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Lessons In Color

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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Success by Design

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Unleashing Your Natural Genius: How to Design with Authentic Brilliance

Do you find yourself recognizing your design talents and business potential yet also constantly questioning the right approach to refine them into exceptional brilliance? As designers, we are intuitiv... ...more

Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

December 23, 2024•2 min read

Thought Habits for Business Growth with Amy Kemp

In this highly-anticipated episode of the Success by Design podcast, Amy joins Katie to discuss the impact of personal growth on scaling a business ...more

Podcast ,Entrepreneurship

December 20, 2024•48 min read

Scaling Your Interior Design Business Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance

Imagine this: Your interior design business thriving in new niches, booking dream clients, and tackling high-profile projects—without sacrificing your life in the process. As a designer, scaling your ... ...more

Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

December 18, 2024•2 min read

How to Sustainably Grow a Design Firm with Jeanne Collins

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Jeanne joins Katie to discuss the best strategies to market and grow an interior design business. ...more

Podcast ,Entrepreneurship Management &Design

December 06, 2024•44 min read

Design Smarter, Not Harder: Unleash the Power of AI in Your Interior Design Firm!

As an interior designer, it’s easy to get swept up in the creative whirlwind of transforming spaces and bringing your clients’ visions to life. But behind every beautifully designed room is a machine ... ...more

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management

November 11, 2024•5 min read

The Future of Interior Design in 2025 [The Table]

Tune into the inaugural episode of The Success by Design Table Series where leaders in the interior design industry discuss business trends & predictions. ...more

Podcast ,Education Industry News Entrepreneurship &Design

November 08, 2024•46 min read

The Power of Process in the Interior Design Business: Unlocking Higher Profitability and More Sanity

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management

November 06, 2024•3 min read

Avoiding Burnout and Staying Fresh: How to Thrive as an Interior Designer for the Long Haul

As an interior designer, your creativity is your greatest asset, but it can also be your most fragile resource. Whether you’ve been running your firm for one year or twenty, the relentless pressure of... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship Management &Design

October 13, 2024•3 min read

Your Unique Journey is Your Strength: Katie's Story About Embracing the Non-Standard Path in Interior Design

Whether you are a new designer or leading a seven-figure firm, it can feel daunting, especially when your path doesn't seem to align with the traditional routes often celebrated in the industry. But l... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

October 13, 2024•3 min read

Creative Burnout & Inspiration with Jennifer Bertrand

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Jennifer Bertrand joins Katie to share lessons she’s learned over 20+ years about creative burnout & inspiration. ...more

Podcast ,Entrepreneurship

October 11, 2024•37 min read

Breaking Through to Seven Figures: A Candid Conversation About Business Growth

Whether you're running a six-figure interior design firm aiming for seven figures or just thinking about launching your own business, this conversation is for you. We’ll tackle key skills and habits e... ...more

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Finance

October 01, 2024•2 min read

How to Scale Your Interior Design Business to 7-Figures

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie dives into exactly how to grow your design firm from the very beginning to 6- and 7-figures! ...more

Podcast ,Entrepreneurship

September 27, 2024•28 min read

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