Build a More Organized, Profitable Interior Design Business That Runs with Confidence, Consistency, and Intention Using the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method.
In just eight weeks, the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method will help you move from juggling every detail to leading your design business with greater confidence. Together, we'll work on your pricing, repeatable workflows, client journey, and growth strategy—giving you the structure and tools to make decisions with confidence, reclaim more of your time, and enjoy the business you're building.
“The name of the program couldn’t be more perfect—it truly delivered on what I needed most. Getting all the thoughts that were floating around in my head out, written down, and clearly organized has been invaluable. Marsha brings such a calming presence to the often chaotic world of business, and her guidance was exactly what I needed at the right time.”
Judith , Interior Designer
Toronto, ON
“Absolutely amazing, thank you!I have read through it all and I feel like my shoulders have dropped a foot, and I can now see through the trees with a clearer head. I feel so excited and less anxious. I am so lucky that our paths have crossed. You are such a talented business coach, I feel so fortunate. Truly! I mean every word. Thank you!.”
Louise , Interior Designer
Connecticut, US
“Marsha’s expertise in the industry made the entire implementation process smooth and stress-free. She anticipated my questions, ensuring I felt confident moving forward. Marsha took the time to understand my business and tailored our sessions to meet my needs”
Kimiko , Interior Designer
award-winning global experiential designer and event plannerYou're a talented designer. Now it's time to give your business the same thoughtful attention you give your clients' homes.
You know how to take a vision and turn it into something beautiful, functional, and intentional. You consider every detail, anticipate challenges, and create spaces that reflect the people who live in them.
But are you giving your own business that same level of intention?
Maybe you've built your business one client and one project at a time, figuring things out as you go. Your processes live in your head, your pricing doesn't always reflect the time you invest, and your calendar fills up before you've had a chance to think about where your business is heading.
You're busy doing the work, but rarely have the time to work on the business.
What if you approached your business the same way you approach a design project—with a plan, a purpose, and the right foundation?
That's the thinking behind the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method.
Through five connected blueprints, we'll look at how your business is built—from the foundation and the way you work with clients to your daily operations, your role as CEO, and your plans for growth.
Not to create more work for you, but to help you make more intentional decisions, establish repeatable processes, protect your profitability, and feel more confident about how your business operates.
Because you deserve to feel as confident running your business as you do designing a beautiful home.
THE THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED™ BUSINESS SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Bring Calm to Chaos
Build Your Business with the Same Intention You Bring to Every Design Project.
You already know how to create a thoughtful design plan for your clients. Now it's time to apply that same approach to your business.
Bring Calm to Chaos is my signature eight-week, one-on-one mentorship program built around the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method.
Together, we'll look at how your business operates today, identify what's working and what needs attention, and put practical tools, processes, and strategies in place to help you build a business with greater confidence, consistency, and intention.
You're Not Missing the Talent.
You're Missing a Thoughtfully Designed Business.
You're a talented designer. You know how to bring a vision to life, solve problems, manage details, and create beautiful spaces for your clients.
But somewhere along the way, you became responsible for more than designing. You're also the business owner, project manager, bookkeeper, marketer, and decision-maker.
And while you've learned how to design beautiful homes, no one necessarily taught you how to design the business behind them.
So you've figured things out as you've gone along.
You've created services based on what clients ask for, adjusted your pricing as you've gained experience, developed processes when problems arise, and squeezed the business side of things into whatever time is left.
And for a while, that works.
Until you realize you're spending more time managing the business than doing the work you love.
You're busy, but you're not always sure how profitable you are. You're attracting projects, but not necessarily the right ones. You're making decisions every day, but rarely finding the time to think about where your business is going.
The answer isn't necessarily more clients, more hours, or another piece of software.
It's taking a more intentional approach to how your business is designed.
That's why I created the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method.
Because a strong foundation informs the experience you create for your clients. That experience determines the operations you need. Your operations create the capacity to lead. And thoughtful leadership makes sustainable growth possible.
When these five parts of your business work together, you can begin moving from figuring things out as you go to running a business with greater confidence, consistency, and purpose.
You already know the value of a well-thought-out design plan.
It's time to give your business one, too.
LAUREN, INTERIOR DESIGNER
SUDBURY, ON
Marsha was fantastic! She enabled me to be myself and layout all the worries and concerns I had, judgement free. She was able to draw on her own experience that was relatable to mine to help determine best business development practices, lead gen opportunities and how to service clients in smaller communities.
I've Been on Both Sides of the Business.
Hi, I'm Marsha Sefcik.
I'm an interior designer, business consultant, educator, and the creator of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method.
For more than 18 years, I've worked in the interior design industry, building my own design business, working directly with homeowners, and experiencing firsthand what it takes to manage the creative work and the business behind it.
I know what it's like to wear all the hats. To move between client meetings, sourcing, project management, proposals, invoicing, and the countless decisions that come with running your own business.
And I know that being a talented designer doesn't automatically make you a confident business owner.
That's something we have to learn, too.
My career eventually led me into the business and technology side of the design industry, where I spent several years helping designers implement software, develop workflows, improve their processes, and make better use of the tools available to them.
Through that work, I've had the opportunity to support dozens of small business owners and creative entrepreneurs. And I began noticing something.
The designers who felt most confident weren't necessarily the busiest, the most experienced, or the ones with the most sophisticated software.
They were the ones who understood how the different parts of their businesses worked together.
They knew who they served, had clear expectations with clients, established repeatable processes, understood their numbers, and made decisions with intention.
That understanding became the foundation for my Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method and my signature mentorship program, Bring Calm to Chaos.
I bring together my experience as a working designer, educator, and business consultant to help other designers build businesses with the same care and consideration they bring to their clients' homes.
Because I believe you shouldn't have to choose between doing beautiful creative work and running a profitable, well-organized business.
You deserve the confidence to do both.
A More Thoughtfully Designed Business Starts Here.
Five Blueprints. One Connected Approach to Building a Business You're Confident Leading.
The Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method brings together five essential areas of your interior design business—Foundation, Experience, Operations, Leadership, and Growth.
Rather than tackling challenges one at a time or adding another tool to an already busy business, you'll learn how these five areas work together to create a more organized, consistent, and profitable way of working.
Through Bring Calm to Chaos, we'll put the Five Blueprints into practice, creating the processes, resources, and strategies that make sense for your business.
When you put the Five Blueprints into action, you'll work toward:
👉 Making decisions with intention — Define your ideal clients, services, pricing, and business priorities so you're not saying yes to every opportunity.
👉 Creating a consistent client journey — Establish clear expectations, communication, and boundaries from the first inquiry through project completion.
👉 Working with repeatable processes — Develop workflows, templates, and procedures that help you manage projects without starting from scratch every time.
👉 Protecting your time and profitability — Understand where your hours go, evaluate your pricing, and establish practices that help prevent unpaid work from eating into your profits.
👉 Leading instead of constantly reacting — Build a realistic calendar, establish CEO time, and make space for the decisions that move your business forward.
👉 Understanding your business numbers — Track meaningful financial and business metrics so you can make more informed decisions about your profitability.
👉 Marketing with authenticity and purpose — Develop a strategy that reflects your brand, communicates your value, and helps you attract the projects and clients you want.
👉 Growing at a pace that makes sense for you — Establish clear goals and priorities so your next steps align with the business and life you're intentionally creating.
You don't need to run your business like every other designer. You need a thoughtful approach that works for you.
“I worked with Marsha for several months, meeting weekly, and was consistently impressed by how organized and methodical she is with her processes. She's incredibly efficient and provided me with clear, actionable strategies for bringing more clarity and organization to my business. What I appreciated most was that she balanced her systematic approach with genuine warmth and care - she made me feel supported throughout our time together. Marsha provided me with valuable tools and insights that I know will make a real difference in my business”
CAROLYN THOMAS INTERIORS
LOS ANGELOS, CA
“You’ve made my business able to come to life again. Without you I wouldn’t be able to take on more clients and not get overwhelmed with processes. Thank you for taking the jump in your business to help people like me. I’m so thankful our paths crossed.”
TIFFANIE, ELEVATE 5
SOUTH CAROLINA
Being a talented designer and being a confident business owner require different skills. And while you've spent years developing your creative expertise, the business side deserves that same attention.
Through Bring Calm to Chaos, we'll work through the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method to help you move beyond simply managing projects and start making intentional decisions about how your business operates, earns, and grows.
This isn't about becoming a different kind of designer. It's about developing the confidence, knowledge, and practical tools to lead the business you've worked so hard to build.
Together, we'll help you:
👉 Know your numbers — Understand your revenue, expenses, billable hours, and profitability so you can make informed financial decisions.
👉 Price your services with confidence — Evaluate your pricing structure, understand the value of your time, and establish fees that reflect the work involved.
👉 Protect your time and profits — Establish clear policies, professional boundaries, and processes that reduce unpaid work and scope creep.
👉 Create capacity in your calendar — Build a realistic weekly schedule that makes room for client projects, business responsibilities, and your personal priorities.
👉 Make decisions like a CEO — Establish regular CEO time to review your numbers, evaluate opportunities, set priorities, and plan ahead.
👉 Plan for intentional growth — Set meaningful goals and develop a marketing strategy that reflects your brand, attracts the right clients, and aligns with the business you want to build.
You don't have to have all the answers to be the CEO of your business. But you do need the confidence, tools, and space to make thoughtful decisions about its future.
THIS IS WHERE YOU STEP INTO YOUR ROLE AS CEO
From Managing the Day-to-Day to Leading Your Business with Intention.
THE THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED™ BUSINESS METHOD
Five Connected Blueprints to Build a More Organized, Profitable Interior Design Business
Every thoughtfully designed home begins with a plan. Your business deserves the same consideration.
The Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method provide a practical framework for building the business behind your creative work.
Each blueprint serves a distinct purpose, but the real transformation happens when they work together—creating a business that's intentional, consistent, profitable, and designed around the way you want to work.
01. FOUNDATION — Create Clarity
Know what you're building and why.
Define your ideal clients, refine your services, evaluate your pricing, and establish the direction and priorities for your business.
The outcome: A stronger business foundation that helps you make confident decisions about your clients, services, and opportunities.
02. EXPERIENCE — Build Trust
Create a client journey as thoughtful as your designs.
Map every stage of your client journey, from the first inquiry to the final handoff. Establish expectations, communication standards, and professional boundaries that create consistency and confidence.
The outcome: A more professional, repeatable client experience that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and encourages referrals.
03. OPERATIONS — Create Calm
Put practical processes behind your creative work.
Develop workflows, document standard operating procedures, organize your business tools, and establish repeatable processes for managing projects and daily responsibilities.
The outcome: Less time spent reinventing the wheel and more confidence that your business can operate consistently.
04. LEADERSHIP — Create Capacity
Move from managing everything to leading with intention.
Take ownership of your calendar, review your business numbers, establish CEO time, and develop the habits and decision-making skills needed to lead your business.
The outcome: Greater control over your time, a better understanding of your profitability, and the capacity to make strategic decisions rather than constantly reacting.
05. GROWTH — Build Sustainability
Grow a business that's ready for what's next.
Develop a marketing strategy that reflects your brand and voice, identify opportunities that align with your goals, and create a practical plan for intentional growth.
The outcome: A more focused approach to attracting the right clients, communicating your value, and growing at a pace your business can sustain.
Five Blueprints. One Connected Business.
Foundation informs Experience. Experience shapes Operations. Operations creates capacity for Leadership. Leadership makes sustainable Growth possible.
And as your business evolves, you return to your Foundation to make sure what you're building still aligns with where you want to go.
That's what it means to build a Thoughtfully Designed™ Business.
REAL PROGRESS HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT THE WORK INTO PRACTICE
Personalized Mentorship, Practical Support & Accountability
Knowing what needs to change in your business is one thing. Having the guidance, resources, and dedicated time to make those changes is another.
Bring Calm to Chaos isn't a course you purchase and work through on your own. It's an eight-week, one-on-one mentorship experience where we work together to put the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method into practice.
Weekly 1:1 Mentorship Sessions
We'll meet privately for 60 minutes each week to work through your business priorities, tackle real challenges, and develop processes and strategies specific to how you operate.
You'll have dedicated time to step away from the day-to-day and focus on building your business with intention.
Support Between Sessions
Business challenges don't always wait for our next meeting.
Whether you're navigating a difficult client situation, questioning a business decision, or need feedback as you implement a new process, you'll have access to personalized email support throughout our eight weeks together.
Resources, Tools & Accountability
You'll have access to a private resource hub, practical templates, a business dashboard, and session recordings and summaries to help you put what we're discussing into action.
Each week, we'll identify meaningful next steps and build on the progress you've made.
You won't just walk away knowing what you should do differently. You'll have started putting the tools, processes, and decisions in place to actually do it.
You Don't Have to Figure It All Out on Your Own.
Running your own design business doesn't mean you have to make every decision alone.
You've spent years developing your creative skills, but navigating the business side of interior design brings a whole different set of challenges.
And sometimes, what you need most isn't another course, template, or piece of advice.
It's someone who understands your industry, knows what you're working toward, and can help you see the bigger picture.
That's where I come in.
Through Bring Calm to Chaos, you'll have a dedicated partner to help you think through the decisions, challenges, and opportunities happening in your business right now.
Whether you're reconsidering your pricing, navigating a challenging client relationship, improving a workflow, or deciding which opportunity deserves your attention, we'll work through it together.
You'll have someone to ask questions, challenge your thinking, offer practical guidance, and help you turn ideas into action.
And just as importantly, someone to remind you to make time for the business you're building—not just the projects you're managing.
It's your business. Your vision. Your decisions. But you don't have to navigate every step alone.
From Reacting to Every Demand to Leading with Intention
The goal isn't simply to become more organized or get better at managing your workload.
It's to change the way you think about, operate, and lead your business.
Through the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method, you'll begin making meaningful shifts in how you work.
Instead of saying yes to every opportunity 👉 You know who you serve, what you offer, and what deserves your attention.
Instead of figuring things out with every new client 👉 You create a consistent experience that builds trust and establishes clear expectations.
Instead of carrying every process around in your head 👉 You develop repeatable workflows that bring calm to your day-to-day operations.
Instead of working more hours without knowing what's profitable 👉 You understand your numbers, value your time, and make more informed pricing decisions.
Instead of allowing your calendar to dictate your priorities 👉 You create the capacity to step back, think strategically, and lead with confidence.
Instead of marketing because you feel you should be doing more 👉 You communicate your value authentically and attract opportunities aligned with your business.
And instead of building a business based on what everyone else is doing 👉 You make intentional decisions about what success looks like for you.
Because Success Isn't Just About How Much Your Business Grows.
It's about how confidently you lead it, how thoughtfully it operates, and whether you're building something you're proud of.
You already know how to thoughtfully design a home. Now it's time to thoughtfully design your business.
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE. PERSONALIZED SUPPORT. MEANINGFUL PROGRESS.
This Isn't Just About Learning How to Run a Business. It's About Building Yours.
You don't need another course filled with generic business advice or a collection of templates you'll never use.
You need guidance that makes sense for the realities of running an interior design business.
That's what makes Bring Calm to Chaos different.
Built on the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method, my approach combines practical business education, personalized mentorship, and hands-on implementation.
We're not simply talking about pricing, processes, client relationships, leadership, and growth.
We're looking at how those things work in your business.
Your clients. Your services. Your challenges. Your goals.
Together, we'll identify what needs attention, develop practical solutions, and put the tools and processes in place to help you move forward.
No one-size-fits-all formula.
No adding systems just for the sake of having systems.
No pressure to build a business that looks like someone else's.
Just thoughtful, practical guidance to help you build a more organized, profitable business—one intentional decision at a time.
What Working Together Looks Like
Through Bring Calm to Chaos, we'll spend eight weeks putting the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method into practice—focusing on the areas of your business that need the most attention.
This isn't a one-size-fits-all program. It's personalized mentorship designed around your business, your challenges, and your goals.
What's Included
Eight weekly 75-minute private mentorship sessions dedicated to your business.
Personalized email support for questions and challenges between sessions.
A private resource hub with practical templates, tools, and your business dashboard.
Session recordings, summaries, and action steps to help you stay focused and accountable.
Hands-on implementation of processes, resources, and strategies specific to your business.
What You'll Walk Away With
A more intentional business foundation, a clearly mapped client journey, repeatable workflows, greater awareness of your profitability, a realistic calendar, and a practical strategy for growth.
But perhaps most importantly?
Greater confidence in how you make decisions, manage your time, and lead the business you've worked so hard to build.
Because the goal isn't to give you more work to do.
It's to help you build a business that works better for you.
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR BUSINESS AND YOURSELF
Let's Thoughtfully Design Your Business.
You've invested years developing your creative skills, building your reputation, and creating beautiful spaces for your clients.
Now it's time to give the business behind that work the same attention.
Bring Calm to Chaos is an eight-week, personalized mentorship experience designed to help you build a more organized, profitable, and intentional interior design business.
Your Investment:
FOUR BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS
LOW BI-WEEKLY
$747/bi-weekly
total $2988 USD
ONE TIME
BEST VALUE
$2490
save $498 USD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Bring Calm to Chaos is designed for interior designers, decorators, and home stagers who are ready to take a more intentional approach to running their businesses.
Whether you're establishing your business or have been working with clients for years, this program is for you if you're ready to improve how you price your services, manage clients, organize your operations, and lead your business.
You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin. That's what we'll work on together.
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This isn't a self-paced course or a collection of generic business advice.
Bring Calm to Chaos is an eight-week, one-on-one mentorship experience built around the Five Blueprints of the Thoughtfully Designed™ Business Method.
We'll focus on your actual business—your clients, services, challenges, and goals—and work together to put practical solutions into place.
You bring your business. I bring the framework, experience, and guidance. Together, we do the work.
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We'll meet privately for 75 minutes each week over eight weeks.
You'll also need to dedicate some time between sessions to implementing what we've discussed. The amount will depend on your business and the priorities we're working through.
The more you're able to put into practice, the more progress you can make.
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Not at all! Whether you're using Programa, DesignFiles, Studio Designer, Mydoma, or other platforms, we'll look at how your existing tools can better support your business.
With my background in interior design, business operations, and software implementation, I can help you identify opportunities to improve your workflows without unnecessarily adding more technology.
It's not about having more tools. It's about making the ones you have work for you.
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You'll work through the Five Blueprints and begin implementing practical changes to how your business operates.
Depending on your priorities, this may include refining your pricing, mapping your client journey, documenting workflows, establishing CEO time, and developing your marketing and growth strategy.
The goal isn't perfection in eight weeks. It's meaningful progress, greater confidence, and a practical foundation you can continue building on.
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The investment in Bring Calm to Chaos is $2,497 USD when paid in full.
Alternatively, you can choose two payments of $1,494 USD, for a total investment of $2,988 USD.
Paying in full saves you $498. Both options include the complete eight-week mentorship experience, resources, and personalized support.
STILL DECIDING IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You already have the talent. Now, let us help you build the systems and structure to support a more profitable, well-run design business.
Sign up to learn more or schedule a call to let us know what's holding you back and get your questions answered. We're here to help. You are never doing this alone.
Already Completed Bring Calm to Chaos?
Your business continues to evolve, and so do the decisions, challenges, and opportunities that come with leading it.
CEO Advisory is designed exclusively for designers who have completed Bring Calm to Chaos and want ongoing strategic guidance, accountability, and a trusted sounding board as they continue to grow.
Because building a thoughtfully designed business isn't a one-time project. It's an ongoing commitment to leading with intention.
