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Tariff Talk: Navigating the Hidden Costs Impacting Your Interior Design Clients

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April 18, 2025•1 min read
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Think tariffs don’t affect you? Think again. On this episode of Success by Design, Mastering the Business of Interior Design, Katie Decker-Erickson breaks down exactly why interior designers must care about these seemingly distant policies—and how tariffs quietly ripple through every project, influencing your pricing, timelines, and creative choices.

In this insightful solo episode, Katie covers:

  • Why tariffs matter—the hidden costs impacting your client budgets, lead times, and sourcing decisions.

  • Real-world examples of how designers have navigated—and even thrived—amidst tariff disruptions.

  • Strategic insights on how to communicate these complex changes clearly, keeping your client relationships strong, no matter how unpredictable the tariff landscape.

Plus, Katie teases next week's roundtable featuring three industry powerhouses who reveal unexpected opportunities and brilliant strategies born from navigating tariff turmoil.

Ready to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage?
Tune in to Success by Design—and sharpen your design business savvy.

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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.

navigating-tariffs-and-hidden-costs-impacting-interior-design

Tariff Talk: Navigating the Hidden Costs Impacting Your Interior Design Clients

Podcast| Education| Entrepreneurship
April 18, 2025•1 min read
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Think tariffs don’t affect you? Think again. On this episode of Success by Design, Mastering the Business of Interior Design, Katie Decker-Erickson breaks down exactly why interior designers must care about these seemingly distant policies—and how tariffs quietly ripple through every project, influencing your pricing, timelines, and creative choices.

In this insightful solo episode, Katie covers:

  • Why tariffs matter—the hidden costs impacting your client budgets, lead times, and sourcing decisions.

  • Real-world examples of how designers have navigated—and even thrived—amidst tariff disruptions.

  • Strategic insights on how to communicate these complex changes clearly, keeping your client relationships strong, no matter how unpredictable the tariff landscape.

Plus, Katie teases next week's roundtable featuring three industry powerhouses who reveal unexpected opportunities and brilliant strategies born from navigating tariff turmoil.

Ready to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage?
Tune in to Success by Design—and sharpen your design business savvy.

Connect with Katie Decker-Erickson

Book Your Coaching Strategy Session with Katie!

Business Coaching for Interior Designers

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This episode of Success by Design: Mastering the Business of Interior Design is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

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Tariff Talk: Navigating the Hidden Costs Impacting Your Interior Design Clients

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April 18, 2025•1 min read
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Think tariffs don’t affect you? Think again. On this episode of Success by Design, Mastering the Business of Interior Design, Katie Decker-Erickson breaks down exactly why interior designers must care about these seemingly distant policies—and how tariffs quietly ripple through every project, influencing your pricing, timelines, and creative choices.

In this insightful solo episode, Katie covers:

  • Why tariffs matter—the hidden costs impacting your client budgets, lead times, and sourcing decisions.

  • Real-world examples of how designers have navigated—and even thrived—amidst tariff disruptions.

  • Strategic insights on how to communicate these complex changes clearly, keeping your client relationships strong, no matter how unpredictable the tariff landscape.

Plus, Katie teases next week's roundtable featuring three industry powerhouses who reveal unexpected opportunities and brilliant strategies born from navigating tariff turmoil.

Ready to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage?
Tune in to Success by Design—and sharpen your design business savvy.

Connect with Katie Decker-Erickson

Book Your Coaching Strategy Session with Katie!

Business Coaching for Interior Designers

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This episode of Success by Design: Mastering the Business of Interior Design is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

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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!

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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!

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