Getting Paid for Interior Designers

A Proven System for Invoicing, Collections & Cash Flow

A Business That Gets Paid, Thrives. A Designer Who Gets Paid, Succeeds.

Learn the exact system to invoice confidently, eliminate awkward money conversations, and get paid on time — every time.

Interior designers work incredibly hard — yet far too many struggle to get paid properly or on time. Late payments, unpaid extras, inconsistent invoicing, and awkward conversations can drain your profit and your energy.

The BOD™ Getting Paid program gives you a clear, repeatable, professional system to confidently manage billing, fee collection, and cash flow. No more chasing clients. No more working without compensation. No more feeling uncomfortable asking for what you’re owed.

This is how healthy, profitable design businesses operate.

This program is available through the BOD™ Signature Programs.

What You'll Learn in this Program

How to Log Billable Hours Accurately — and Earn More from the Work You’re Already Doing

Most designers lose revenue not because they aren’t working — but because they aren’t logging their work in a clear, compelling way.

• Why detailed, well-organized log sheets make it easier for clients to understand and approve your fees

• How a simple, effective logging system immediately increases your income

• How to track your time without stress, overwhelm, or falling behind

• Why reviewing logged hours helps you refine processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen your expertise

When your logging improves, your profit improves — instantly.

How to Professionally Manage Mistakes — and Know Exactly What’s Billable

Interior design projects are complex, and mistakes happen — from designers, trades, suppliers, or unforeseen conditions.

• Why errors are a natural part of the work and cannot be avoided entirely

• What matters most: how you respond and lead clients through missteps

• How to determine which mistakes are billable and which are not

• How to communicate about errors transparently and professionally

• How to prevent mistakes from damaging relationships or profit

Mastering mistakes is key to maintaining client trust and protecting your revenue.

How to Log Billable Hours Accurately — and Earn More from the Work You’re Already Doing

Most designers lose revenue not because they aren’t working — but because they aren’t logging their work in a clear, compelling way.

• Why detailed, well-organized log sheets make it easier for clients to understand and approve your fees

• How a simple, effective logging system immediately increases your income

• How to track your time without stress, overwhelm, or falling behind

• Why reviewing logged hours helps you refine processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen your expertise

When your logging improves, your profit improves — instantly.

How to Implement a Clear, Consistent Invoicing System That Clients Love

Contrary to what many designers fear — clients prefer predictable invoicing.

• Why consistent invoicing builds trust and reduces client anxiety

• How an invoicing policy improves operations and eliminates awkward conversations

• How to structure invoices clearly so clients understand what they’re paying for

• How to invoice regularly and confidently — no guilt, no hesitation

• How to build your own invoicing discipline so money flows reliably into your business

Clear invoicing is not just professional — it’s profitable.

By the end of BOD™ Getting Paid, you will:

• Have a complete invoicing and payment system

• Know exactly when to bill and how to present fees

• Prevent late payments and unpaid extras

• Protect your profit with clear boundaries

• Improve client satisfaction through transparency

• Feel more respected as a professional

• Build a healthier, more profitable business

You’ll never chase clients for money again.

Enroll in the BOD™ Signature Business Program

Ready to turn insight into action?

The Business of Design® Signature Programs is our flagship, proven system for interior designers who want structure, profitability, and confidence—without burnout. Built on 30+ years of real-world experience, it gives you the exact framework to run a successful design firm.

Stop guessing. Start leading.

Enroll now and build the business your talent deserves.