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Season 5 Episode 10
For years, I [kind of] kept a secret.
While building my interior design business, publishing projects and creating beautiful homes for clients, I neve…
an hour ago
What I Learned From 50 Conversations With Interior Designers
Season 5 Episode 9
fter speaking with more than 50 interior designers and decorators across Australia, the United States, Canada and the UK, I expected to hear the usua…
1 week ago
How To Get Paid For Project Coordination As A Designer
Season 5 Episode 8
One of the most overlooked areas of pricing for interior designers and decorators is project coordination.
I'm not talking about construction project …
2 weeks ago
How to Discover Your Authentic Hourly Rate
Season 5 Episode 7
How 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 …
3 weeks ago
Renderings: Are They Worth It?
Season 5 Episode 6
Interior design renderings are everywhere.
From SketchUp models and photorealistic visuals to AI-generated concepts, many designers feel pressure to c…
4 weeks ago
The Hidden Cost Of Free Design Work
Season 5 Episode 5
In 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, …
1 month ago
The Trade Was Talented… But I’d Never Hire Him Again
Season 5 Episode 4
In 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 wh…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why I Don’t Give Repeat Clients Old Pricing
Season 5 Episode 3
In this episode, Adam unpacks why repeat clients should not automatically expect “old pricing” — and why loyal clients are often the exact people mos…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
6 Realities of Being a Solo Interior Designer (No One Talks About)
Season 5 Episode 2
What 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…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
5 Ways Interior Designers Are Actually Making Money in 2026
Season 5 Episode 1
Episode 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-wor…
2 months ago