# 88: 5 Hard Truths That Changed My Design Business in 2025 (And What You Need to Know Before Next Year)

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Podcast: [The McClain Method | Business Tools For Interior Designers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mcclain-method-business-tools-for-interior-designers-6446179)
Published: 2025-12-27T20:00:00+00:00
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88: 5 Hard Truths That Changed My Design Business in 2025 (And What You Need to Know Before Next Year) SHOW NOTES: In this episode of The McClain Method Podcast, John McClain asks: are you running a beautiful design business that feels chaotic behind the scenes? This year-end reflection episode is for interior designers who are ready to work smarter, not harder. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 business lessons that transformed my interior design business in 2025 and the practical strategies yo...

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