Join Shayna and Evelyn as they tackle the question that every interior designer needs to answer: are you actually earning what you want and deserve as a business owner? In this empowering episode, they walk you through the exact financial roadmap to turn your dream salary into an actionable plan, working backwards from that number you've been too afraid to say out loud.

You'll hear candid reflections on the journey from solopreneur to business owner, why money feels amazing at first (and then gets complicated), and the three critical phases every designer goes through: what you need to survive, what you want to thrive, and what it actually takes to bridge that gap.

Shayna and Evelyn break down their simple salary calculator that reveals exactly how many billable hours you can realistically work, how delegation becomes your secret weapon for increasing income, and why treating your team as a profit generator (just like product sales) changes everything.

This episode dives deep into the real numbers, covering everything from calculating your true break-even to understanding profit per delegated hour, determining realistic billable hours per week (spoiler: it's not 40 if you're a business owner), and why product sales should be treated as bonus money rather than part of your baseline calculations.

You'll get practical guidance on factoring in vacation weeks, overhead costs, and business foundation investments, plus honest talk about why doing this exercise can feel uncomfortable but is absolutely essential for your peace of mind.

Packed with honest encouragement, actionable advice, and a healthy dose of tough love, this episode is your invitation to stop avoiding the money conversation and start building the income you actually want. So, if you're ready to dream big and create a concrete plan to make your dream salary a reality in 2026, this episode will show you exactly how to get there.

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