Return on Design

Podcast

With Rachel Niederhofer

Where beauty meets strategy and interiors become assets that perform.

Every week, Rachel shares real insights from the field—actual projects, honest numbers, and strategic thinking that helps you make smarter design decisions for better returns.

What You’ll Learn

Featured Topics

“The Art of Allocation: Where Renovation Money Should Actually Go”

Not every dollar should be treated the same—some areas earn more than others. Learn Rachel’s strategic framework for budget allocation.

“Floor or Bathroom? Making Strategic Decisions When You Can’t Do It All”

Real-world scenarios where tough choices must be made—here’s how to prioritize for maximum impact.

“Your Contractor Is Not Your Coach”

The hidden costs of letting trades make design decisions for you, and how to stay in strategic control.

“Where People Get It Wrong: The Hidden Costs of DIY Thinking”

What feels like smart choices but actually isn’t—Rachel’s guide to avoiding expensive renovation traps that reduce value instead of adding it.

“Save Me From Myself: Helping Investors Make Better Decisions”

You’re not a reckless flipper—you just didn’t know better. Now you will.

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About the Host

Rachel Niederhofer brings nearly a decade of luxury interior design experience

and active real estate investing expertise to every episode. As co-founder of both Audacious Designs and Audacious Properties, she has firsthand experience in what actually drives property values and buyer decisions.

Her unique background in construction management gives her insights most designers never develop, while her active investing provides real-world validation of which design strategies actually work in the market.

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Rachel is looking for real projects with documented results to share strategic insights with listeners.

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