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
Confessions of a Part-Time Interior Designer
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For years, I [kind of] kept a secret.
While building my interior design business, publishing projects and creating beautiful homes for clients, I never actually quit my day job.
In this honest episode, I share why keeping another source of income became one of the smartest business decisions I ever made — and why so many designers may be quietly doing exactly the same thing.
We'll talk about:
• Why financial stability can improve your decision-making
• How another income stream removes desperation from your business
• The freedom to say no to the wrong clients
• Why fewer, better projects can be more profitable
• The importance of systems, boundaries and profitability
• The real reason many designers struggle to grow (and it isn't always time)
After speaking with more than fifty independent designers, I've realised there isn't one correct path to success. Some designers want a large full-time practice. Others want a smaller, profitable business that fits around their life.
If you've ever felt embarrassed about still having another job, this episode is for you.
Because perhaps you're not behind at all.
Perhaps you're simply building your business your way.
Download the free Solo Designer Profit Guide at:
turnkeydesignsuccess.com/profitguide
Wondering if you're charging enough?
Download my free Solo Designer Profit Guide™ and discover what interior designers are charging in 2026 based on 50+ research interviews across Australia, Canada and the USA. You'll also learn how to calculate the hourly rate YOU need to charge based on your own business, projects and financial goals—not someone else's.
Download your free copy:
turnkeydesignsuccess.com/profitguide
If this episode raised questions for you, or you’re feeling stuck in your solo design business, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I offer a 30-minute clarity session where we can talk through where you’re at, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help.
Email me at askadam@turnkeydesignsuccess.com