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How Interior Designers Can Build Confidence and Set Boundaries

How Interior Designers Can Build Confidence and Set Boundaries

Struggling with imposter syndrome or perfectionism? In this empowering episode of Success by Design, Katie Decker Erickson shares science-backed strategies to build unshakable confidence, silence self... ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

April 11, 20251 min read

How Interior Designers

Thrive (Not Just Survive!) Market Shifts

How Interior Designers Thrive (Not Just Survive!) Market Shifts

Join Katie Decker Erickson to explore strategies for interior designers to thrive in slowdowns on this episode of Success by Design. ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

April 04, 20251 min read

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Feeling the squeeze of a market slowdown? You’re not alone. Interior designers everywhere are navigating shifting client expectations, tighter budgets, and the need to be more strategic than ever. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 28, 20252 min read

How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

Learn actionable project management strategies to elevate your interior design firm and boost client satisfaction and profitability with Katie's expert tips. ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

March 21, 20251 min read

The Only Woman on the Construction Site

The Only Woman 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. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 20, 20252 min read

The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)

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, 20251 min read

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Jason Lockhart joins Katie to discuss the best marketing strategies—and best practices—for interior designers. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship &Marketing

February 28, 20254 min read

New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe

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, 20251 min read

Finances & Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 [The Table]

Finances & Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 [The Table]

The Q1 Success by Design Table Series podcast episode—hear from interior design industry leaders what’s changing in finances, budgeting, & marketing in 2025. ...more

Podcast ,Education Industry News Entrepreneurship Finance &Marketing

February 14, 202545 min read

Building a Business Legacy

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, 20252 min read

3 Steps to Building a Lasting Business Legacy

3 Steps to Building a Lasting Business Legacy

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie guides interior designers through 3 critical components needed to build a lasting business legacy. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship Management &Design

January 31, 202515 min read

New Year, New Tools: Elevate Your Interior Design Firm with the Right Tech

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, 20252 min read

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How Interior Designers Can Build Confidence and Set Boundaries

How Interior Designers Can Build Confidence and Set Boundaries

Struggling with imposter syndrome or perfectionism? In this empowering episode of Success by Design, Katie Decker Erickson shares science-backed strategies to build unshakable confidence, silence self... ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

April 11, 20251 min read

How Interior Designers

Thrive (Not Just Survive!) Market Shifts

How Interior Designers Thrive (Not Just Survive!) Market Shifts

Join Katie Decker Erickson to explore strategies for interior designers to thrive in slowdowns on this episode of Success by Design. ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

April 04, 20251 min read

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Feeling the squeeze of a market slowdown? You’re not alone. Interior designers everywhere are navigating shifting client expectations, tighter budgets, and the need to be more strategic than ever. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 28, 20252 min read

How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

Learn actionable project management strategies to elevate your interior design firm and boost client satisfaction and profitability with Katie's expert tips. ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

March 21, 20251 min read

The Only Woman on the Construction Site

The Only Woman 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. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 20, 20252 min read

The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)

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, 20251 min read

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Jason Lockhart joins Katie to discuss the best marketing strategies—and best practices—for interior designers. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship &Marketing

February 28, 20254 min read

New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe

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, 20251 min read

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