Today we welcome Michelle Lynne, owner of ML Interiors Group in Dallas, TX and founder of Designed for the Creative Mind – a coaching platform that empowers design professionals to grow more productive and profitable businesses. In this episode we discuss Michelle’s business model and her approach to building her own design team with balance and growth in mind. We also discuss her coaching program and the “ah-ha” moment that revealed her super power.

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Michelle Lynne is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based in Dallas, Texas. She started her firm in 2008 while still working in Corporate America. It was also the year she got married and purchased her home... AND the year the market crashed. More than a decade later, she is still happily married and her interior design business is thriving. She is also the owner and founder of Designed for the Creative MindTM, where she teaches interior designers and decorators the proven practices, effective processes, and profitable systems -- leaving them with more time to design. Michelle adopted a newborn in 2018, loves Jesus (but swears a little), and believes gratitude is the key ingredient to happiness.

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Michelle Lynne is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based for over ten years.

She started her business in 2008, alongside working in a corporate role, getting married, and buying a home.

She is also the owner and founder of Designed for the Creative Mind™️, where she teaches fellow interior designers how to manage the day to day operations of their company while leaving them with more time for the creative design process.

Michelle currently works from home in Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her toddler daughter and her husband.

Michelle joins me today to share her journey from Corporate America to supporting and inspiring creative entrepreneurs to build a successful business.

She discusses the lack of support she received from her peers at the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey and why she created courses to help fellow designers manage their business with intention so they can attract clients that are right for them.

Michelle also dives into the processes, systems, and tools she uses to drive and develop her businesses and how she manages her personal and professional workload.

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Today you'll hear from accomplished Interior Designer Michelle Lynne. I enjoyed this conversation because Michelle isn't just a designer, she's built the business so it suits her life.

She also runs an online course teaching other interior designers how to structure their firm for maximum freedom and profit.

In this interview you'll discover how to use processes in your business to free you up.

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The second half of my interview with interior designer Michelle Lynne of ML Interiors Group.

Tony Robbins is famous for saying that success is 20% mechanics and 80% psychology. When I first heard that, I wondered, what is he talking about?

I understand the mechanics of business, but what does he mean by psychology?

Well, that's what you'll discover today – how your psychology influences your results – whether you are a firm owner now, you plan to one day have your own firm, or you're currently working for someone else.

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Michelle Lynne is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based in Dallas, Texas. She started her firm in 2008 while still working in Corporate America. It was also the year she got married and purchased her home… AND the year the market crashed. More than a decade later, she is still happily married and her interior design business is thriving.

Michelle is also the owner and founder of Designed for the Creative Mind™, where she teaches interior designers and decorators the proven practices, effective processes, and profitable systems to run their business with purpose and efficiency — leaving them with more time to design. Through her comprehensive online courses, Michelle inspires interior design business owners to weave intention into their business strategy and identify who they really are so they can refine their processes and attract more of what they want in their interior design business (and life!).

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Michelle Lynne, a highly creative interior design professional. She is the owner of ML Interiors Group and the founder of Designed for the Creative Mind, a company that teaches interior designers how to run their business instead of their business running them.

She shares valuable insights on growing a strong team, and putting  your business on autopilot. No matter where you are in your business, Michelles tips will help you take the next steps to profitability and freedom.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How did Michelle got started in the design career
• How to run a business with systems and processes that works even if the business owner is not around 
• Systems and processes is like a roadmap
• Reframing our money mindset and creating value to the business you offer
• What is stepping back from your skills to assume a leader’s role?
• Growing a team is an investment, setting expectations and communication are the key
• The most rewarding role of being a leader
• Tips on how to create systems and processes that will work for any industry
• Courses and Resources offered at designedforthecreativemind.com
• How to communicate boundaries with your clients?

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Michelle Lynne runs ML Interior’s Group, a full-service interior design firm out of Dallas,TX and also teaches other aspiring interior designers the business-side of design. Having worked in corporate America prior to starting her business, Michelle realized that she didn’t want to be relegated to a cubicle for the rest of her life. Michelle walks us through starting her business back in 2008 during the worst economic crisis our country had ever seen since the Great Depression, all while planning to get married and buying a house to now having a 7-figure business.

During our conversation, Michelle talks about: 

• Tips on starting a business through the Coronavirus
• How to make your Home your Haven
• Tips for Moms who have small children and run a business
• Why it’s important to know your voice and to be yourself in business
• How there’s never a perfect age to do anything, except for when you do it

Parting words of wisdom: If you got to the end of your life and you were able to meet the person you could have become, what would you regret not doing?

If you think you’re too old, or you think you’re too young, or if you don’t think you have what it takes, don’t have what it takes, you do. Do it! Don’t find those regrets.

Resources: 

Here is the link to access the resources Michelle mentioned during the episode: https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/momswithdreams.

Just for tuning into this episode, Michelle is offering our listeners a discount on e-Design services for those looking to receive design solutions virtually. Listeners will also receive a discount on the Designed for the Creative Mind Masterclass and access to the Review and Planning Guide.

If you’re thinking about starting an Interior Design business, don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Did you enjoy this episode? Me too.

Don’t forget to ask yourself the question, “If you got to the end of your life and you were able to meet the person you could have become, what would you regret not doing?” What a powerful question, right?!

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To sell something for $100 is easy, but then the higher the price you offer the more uncomfortable you feel and also some people are concerned about earning a lot.

Let’s get into that money myths and see how you can increase your prices and earn what you really want.

In this episode, Michelle Lynne shares why money is not bad and how to earn what you worth.

Michelle is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based in Dallas, Texas. She is also the owner and founder of Designed for the Creative MindTM, where she teaches interior designers and decorators the proven practices, effective processes, and profitable systems — leaving them with more time to design.

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It may be because of your lack of processes. Jocko Willink says that discipline equals freedom. Well today we discover that processes (when followed through) give you the white space to be creative!

Today our guest Michelle Lynne, owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based in Dallas, walks us through why having a process is crucial to creativity. Lynne also tells us about her passion for helping young designers become legitimate money-making businesses!

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This episode of the podcast is with Michelle Lynne! She is an incredible example of everything we are about with SPREAD THE POSITIVE.

Her bio is below:

Michelle Lynne is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm
based in Dallas, Texas. She started her firm in 2008 while still working in
Corporate America. It was also the year she got married and purchased her
home… AND the year the market crashed. More than a decade later, she is still happily married and her interior design business is thriving. Michelle is also the owner and founder of Designed for the Creative MindTM, where she teaches interior designers and decorators the proven practices, effective
processes, and profitable systems to run their business with purpose and
efficiency -- leaving them with more time to design. Through her
comprehensive online courses, Michelle inspires interior design business
owners to weave intention into their business strategy and identify who they really are so they can refine their processes and attract more of what they want in their interior design business (and life!).

Michelle has been published on Forbes.com, where she inspires other
entrepreneurs and business leaders in the Greater Dallas area. Michelle
adopted a newborn in 2018, loves Jesus (but swears a little), and believes
gratitude is the key ingredient to happiness.

As always thank you so much to Michelle for being on the podcast and for all she is doing to Spread The Positive!

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Michelle Lynne is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful design firm based in Dallas, Texas. She started her firm in 2008 while still working in corporate America. It was also the year she got married and purchased a home … And the year the market crashed. More than a decade later, she is happily married and her interior design business is thriving.

I loved speaking with Michelle about some of the misconceptions entrepreneurs have when it comes to starting your own business.

Michelle discusses a strategy she implements and teaches that every business can learn from that goes beyond client acquisition, creating a budget, pricing and more. (22:00)

Just because you can run a multi-company does not mean you are knowledgable in owning and running your own business. Building a business is much like caring for a baby. You need boundaries, discipline, goals and aspirations.

Michelle divulges her most secret fear (34:00)

Bonus: What is the secret to living a balanced life? (43:00)

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If you’re like most entrepreneurs … trying to “do it all” yourself … chances are you will stay struggling.

Why?

Because without investing in a team … your growth as a business will be compromised.

Michelle Lynne says she learned the “hard way” about team building and what it takes to grow and scale a successful business.

She’s the owner and founder of the successful interior design firm ML Interiors Group, and she says her business took off only once she engaged mentors and coaches … and built a top team.

Launching her firm as the markets crashed in 2008, it was touch and go … and she learned a lot along the way … including why it’s vital to ask for help, hire quickly, end leverage the wisdom of those who have done before … what you are seeking to achieve.

As the founder of Designed for the Creative Mind, where she teaches interior designers and decorators proven practices, processes and profitable systems she learned along the way, Michelle shares her entrepreneurial journey and vital advice for any entrepreneur who needs to grow and lead a team.

Listen to learn:

• How to delegate and ask for help
• Why you need to leave your ego behind to succeed
• How to train your team and why it’s important to realize your team doesn’t read minds
• How best to teach with inspiration (hint: avoid prescribing the how or the process)
• How business forces you to grow your business
• And why being aligned with your mission and purpose attracts revenue, profits, and investment
• And more …

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In this Mentoring Minisode conversation with serial entrepreneur, Melinda Wittstock, we discuss what is it that stops us from asking for help?

All too often women in business focus on perfecting their work, by themselves, rather than seeking out those who have done it before and asking for help.

It’s hard to succeed in business without seeking leverage with the help of others.

Michelle Lynne, owner of the successful interior design firm ML Interiors Group, says she had to learn the hard way that mentors and coaches were what she needed to succeed.

“It’s not a badge of honor to do it yourself or bootstrap it,” she says. “Finding people who have forged the path before you will readily offer to assist you if only you ask, and they will make your path shorter and easier.”

Michelle launched her firm as the markets crashed in 2008.  Also founder of the platform Designed for the Creative Mind, Michelle also teaches interior designers and decorators proven practices, processes and profitable systems she learned along the way. Today she shares her success tips on our mentoring Minisode, including why it’s vital to find and engage coaches and mentors.

More about Michelle Lynne at ML Interiors Group and Designed For The Creative Mind 

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Join Real Talk Design Podcast and I as we take a deep dive into processes and pricing models for interior designers. 

This was such an enjoyable conversation... it was like a conversation with a girlfriend in the same industry who UNDERSTANDS the ins and outs of running your own interior design business. The only thing missing was the face to face energy that comes from chatting over coffee (or wine). 

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