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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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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 Power of Process in the Interior Design Business: Unlocking Higher Profitability and More Sanity
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 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
Is Your Business Running You? It’s Time to Flip the Script
Do you ever feel like your business is running you, rather than the other way around? As interior designers, we often pour our hearts into our work, only to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stretch... ...more
Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship Marketing &Management
September 24, 2024•4 min read
How to Start Your Interior Design Business: 10 Essential Steps
Starting your own interior design business can be one of the most exciting, intimidating and rewarding ventures of your career. If you have a passion for transforming spaces and a keen eye for aesthet... ...more
Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing &Management
August 28, 2024•8 min read
Standing Out as an Expert: Essential Questions Every Client Should Ask Their Interior Designer
When our clients think about hiring a professional, be it a plumber or an HVAC technician, they expect them to justify their rates with specialized training, experience, and proven results. These prof... ...more
Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship Finance &Management
August 16, 2024•5 min read
Grow Your Interior Design Business Using Collaborations & AI with Jenny Cano
In this episode of Colorful Conversations podcast, Jenny discusses collaboration over competition, AI design tools, & using technology to grow your business! ...more
Podcast ,Management
July 19, 2024•27 min read
Never Stop Learning: How Continuing Education Keeps Interior Designers at the Top of Their Game
In the exciting world of interior design, one thing's for sure: the adventure of learning and growing never takes a break! Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional with... ...more
Blog ,Education Industry News Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management
July 18, 2024•4 min read
Trusting Your Gut: The Power of Intuition in Choosing the Right Clients as an Interior Designer
As an interior designer, your creativity and expertise shape the environments in which people live and work. But beyond the tangible aspects of design, there lies an often-overlooked yet incredibly po... ...more
Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management
June 23, 2024•3 min read
Scale Your Interior Design Business Using Systems with Rebecca Hay
Rebecca Hay joins Katie to discuss the importance of processes to create a successful & sustainable design firm. ...more
Podcast ,Management
June 13, 2024•52 min read
Networking Tips for Interior Designers with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn Nigara joins Katie to discuss networking and relationship marketing tips for interior designers. ...more
Podcast ,Management
May 24, 2024•40 min read
Interior Designers Pricing & Project Estimation with Michelle Lynne Pant
Michelle Lynne Pant joins Katie to discuss pricing & project estimations for designers. ...more
Podcast ,Management
April 12, 2024•57 min read
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