Om denne podcast
Hosted by interior designer Adam Scougall, Turnkey Design Talk is a podcast for solo interior designers and decorators who want to run calmer, more controlled businesses — and finish projects properly.
The show focuses on what actually makes the difference in a design career:
how projects are led, how boundaries are set, how decisions are made, and how work is brought to a confident, photo-worthy close.
This isn’t about trends or overnight success.
It’s about taking responsibility for the outcome — from the first client yes through to the final reveal.
If you care about delivering beautifully finished homes, creating genuine wow moments for your clients, and building a business that works on your terms, you’re in the right place.
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Episoder
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- Getting Clear on the Designer You Want to Be | with Susie Ferreira · 45 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 10What kind of interior designer do you actually want to be? In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk, I’m joined by Susie Ferreira, Principal Interior Designer at Casa Flair…
- Question: Would You Hire You? · 20 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 9Something happened to me recently that made me stop and think about what it actually feels like to be on the other side of our businesses. In this episode, I’m talking about the…
- From Undercharging to Full-Service: How Mary Holmes Changed Her Design Business · 57 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 8What happens when you realise you're doing all the work — but your pricing isn't actually allowing you to make money? In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk, I'm joined by…
- Are You Offering Too Many Design Services? · 18 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 7When your services menu starts looking like a ten-page Italian restaurant menu, you might have a problem. Design consultations, Design SOS, e-design, room refreshes, furniture…
- The Discovery Call: 5 Things You MUST Know Before Booking the Consultation · 25 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 6Your discovery call should do a lot more than establish whether you and a potential client “click.” By the end of that call, you should know whether there’s actually a viable…
- What Is Turnkey Interior Design — And Why Should You Offer It? · 26 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 5What does it actually mean to offer a turnkey interior design service — and what separates it from simply designing a room and ordering the furniture? In this episode of Turnkey…
- The Legal Side of Coordinating Trades: 5 Must-Haves for Interior Designers · 20 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 4If you’re an interior designer or decorator coordinating painters, electricians, cabinetmakers or other trades, do you know what you’re actually taking responsibility for legally…
- From Imposter Syndrome to More Clients — with Christine Corcoran · 60 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 3In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk, I’m joined by high-ticket sales strategist and business mindset master coach Christine Corcoran, bestselling author of Turn Imposter…
- Beyond Instagram: Finding Better Design Clients · 19 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 2Instagram can be a useful part of your marketing, but it shouldn’t be the only place you’re looking for your next interior design client. In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk…
- Markup vs Trade Pricing: How Should Interior Designers Price Products? · 16 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 1Turnkey Design Talk is back for Season 6! After a short break, I’m kicking off the new season with one of the pricing questions I hear constantly from solo interior designers and…
- Confessions of a Part-Time Interior Designer · 23 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 10For years, I [kind of] kept a secret. While building my interior design business, publishing projects and creating beautiful homes for clients, I never actually quit my day job…
- What I Learned From 50 Conversations With Interior Designers · 20 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 9fter speaking with more than 50 interior designers and decorators across Australia, the United States, Canada and the UK, I expected to hear the usual challenges. "I need more…
- How To Get Paid For Project Coordination As A Designer · 15 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 8One of the most overlooked areas of pricing for interior designers and decorators is project coordination. I'm not talking about construction project management. I'm talking…
- How to Discover Your Authentic Hourly Rate · 15 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 7How do you know if your hourly rate is actually working? In this episode of Turnkey Design Talk, Adam Scougall explores a simple but often overlooked way to determine whether…
- Renderings: Are They Worth It? · 20 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 6Interior design renderings are everywhere. From SketchUp models and photorealistic visuals to AI-generated concepts, many designers feel pressure to create increasingly polished…
- The Hidden Cost Of Free Design Work · 28 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 5In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest business mistakes I made as an interior designer… working on part of a project for free. At the time, it felt generous. Helpful…
- The Trade Was Talented… But I’d Never Hire Him Again · 28 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 4In this episode, Adam shares a real behind-the-scenes story about working with one of the most technically talented painters he’s ever hired — and why he ultimately decided he…
- Why I Don’t Give Repeat Clients Old Pricing · 23 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 3In this episode, Adam unpacks why repeat clients should not automatically expect “old pricing” — and why loyal clients are often the exact people most willing to invest in your…
- 6 Realities of Being a Solo Interior Designer (No One Talks About) · 20 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 2What does it really look like to build a career as a solo interior designer? Because it’s probably not what you expected. In this episode, I’m breaking down six realities that…
- 5 Ways Interior Designers Are Actually Making Money in 2026 · 31 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 1Episode Overview What do you do when the projects slow down—and the income feels uncertain? In this episode, I’m breaking down five practical, real-world ways interior designers…
