# 99: How to (Profitably) Use Antiques in a Modern Interior Design Business with Debbie Mathews

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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: 2026-06-27T04:00:00+00:00
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Episode Overview In this episode of The McClain Method Podcast, John McClain sits down with Debbie Mathews LeRoy, owner and principal designer of Debbie Mathews Antiques and Designs in Nashville, to talk about antiques, sourcing, retail, and profitability inside a modern interior design business. Debbie shares why antiques are becoming relevant again, how she blends her antique showroom with her luxury design studio, and what designers need to know before sourcing antique furniture for client...

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