Interior Design Deconstructed

About Interior Design Deconstructed

Interior Design Deconstructed is your insider’s guide to building a successful interior design business. Whether you're just starting out or dreaming of turning your passion into a thriving career, this podcast breaks down the business side of design—marketing, pricing, client management, industry trends, and everything in between. Hosted by experts who have been where you are, we share real-world strategies, candid conversations, and invaluable insights to help you navigate the challenges of running your own design firm. Start building a business that’s as beautiful as the spaces you create.

Publisher

Katie Malik

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Mar 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 18 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 18-I can design a beautiful space, but commercial feels like a different language-Conversation with Marcy Sagel

   Host Katie Malik interviews commercial interior design expert Marcy Sagel, founder of DesignerBank, about mastering practical skills for confident project delivery.

2. 

   14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed-Episode 17-How to gain Financial Clarity in your business? Conversation with Danielle Hayden

   Host Katie Malik interviews Danielle Hayden, CPA and CEO of Kickstart Accounting Inc., to gain financial clarity and confidently manage business numbers for interior designers.

3. 

   6 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Business for Interior Designer Deconstructed- Episode 16-Can Technology Enhance a Design? Conversation about Media & Cinema Rooms with Dean Sutton from Wakefields London

   Host Katie Malik interviews Dean Sutton of Wakefields London about seamlessly integrating technology into luxury interior design for enhanced media rooms.

4. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Business For Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 15- Less Projects, More Profit: Building a High-Value Design Studio with Dan Brutto of Onestà

   Host Katie Malik interviews Dan Brutto of Onestà about building a high-value design studio through strategic pricing and a focused project model.

5. 

   9 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 14- Deconstructing the Boutique Firm with Isy Jackson of Chelt Interiors

   Host Katie Malik interviews Isy Jackson of Chelt Interiors, deconstructing boutique firm strategies for business growth and exceptional client experiences.

6. 

   6 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 13- Bridging the Gap Between Architecture and Interior Design with Reinhard Weiss of 3S Architects

   Host Katie Malik interviews Reinhard Weiss of 3S Architects about bridging the gap and fostering effective collaboration between architecture and interior design.

7. 

   27 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 12-Decide, Take action, Achieve with Lee McQueen

   Host Lee McQueen interviews aspiring interior designers on making crucial business decisions, building a sales pipeline, and scaling their creative ventures.

8. 

   3 Nov 2025

   Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 11- From Student to Studio Star with Office Banao

   Host Sarah Miller interviews Office Banao founders Kanika and Shreya about building a successful interior design career from student to studio owner.

9. 

   6 Oct 2025

   Business for Interior Design Deconstructed- Episode 10- Building a Thriving Interior Design Practice with Rebecca Ward

   Host Sarah Johnson interviews Certified Interior Designer Rebecca Ward about building a thriving interior design practice and achieving "everyday luxury" in business.

10. 

    7 Sept 2025

    Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 9- Data Psychology for better marketing with Dr Vanja Ljevar

    Host [Host Name] interviews Dr. Vanja Ljevar, co-founder of Kubik Intelligence, on leveraging data psychology to refine marketing and branding for interior designers.

11. 

    23 Jul 2025

    Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 8-Refining Social Media Presence with Jenna George

    Host [Host Name] interviews social media strategist Jenna George, founder of The Social Refinery, about building an authentic online presence and attracting qualified leads for interior designers.

12. 

    7 Jul 2025

    Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed-Episode 7-Building Confidence with Debbie Bryan

    Host [Host Name] interviews award-winning speaker Debbie Bryan about building confidence and overcoming rejection for interior designers.

13. 

    14 Jun 2025

    Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 6- Inspiration for Interior Designers with Matteo Bianchi

    Host interviews visionary founder Matteo Bianchi about his entrepreneurial journey, creative process, and advice for aspiring interior designers.

14. 

    5 Jun 2025

    Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 5- Marketing Wisdom for Interior Designers with Kate Greunke

    Host interviews Kate Greunke, founder of The Socialite Agency, about authentic email marketing and lead generation strategies for interior designers.

15. 

    30 Apr 2025

    Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 4-Business Breakthrough with Gail Doby

    Host Sarah Lavoie interviews business strategist Gail Doby, co-founder of Pearl Collective, about building profitable interior design businesses through systems, strategy, and mindset.

16. 

    11 Apr 2025

    Interior Design Deconstructed-Episode 3-How to become a fully booked designer with Salimah Mamdani

    Host Katie Malik interviews Salimah Mamdani, founder of Fully Booked Designer, sharing strategies for interior designers to build profitable businesses and attract ideal clients.

17. 

    28 Mar 2025

    Interior Design Deconstructed Episode 2- Tips on starting and scaling your business with Cinzia Moretti

    Host [Host Name] interviews Cinzia Moretti, co-founder of Moretti Interior Design, about scaling an interior design business internationally and defining your ideal client.

18. 

    7 Mar 2025

    Interior Design Deconstructed- Episode 1- Digital Marketing Strategies with Chris Clowes

    Join Katie Malik and Christopher Clowes in conversation about digital marketing strategies. Learn how: - a small design firm or independent interior designers compete with larger firms using digital marketing; - interior designers can improve their website's SEO to attract more clients organically; -the top three elements of a high-converting interior design website; -to use articles and blogs for an interior design business; -to avoid some common mistakes interior designers make when running paid ads; To check HC Media work go to: https://hcmediagroup.co.uk/ If you're an emerging interior designer, learn how to build your business well right from the start, check: https://interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk/

Inside a recent episode

Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed- Episode 18-I can design a beautiful space, but commercial feels like a different language-Conversation with Marcy Sagel

Published 9 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So that would be my first recommendation. And the second recommendation would be to understand how to space plan because I don't think everyone's very good at it. I think it requires some training. And more than you get in university. Oh, definitely. Yeah. And that is something that you get on the job site. But if you really want to get ahead of your competition, good space planning. And so, you know, look at all of the – look at books. Look online at some of the most famous designers. And look what's next to their sofa. And look what's behind their sofa and how the room is layered. And it has all kinds of elements because when I see someone that doesn't know how to space plan, I'm like, where's the anchors on the end of the sofa? […]

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• Marcy Sagel
• Danielle Hayden
• Dean Sutton
• Dan Brutto
• Isy Jackson

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