325: Building a Profitable Design Business Where Your Team Wins Too

325: Building a Profitable Design Business Where Your Team Wins Too With me today is Kelsey McGregor, founder and lead designer of Kelsey Leigh Design Co., a nationally renowned interior design firm based in Oklahoma City specializing in new construction, renovation, and full-service furnishings. Known for her elevated rustic-modern aesthetic, Kelsey creates spaces that balance refined architectural detail with warmth, approachability, and timeless appeal. Kelsey is also the owner of Heritage House, a home furnishings and décor retail store that reflects her signature style. In today's conversation, we're talking about how she has structured her business differently from the traditional model—and how paying her team well and sharing in the company's success has created greater joy, loyalty, and fun in the workplace. This is an inspiring conversation about building a profitable business while also creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and excited to contribute Topics Covered: Intentionality in protecting family and personal time while pursuing your passion is key. It is possible to create a strategy for charitable giving from the beginning. Flexible work time for all employees is possible. Time tracking provides the information necessary for team pay and for invoicing. People over profits. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Kelsey: Email: jennifer.m@kelseyleighdesignco.com Website: www.kelseyleighdesignco.com Instagram: @kelseyleighdesignco Facebook: @kelseyleighdesignco TikTok: @kelseyleighdesignco Pinterest: @kelseyleighdesignco References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today CFO2Go Strategy2Go Metrique Solutions