Turnkey Design Talk
Hosted by interior designer Adam Scougall, Turnkey Design Talk is a podcast for solo interior designers and decorators who want to run calmer, more controlled businesses — and finish projects properly.
The show focuses on what actually makes the difference in a design career:
how projects are led, how boundaries are set, how decisions are made, and how work is brought to a confident, photo-worthy close.
This isn’t about trends or overnight success.
It’s about taking responsibility for the outcome — from the first client yes through to the final reveal.
If you care about delivering beautifully finished homes, creating genuine wow moments for your clients, and building a business that works on your terms, you’re in the right place.
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Turnkey Design Talk
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Cost Of Free Design Work
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest business mistakes I made as an interior designer… working on part of a project for free.At the time, it felt generous.Helpful.Loyal.But looking back?It completely chan...
The Trade Was Talented… But I’d Never Hire Him Again
In this episode, Adam shares a real behind-the-scenes story about working with one of the most technically talented painters he’s ever hired — and why he ultimately decided he would never work with him again.This honest conversation expl...
Why I Don’t Give Repeat Clients Old Pricing
In this episode, Adam unpacks why repeat clients should not automatically expect “old pricing” — and why loyal clients are often the exact people most willing to invest in your current level of service. Drawing on a real long-term client relati...
6 Realities of Being a Solo Interior Designer (No One Talks About)
What does it really look like to build a career as a solo interior designer?Because it’s probably not what you expected.In this episode, I’m breaking down six realities that don’t get talked about enough—especially if you...
5 Ways Interior Designers Are Actually Making Money in 2026
Episode OverviewWhat do you do when the projects slow down—and the income feels uncertain?In this episode, I’m breaking down five practical, real-world ways interior designers are making money right now in 2026. These aren’...