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EPISODE 33 The Truth About Pricing for Interior Designers (ft. Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui)

Struggling to price your services confidently? Feeling like you’re winging it every time you send a quote? You’re not alone, and this episode is the wake-up call every interior designer needs.

In this episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, you interior designer turned business coach, pulls back the curtain on the pricing chaos that’s holding so many designers back.

She’s been there: second-guessing every quote, hustling hard, undercharging, and still not feeling profitable.

Now? She teaches creatives how to confidently own their value, package their brilliance, and get fully booked and highly paid without burning out.

This is the pep talk meets pricing strategy session your business has been waiting for.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why pricing feels so overwhelming in the early years (and how to shift that)
• The problem with “flexible” pricing (spoiler: it creates chaos)
• How to structure your pricing to build confidence and attract better clients
• The difference between time-based vs. value-based pricing
• Why your mindset matters more than your math
• How to stop feeling guilty for charging what you’re worth

This episode is perfect for:

→ Interior designers in their first few years of business
→ Creatives who want to stop winging it with pricing
→ Designers ready to step into CEO energy and start charging based on value

📲 If this episode hit home, don’t wait. DM our team on teamdesignbossdiary@gmail.com and say “I’m ready to be fully booked + highly paid” and we’ll guide you to the next step.

Tune in now, and let Lisa-Marie help you turn your pricing chaos into clarity and confidence.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

See you in the next episode you lovely lot! xx

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In this podcast episode, I interview Jessica Ruth-Smith from Studio Smith Interior Design about her new venture, Curated Spaces. They discuss the importance of layout in interior design, common pitfalls in floor planning, and how Curated Spaces empowers clients with clarity and confidence in their renovation projects.

We talk about Jessica's journey of launching Curated Spaces, the role of being coached and mentored by myself in her business growth, and the significance of support networks for female entrepreneurs.

We speak about the power of pricing and that incredible first 5 figure client invoice and the power of Fully Booked and Highly Paid.

The conversation also touches on future plans for Curated Spaces and advice for homeowners considering renovations.

To follow Jessica's journey and Curated Spaces click HERE

If you want to instantly transform the way you price your interior design business then Fully Booked and Highly Paid has generated £850k collectively in 35 women's businesses in the last 14 months of our business launching and that figure rises each week!

The power of pricing can make or break your business, to know more then email me on designbossdiary@gmail.com

Thank you for tuning into the Design Boss Dialogue podcast! If you love what you hear then subscribe so you never miss an episode. I would love to hear from you. Leave a message or email me on designbossdiary@gmail.com sharing your key takeaways and wins from the show. Your feedback helps me continue to deliver valuable content and inspire others in the design community.

Follow my Interior Design Business Mentor Instagram here:

Want to work with me and transform your Interior Design business?

Mentorship and Coaching
Looking to take your interior design business to the next level? Dive into one of my 1:1 mentorship programmes or book a VIP strategy day. Check out @Design_Boss_Diary our instagram page for more details here:
https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/

• Book your 30-minute session by emailing me at Designbossdiary@gmail.com

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In today’s empowering episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Natalie O'Shea — a website and funnel strategist making tech feel effortless for female business owners. With her signature “no fluff” approach, Natalie helps entrepreneurs simplify their systems and scale sustainably using powerful strategies like evergreen funnels, email marketing, and platform repurposing. We dive into how she helps clients create consistent visibility across Pinterest, YouTube, blogging, and more — all without drowning in tech overwhelm.

If you’ve ever felt bogged down by your backend or struggled to turn content into conversions, Natalie’s insights are the permission slip to do less and grow more.

What You’ll Learn

• 📧 The importance of email marketing (and why you’re likely underusing it)
• 🔁 Why repurposing content is the secret to working smarter, not harder

Links & Resources

• 🌟 Get Natalie’s freebie: 100 Ways to Grow Your Email List
• Follow Natalie on Instagram: @natalieoshea
• Visit her website for courses & coaching: natalieoshea.co.uk

Thank you for tuning into the Design Boss Dialogue podcast! If you love what you hear then subscribe so you never miss an episode. I would love to hear from you. Leave a message or email me on designbossdiary@gmail.com sharing your key takeaways and wins from the show. Your feedback helps me continue to deliver valuable content and inspire others in the design community.

Follow my Interior Design Business Coaching & Mentor Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/


Want to work with me and transform your Interior Design business?

Mentorship and Coaching
Would you be interested in taking your interior design business to the next level? Dive into one of my 1:1 mentorship programmes or book a VIP strategy day. Check out @Design_Boss_Diary our instagram page for more details here:
https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/

• • Book your 30-minute session by emailing me at Designbossdiary@gmail.com

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What does real expansion look like in business?

It’s not just strategy.

It’s not just a mindset.

It’s who you become when you’re in the right rooms, surrounded by the right people, with conversations that stretch your beliefs and bank account.

In this powerful roundtable episode, I’m joined by 3 powerhouse women:

Serena – Marketing + Sales Strategist

Danielle – Intuitive Biz Coach

Lisa – Mindset + Business Coach

(And me your host– Natasha, your Subconscious Business Coach)

Together, we peel back the curtain on:

What expansion means (and how it looks different for each of us)

The dance between strategy, mindset & subconscious identity

Vulnerable stories from behind our own up-levels

Why being the small fish in the big pond is the smartest business move you can make

How in-person events have changed everything — from new biz besties to new business ideals to £30K+ cash months

We’re talking going from £7K to £37K months… not from hustling harder — but from being in the right rooms with the right energy, having the right convos. Expansion doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in proximity to power.

And guess what? We want you in the room with us.

Our in-person event, EXPAND, is happening Friday, 13th June — and this is your official invitation to come sit with us, breathe this energy in, and walk away changed. The last few tickets are flying — and doors close Friday, 30th May at midnight.

This is your final chance to join us in the room and expand your business, network, and self-belief to heights you haven’t touched yet.

Join the event HERE

Tune in now for the behind-the-scenes conversation that will light a fire in your soul.

See you in the room, babe.

Tash, Danielle, Lisa & Serena x

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Are you ready to transform your client experience, streamline communication, and build a business machine that runs like a well-oiled machine?

Here, we break down the secrets to mastering onboarding and structuring operations for sustainable growth.

Join us as we explore automation, boundary-setting, and the frameworks that fuel efficiency to help you build a business that works for you.

Siobhan Mears is a strategy and Subconscious Coach, an exited founder, a tech platform creator, a speaker, a board trustee, and a podcast host - known for helping ambitious entrepreneurs unlock their full potential through a unique blend of strategic insight and deep inner work.

With certifications in Business & Launch Strategy and Mindset Coaching, and a background in delivering complex strategies across global markets, Siobhan works with visionaries ready to lead differently - integrating both the masculine and feminine energies of business to create sustainable, meaningful growth.

Connect with Siobhan HERE

Thank you for tuning into the Design Boss Dialogue podcast! If you love what you hear then subscribe so you never miss an episode. I would love to hear from you. Leave a message or email me on designbossdiary@gmail.com sharing your key takeaways and wins from the show. Your feedback helps me continue to deliver valuable content and inspire others in the design community.

Follow my Interior Design Business Coaching & Mentor Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/


Want to work with me and transform your Interior Design business?

Mentorship and Coaching
Would you be interested in taking your interior design business to the next level? Dive into one of my 1:1 mentorship programmes or book a VIP strategy day. Check out @Design_Boss_Diary our instagram page for more details here:
https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/

• • Book your 30-minute session by emailing me at Designbossdiary@gmail.com

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In this engaging conversation, Susie Hasler, a registered style coach since 2011, shares her journey of empowering women through personal styling. She discusses the transformative power of dressing, emphasising how outfits can significantly boost confidence and mood. This discussion also explores the significance of power dressing in the business world, practical spring fashion trends, and wardrobe decluttering strategies. Susie highlights the value of working with a style coach and encourages women to dress for themselves, fostering self-empowerment and joy in their style.

Follow Susie on Instagram HERE

Takeaways

• Personal styling is about empowering women of all shapes and sizes.
• Dressing well can significantly boost confidence and mood.
• Power dressing varies for each individual and is essential in business.
• Affordable fashion can elevate your style without breaking the bank.
• Sunglasses can instantly glam up any outfit.
• Dopamine dressing is about wearing colors that make you feel good.
• Using Pinterest can inspire and evolve your personal style.
• Decluttering your wardrobe can lead to more outfit options.
• Small changes can make a big difference in how you feel about yourself.
• It's important to dress for yourself, not for others.

Book Your Styled By Susie Colour Analysis or Personal Style Session Here

Thank you for tuning into the Design Boss Dialogue podcast! If you love what you hear then subscribe so you never miss an episode. I would love to hear from you. Leave a message or email me on designbossdiary@gmail.com sharing your key takeaways and wins from the show. Your feedback helps me continue to deliver valuable content and inspire others in the design community.

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Want to work with me and transform your Interior Design business?

Mentorship and Coaching
Looking to take your interior design business to the next level? Dive into one of my 1:1 mentorship programmes or book a VIP strategy day. Check out @Design_Boss_Diary our instagram page for more details here:
https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/

• Book your 30-minute session by emailing me at Designbossdiary@gmail.com
• Ready to become Fully Booked and Highly Paid and struggle with pricing in your Interior Design Business? Transform the way you price instantly with our Profitability Pricing Method the exact pricing strategy we use in our award-winning Interior Design Business. Email me Fully Booked and Highly Paid and I will send you all the details to transform your pricing today!

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Welcome back again. In this conversation, I discuss the critical role of mindset in business, particularly for women in the interior design industry. I emphasize the importance of daily mindset work, confidence development, and the creation of effective routines. The conversation also underscores the importance of accountability, community support, and taking action to foster personal and professional growth. Lisa and Doramy share techniques for overcoming limiting beliefs and the transformative power of mentorship and collaboration.

Doramy Fisher is our resident Mindset Coach in Design Destiny from The Worthy Woman, check her out HERE

Key Takeaways from our conversation

• A positive mindset is crucial for business success.
• Daily mindset work is essential for growth.
• Building a toolkit of resources enhances confidence.
• Community support fosters personal development.
• Accountability is key to achieving goals.
• Effective routines can elevate performance.
• Identifying limiting beliefs is the first step to overcoming them.
• Visualization techniques help you connect with your higher self.
• Taking action is necessary for progress.
• Self-care is vital for sustaining business success.

Right now, you're juggling all the moving parts of your interior design business:

• Trying to find new clients and bring in consistent projects because you dream of £5k consistent months in your design business.
• Managing that one client who drains your energy by asking for endless revisions... que scope creep because you haven't put boundaries in place.
• Trying not to reinvent the pricing wheel and take money of quotations only to get ghosted.

But instead of feeling like the CEO of a thriving business, it's starting to feel like a never-ending cycle of stress and uncertainty.

What if growing your business felt as EFFORTLESS as creating beautiful interiors? I know you want to build a thriving Interior Design business with ease.

• A design business that's profitable, streamlined, and stress-free.
• Systems and boundaries that make client management effortless, goodbye to scope creep.
• A steady flow of dream clients eager to work with you.

No more chaos, guesswork, or undercharging. Just a clear vision, confidence and consistent success.

Design Destiny give's YOU the roadmap to build a business that works for you - so you can focus on what you do best: designing. This highly supportive experience is designed specifically for interior designers in their first 0-3 years of business, like you, who are eager to expand their business, lay the right foundations and work on their mindset to boost their business confidence. In this program, you'll uncover essential growth strategies and mindset shifts that will unlock the success and freedom you've dreamed of.

We begin on April 1, 2025, for a 6-month journey together.

Click HERE for more details on how you can join!

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Welcome back to another episode of Design Boss Dialogue where we dive deep into business and personal growth nuances. I'm your host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, and today, I'm thrilled to be joined by the insightful Nicola Cloherty a body-first and energy-led business coach for women in business with 20+ years of experience in business and marketing, 10 in entrepreneurship, and as a integrative Reiki practitioner, an energetics expert and guide. She works with high-performing, ambitious, driven women entrepreneurs, leaders, and business women. Today, Nicola and I are exploring a unique blend of topics that are often overlooked but crucial for women entrepreneurs.

In this enlightening conversation, Nicola and I delve into the intersection of energetics, cycles, and emotions in the business world. We'll uncover how understanding your energetic blueprint can lead to more informed decision-making and heightened self-awareness, which in turn can significantly enhance your business performance.

We also discuss the powerful impact of natural cycles—such as the menstrual and lunar cycles—on our productivity and creativity. By recognising and aligning with these rhythms, we can not only optimize our output but also find a more harmonious flow in our work and personal lives.

Furthermore, we emphasise the importance of self-compassion and prioritization in a demanding world that often asks more from women in business. Our conversation aims to provide you with practical insights and strategies to navigate these challenges with grace and effectiveness.

So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join us as we embark on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Follow Nicola's Instagram HERE

Nicola Cloherty's Website HERE

Plus your FREE 24 PAGE ebook filled with everything to springboard you in 2025.
DOWNLOAD HERE: 7 Ways To Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success.

Thank you for tuning into the Design Boss Dialogue podcast! If you love what you hear then subscribe so you never miss an episode. I would love to hear from you. Leave a message or email me on designbossdiary@gmail.com sharing your key takeaways and wins from the show. Your feedback helps me continue to deliver valuable content and inspire others in the design community.

Follow my Interior Design Business Mentor Instagram here:

Want to work with me and transform your Interior Design business?

Mentorship and Coaching
Looking to take your interior design business to the next level?
Dive into one of my 1:1 mentorship programmes or book a VIP strategy day. Check out @Design_Boss_Diary our Instagram page for more details here:
https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/

The Doors have officially opened again to Design Destiny my 6-month group mentorship for women in their 0-3 years of their Interior Design business. Take advantage of your Winter Special saving £420 off the mentorship when signing up in January securing your place with a £97 deposit.

ALL THE DETAILS HERE

Join other likeminded women for an experience to grow and build the right foundations for your Interior Design business, we start on the 1st April and with the extended plan of our winter special at £132.75 ( payment increases on the 1st Feb 2025)