Plan Your Entire Year With Me

In Nashville Dec. 2nd - 5th, 2025!

Strategic Planning

Business Blueprint

Clarity

Mastermind

Connection

Go Into 2026 With A Clear, Actionable Plan

For Your Interior Design Business!


You know you need a strategic plan for 2026, but between project deadlines, team management, and daily fires, when will you actually sit down and create one?
And do you really want to tackle creating your business plan all on your own?

Throughout this intimate women-only business planning retreat, I will partner with you to take the guess-work out of how to plan your year and rid you of the overwhelm that often accompanies strategic business planning. Many business owners find themselves starting each year without clarity on what they want to accomplish and how to create that reality for themselves. This retreat exists to change that!

You'll step away from daily distractions and finally give your design business the attention it deserves. You'll reflect on where you've been, get clear on where you want to go, and identify the exact decisions, projects, and tasks that will get your business there.

And you won't be doing it alone!

I will be with you side-by-side the entire time, walking you through creating your entire business plan for the year, all the way down to your daily routine. You'll be surrounded by a small group of interior designers who understand your world and share similar challenges. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, I am confident we can partner together to set you and your design business up for success in 2026… in only three days!

What Awaits You in Nashville

In Nashville, everything shifts. Over three days of focused strategic business planning, camaraderie, and experiencing what the city has to offer, you'll step away from daily distractions of your business to receive personalized coaching and the support of like-minded interior designers. You'll be guided step by step through a proven framework where breakthroughs happen as ideas turn into clear decisions, and your 2026 business blueprint takes shape.

This retreat combines clarity, structure, and connection so you don't just talk about planning – you actually complete it. Every detail is designed to inspire decision-making, spark momentum, and make the experience unforgettable.

Here's what you can expect:

  • A Balanced Schedule: The schedule is intentionally designed to provide ample time for both work and play. Check-In and Welcome Party on December 2, full business planning days with curated Nashville evening socials on December 3 and 4, and flexible check-out on December 5
  • Hands-On Planning Sessions: Guided frameworks and co-working sessions to create your 2026 business blueprint during the retreat so you can confidently hit the ground running in January
  • Personalized Coaching And Strategic Partnership: Receive strategic guidance, coaching, breakthroughs, and insights on the specific areas of your business that matter most
  • Support & Guidance: Mastermind with a small, intimate group of interior designers who share your challenges, celebrate your wins, and act as a sounding board, offering both advice and wisdom
  • Thoughtfully Curated Nashville Experiences: Lodging accommodations at a private Franklin/Nashville estate that blends comfort with style, lively evening experiences showcasing the city's vibrant culture, all meals, and space to recharge with moments for reflection

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And when you leave, it won't be with a pile of notes or half-formed ideas. You'll walk away with a complete, actionable 2026 business blueprint – your strategic roadmap for the year ahead. You'll head into January with clarity, confidence, and momentum, ready to lead your business with focus and renewed energy. The relief of finally having it done will carry you forward, giving you both peace of mind and a clear path to grow.


"I came into 2025 with a plan and each quarter was laid out

because we took the time during that weekend."

– Nicole Carnes, past attendee


What Your Complete 2026

Strategic Planning Business Blueprint Includes:

You'll walk away with every detail thoughtfully written down in your Strategic Planning Business Blueprint Workbook so when you get back to your studio, you will simply need to execute your carefully thought out plan. To get you to that point in only three days, we will laser focus in on your:

Personal & Business Vision Of Success:

  • Stop second-guessing your decisions. Gain a crystal clear vision of what success actually looks like for your design business and personal life
  • End the overwhelm of competing priorities by aligning every business decision with your defined vision of success
  • Feel confident saying "no" to opportunities that don't serve your bigger picture

Theme Of The Year:

  • Replace scattered energy with laser focus - your theme becomes the filter for every major business decision in 2026
  • Eliminate decision fatigue by having one guiding principle that simplifies complex choices
  • Create consistency across your marketing, team communication, and client experience

Financial Goals:

  • Sleep better knowing exactly how much revenue you need and your realistic path to get there
  • Stop undercharging or overcommitting by understanding your true capacity and profit margins
  • Make strategic investments with confidence because you know your numbers inside and out

Your BIG Why:

  • Reignite your passion for your business by reconnecting with the deeper purpose that drives everything you do
  • Push through challenging periods with clarity about why your work matters beyond just paying bills

Business Goals & KPI's:

  • Stop flying blind. Determine exactly which metrics matter and how to track your real progress, not just your busy work
  • Make data-driven decisions with confidence instead of relying on gut feelings that might be wrong
  • Identify problems early before they become crises that derail your entire year

Strategies / Projects, Metrics, Resources Needed & Action Steps:

  • Never wonder "what should I be working on?" Every project has clear metrics, deadlines, and resource requirements mapped out
  • Stop spinning your wheels on low-impact activities by focusing only on strategies that move you toward your goals
  • Avoid the trap of starting projects you can't finish by knowing upfront what resources you actually need

Yearly Overview:

  • Plan around your personal priorities so your business supports your life instead of consumes it
  • See the big picture so you can make strategic decisions instead of get lost in daily operations
  • Understand how each quarter builds toward your annual vision, creating momentum instead of random activity

Quarterly Focus:

  • Break overwhelming annual goals into manageable 90-day sprints that actually get completed
  • Adjust your strategy every quarter based on real results instead of stubbornly sticking to plans that aren't working
  • Maintain motivation by celebrating progress every three months instead of waiting a full year to see results
 

Monthly Milestones:

  • Stay on track with concrete checkpoints that prevent you from realizing in December that you're behind
  • Course-correct quickly when you notice gaps instead of simply hope things will magically work out
  • Build momentum with regular wins that keep you motivated throughout the year

Success Routines:

  • Eliminate decision fatigue by systematizing the daily and weekly habits that drive your business forward
  • Stop relying on motivation by creating automatic systems that work even when you don't feel like it
  • Protect your most productive time from client demands and urgent-but-not-important interruptions

Ideal Weekly Success Schedule:

  • Finally achieve your ideal work-life balance by designing a schedule that honors both business priorities and personal needs
  • Stop working evenings and weekends because you've planned your capacity realistically from the start
  • Feel in control of your time instead of constantly reacting to whatever crisis appears

Next Steps Action Checklist:

  • Leave with a checklist of exactly what to start working on upon returning to your business
  • Maintain momentum by knowing the specific action steps required and metrics to track in order to achieve your goals

"It gave me the roadmap I return to whenever I feel overwhelmed."

– Jessica Risko Smith, past attendee


All-Inclusive Investment:
$3,747

Join Us December 2-5th in Nashville, TN

What This Includes:

  • 3 nights, 2 Intensive Strategic Business Planning Days With Amber
  • Thoughtfully Curated Evening Experiences With A Nashville Flair
  • All Meals, Snacks, & Drinks
  • Strategic Planning Business Blueprint Workbook
  • Masterminding With Like-Minded, Successful Interior Designers

*You Only Arrange: Airfare And Airport Transportation

Why Smart Business Owners Invest In Strategic Planning:

  • Boosted Clarity, Confidence, And Direction
  • Strengthened Team Leadership
  • Improved Financial Health
  • Greater Time And Energy Efficiency
  • Enhanced Decision-Making
  • Sustainable Growth
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Goal Achievement

This exclusive Nashville experience is intentionally limited to just 10 attendees to ensure personalized attention and meaningful connections.


"It was the most critical thing that I did to help me move forward in my business."

– Nicole Carnes, past attendee


Is This Business Planning Retreat Right for You?

This Retreat Is Perfect For You If…

You're a woman who has built a successful business that creates beautiful spaces for your clients, but behind the scenes it can feel like you're juggling a thousand moving pieces at once. You've put off planning or started and abandoned it before, and the idea of tackling it alone feels overwhelming. You desire focused time, personalized guidance, and support from others in your industry to finally complete your 2026 business blueprint so you can step into the new year with clarity and confidence.

You'll feel right at home here if:

  • You want to leave the retreat with a clear 2026 business blueprint that spells out your goals, projects, and priorities
  • You need accountability and structure to finally finish the planning you've been putting off
  • You want personalized coaching to help you decide where to focus your energy and set realistic revenue goals
  • You crave focused time away from client work so you can think strategically about the year ahead
  • You value an intimate, supportive group of fellow designers who understand your world

Want to attend with a friend in the industry?

Even better!

Attendees find the experience more meaningful when shared with a friend, and it creates built-in accountability for implementing your plans.

Hello, I'm Amber De La Garza

I’m a small business coach, speaker, host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, and the creator of the S.T.O.P. Leverage Formula. I have been in business for 15 years and podcasting for eight years. I provide my clients with super-actionable strategies to improve their productivity, time management, business systems, leadership, strategic decision making, and mindset. To date, I have helped hundreds of small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by helping them take back control of their time, team, business, and life.

What Past Attendees Are Saying


"That was the single most impactful business trip I've been on as a business owner in 10 years. I walked away with a complete plan, clarity in every area of my business, and the freedom to enjoy the holidays without stress."

– Amy Pearson


"It was the most critical thing that I did to help me move forward in my business. I came into 2025 with a plan and each quarter was laid out because we took the time during that weekend."

 - Nicole Carnes


"It gave me the roadmap I return to whenever I feel overwhelmed. I finally understood how to focus quarter by quarter, delegate effectively, and feel confident about my priorities."

 – Jessica Risko Smith


"There was something about being at a house. We'd get up, we'd have coffee together, eat breakfast, but you're talking that whole time. We got to talk about, 'Hey, when you said that thing during strategy, what did you mean by that? Can you tell me about how you do that in your business?' There was something about not just going off to our own hotel rooms and not connecting after the strategy sessions that made it so much more impactful."

 - Myrna Everett


Imagine going into 2026...

  • Having Confidence to take on any design challenge because you have laid the groundwork for a successful year in your interior design business
  • Being Excited because you have a clear plan on how to achieve your goals and know exactly what steps to take in what order
  • With Complete Clarity on the precise resources (time, money, people, technology, skills, support) you will need to accomplish your goals
  • Feeling Empowered to make bold, strategic decisions that will move your design business forward and help you reclaim time for what matters most
  • Totally Assured that you'll take time off for vacations and holidays, work on your mental health, spend quality time with your family, and get enough sleep because you've already factored them into your plan
  • In The Driver's Seat of your design business instead of getting run over by it because you've taken back control of the wheel

"This was the single most impactful business trip

I've been on as a business owner in 10 years."

– Amy Pearson, past attendee


Your Questions, Answered

“Do I need to be one of Amber's coaching clients to get value from this retreat?”

Not at all. This retreat is designed as a stand-alone experience. Whether you've worked with Amber before or this is your first time, you'll get the same personalized coaching and step-by-step framework to complete your 2026 business blueprint.

"I've tried planning before and never finished – how is this different?"

That's exactly why this retreat exists. You won't be left on your own. With my personalized coaching, step-by-step framework, and dedicated time set aside to do the work, as well as support and advice from other like-minded, successful interior designers, you'll finish your plan at the retreat instead of carrying it back home unfinished.

"I've never done a real business plan before. Am I ready?"

No problem at all. You start where you are and I meet you there. This retreat would be beneficial to any interior design business owner, especially if you haven't given the inner workings of your business a really hard look. The focused time and space to really understand yourself and your business better is an immeasurable gift to give to yourself.

"December feels like such a busy time – can I really step away?"

Yes, and that's the point. By taking this time in early December, you'll head into the holidays free from planning stress and start the new year with clarity and confidence, fully knowing that you're prepared to take on 2026 by storm.

 

"Will I fit in with this group?"

Absolutely. This retreat is curated specifically for women interior design business owners, so every participant shares similar challenges and understands the unique demands of your industry.

 

"Will I get 1:1 time with you?"

While I do not intend to do 1:1 breakout sessions during this three-day retreat, there will be plenty of time to have personal conversations with you about your business and provide guidance on actions you should take.

“Will you accommodate my special dietary restrictions?”

After you register, my team will be in touch to collect details on any dietary restrictions you might have. All meals and substitute meals will be provided, so please keep an eye out for that email.

“When should I fly in and out of Nashville?”

Arrive no later than Tuesday, December 2nd mid-afternoon because our Welcome Party kicks off in the early evening. On Friday, December 5th, check-out is at 11am. There will be no planned activities on Friday. Feel free to fly out early or make a vacation out of your trip and extend your stay to hit up all of the famous Nashville tourist spots.

“Can I get a refund?”

Due to the limited size of the venue, along with the fact that this business planning retreat was created to be an intimate gathering of only 11 interior designers who will each play an important role in its success, the cost is non-refundable.

“What happens after I register?”

You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. We will also email you in the coming weeks with additional retreat details such as the retreat venue, a list of what to bring, and other important information.

 

Ready to Claim Your Spot?

No more winging it.

No more starting and stopping. 

This December, give yourself the gift of clarity, strategy, and momentum.

At the Interior Designers' VIP Business Planning Retreat, you'll finish the year proud, prepared, and excited for what's ahead.

Only 10 interior designers will experience this transformative retreat in Nashville this December.

If this is your year for clarity and direction, secure your spot now and step into 2026 with confidence.


"I would say it would be beneficial to anyone, especially if they haven't taken a look at their business and really given it a hard look and said, what am I trying to do? Where am I trying to go?

It's an immeasurable gift to give to yourself."

– Jessica Risko Smith, past attendee


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