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Navigating Tariffs, Turmoil, and Trust for Interior Designers [The Table]
Are tariffs making you anxious? You're not alone. In this must-listen podcast episode of The Table on Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design, Katie Decker-Erickson is joined by industry heavy-hitters Laurie Laizure, Rick Campos, and Jennifer Chukwujekwe to tackle the tariff turmoil head-on.
From staggering markups and shifting vendor dynamics, to managing client expectations and maintaining your profits, our experts share actionable strategies to weather the storm—without sacrificing your ethics or your sanity.
Discover:
Laurie's inside scoop on how tariffs are shaking up sourcing—and what 110,000 designers are saying behind closed doors.
Rick’s bold call-to-action on why now is not the time to panic, but the time to stand firm in your value.
Dr. Jennifer’s global perspective from Nigeria proves you're not alone in feeling the pinch, and how transparency can turn a tough conversation into a trust-building opportunity.
Your clients are worried. Your vendors are uncertain. And your competitors are scrambling.
But you don't have to.
Tune in to find clarity, confidence, and practical solutions so your business can thrive—even amidst chaos.
Don't miss this conversation. It might be the difference between just surviving…and thriving.
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Connect with Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe
Connect with Laurie Laizure
Connect with Katie Decker-Erickson
Book a strategy call with Katie
This episode of Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.
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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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Navigating Tariffs, Turmoil, and Trust for Interior Designers [The Table]
Are tariffs making you anxious? You're not alone. In this must-listen podcast episode of The Table on Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design, Katie Decker-Erickson is joined by industry heavy-hitters Laurie Laizure, Rick Campos, and Jennifer Chukwujekwe to tackle the tariff turmoil head-on.
From staggering markups and shifting vendor dynamics, to managing client expectations and maintaining your profits, our experts share actionable strategies to weather the storm—without sacrificing your ethics or your sanity.
Discover:
Laurie's inside scoop on how tariffs are shaking up sourcing—and what 110,000 designers are saying behind closed doors.
Rick’s bold call-to-action on why now is not the time to panic, but the time to stand firm in your value.
Dr. Jennifer’s global perspective from Nigeria proves you're not alone in feeling the pinch, and how transparency can turn a tough conversation into a trust-building opportunity.
Your clients are worried. Your vendors are uncertain. And your competitors are scrambling.
But you don't have to.
Tune in to find clarity, confidence, and practical solutions so your business can thrive—even amidst chaos.
Don't miss this conversation. It might be the difference between just surviving…and thriving.
Connect with Rick Campos
Connect with Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe
Connect with Laurie Laizure
Connect with Katie Decker-Erickson
Book a strategy call with Katie
This episode of Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.
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