
Welcome to The McClain Method — the go-to podcast for interior designers who want to grow a profitable, polished, and well-run design business.
I’m your host, John McClain—award-winning interior designer, business mentor, author, and branding strategist. If you want to learn how to:
• price your interior design services
• attract high-value clients
• streamline your design process
• improve your... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipArtsBusinessDesign | |||

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Episode Overview
In this episode of The McClain Method Podcast, John McClain sits down with Debbie Mathews LeRoy, owner and principal designer of Debbie Mathews Antiques and Designs in Nashville, to talk about antiques, sourcing, retail, and profita... more
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John is so on point and a lovely person to learn from. Truly invaluable insight for an up and coming designer or even a veteran of the trade.
Can’t say it’s not about politics and then make it about politics and your opinions. I liked your material until you went down that road. I hear this stuff enough throughout the day, I don’t need to hear it in my interior design podcasts. Wish you would have stuck with interior design and maybe share your politics in your IG stories, if you feel it’s necessary.
John is a fabulous house with a great sense of humor and an incredible amount of practical advice. This show is a must listen with a fabulous and unpretentious host, who absolutely understands our industry.
John has a real gift for getting to the heart of what matters. He knows exactly how to ask the right questions, cutting through the noise to uncover insights that are both practical and inspiring for interior designers. Every episode feels like a masterclass, packed with valuable takeaways that leave me feeling smarter and more equipped than before. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to level up in the design industry!
I find John’s interviews super engaging. Great topics, great people.
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The show focuses on the business side of interior design, offering practical strategies for pricing, branding, marketing, client experience, and scalable systems. Across episodes, listeners hear about building profitable design practices, collaborating with vendors, leveraging AI to streamline ops, and elevating visibility through authentic thought leadership and partnerships. Guests range from seasoned designers sharing real-world ops and business growth tactics to experts discussing construction, neuroesthetics, and buying power for designers. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable implementation—from pricing proofs and discovery processes to AI-enabled workflows and brand-building moves that attract high-value clients.
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The McClain Method launched 3 years ago and published 102 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The McClain Method include:
1. Debbie Mathews Leroy
2. Eryn Oruncak
3. Renee Biery
4. Heather McManus
5. Stacy Davidson
6. Antonio DeLoatch
7. Alena Capra
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