The Designer Within
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<p>Welcome to The McClain Method — the go-to podcast for interior designers who want to grow a profitable, polished, and well-run design business.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m your host, John McClain—award-winning interior designer, business mentor, author, and branding strategist. If you want to learn how to:</p><p><br></p><p>• price your interior design services</p><p>• attract high-value clients</p><p>• streamline your design process</p><p>• improve your client experience</p><p>• elevate your brand and visibility</p><p>• run your design firm with confidence</p><p><br></p><p>…you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast isn’t about pillows and paint swatches.</p><p>Here, we focus on the business of interior design—marketing, pricing, branding, sales, systems, visibility, mindset, and everything it actually takes to build a thriving design firm.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode gives you clear strategies, actionable tools, and behind-the-scenes insights you can use immediately to grow your business and elevate your clients’ experience.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to step into your next level as an interior designer—and finally run a business that reflects your brilliance—welcome home.</p>
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Recent Episodes
April 17, 2026
95: Why Interior Designers Need to Understand Construction to Grow Their Business with Renee Biery
Most designers are comfortable talking about design. Very few are comfortable talking about what happens after. In this episode, I sit down with Renee Biery to unpack what actually happens when a project moves into construction. We talk about the gap most designers have, why contractors operate the way they do, and how your role shifts in this phase whether you realize it or not. This is not about becoming a contractor. It is about understanding the process well enough to lead it. SHOW ...
March 29, 2026
94: How To Set Up Your AI Once So It Actually Works Every Time
Episode 94: Set Up Your AI Once So It Actually Works Every Time Most designers are using AI. But they’re barely scratching the surface. And it’s costing them time every week. In this episode, I break down what I saw at Design Edge and why most designers feel like AI isn’t working for them. This isn’t about tools. It’s about setting it up the right way so it actually helps your business. What You’ll Learn Why AI feels generic or off The real reason it’s not saving you time&nbs...
March 14, 2026
AI Is Changing Interior Design. Here’s How to Stay Irreplaceable
AI is everywhere right now, and for many interior designers, it brings a quiet but very real fear. Not fear of learning something new. Not fear of using new tools. But fear of becoming irrelevant. In this episode, McClain shares highlights from a recent presentation designed to help designers better understand how artificial intelligence is changing the industry. He explains what AI can realistically support in your business, what it will never replace, and why the human side of design is bec...
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- What is The Designer Within?
<p>Welcome to The McClain Method — the go-to podcast for interior designers who want to grow a profitable, polished, and well-run design business.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m your host, John McClain—award-winning interior designer, business mentor, author, and branding strategist. If you want to learn how to:</p><p><br></p><p>• price your interior design services</p><p>• attract high-value clients</p><p>• streamline your design process</p><p>• improve your client experience</p><p>• elevate your brand and visibility</p><p>• run your design firm with confidence</p><p><br></p><p>…you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast isn’t about pillows and paint swatches.</p><p>Here, we focus on the business of interior design—marketing, pricing, branding, sales, systems, visibility, mindset, and everything it actually takes to build a thriving design firm.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode gives you clear strategies, actionable tools, and behind-the-scenes insights you can use immediately to grow your business and elevate your clients’ experience.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to step into your next level as an interior designer—and finally run a business that reflects your brilliance—welcome home.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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