
Q: How did you transition from the medical field into interior design and make that background work for you?
Katie explains she reframed her medical and movement expertise as a competitive advantage, integrated it into her marketing and project approach, and used it to design spaces that improve how people move and live. She emphasizes owning the background and showcasing it as a differentiator.
S8 Ep.212 From MTV to High Point: How Rhobin DelaCruz Built a Design Career by Design
Q: What book do you recommend?
Robin recommends 'The Go Giver' for its inspiring narrative about openness and the importance of giving in business.
S8 Ep.212 From MTV to High Point: How Rhobin DelaCruz Built a Design Career by Design
Q: Why should designers attend High Point?
Robin highlights the importance of knowing the products they will be selling, the opportunities for connection, and the education available at High Point Market.

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2. Katie Decker-Erickson
3. Alicia Taylor
4. Ryan Swan
5. Blair Ryan
6. Katie Rainey
7. Kamala Nair
8. Kate Vitale

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