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6 Unexpected Lessons to Scale Your Interior Design Business (Shannon’s Story)
Discover 6 unexpected ways to scale your interior design business without burnout. Learn how systems, boundaries, and leadership transformed Shannon’s business with coaching from Katie. ...more
Podcast ,Blog
October 01, 2025•5 min read
Only Girl on the Construction Site
Brilliant Designers! Let’s talk about the real reason your projects aren’t turning out exactly the way you envisioned—and why it’s costing you money, control, and credibility. This week on Success by... ...more
Blog ,Education &Interior Commercial Design
March 21, 2025•1 min read
The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)
Most interior designers think they’re marketing—but are they really? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Lockhart, an architect-turned-marketing expert, who spills the tea on why most designers ar... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship
March 06, 2025•1 min read
New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe
Interior designers everywhere are feeling the shift—higher costs, changing client expectations, and the need to be more strategic than ever. So how do you make smart decisions that keep your business ... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship
February 19, 2025•1 min read
Building a Business Legacy
Building a legacy isn’t about short-term wins—it’s about creating a business that thrives beyond you. Whether your goal is to pass it down to the next generation, sell it as a valuable asset, or leave... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design &Entrepreneurship
February 05, 2025•2 min read
New Year, New Tools: Elevate Your Interior Design Firm with the Right Tech
In today’s competitive design landscape, leveraging the right technology isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about enhancing your creative output and driving superior results. By automating time-consumin... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design &Entrepreneurship
January 20, 2025•2 min read
Why Mindset Matters When Scaling from Six Figures to Seven Figures as an Interior Designer
You’ve built a thriving interior design business—perhaps even reaching six figures—a remarkable accomplishment.But what does it truly take to scale beyond that milestone and break into the coveted sev... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design
January 08, 2025•2 min read
Unleashing Your Natural Genius: How to Design with Authentic Brilliance
Do you find yourself recognizing your design talents and business potential yet also constantly questioning the right approach to refine them into exceptional brilliance? As designers, we are intuitiv... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design
December 23, 2024•2 min read
Scaling Your Interior Design Business Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance
Imagine this: Your interior design business thriving in new niches, booking dream clients, and tackling high-profile projects—without sacrificing your life in the process. As a designer, scaling your ... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design
December 18, 2024•2 min read
The 2025 Colors of the Year: Bold, Sophisticated, and Transformative
The world of interior design is entering a bold new era, and the latest episode of Success by Design is your front-row seat to the future of color. Host Katie Decker-Erickson hosted a roundtable with ... ...more
Blog ,Color Consultation Education Interior Commercial Design &Trends
November 26, 2024•1 min read
Design Smarter, Not Harder: Unleash the Power of AI in Your Interior Design Firm!
As an interior designer, it’s easy to get swept up in the creative whirlwind of transforming spaces and bringing your clients’ visions to life. But behind every beautifully designed room is a machine ... ...more
Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management
November 11, 2024•5 min read
The Power of Process in the Interior Design Business: Unlocking Higher Profitability and More Sanity
As an interior designer, it’s easy to get swept up in the creative whirlwind of transforming spaces and bringing your clients’ visions to life. But behind every beautifully designed room is a machine ... ...more
Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management
November 06, 2024•3 min read
Meet Your Coach Katie, a dynamic PODCAST host and successful entrepreneur.
Former news anchor turned leader of a multimillion-dollar design firm, Katie's passion lies in uncovering brilliance and sharing design and business secrets. Her insatiable curiosity, honed in the media spotlight, fuels enlightening conversations on her podcast, offering a platform for wisdom-seeking design enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Why Your Interior Design Projects Keep Going Over Budget
Why interior design projects go over budget and how to fix it. Learn how better processes, not pricing, create profitable and stress-free projects. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
March 25, 2026•3 min read
Why Interior Design Clients Keep Changing Their Minds (And How to Fix It)
Why interior design clients keep changing their mind—and how to fix it. Learn the process mistakes that cause endless revisions and how to prevent them. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
March 18, 2026•3 min read
Scaling an Interior Design Business Beyond Referrals
Are referrals the only source of clients for your interior design business? Discover why referral-only growth creates feast-or-famine cycles and how to scale ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
March 11, 2026•2 min read
100 Episodes Later: The Real Reason Interior Designers Feel Stuck
After 100 episodes, Katie Decker-Erickson shares the biggest patterns she sees in interior design businesses—and why structure, not talent, determines sustainable growth. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
March 04, 2026•2 min read
Why High Demand Doesn’t Mean You’re Ready to Scale Your Interior Design Business
Booked out but exhausted? Learn why high demand doesn’t mean you’re ready to scale your interior design business—and what true scalability requires. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
February 25, 2026•2 min read
Signs You’ve Outgrown DIY Business Advice as an Interior Designer
Running a six-figure interior design firm? Learn the signs you’ve outgrown DIY business advice and what it really takes to scale sustainably. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
February 18, 2026•2 min read
Why Raising Your Rates Didn’t Give You More Freedom (And What Actually Will)
You raised your interior design rates but you’re still exhausted. In this episode, Katie Decker-Erickson explains why higher pricing alone doesn’t create freedom—and what actually builds a sustainable... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
February 11, 2026•2 min read
Why Your Team Keeps Asking You the Same Questions (And How to Fix It as a Leader)
Why your team keeps asking the same questions—and why it’s not a communication problem. Learn the leadership shift growing design firms need. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
February 04, 2026•2 min read
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