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Why High Demand Doesn’t Mean You’re Ready to Scale Your Interior Design Business

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, 20262 min read

Signs You’ve Outgrown DIY Business Advice as an Interior Designer

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, 20262 min read

Why Raising Your Rates Didn’t Give You More Freedom (And What Actually Will)

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, 20262 min read

Why Your Team Keeps Asking You the Same Questions (And How to Fix It as a Leader)

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, 20262 min read

Why Your Interior Design Business Feels Heavier as It Grows (Even With More Revenue)

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, 20262 min read

How to Choose the Right Coach for Your Interior Design Business

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, 20261 min read

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Why High Demand Doesn’t Mean You’re Ready to Scale Your Interior Design Business

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, 20262 min read

Signs You’ve Outgrown DIY Business Advice as an Interior Designer

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, 20262 min read

Why Raising Your Rates Didn’t Give You More Freedom (And What Actually Will)

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, 20262 min read

Why Your Team Keeps Asking You the Same Questions (And How to Fix It as a Leader)

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, 20262 min read

Why Your Interior Design Business Feels Heavier as It Grows (Even With More Revenue)

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, 20262 min read

How to Choose the Right Coach for Your Interior Design Business

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, 20261 min read

Why Indecision Is Holding Your Design Business Back (And How to Take Confident Action)

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, 20261 min read

A Pep Talk For Interior Design Business Owners Who Want to Win In 2026

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, 20262 min read

Lessons From Our Biggest Mistakes

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, 20252 min read

Top Questions Every Designer Has About Growing Their Business - And My Answers

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, 20251 min read

Your 2025 Interior Design Business Audit

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, 20252 min read

 Turn Your 2026 Vision Into a Design Business That Actually Works

Turn Your 2026 Vision Into a Design Business That Actually Works

Learn how to turn your 2026 vision into a profitable, aligned, and low-stress design business. Create a strategy that supports your life and moves your business forward. ...more

Podcast ,Entrepreneurship

December 10, 20252 min read

Your Business Reality Check Starts Here

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, 20255 min read

What Are You Waiting For? How to Break Through Overwhelm and Actually Move Your Design Business Forward

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, 20251 min read

From Designer to CEO: How Owning the Vision Grows Your Business

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, 20254 min read

Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Designer: Why Confidence Is Your Real Growth Strategy

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, 20253 min read

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