192 | The Biggest Money Mistakes Interior Designers Make (And How to Fix Them) With Lauren Nist

About this episode

This episode discusses common financial mistakes made by interior designers and how to address them with expert advice from Lauren Nist.

Have you ever finished a project and thought… “Wait, where did all the money go?” One of the biggest mistakes creatives make is treating money as something that shows up at the end—rather than something that needs structure from the very beginning. And that mindset? It quietly drains your profit, your energy, and your confidence. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Nist, a bookkeeping and advisory expert who works behind the scenes with creative businesses. Together, we unpack the most common money mistakes interior designers make—from underpricing and scope creep to poor billing systems—and how to fix them. If you want financial clarity, stronger boundaries, and a business that actually pays you back, this is your starting point. Featured Guest Lauren Nist is a co-founder of Magnolia & Main, a virtual bookkeeping and advisory firm dedicated to helping small business owners gain financial clarity and confidence. With years of experience supporting creative and service-based businesses, Lauren specializes in simplifying the money side of business—from pricing and billing systems to job costing and cash flow management. Her approachable, judgment-free style helps…

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Ward

Guest: Lauren Nist

Topics covered

• money mistakes
• interior design
• financial clarity
• billing systems
• cash flow management

Keywords

• money management
• underpricing
• scope creep
• billing
• profit planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Magnolia & Main

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