{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S7 Ep.205 Myth: It\u2019s All About the Money \u2014 Clients Just Want to Save Money","description":"In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m continuing my myth-busting season and tackling one of the biggest beliefs holding designers back: the idea that clients only care about money. If you\u2019ve ever taken pricing questions personally or felt pressure to lower your rates just to keep projects moving, this conversation is for you. I\u2019m breaking down what\u2019s really happening when clients push back on price \u2014 and why it\u2019s almost never about trying to save a few dollars. In this episode, I talk about: Why clients aren\u2019t price shoppers \u2014 they\u2019re confidence and clarity shoppers How money questions are often a signal of uncertainty, not rejection The real reason designers internalize pricing resistance (and how to stop) What clients are actually buying when they hire a designer Why leadership, process, and clarity matter more than being \u201ccompetitive\u201d How shifting from price-focused to value-led changes everything in your business At the end of the day, your clients aren\u2019t looking for cheap \u2014 they\u2019re looking for smart. They want to feel safe, supported, and confident that they\u2019re making the right decision. When you lead with clarity and step fully into your role as a professional, pricing stops being the problem and starts making sense. If this episode hits home, keep your eyes open for what\u2019s coming next. Inside Back to School and the Interior Design Business Bakery, this is exactly the work we do \u2014 helping you communicate your value, own your expertise, and build a business that supports you instead of draining you. Remember: you\u2019re not selling sofas. You\u2019re selling transformation, leadership, and a beautifully guided experience.   RESOURCES:   INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https:\/\/thedesignbakehouse.com\/interior-design-business-bakery   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. All-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. https:\/\/mysidemark.com\/   MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59\/month. https:\/\/thedesignbakehouse.com\/lead-lab   Stay in touch with Michelle on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedesignbakehouse\/   Join our Free Facebook Community: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/idbizlaunchpad    Get clarity on your next best step today! https:\/\/www.designedforthecreativemind.com\/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https:\/\/www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com\/contact   ","author_name":"Designed for the Creative Mind\u2122","author_url":"https:\/\/thedesignbakehouse.com\/designed-for-the-creative-mind-pod","html":"