ABOUT ME
Hey Ya'll, I'm John
YOUR DESIGN BIZ BESTIE
I grew up in a tiny Georgia town with a big vision and a deep love for creativity. After building a successful design firm and learning how to turn visibility into real opportunity, I realized the true power of a brand that reflects who you are. Now, I help interior designers do the same—because your brilliance deserves to be seen.
My journey hasn’t been perfect (whose is?), but it’s been full of hard-won lessons and unexpected wins. And now? I’m here to share all of it—with you. Because your story matters too. And we’re just getting started.
"My mission is truly to inspire you and help you thrive in life and in your business. The two go hand-in-hand."
I do what I do because I’ve lived the struggle of figuring it all out alone—and now, my mission is to make sure no other designer has to. I’m here to inspire you, guide you, and remind you that success isn’t reserved for the chosen few—it’s for anyone bold enough to claim it.
I help interior designers like you turn big talent into big business—with strategy that actually works and support that never sugarcoats it.
Because you shouldn’t have to choose between being wildly creative and wildly successful—you get to have both.
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THE TRUTH IS...
I didn’t just build a design business—
I built a brand that attracts press, clients, and partnerships...
and now i want to show you how!
REACH OUT
Not here to play it safe. Here to play it smart.
This is the place for designers who dream in full color, disrupt with confidence, and are done settling for a brand that doesn’t match their magic.
You’re not just building a business—you’re building a presence. And it’s time the world took notice.
YOUR DOSE OF CREATIVE BUSINESS REAL TALK
The McClain Method Podcast
The McClain Method Podcast is where creativity meets strategy. Each week, I share honest conversations and actionable insights to help designers and creative entrepreneurs build businesses that are as intentional as their art.
Drawing from my own journey as a multi–7-figure interior designer, author, and mentor, I unpack the systems, mindset shifts, and marketing moves that turn talent into sustainable success.
Whether you’re a designer, photographer, or any creative ready to step into your next level, this is your space to learn, grow, and thrive—on your own terms.
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Put me on a stage to speak...
I dare you ;)
Whether it’s a design industry conference, business summit, creative retreat, or online event, I bring equal parts inspiration and strategy to every stage.
As a designer, author, and business mentor, I love helping creatives blend artistry with profitability—and I’m known for doing it with humor, heart, and a few unforgettable takeaways.
From keynotes and workshops to panels and podcasts, I speak on topics ranging from design business strategy and branding to leadership, pricing, and creative entrepreneurship.
If you’re looking for a speaker who delivers real talk, real results, and maybe a little Southern sass, let’s make it happen—on your stage or your screen.
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THE DESIGNER WITHIN
The Designer Within: A Professional Guide to a Well-Styled Home isn’t just a coffee-table book—it’s a masterclass in the art and business of design.
Published by Gibbs Smith, this book pulls back the curtain on my signature approach to creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Through candid insights, design philosophies, and real projects from my firm, I take readers inside the creative process, showing that great design begins with clarity, collaboration, and confidence.
Whether you’re a homeowner seeking inspiration or a designer ready to elevate your craft, The Designer Within will challenge you to think bigger, create bolder, and design from a place of purpose.
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