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Designed for the Creative Mind™

Designed for the Creative Mind™

Von: Michelle Lynne
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 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. If you aren’t happy with the performance of your interior design business, are tired of trading your time for money, and know you were made for more, this show is for you. Kunst
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  • Episode: S6 Ep 191 When Clients Say One Thing… But Mean Another

    Episode: S6 Ep 191 When Clients Say One Thing… But Mean Another
    Sep 1 2025
    Hey, hey, hey! In this episode we’re talking about something that feels scary but will absolutely change your business: saying no before you feel ready. I know how hard it is to turn down a project—what if the right one doesn’t come along? What if word gets around that you turned someone down? I’ve had all those same fears. But here’s the truth: every time you say yes to the wrong project, you’re blocking space for the right one. I’ll share the hidden costs of saying yes to everything, how to recognize the red flags early, and the exact scripts you can use to say no without burning bridges (because you don’t need to feel like the bad guy) IN THIS EPISODE, I COVER: Why we wait too long to say no (hello, FOMO + people pleasing ) The financial, creative, and emotional costs of taking on bad-fit clients A simple red-flag checklist to spot a “no” before you’re in too deep My favorite word tracks that let you say no kindly and confidently A student story: how saying no freed her calendar and brought in higher-value clients Saying no isn’t risky—it’s a growth strategy. When you protect your time and energy, you create space for projects that light you up, clients who respect your process, and a business that actually feels good to run. RESOURCES: INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/interior-design-business-bakery SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. All-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. https://mysidemark.com/ MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59/month. https://thedesignbakehouse.com/lead-lab Stay in touch with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignbakehouse/ Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact
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    24 Min.
  • S6 Ep 190: How Turning Down the “Wrong” Work Accelerates Your Growth.

    S6 Ep 190: How Turning Down the “Wrong” Work Accelerates Your Growth.
    Aug 25 2025


    Hey, hey, hey! In this episode of Design for the Creative Mind, we’re talking about something that feels scary but will absolutely change your business: saying no before you feel ready. I know how hard it is to turn down a project—what if the right one doesn’t come along? What if word gets around that you turned someone down? I’ve had all those same fears. But here’s the truth: every time you say yes to the wrong project, you’re blocking space for the right one.

    I’ll share the hidden costs of saying yes to everything, how to recognize the red flags early, and the exact scripts you can use to say no without burning bridges (because you don’t need to feel like the bad guy).

    IN THIS EPISODE, I COVER:

    • Why we wait too long to say no (hello, FOMO + people pleasing )

    • The financial, creative, and emotional costs of taking on bad-fit clients

    • A simple red-flag checklist to spot a “no” before you’re in too deep

    • My favorite word tracks that let you say no kindly and confidently

    • A student story: how saying no freed her calendar and brought in higher-value clients


    Saying no isn’t risky—it’s a growth strategy. When you protect your time and energy, you create space for projects that light you up, clients who respect your process, and a business that actually feels good to run.
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    28 Min.
  • S6 Ep 189: Stop Over-Delivering: Why Doing More Is Costing You Time, Money, and Sanity

    S6 Ep 189: Stop Over-Delivering: Why Doing More Is Costing You Time, Money, and Sanity
    Aug 18 2025
    Season 6: Off the Record: The Hidden Curriculum of Design Business They didn’t teach you this in design school. You won’t hear it in a CEU course. And most business coaches wouldn’t dare say it out loud. This season of Designed for the Creative Mind is your backstage pass to the unspoken skills, strategic instincts, and hard-won wisdom that separate hobbyists from high-earning design business owners. From reading between a client’s words, to knowing exactly when to say no (and how to do it without burning bridges), to spotting profit leaks before they sink you — these are the lessons I wish I’d learned sooner. I’m sharing the real stories, the actual scripts, and the business-building shortcuts I teach inside The Interior Design Business Bakery and The Lead Lab — so you can skip the fluff and build a business that’s profitable, sustainable, and still lights you up creatively. Because running a design business isn’t just about talent. It’s about knowing the rules no one talks about… and when to break them.


    We’ve all been told to go “above and beyond” for clients—but in your design business, overdelivering isn’t a flex. It’s a recipe for burnout, lower profits, and clients who constantly expect more for free. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why overdelivering backfires, how to set healthy boundaries, and the phrases I use to stop scope creep in its tracks (without feeling like the bad guy).

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • The hidden financial cost of “just one more thing” for clients

    • Why overdelivering trains your clients to expect freebies

    • How to shift from giving extras out of ego to creating consistency that builds trust

    • Scripts you can use when clients ask for something out of scope

    • A real-life success story from one of my students who stopped overdelivering and started making more money


    If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted, resentful, or quietly frustrated because you’re doing more than what was agreed to, this episode will hit home. Overdelivering feels good in the moment, but it creates long-term problems for your business. By learning how to deliver exactly what you promised—exceptionally well—you’ll protect your profits, your client relationships, and your peace of mind.
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    21 Min.
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