Feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and on-call 24/7? You might not have a workload problem, you have a boundaries problem.

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m joined by IDBA Coach Marcia Sodas for a heart-to-heart conversation on what healthy boundaries really look like in your design business. We’re talking about business hours, burnout, overgiving, and the pressure to be “Superwoman.”

If you’ve ever answered a client text at 10 p.m. or missed your kid’s soccer game because of a contractor “emergency,” this episode is your invitation to reset.

In this episode, we cover:

• What boundaries are and why they’re so hard for designers
• How to uncover your biggest energy leaks
• What burnout is trying to tell you
• The people-pleasing trap that keeps you stuck
• The difference between excellent service and self-sacrifice
• How to write your own “rules” for when and how you work
• Why boundaries make you more respected, not less

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Think you’re protected because you meant to get the proposal signed? Think again.

In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m continuing the conversation on financial risk, and sharing a real story from my own design studio that proves exactly why systems and boundaries must be followed every single time.

From unfunded proposals to “just helping the client out,” you’ll hear how even experienced designers can fall into people‑pleasing traps that lead to unpaid work, legal battles, and major stress. More importantly, you’ll learn the non‑negotiable boundary that protects your money, your mindset, and your business.

In this episode, I cover:

• A real studio story that led to arbitration over unpaid work
• Why unsigned and unfunded proposals are a financial landmine
• How people‑pleasing overrides systems (even for senior designers)
• The hidden cost of “doing a favor” for a client
• Why your systems exist to protect you, not inconvenience clients
• The exact boundary that must never be crossed
• How to remove emotion from money decisions

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Still taking 50% deposits on product orders? That’s a financial risk you can’t afford.
In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I’m sharing a real story of how one designer nearly lost her business because of outdated payment practices, and how to fix it with one simple boundary.

You’ll learn why half-down payments no longer protect you, what your letter of agreement should say, and how shifting your mindset around money and risk can completely change your business.

In this episode, I cover:

• A true story of a designer left holding $60K in product debt
• What happens legally when a client dies mid-project
• Why 50% down payments leave you financially exposed
• The only contract terms that actually protect you
• How to ask for 100% upfront without fear
• The mindset shift that eliminates risk and builds confidence
• Why people-pleasing has no place in your purchasing process

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