In this episode, Melissa dives deep into the subconscious money beliefs that are silently shaping your design business—from the way you price your services to the clients you attract. If you've ever found yourself undercharging, over-delivering, or justifying your rates with “I’m not experienced enough,” this episode is your wake-up call. You’ll learn how your inherited and unexamined beliefs are costing you profit, energy, and growth, and how to reprogram those thoughts for wealth and worthiness.

Melissa walks you through not only the common money myths that plague interior designers, but also practical, mindset-based strategies to flip your internal script. She shares actionable steps to help you increase your income by expanding your belief in your value and capacity. You’ll finish this episode equipped with tools to align your business mindset with your financial goals—and to confidently own your worth as a designer and leader.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

• (01:26) Why “money doesn’t grow on trees” and other inherited beliefs are keeping you small
• (03:37) How broadcasting your “newness” as a designer can sabotage trust with potential clients
• (06:20) The fear of outgrowing your circle—and how to choose expansion over playing small
• (12:13) The hidden cost of undercharging and over-delivering: up to 50% profit left behind
• (17:54) A powerful exercise to expand your capacity and reframe your financial potential
• (26:14) The mantra that changes everything: “The right client values the transformation we deliver”
  
  

SUPPORTING RESOURCES:

• Juliana Garcia: https://julianagarcia.com/
• DM Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagault_
• Melissa's Email: hello@melissagault.com

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.

This episode of Design Business Freedom is all about facing a hard truth: waiting for the “right time” in your interior design business is costing you dearly. Melissa shares from the heart—and with personal stories, coaching wins, and actionable insight—how fear disguised as patience is sabotaging your growth, your profits, and your dreams. Whether you're hesitating to raise your rates, unsure about coaching, or stuck in a cycle of overwork and undercharging, this episode brings clarity to what’s really at stake.

Melissa pulls back the curtain on what happens when you stop waiting and start moving, even when you're not "ready." You’ll hear inspiring client success stories, a strong case for coaching, and real talk about the emotional and financial costs of delay. If you’re longing for more time, more income, and more joy from your business, Melissa offers a compelling roadmap to help you reclaim it all—starting now.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

• (02:10) Why waiting is the ultimate “bank breaker and profit stealer”—and how to move past it.
• (04:39) The fears designers face around success and failure—and how to reframe them.
• (07:35) How underquoting costs you more than you realize—and what to do about it.
• (10:39) Why “ready” is a myth—and how two designers stayed stuck at $300K for years.
• (17:52) The difference between true business success and burnout masked as hustle.
• (25:26) How waiting impacts your profits, peace of mind, and personal life every single month.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES:

• Book your design business assessment
• Melissa’s free resource: Language of Success: 35 Word Choices to Boost Your Worth and Wealth

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.

In this powerful and practical episode of Design Business Freedom, Melissa dives deep into the mindset and mechanics of effective delegation. As an interior designer, you're likely juggling dozens of tasks—but not all of them need to be on your plate. Melissa shares her personal journey with hiring, including the lessons learned (and a few funny stories), and unpacks exactly how you can delegate with clarity, confidence, and purpose to grow your business without burnout.

You’ll discover the strategic approach to offloading tasks that drain your energy and how to identify what truly belongs in your zone of genius. Melissa walks you through not just what to delegate and to whom, but how to do it well—without losing control or compromising your vision. Plus, she reveals how to leverage AI and outsourcing as part of your team for even more freedom.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

• (01:33) Why starting with an intern can be a smart first step—and how it changed Melissa’s business.
• (04:00) The real value of your time and why hiring before you feel ready is often essential.
• (09:12) How to identify your zone of genius with three simple questions.
• (14:07) What to delegate first: the repetitive, admin, and energy-draining tasks.
• (27:22) The exact framework Melissa uses to delegate effectively—including examples, deadlines, and check-ins.
• (46:08) Why every hire is an “explore the fit” period and how to confidently catch and release if it’s not working.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES:

• Book-a-call to explore how coaching can take you there faster

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.