94. How to Choose the Right Coach for Your Interior Design Business

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Choosing a coach is a big decision—especially when your business is already successful, but something still feels heavy. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what coaching should (and shouldn’t) look like for interior designers. I share the mistakes I’ve made hiring coaches, the lessons I learned the hard way, and the exact criteria I use now—both when I hire support and when designers consider working with me. This isn’t about hype, Instagram followers, or quick fixes. It’s about clarity, alignment, and making decisions that actually support your life and your business.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why you don’t need a coach because you’re failing—but because your business has outgrown its current structure
• The real signs it’s time for coaching (and why exhaustion isn’t a motivation problem)
• How fear keeps designers stuck longer than necessary—and why that’s often the most expensive choice
• Why coaching isn’t about buying information, but about compressed time, perspective, and decision support
• What I look for when choosing a coach—and why “been there, done that” is a red flag
• Why specialization matters more than popularity when it comes to coaching
• My honest take on group coaching vs. private coaching once you’re past six figures
• The three non-negotiables every designer should use when choosing a coach
• How to know if I’m the right coach for you—and just as importantly, if I’m not

I see designers wait too long to ask for help, hire the wrong support, or assume coaching “doesn’t work” when it was really just the wrong fit. This episode is about giving you clarity—so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start making decisions with confidence, integrity, and intention. Coaching should feel supportive, aligned, and safe—not pressured or performative.

If this episode resonates and you’re feeling ready to talk things through, I offer a free 15-minute problem-solving session. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity. Head to fixmydesignbiz.com and we’ll talk about what’s actually going on in your business—and whether coaching makes sense for you right now.

Remember: your business should be working for you, not the other way around.

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