Six Figure Designer

Ready to break through perfectionism and take action in your business?

I dive into why so many designers get stuck in procrastination and how I help my clients move past it with simple, actionable steps. I share my philosophy, done is better than perfect, and explain exactly how focusing on progress over polish can help you seize new opportunities and keep your business momentum going.

I walk through specific strategies I teach inside the Luxury Client Academy, from leveraging your closest connections for better referrals to building powerful outreach...

Enrollment in the Luxury Client Academy is OPEN till July 2nd!

Apply Here>> www.luxuryclientacademy.com

In this episode, I dive into some of the biggest challenges I hear from designers and business owners like what to do when referrals slow down, how to attract higher-quality clients with bigger budgets, and how to stand out in a crowded online space without feeling like you’re bragging.

I talk about practical ways to connect with high-net-worth clients and why it’s so important to focus on the quality of y...

Enrollment in the Luxury Client Academy is OPEN till July 2nd!

Apply Here>> www.luxuryclientacademy.com

In this episode, I share some powerful realizations that were discovered during the Naples Experience. I encourage you to pause the hustle and get clear on the dream behind your business.

Success isn’t just about money, it’s about meaning. I give you real-life examples of designers who defined personal goals and started aligning their businesses accordingly. I know you’ll be amazed and inspired by these incredible dreams!

If you’re ready...

Join my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge 6/25 here!

What happens when you take a group of powerhouse designers out of their routines and drop them into one of the most luxurious zip codes in the country?

You get breakthroughs. Big ones.

In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at The Naples Experience—my private, in-person retreat exclusively for members of the Luxury Client Academy.

We toured multi-million-dollar homes, shared what’s actually working in high-end design, and cracked open the mindsets that lead to few...

Join my FREE Rapid Referrals Challenge! June 25th - Sign up Here

Want to see your design work in a magazine?

In this episode, I’m talking with longtime editor Michael Korb about what actually makes a design project press-worthy. We get into why great photography matters (yes, editors can tell when you cut corners), how to approach editors the right way, and what separates submissions that get featured from the ones that get skipped.

Whether you’re just getting started or have a few publications under your belt, this conversation will give you...

Wondering how to charge premium prices, even if you’re in a small town?

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

Headphones on, snuggle up with your furriest family member, and get ready for actionable ideas you can use in your own design business!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming pres...

We toss around words like “niche” and “pain points” like confetti. But let’s be honest—niching down feels terrifying when you’re worried it might shut doors or limit your future.

But what if choosing your niche didn’t box you in—but actually set you free?

In this powerful podcast episode, designer Jill Kalman of Jill Kalman Interiors shares the real story of how she leaned into her unique voice, owned her niche, and now feels more confident, clear, and creatively fulfilled than ever before. You’ll hear how making that bold decision changed everything f...

Feeling stuck working with contractors or overwhelmed by endless project details? This week on the Six Figure Designer Podcast, we’re peeling back the curtain on designer-builder partnerships and how to create a seamless, stress-free experience for your clients (and yourself!).

Tune in as I chat with the powerhouse women from Kohlerhaus Remodeling about:

🛠The real reason why strong designer/remodeler relationships elevate every project.

🛠What top contractors are actually looking for in a design partner (REAL Talk!)

🛠 Communication hacks that keep projects moving (without the chaos!)

🛠How to stand out—and...

Join my upcoming Rapid Referrals Challenge!

The 2-Day Challenge for Interior Designers Ready to Attract Luxury Clients

👉Click here to learn more and SECURE YOUR SEAT!

Have questions about the Challenge, my Naples Experience or The Luxury Client Academy? Email me: pam@elevateinnercircle.com

We’ve hit a major milestone — 🎉Episode 100🎉! To celebrate, I’m diving into the fan favorites — the episodes that resonated most with YOU and left a lasting impact.

From building confidence as a designer, to attracting the right clients, to learning the systems that set you free, these a...

Learn how you can improve client relationships, build stronger networks, and boost sales—without sacrificing authenticity. I talk with seasoned sales expert Bryan Durkin (aka my husband), who shares insights from over 30 years of sales experience and $350M in closed deals.

You’ll learn:

From selling Hallmark cards door-t...

In this episode, I dive into the art of recognizing and acting on the business opportunities that are often hiding in plain sight. I share real-life examples of missed collaborations and underscores the importance of proactive follow-up, open communication, and maintaining strong relationships with referral partners and vendors. Don't wait for clients to come to you. Instead, create systems for tracking every lead, every vendor, and every opportunity.

I also share strategic next steps for cultivating a wider referral network—think beyond builders and realtors and how to effectively reach out and follow up.

...

Want to come to the Naples Experience? It's in person, June 4-6th in beautiful Naples, Florida! 🌊

If you’re in my Luxury Client Academy, enjoy this event for FREE!

Tune in to hear what you can expect (in detail) for Day 3.

If you want to see the incredible design happening in million and multi-million dollar homes, you need to be at this event!

Ready to learn how to sharpen your niche for better clients and bigger projects? Then you must join us for this exceptional experience.

Cra...

Want to come to the Naples Experience? It's in person, June 4-6th in beautiful Naples, Florida! 🌊

If you’re in my Luxury Client Academy, enjoy this event for FREE!

Tune in to hear what you can expect (in detail) for Day 2.

If you want to see the incredible design happening in million and multi-million dollar homes, you need to be at this event!

Ready to learn how to sharpen your niche for better clients and bigger projects? Then you must join us for this exceptional experience.

Cra...

Want to come to the Naples Experience? It's in person, June 4-6th in beautiful Naples, Florida! 🌊

If you’re in my Luxury Client Academy, enjoy this event for FREE!

Tune in to hear what you can expect (in detail) for Day 1.

If you want to see the incredible design happening in million and multi-million dollar homes, you need to be at this event!

Ready to learn how to sharpen your niche for better clients and bigger projects? Then you must join us for this exceptional experience.

Cra...

In person, June 4-6th in Naples, Florida

If you’re in my Luxury Client Academy, you get to come and enjoy this event for FREE! Tune in to hear what will be doing over the 3 day event.

If you’ve been trying to crack the code on how to get a Builder or Realtor’s attention, you need to be at the event!

If you want to see the incredible design that is happening in million and multi-million dollar homes, then you need to be at the event.

Ready to learn...

Join my upcoming Rapid Referrals Challenge! The 2-Day Challenge for Interior Designers Ready to Attract Luxury Clients

👉Click here to learn more and SECURE YOUR SEAT!

My students are experiencing incredible transformations in just 30 days! They say,

“A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”

“I now have a clear direction on what to focus on.”

“I have a sense of purpose and confidence in my business I never had before.”

“I no longer feel scattered, but rather focused and empowered to move forward towards my goals.”

Tun...

Join my upcoming Rapid Referrals Challenge! The 2-Day Challenge for Interior Designers Ready to Attract Luxury Clients

👉Click here to learn more and SECURE YOUR SEAT!

During the Rapid Referrals Challenge last week, this one fear came up over and over again amongst the designers - having a NICHE. The worry was that it limits the amount of work that comes your way. Is this a fear of yours as well? Listen in as I debunk this myth and tell you how you’ll get better qualified projects if you embrace your niche...

Join my Rapid Referrals Challenge coming up May 14 & 15, 2025! https://pamela-durkin-designs.kit.com/f5bed01e33

If you haven’t been able to figure out how to get a steady stream of great referrals, then you need to be in the next Challenge.

During last week’s Challenge, there were a lot of Ah-Ha moments and the attendees are well on their way to getting new projects. Some reached out to key referral partners after Day 1 and got meetings booked!

Tune in to hear the stru...

Referrals are the lifeblood of any thriving interior design business, but here’s the truth—not all referrals are created equal.

Ready for better referrals in your business? Join my Rapid Referrals Challenge here: May 14 & 15, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

In this episode, I break down the difference between

If you’re ready to stop relying on random referrals and start buildi...

Want to land luxury clients using IDEAL referrals in just 2 Days? Then sign up for my challenge: Rapid Referrals: The Easy Way to Land Dream Clients!

March 5 & 6, 202512:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of communication and building genuine long-term relationships, inspired by the "date doctor" himself, Hitch.

You’ll learn:

Want to land luxury clients using IDEAL referrals in just 2 Days? Then you need to sign up for my upcoming challenge: Rapid Referrals: The Easy Way to Land Dream Clients!

👉Click here to learn more and SECURE YOUR SEAT!

This is a live, action-packed challenge designed specifically for interior designers who are ready to stop waiting for the perfect clients and start actively attracting them.

In just two days, we’re going to walk through the exact steps you need to take to build your referral strategy and land tho...

If you’re having a hard time getting bigger projects, there are 4 key things that could be holding you back! Learn how you can recognize them to move onward and upward!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as it relates to getting clients and networking--that's it! Pick a time here >>https://calendly.com/pameladurkin/15min

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Ever wonder:

I give you all those answers and more in this episode! I also talk about how my coaching client received 5 inquiries in the one of the quietest weeks of the year - the week between Christmas and New Year's. If you want more amazing opportunities to come into your interior...

Today I talk with Jennifer of Jennifer Smith Design about how she approached projects before working with me. Clients would come to her with a budget in mind and would dutifully work within that. But, after being coached through how to respectfully present what she felt was the RIGHT solution (as opposed to what fit into the budget), she found that her clients were THRILLED with the results! Jennifer now feels freer to propose her best recommendations and empower the clients to have all the information for the most informed decisions.

Tune in to...

My #2 downloaded episode of 2024! Hey, it’s happened to all of us. You have a great client call and they're ready to go and then....they don't move forward. Listen in as I coach you through this touchy scenario and talk about how you can handle it in the future!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as...

My #1 episode of 2024! You all loved this one, so I’ve decided to bring it out of the archives. If you are wondering how to find great clients, this is the episode for you! In it, I give you:

+ Places to look

+ Ways to get the best ROI from your time & money investments

+ Language to use to create and nurture these contacts.

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need yo...

This is a perfect time of year to debrief on 2024 and gear up for 2025! In this episode, I talk about what we are doing in the Luxury Client Academy to hit the ground running in January. If you want to make next year your best year ever, then get comfy and listen in on how you can evaluate what happened this year and make great progress in your design business in the year ahead.

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather...

This time of year can be joyous but also super stressful. And you may not realize it, but the Holiday slippery slope can have some major consequences when it comes to the business you book next year. Learn how you can still make progress during this time and hit the ground running in 2025!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business...

I recently closed a 5-figure design fee in 5 days and in this episode, I detail out how it all unfolded. Tune in to hear how you can incorporate this process into your business to dramatically shorten your time from initial contact to check in hand!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as it relates to getting...

Do you confidently know where to steer a potential client when they reach out? If they aren’t right for your highest level of service, do you turn down the opportunity? Do you know EXACTLY where the best leads are coming from?

Listen in as I coach you through what to do when someone calls that doesn’t have the budget you were looking for. And, how to determine where your best leads are coming from.

You’ll hear about a client who had several “lightbulb” moments while working together in the Luxury Client Academy and how sh...

Is the daily grind of the To Dos make you miss what’s right in front of you? Tune in as I talk about how constantly putting out fires and just checking off items on the To Do list are hurting you and your business.

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as it relates to getting cl...

A lot of you have wondered why I have an application for The Luxury Client Academy. In this episode, I explain the purpose of the application and go into greater detail on each of the questions. By the end, you will see that it’s super easy to fill out and helps us determine, together, if The Luxury Client Academy is a good fit for both of us!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need yo...

I know when you need to get business, you are looking anywhere and everywhere to drum up opportunities. But, throwing spaghetti against the wall and hoping it sticks isn’t a good enough strategy.

It’s a sure-fire way to get frustrated because there are not returns, no rewards, no business coming your way for these efforts.

In this episode I talk about how to evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing, so you’re not just busy but effective!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing...

Let me ask you, are you making it easy for clients to do business with you?

When you make the process, easier, smoother and more enjoyable for your clients, they pay faster, make quicker decisions and enjoy the process more.

Listen in as I talk about the dangers of the Sales Prevention Team and how I help you avoid this in...

The up and down cycle of running a design business is real. One minute, you’re busier than you can handle and the next, you’ve got nothing. It’s a stress like no other. And when you’re stressed, you don’t always make sound decisions on which route to take.

These days, when 1 or 2 projects go on hold or don’t continue, it can ruin your cashflow real quick. When you need to drum up business FAST, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.

In this episode, I talk about how...

Remember the movie, Moonstruck with Cher? She had the famous line, “Snap out of it!”

I had one of those moments this week where I got myself in such a froth that I was sabotaging my own success.

How many times have you tried something uncomfortable, like sales or marketing, only to throw your hands up and say, “It’s too hard, I can’t do it!”

Tune in as I talk about what happened to me this week and how I coach you through these hard moments so you can triple your profits in T...

The last few months of The Luxury Client Academy are about refining and reaping the benefits of all your hard work. This also includes the Naples Experience. Hear all about how the last few months of this coaching experience sets you up for success for years to come!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as it...

When you are confident in what you offer, to whom, and then know how your services solve their problems, your close rate SOARS. In months 4-6 of The Luxury Client Academy, we get all these details worked out so you are unstoppable!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as it relates to getting clients and networking--that's...

Ever just want someone to tell you exactly what to do to grow your business? In the 1st 3 months of The Luxury Client Academy, we spend a lot of 1 on 1 time getting to know you and your business. Listen in as I talk about how we lay the foundation for YOU in the 1st 3 months.

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in...

Just imagine the dramatic results you’ll achieve in just 9 months. You have tripled your profits and are now celebrating your success in beautiful Naples. I’m spilling all the details on what to expect in The Luxury Client Academy, tune in!

Want a FREE copy of my book, Elevate? Got 15 minutes? I am doing market research for my upcoming presentation at Gather, ASID's National Conference and I need your help! The topic: Networking for Profit. Tell me what's going on in your business and your area, as it relates to getting clients and networking--that's it...