mentoring that puts you and your business first
Running your own interior design business can feel exciting but also overwhelming.
Maybe you’re just starting out and wondering how to get your first clients. Or maybe you’re already established but feel stuck, stressed, or unsure about your next steps. That’s where private mentoring comes in.
With 1:1 mentoring, you get my full attention and guidance, tailored just for you. Together, we’ll look at what’s working in your business, what’s not, and create a clear plan to move forward. Whether you want more clients, better systems, or a business that gives you freedom instead of burnout, I’ll be right beside you.
This isn’t about cookie-cutter advice. It’s about building your version of a successful interior design business.
One that feels good, grows steadily, and supports your lifestyle.
“From our initial conversation, Melissa has been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Her wealth of knowledge, kindness, and personalized approach have been invaluable to my business. Over the past few months, our partnership has led to a complete transformation. Melissa provided constructive criticism where necessary and meticulously dissected every aspect of my business, preventing me from feeling overwhelmed.
Melissa has challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and embrace discomfort while recognizing my own value. Since engaging with her, I’ve overhauled my onboarding process, set financial targets, and implemented streamlined procedures for enhanced efficiency. Under her guidance, I’ve adopted the entrepreneurial mindset and witnessed my business thrive, tripling my profits within a month.””
what you will gain:
Clarity on your business direction and services.
Confidence to charge what you’re worth and attract the right clients.
Systems to save time, reduce stress, and keep projects running smoothly.
Growth strategies whether you’re landing your first design project or scaling past six figures.
Support from someone who’s been where you are and knows the ins and outs of the design industry.
Private mentoring is my most personalised support option. It’s for interior designers who don’t just want to survive in business, they want to thrive!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Signature Business Audit – We start with a detailed audit of your business to understand exactly where you are now. From your services and pricing, to your systems and client journey, this gives us a clear picture of what’s working and where the gaps are.
Fortnightly Private Mentoring Calls – Every two weeks, we’ll meet 1:1 to cover off the priorities from your audit and set focused action steps. These calls keep you moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Private Voxer Access – Between calls, you’ll have direct voice and text access to me via Voxer. This means you don’t have to wait for our next session to ask a question, share a win, or get unstuck.
Personalised review of all copy for marketing, messaging and service package pricing.
Weekly accountability to ensure you stay on track to towards reaching your goals.
MEET YOUR MENTOR
I am a fully qualified interior designer with over 15 years experience in residential and hospitality projects. I was working as an in-house interior designer for 8 years and then crowding my evenings and weekends working with my own private clients. I reached the point where I couldn’t keep up, and was terrified of taking that leap into full time self employment just yet.
So I decided to go slow and was recommended to work with a business coach. My coach inspired me to work hard on setting up the back end of my business.
That was 8 years ago and I now have the freedom and flexibility to run my own show. I have systems and processes in place that give me the confidence to run projects with my team, concept through to completion, a long list of clients that mostly come by word of mouth and are happy to pay for my premium services.
Stopping at creating beautiful interiors was never my plan. I wanted more and made sure that I’ve got more. The “more” has come in the form of TV presenting, guest speaking at events, workshops, blog and magazine contributions and travelling to international design fairs.
That’s my story so far, where will yours take you?
the investment
Private 1:1 Mentoring is my highest level of support and designed for interior designers who are serious about growing their business.
Pay in Full: $6,666 AUD
Or 4 Monthly Payments: $1,750 AUD per month
Many clients find that just one new project, or the confidence to increase their fees, pays for the investment several times over!
testimonials
“Melissa was a great mentor. She is warm and genuine. I love how she isn’t afraid to be honest and open about her experiences. This helped me so much to have a mentor that can just speak honestly and plainly. She is also supportive and encouraging, as well as, being an expert in her field. I would definitely recommend her.”
“Melissa’s guidance and industry knowledge has helped me build confidence and find direction within my business. If you’re looking for help to kickstart your own business, I’d highly recommend Melissa and her mentorship program.”
“Mentoring sessions with Melissa has given me a greater understanding of what I have learned in the classroom, and given me the opportunity to apply this knowledge to real life projects. The mentoring sessions were a worthwhile experience and I feel that it has prepared me well for my professional career as an interior designer.”