156: Breakthrough to 7-Figures in Interior Design

Are you stuck at a revenue plateau in your interior design business and wondering why you can't seem to scale beyond $300K, $500K, or even $750K? In this power-packed episode, Melissa walks you through the most common roadblocks that keep designers from hitting that elusive seven-figure milestone. Whether you’re doing it all yourself, undercharging for your services, or micromanaging your team, she uncovers the exact shifts you need to make to break through each revenue barrier.

You’ll discover how to hire effectively, charge profitably, and lead powerfully. Melissa also shares practical tools, action steps, and mindset upgrades that you can start using immediately to shift out of hustle and into high-level strategy. This episode is your ultimate roadmap to creating a sustainable, scalable design business that doesn’t depend on your every move.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

• (01:11) Why $300K is the DIY ceiling—and how hiring, even an intern, can get you unstuck
• (06:23) The hidden value of outsourcing your bookkeeping and financial tracking
• (14:33) The half-million dollar hesitation—how undercharging is capping your growth
• (16:58) How flat fees and procurement management fees can transform your profitability
• (20:34) Why leadership, not labor, is your key to moving from $750K to $1M+
• (22:27) The mindset shift required to operate as a CEO, not just a designer

SUPPORTING RESOURCES:

• MelissaGalt.com
• Dubsado: https://www.dubsado.com
• Motion: https://www.usemotion.com
• ClickUp: https://www.clickup.com
• Studio Designer: https://www.studiodesigner.com
• Design Manager: https://www.designmanager.com
• HousePro: https://www.houzz.com/pro

When you’re ready to step into a bigger vision in your design business and create exceptional results and celebrations, book-a-call to explore how coaching can take you there faster, with a solid plan, proven process, and smart strategies.