EP 493 | Why Your Interior Design Business Isn't Changing (And How to Fix It) with Cheryl Horne

You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Taken the notes. So why doesn't your interior design business feel any different?

In this episode, Business of Design® Director of Operations and Business Coach Cheryl Horne explores one of the biggest obstacles keeping interior designers from building more profitable, organized, and enjoyable businesses: confusing learning with progress.

Drawing on nearly 20 years of coaching hundreds of interior designers, Cheryl explains why information alone won't transform your business—and how small, consistent actions create lasting change. If you've been searching for better systems, higher profits, stronger boundaries, or more control over your time, this episode will help you turn knowledge into results.

What you'll learn in this episode: - Why learning more doesn't always lead to business growth - How implementation—not information—creates a more profitable interior design business - Simple strategies for turning ideas into systems you actually use - Why accountability is essential for lasting change - How small, consistent improvements lead to better projects, happier clients, and greater profitability - The one question every interior designer should ask before consuming more business advice