Welcome to
Success by Design - Mastering the Business of Interior Design
Your Business Reality Check Starts Here
Interior designers, tired of being busy but not profitable? Katie Decker Erickson shares how to reflect on 2025, analyze your numbers, and design a business that works for you in 2026. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
December 03, 2025•5 min read
What Are You Waiting For? How to Break Through Overwhelm and Actually Move Your Design Business Forward
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your interior design business? In this episode of Success by Design, Katie Decker Erickson shares how a simple 20-minute mindset and clarity shift can unlock momentum, ... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
November 26, 2025•1 min read
From Designer to CEO: How Owning the Vision Grows Your Business
Ready to scale your design business? This episode breaks down why shifting into CEO mode leads to clarity, confidence, and measurable business growth. ...more
Podcast
November 19, 2025•4 min read
Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Designer: Why Confidence Is Your Real Growth Strategy
If you’re stuck refining instead of growing, this episode of Success by Design will change how you think about scaling. Learn why confidence, not more strategy, is the real key to taking your design b... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2025•3 min read
The Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Scaling Your Business
Feeling stuck in your interior design business? Learn how to identify and overcome the limiting beliefs that hold designers back. Discover mindset shifts, actionable strategies, and confidence tools t... ...more
Podcast
November 05, 2025•2 min read
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There — And That’s a Good Thing
Your business changes the moment you decide something has to be different. In this episode, I share the turning point in my design business and how clarity, confidence, and intentional decisions lead ... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
October 29, 2025•1 min read
Scaling Your Design Business Without Losing Your Sanity — A Coaching Conversation
Learn how to grow your design business smartly with coaching, systems, and strategic hires—without losing your creativity or sanity. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
October 23, 2025•2 min read
Building a Resilient Design Business - Even When the Economy Isn’t (Part 3 of Thriving Through Economic Uncertainty)
: Discover how to thrive in unpredictable markets. Learn practical strategies for visibility, adaptability, systems, and support networks to create a resilient interior design business. ...more
Podcast
October 18, 2025•1 min read
Creating Demand in a Slow Market (Part 2 of Thriving Through Economic Uncertainty)
Learn how to scale your interior design business without burning out. In this episode of Success by Design, we cover smart hiring, simple systems, and mindset shifts that help you grow sustainably whi... ...more
Podcast
October 16, 2025•1 min read
Pricing with Confidence in a Shaky Economy (Part 1 of Thriving Through Economic Uncertainty)
Feeling the pinch of today’s economy? Learn how to protect your value, structure your pricing, and thrive as an interior designer—even in uncertain times. Tune into this episode of Success By Design f... ...more
Podcast
October 15, 2025•1 min read
The 2025 State of the Design Industry (And What You Need to Do About It)
Feeling stuck in your design business? Tune into this episode of Success By Design with Katie Decker Erickson for straight-talk strategies on pricing, creating demand, and building a sustainable, prof... ...more
Podcast
October 08, 2025•2 min read
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
I'm your host, Katie Erickson
I’m a commercial exterior and interior designer with an MBA and nearly 20 years in the industry. When I’m not leading my coast-to-coast, multi-million dollar firm, I love sharing real talk on the business of design, blending insights from 20 years as a business professor. I keep it honest—balancing work and chasing my two girls around.
Your Business Reality Check Starts Here
Interior designers, tired of being busy but not profitable? Katie Decker Erickson shares how to reflect on 2025, analyze your numbers, and design a business that works for you in 2026. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
December 03, 2025•5 min read
What Are You Waiting For? How to Break Through Overwhelm and Actually Move Your Design Business Forward
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your interior design business? In this episode of Success by Design, Katie Decker Erickson shares how a simple 20-minute mindset and clarity shift can unlock momentum, ... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
November 26, 2025•1 min read
From Designer to CEO: How Owning the Vision Grows Your Business
Ready to scale your design business? This episode breaks down why shifting into CEO mode leads to clarity, confidence, and measurable business growth. ...more
Podcast
November 19, 2025•4 min read
Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Designer: Why Confidence Is Your Real Growth Strategy
If you’re stuck refining instead of growing, this episode of Success by Design will change how you think about scaling. Learn why confidence, not more strategy, is the real key to taking your design b... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2025•3 min read
The Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Scaling Your Business
Feeling stuck in your interior design business? Learn how to identify and overcome the limiting beliefs that hold designers back. Discover mindset shifts, actionable strategies, and confidence tools t... ...more
Podcast
November 05, 2025•2 min read
Interested In Sponsoring The Podcast?
Your Business Reality Check Starts Here
Interior designers, tired of being busy but not profitable? Katie Decker Erickson shares how to reflect on 2025, analyze your numbers, and design a business that works for you in 2026. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
December 03, 2025•5 min read
What Are You Waiting For? How to Break Through Overwhelm and Actually Move Your Design Business Forward
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your interior design business? In this episode of Success by Design, Katie Decker Erickson shares how a simple 20-minute mindset and clarity shift can unlock momentum, ... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
November 26, 2025•1 min read
From Designer to CEO: How Owning the Vision Grows Your Business
Ready to scale your design business? This episode breaks down why shifting into CEO mode leads to clarity, confidence, and measurable business growth. ...more
Podcast
November 19, 2025•4 min read
Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Designer: Why Confidence Is Your Real Growth Strategy
If you’re stuck refining instead of growing, this episode of Success by Design will change how you think about scaling. Learn why confidence, not more strategy, is the real key to taking your design b... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2025•3 min read
The Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Scaling Your Business
Feeling stuck in your interior design business? Learn how to identify and overcome the limiting beliefs that hold designers back. Discover mindset shifts, actionable strategies, and confidence tools t... ...more
Podcast
November 05, 2025•2 min read
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There — And That’s a Good Thing
Your business changes the moment you decide something has to be different. In this episode, I share the turning point in my design business and how clarity, confidence, and intentional decisions lead ... ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
October 29, 2025•1 min read
Scaling Your Design Business Without Losing Your Sanity — A Coaching Conversation
Learn how to grow your design business smartly with coaching, systems, and strategic hires—without losing your creativity or sanity. ...more
Podcast ,Entrepreneurship
October 23, 2025•2 min read
Building a Resilient Design Business - Even When the Economy Isn’t (Part 3 of Thriving Through Economic Uncertainty)
: Discover how to thrive in unpredictable markets. Learn practical strategies for visibility, adaptability, systems, and support networks to create a resilient interior design business. ...more
Podcast
October 18, 2025•1 min read
Creating Demand in a Slow Market (Part 2 of Thriving Through Economic Uncertainty)
Learn how to scale your interior design business without burning out. In this episode of Success by Design, we cover smart hiring, simple systems, and mindset shifts that help you grow sustainably whi... ...more
Podcast
October 16, 2025•1 min read
Pricing with Confidence in a Shaky Economy (Part 1 of Thriving Through Economic Uncertainty)
Feeling the pinch of today’s economy? Learn how to protect your value, structure your pricing, and thrive as an interior designer—even in uncertain times. Tune into this episode of Success By Design f... ...more
Podcast
October 15, 2025•1 min read
The 2025 State of the Design Industry (And What You Need to Do About It)
Feeling stuck in your design business? Tune into this episode of Success By Design with Katie Decker Erickson for straight-talk strategies on pricing, creating demand, and building a sustainable, prof... ...more
Podcast
October 08, 2025•2 min read
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
Interior Design Debriefs: The 20-Minute Profit Booster
Discover how end-of-project debriefs can boost profit, fix workflow issues, and streamline your interior design business in just 20 minutes! ...more
Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship
September 24, 2025•1 min read
The Secret to More Interior Design Referrals
Grow your interior design business with Katie Decker-Erickson’s referral strategies, realtor partnerships, and client systems. ...more
Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship
September 17, 2025•1 min read
Scope Creep Solutions for Profitable Interior Design
Learn how to handle scope creep in interior design, protect your profit, and set boundaries with clients while keeping relationships strong. ...more
Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship
September 10, 2025•1 min read
Interior Design Onboarding to Protect Profit & Clients
Learn how a strong interior design onboarding process sets expectations, prevents scope creep, and protects profits in your design business. ...more
Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship
September 03, 2025•1 min read
insightful conversations & super RELATABLE!
Excited for a podcast directed towards interior designers that covers the business and creative mindsets needed to run a successful firm. Throwing in life balance to every conversation makes this super relatable. Great conversations.
Colorful Conversations is like having a fun chat with your artsy friend who also knows how to create success! Katie's podcast is a must-listen for folks who love design and want to make money from their creative passions. She keeps you in the loop about the latest design trends while dropping priceless tips on turning your creativity into a successful business. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, Katie's show is a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. So, tune in and get ready to blend style and success with her friendly and informative episodes – you won't want to miss it!
Why Don't you leave us a Review too?
Here's What listeners Are saying...
Listener Reviews
insightful conversations & super RELATABLE!
Excited for a podcast directed towards interior designers that covers the business and creative mindsets needed to run a successful firm. Throwing in life balance to every conversation makes this super relatable. Great conversations.
Colorful Conversations is like having a fun chat with your artsy friend who also knows how to create success! Katie's podcast is a must-listen for folks who love design and want to make money from their creative passions. She keeps you in the loop about the latest design trends while dropping priceless tips on turning your creativity into a successful business. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, Katie's show is a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. So, tune in and get ready to blend style and success with her friendly and informative episodes – you won't want to miss it!
Why Don't you leave us a Review too?
Already running a high 6- or 7-figure design firm? Learn how Katie’s executive coaching helps top interior designers refine their operations, elevate their brand, and scale sustainably.
Wenatchee, Washington 98801
Explore
successbydesign.coach- All Rights Reserved - Terms & Conditions - Cookie Policy