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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
Why Your Interior Design Business Feels Heavier as It Grows (Even With More Revenue)
More revenue shouldn’t mean more stress. Discover why interior designers hit a wall after profitability and how to grow sustainably. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 28, 2026•2 min read
How to Choose the Right Coach for Your Interior Design Business
Not sure if you need a business coach? Learn when coaching makes sense for interior designers and how to choose the right coach without hype or pressure. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 21, 2026•1 min read
Why Indecision Is Holding Your Design Business Back (And How to Take Confident Action)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your design business? Learn why action creates clarity and how designers can stop overthinking and lead with confidence. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 14, 2026•1 min read
A Pep Talk For Interior Design Business Owners Who Want to Win In 2026
Feeling behind heading into 2026? Learn how designers can move from overwhelm to intentional action and set goals without shame. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 07, 2026•2 min read
Lessons From Our Biggest Mistakes
As the year ends, two seasoned design firm owners reflect on the business mistakes that shape smarter decisions. Learn how honest reflection, intuition, and data can realign your design business for 2... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
December 30, 2025•2 min read
Top Questions Every Designer Has About Growing Their Business - And My Answers
Overwhelmed, unsure when to hire, or relying on referrals? Katie Decker Erickson answers designers’ most common business growth questions. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
December 24, 2025•1 min read
Your 2025 Interior Design Business Audit
Feeling overwhelmed in your design business? Learn how a 2025 business audit helps you identify the right actions and build clarity for 2026. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
December 17, 2025•2 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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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
Why Your Interior Design Business Feels Heavier as It Grows (Even With More Revenue)
More revenue shouldn’t mean more stress. Discover why interior designers hit a wall after profitability and how to grow sustainably. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 28, 2026•2 min read
How to Choose the Right Coach for Your Interior Design Business
Not sure if you need a business coach? Learn when coaching makes sense for interior designers and how to choose the right coach without hype or pressure. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 21, 2026•1 min read
Why Indecision Is Holding Your Design Business Back (And How to Take Confident Action)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your design business? Learn why action creates clarity and how designers can stop overthinking and lead with confidence. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
January 14, 2026•1 min read
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