EP 438 | Full Money Mode: How Interior Designers Take Control of Their Finances with Cheryl Horne

Business of Design® is officially in full money mode with the launch of a 6-week Financial Intensive—and this episode sets the tone. Kimberley Seldon is joined by Cheryl Horne, Director of Operations at Business of Design®, for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about what it really takes to take control of your business finances. This episode is for interior designers who are tired of feeling uncertain about pricing, profitability, and cash flow—and who want systems they can actually use, starting now. Cheryl shares real-world strategies that help designers build financial clarity, make smarter decisions, and replace overwhelm with confidence, regardless of where they’re starting from. If you’ve ever felt busy but unsure, successful but financially uneasy, or intimidated by your numbers, this conversation will show you how to shift from avoidance to ownership—and why doing so changes everything. What you’ll learn in this episode: - Why understanding your numbers is the foundation of a healthy design business - Practical ways to build financial clarity and confidence - How time limits on tasks improve both productivity and profitability - Why tracking billable hours—and reviewing them regularly—matters - How separating revenue streams increases insight and income - The critical difference between salary and profit - How regular financial check-ins support smarter, calmer business decisions