Millionaire University Building a Million-Dollar Interior Design Business | Sam Cram (MU Classic)
Apr 12, 2025
Sam Cram, an accomplished interior designer from Nashville, shares her inspiring journey from employee to successful entrepreneur. She emphasizes the crucial role of technical skills and the business side of design in scaling operations. Sam also discusses the power of social media in expanding her brand, and how building client trust has been pivotal for her seven-figure success. Additionally, she highlights the excitement of starting small, even reselling furniture online, fueling her passion for design into a thriving business.
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Early Passion for Interior Design
- Sam Cram grew up around interior design, inspired by her grandmother who was a designer and frequently rearranged her own room creatively.
- This lifelong exposure ignited her passion and interest in turning design into her career.
Master Technical Design Skills
- To succeed in interior design, mastering technical skills like space planning and design software is essential to land your first jobs.
- You can start with shorter certification or technical programs instead of four-year degrees for these practical skills.
Furniture Sales Unlock Big Profits
- Realizing furniture sales generate major profit shifted Sam from an employee mindset to entrepreneurship.
- Understanding how markups work enables designers to earn significantly beyond a design fee.