Ronniesha Rivera, founder of Vetted by Design, shares her journey from interior design business owner to platform creator. After a costly bookkeeper mistake led to a government audit, she realized the need for a curated marketplace of business professionals vetted specifically for interior design expertise.
Key Discussion Points:
The specific tax filing error that triggered a government audit
Why general business experts fail interior design clients
The vetting process for ensuring professional competency
How to overcome the fear of delegation and hiring
Building trust with service providers who understand your industry
The platform economics that keep it free for designers
Guest Background:
Ronniesha owns Alder and Stone Interiors and founded Vetted by Design in January 2025. The platform features vetted business professionals across categories like bookkeeping, marketing, virtual assistance, and project management - all specifically experienced with interior design businesses.
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Ronniesha Rivera, founder of Vetted by Design, shares her journey from interior design business owner to platform creator. After a costly bookkeeper mistake led to a government audit, she realized the need for a curated marketplace of business professionals vetted specifically for interior design expertise.
Key Discussion Points:
The specific tax filing error that triggered a government audit
Why general business experts fail interior design clients
The vetting process for ensuring professional competency
How to overcome the fear of delegation and hiring
Building trust with service providers who understand your industry
The platform economics that keep it free for designers
Guest Background:
Ronniesha owns Alder and Stone Interiors and founded Vetted by Design in January 2025. The platform features vetted business professionals across categories like bookkeeping, marketing, virtual assistance, and project management - all specifically experienced with interior design businesses.
The Intentional Interior Designer: Building a Consultation Business That Prioritizes Life and Profitability
Interior DesignHer
51 minutes 54 seconds
7 months ago
The Intentional Interior Designer: Building a Consultation Business That Prioritizes Life and Profitability
If you're an interior designer seeking greater financial predictability without sacrificing personal time, this episode provides a proven alternative business model.
Melanie Zaelich of Happy Place Interiors has conducted over 2,000 interior design consultations since 2016, perfecting a business approach that delivers premium value to clients while enhancing designer satisfaction. After strategically transitioning from full-service to consultation-based interior design, Melanie discovered she generates more consistent income with improved schedule control.
In this episode, Melanie reveals:
How her consultation-based interior design business maintains a 3-month advance booking calendar
Her framework of four foundational "Power Blocks" that create predictable, sustainable income
The specific personality traits that determine success with the consultation model
How proper consultation systems turn one-time clients into recurring revenue
Practical strategies for establishing professional parameters that clients respect
Whether you're launching your interior design business or seeking to refine your current practice, Melanie's insights will transform how you approach your business structure and help you build an interior design practice that enhances both your financial success and personal wellbeing.
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Website: https://www.thedesignersblueprint.com/
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Interior DesignHer
Ronniesha Rivera, founder of Vetted by Design, shares her journey from interior design business owner to platform creator. After a costly bookkeeper mistake led to a government audit, she realized the need for a curated marketplace of business professionals vetted specifically for interior design expertise.
Key Discussion Points:
The specific tax filing error that triggered a government audit
Why general business experts fail interior design clients
The vetting process for ensuring professional competency
How to overcome the fear of delegation and hiring
Building trust with service providers who understand your industry
The platform economics that keep it free for designers
Guest Background:
Ronniesha owns Alder and Stone Interiors and founded Vetted by Design in January 2025. The platform features vetted business professionals across categories like bookkeeping, marketing, virtual assistance, and project management - all specifically experienced with interior design businesses.
