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95: Why Interior Designers Need to Understand Construction to Grow Their Business with Renee Biery
Apr 17, 2026
1h 21m 10s
94: How To Set Up Your AI Once So It Actually Works Every Time
Mar 29, 2026
28m 17s
93: AI Is Changing Interior Design. Here’s How to Stay Irreplaceable
Mar 14, 2026
36m 08s
92: Your Next Hire Doesn't Need Benefits: How Interior Designers Can Build an AI Team
Feb 21, 2026
19m 29s
91: What Holds Interior Designers Back: Sourcing Fear, Pricing Pushback, and Building Better Systems with Heather McManus
Feb 9, 2026
52m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17/26 | 95: Why Interior Designers Need to Understand Construction to Grow Their Business with Renee Biery✨ | interior designconstruction+3 | Renee Biery | — | — | interior designconstruction process+3 | — | 1h 21m 10s | |
| 3/29/26 | 94: How To Set Up Your AI Once So It Actually Works Every Time✨ | AI in designbusiness efficiency+3 | — | Design Edge | — | AI setupinterior design+3 | — | 28m 17s | |
| 3/14/26 | 93: AI Is Changing Interior Design. Here’s How to Stay Irreplaceable✨ | artificial intelligenceinterior design+3 | — | interior designersartificial intelligence | — | AIinterior design+4 | — | 36m 08s | |
| 2/21/26 | 92: Your Next Hire Doesn't Need Benefits: How Interior Designers Can Build an AI Team✨ | AI in designinterior design+3 | — | — | — | AIinterior design+3 | — | 19m 29s | |
| 2/9/26 | 91: What Holds Interior Designers Back: Sourcing Fear, Pricing Pushback, and Building Better Systems with Heather McManus✨ | interior designsourcing+4 | Heather McManus | — | — | interior designsourcing fear+5 | — | 52m 24s | |
| 1/26/26 | 90: The Fear of Losing Clients When You Speak Your Values✨ | business valuesclient relationships+4 | — | — | — | fear of losing clientsspeaking values+3 | — | 28m 30s | |
| 1/10/26 | 89: The Most Expensive Lie Designers Tell Themselves with Staci Davidson✨ | business systemsdesign challenges+3 | Staci Davidson | Everything But Design | — | designersbusiness backend+3 | — | 57m 50s | |
| 12/27/25 | 88: 5 Hard Truths That Changed My Design Business in 2025 (And What You Need to Know Before Next Year)✨ | business lessonsinterior design+3 | — | — | — | design businessinterior designers+3 | — | 32m 22s | |
| 12/12/25 | 87: Be the Unicorn in the Room: Visibility, Partnerships & Mindful Success with Antonio DeLoatch✨ | visibilitypartnerships+4 | Antonio DeLoatch | — | NYC | interior designvisibility+5 | — | 1h 02m 24s | |
| 11/23/25 | 86: Three Reasons Designers Stay Stuck (And How to Break Through In 2026)✨ | design businessmindset+3 | — | — | — | designersbusiness growth+3 | — | 13m 22s | |
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| 11/19/25 |  85: The Hidden Reason Your Clients Don’t Feel Fully Taken Care Of | The Hidden Reason Your Clients Don’t Feel Fully Taken Care Of Even the most talented designers can unintentionally miss the small-but-critical details that shape how clients feel throughout (and especially at the end of) a project. And let’s be honest: clients remember the final 10% more than the first 90%. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the quiet gap in most design businesses — the part that turns even the most beautiful projects into stressful, confusing experiences for clients. We’... | 11m 52s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | 84: Before You Scale: Why I Chose Alignment Over Expansion | What if the version of success you’ve been chasing… isn’t actually yours? In this episode, John McClain gets personal about what happened when his business grew beyond what his soul was ready for — and why he made the decision to choose alignment over expansion. From running two design offices across the country to finding peace and purpose in a smaller, more intentional business, John shares the real lessons behind sustainable success. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “go big” before yo... | 19m 35s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | 83: 5 Proven Strategies to Build a Successful Interior Design Brand with Alena Capra | In this episode of The McClain Method Podcast, I’m joined by nationally recognized designer, TV personality, and NKBA Person of the Year Alena Capra — a powerhouse in the world of interior design and brand partnerships. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build a thriving design brand from the ground up — one that’s respected, recognizable, and rooted in authenticity. Alena and I dive into: 🌟 How to find your niche and use it to stand out in a crowded design industry🤝 Th... | 1h 01m 14s | ||||||
| 10/4/25 | 82: How To Use ChatGPT To Write Your Instagram Captions (The Right Way) | If your Instagram captions or newsletters sound like a bad Hallmark card… I hate to break it to you, but I know AI wrote them. And so does your audience. 👀 Here’s the deal: AI isn’t the problem. It’s actually a powerful tool — but if you’re handing it the mic and posting whatever it spits out, your content is going to sound robotic, generic, and totally forgettable. And luxury clients? They don’t hire forgettable. In this episode of The McClain Method, I’m giving you the tough love (and the s... | 18m 07s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | 81: How to Avoid Common Interior Design Business Mistakes with Ronniesha Rivera | How to Avoid Common Interior Design Business Mistakes with Ronniesha Rivera In this episode of the McClain Method Podcast, host John McClain discusses overcoming difficulties in the interior design business with guest Ronniesha Rivera, founder of Vetted By Design. They talk about the importance of dealing with hardships, the challenges of finding good help, outsourcing effectively, and maintaining long-term profitability. They also delve into the specifics of hiring bookkeepers, account... | 57m 47s | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | 80: Do it Afraid: Navigating Fear and Change in Design with Katie Decker-Erickson | Do it Afraid: Navigating Fear and Change in Design In this episode of the McClain Method Podcast, host John McClain speaks with Katie Derek Erickson, founder of Success by Design. They discuss the importance of grit, perspective, and intuitive decision-making in business. Katie shares her journey from flipping houses to leading a multimillion-dollar commercial design firm and emphasizes the significance of sustainable design. The episode also touches on overcoming fear, the power of cel... | 1h 12m 53s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | 79: Clutter-Free Life: How Clearing Your Space Can Transform Your Mindset with Helen Sanderson | Episode 79: Clutter-Free Life – Transform Your Space, Transform Your Mindset with Helen Sanderson In today’s episode of The McClain Method Podcast, we’re diving into the powerful connection between your home environment and mental wellness. I’m joined by Helen Sanderson, the UK’s leading expert on the psychology of clutter and the author of The Secret Life of Clutter. Helen is here to show us how to clear the physical clutter in our spaces—and how doing so can lead to a clearer, more in... | 55m 16s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | 78: How Instagram’s Search Engine Update Can Help You Get Found and Grow Your Business | Episode 78: How Instagram’s Search Engine Update Can Help You Get Found and Grow Your Business Hey y’all, welcome back to The McClain Method Podcast! Today, I’m bringing you some amazing information from my YouTube channel and adapting it for the podcast. If you haven’t subscribed to my YouTube yet, check out https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohn for more content with visuals! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a game-changing shift happening on Instagram: it’s becoming a search engine. Ins... | 29m 25s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | 77: How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy: The Steve Jobs Strategy for Designers + Creatives | What do interior designers, creatives, and wellness founders have in common? Most of them hate selling—but still need to do it daily. In this episode, John sits down with Christopher Francis, engineer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Home Plunge, the world’s first cold plunge designed for your home bathtub. Drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs and his own experience bridging product design with human connection, Christopher shares how to sell without being pushy, pitchy, or fake. Ins... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | 76: You’re Not Lazy—You’re Exhausted: Rethinking Productivity and Self-Worth with Katie McDonald | 76: You’re Not Lazy—You’re Exhausted: Rethinking Productivity and Self-Worth 📝 Episode Description / Show Notes: What if the real problem isn’t your motivation, your to-do list, or your morning routine? What if you’re not lazy—you’re exhausted? In this powerful conversation, John McClain sits down with wellness expert and founder of bnourished, Katie McDonald, to challenge everything we’ve been taught about productivity, hustle culture, and tying our worth to output. 👂 In this episode: How se... | 1h 04m 14s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | 75: How to Grow Your Business Using Your Own Story with Jude Charles | 75: How to Grow Your Business Using Your Own Story with Jude Charles In a world of AI-generated content and generic captions, how do you make your brand actually stand out? In this powerful episode, John is joined once again by storytelling expert and filmmaker Jude Charles for a heartfelt, thought-provoking conversation about what truly connects clients to your brand: your story. Together, they unpack: Why your voice is the one thing AI can’t replicateThe 3 Rules of Authentic Storytelling ev... | 1h 14m 22s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | 74: Brand-New Instagram Changes for 2025: Why Your Posts Aren’t Getting Seen (and What to Do Now) | Episode Summary: If your Instagram posts feel like they’re disappearing into the void lately—you’re not imagining it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the just-revealed 2025 changes to Instagram’s algorithm and content strategy, based on a brand-new interview with Instagram Head Adam Mosseri on the Build Your Tribe podcast with Brock Johnson. From why hashtags aren’t helping anymore, to why Reels still matter (but only if you do this), to how Lives have lost their edge—this is your updated... | 16m 11s | ||||||
| 6/8/25 |  73: How Breegan Jane Built a Bold Design Brand—and Landed 13 HGTV Shows | 🎙️ Episode 73 — How Breegan Jane Built a Bold Design Brand—and Landed 13 HGTV Shows In This Episode: If you’re an interior designer dreaming of being on television, this episode is your roadmap. John McClain sits down with HGTV star, product designer, author, and branding powerhouse Breegan Jane for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to get noticed by TV networks—and how building a bold, authentic brand is the key to long-term success. Breegan shares how she: Built a stron... | 1h 01m 14s | ||||||
| 5/31/25 |  72: Luxury Clients Aren’t Booking You—Because You Look Budget | 🎙️ Luxury Clients Aren’t Booking You—Because You Look Budget 📌 Episode Summary: You say you want luxury clients… but does your brand actually look the part? In this bold and necessary solo episode, John McClain pulls back the curtain on why so many talented interior designers are struggling to attract high-end projects. Spoiler: it’s not your portfolio—it’s your presentation. From outdated websites and inconsistent posting to visuals that send mixed messages, John dives into the top se... | 32m 37s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | 71: Want a Product License? Here Are 3 Specific Strategies from Meredith Heron | 71: Want a Product License? Here Are 3 Specific Strategies from Meredith Heron In this episode of the McClain Method Podcast, host John McClain speaks with Canadian design powerhouse Meredith Heron. They discuss the importance of dealing with decision-makers, aligning values in business relationships, diversifying ventures, and staying true to passion and creativity. Meredith shares insights from her journey from working at Home Depot to becoming a TV host and launching a bespoke rug co... | 54m 47s | ||||||
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