EP 171 | Fix This Next for Interior Designers with Mike Michalowicz
Why do so many interior design business owners feel stuck — even when they’re working harder than ever?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by author and entrepreneur advocate Mike Michalowicz to discuss how interior designers can identify the real problems preventing growth and profitability in their business.
Many business owners rely on instinct when solving challenges, but focusing on the wrong issue can create even more frustration and overwhelm. Mike shares his practical diagnostic approach for identifying what needs attention first, helping interior designers prioritize effectively and move forward with clarity and confidence.
In this episode, we learn:
• Why interior design business owners often feel stuck and overwhelmed
• How relying only on instinct can lead to solving the wrong problems
• What the “business hierarchy of needs” reveals about business growth
• How identifying the right priority creates momentum and clarity
• Why diagnosing business challenges accurately improves decision-making
• How focused problem-solving helps interior designers regain control of their business
• Why understanding what to fix next leads to stronger profitability and long-term success
Design Intervention
In this climate, reach out to your prospect base and ask, “Is there a new way we can serve you?” With a macro-crisis; a huge economic shift, we won’t know what clients need now if we don’t ask. Don’t make assumptions.
Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multi-million dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest book, Fix This Next. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate.
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