<p>Calling all interior designers! Episode 12 of Interior Design Deconstructed is here, and it&#39;s a must-listen for anyone looking to build a thriving design business.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we&#39;re joined by the incredible Lee, who shares his expert advice on everything from making those crucial early decisions to scaling your team. If you&#39;re ready to move from creative to CEO, this episode is for you!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we dive into:</p><p><br></p><p>•The &#39;Decide&#39; Phase: Are you an aspiring designer stuck on niching down, pricing, or officially launching? Lee shares his tips for gaining the clarity and courage to take action.</p><p><br></p><p>•Building a Sales Pipeline: Intimidated by the idea of a sales pipeline? Lee breaks down his five-step methodology for building a client base from scratch.</p><p><br></p><p>•From &#39;Creative&#39; to &#39;CEO&#39;: Discover the mindset shifts and daily actions you need to become the CEO of your design business.</p><p><br></p><p>•Hiring and Scaling: As your business grows, so will your team. Learn how to attract and hire the right talent to match your creative vision.</p><p><br></p><p>•The &#39;Profit-Focused&#39; Business: It&#39;s not just about revenue; it&#39;s about profit. Lee explains how to build a profitable business and when to say &#39;no&#39; to projects.</p><p><br></p><p>•Hiring an Interior Designer: Lee is currently buying a fixer-upper and is about to hire an interior designer. What is he looking for? Get the inside scoop!</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to transform your design business? Listen to the full episode now! </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Lee McQueen </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lee.mcqueen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemcqueen1/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p>Stop guessing and start growing. My <a href="https://interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk/more-courses/interior-design-deconstructed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Business for Interior Designers Deconstructed</em></a> course is now available to all designers on a &#39;pay-what-you-can&#39; basis. Get the business skills you need, at a price that works for you. </p>