Emily Yeates: The Business Edit: The Backend That Builds Million-Dollar Design Firms

Episode 1150 of A Well-Designed Business®

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1150: Emily Yeates: The Business Edit: The Backend That Builds Million-Dollar Design Firms

Today With Emily Yeates:

If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “I love design but the business side is exhausting,” this episode is your wake-up call.

Emily Yeates, founder of Urban Revival and creator of The Business Edit, joins LuAnn to pull back the curtain on how she built a thriving, efficient design firm and how she now teaches other designers to do the same. From contractor headaches and pricing pitfalls to intake calls and profitable proposals, Emily doesn’t teach theory. She hands you the system that actually works.

Inside this conversation: – The real reason designers struggle with profitability (hint: it’s not your talent) – Why managing contractors is breaking your business and what to do instead – How to flip your intake calls, furniture sales, and vendor strategy into profit machines – Why The Business Edit is not a “market tour” and how it’s changing designers’ lives

If you’re ready to stop reacting and start running your firm like a business, hit play.

The Business Edit returns January 27–29, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Mention this episode for $1,000 off. Learn more at urbanrevivalphx.com

More About Emily Yeates:

Emily, the visionary behind Urban Revival, started her design firm over 15 years ago. Her passion for design ignited at a young age, growing up in a family of luxury real estate developers. With remarkable projects and record-breaking sales, Emily has been named by Luxe Magazine as one of the most promising designers across the country. Her talent has been featured in renowned publications such as Architectural Digest, Forbes International Properties, Domino, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Luxury Scottsdale, My Domaine, and more.

Driven by a desire for mentorship, Emily has dedicated herself to helping designers overcome obstacles and accelerate their success. She possesses a unique ability to guide those who feel stagnant in their design businesses.