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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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April 12, 2024•57 min read

The Legal Side of Running a Design Firm with David Adler

Discover vital tips on IP rights, attorney selection, and legal essentials for your design business. Protect your venture and find the right attorney with David Adler. Empower your business journey! ...more

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February 02, 2024•36 min read

The Construction Story with Kelly Fridline

Discover the Art of Construction Storytelling: Expert Insights and Tips for Designers. ...more

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December 08, 2023•46 min read

Relationship Between Interior Designer and General Contractor with Jason Mews

The interior designer & general contractor relationship can make or break a design project. Jason Mews shares how we can work together more collaboratively. ...more

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September 01, 2023•3 min read

The Architect and Interior Designer Relationship with Wes Rutledge

Interior designers & architects work closely on designs. What can we do to improve this working relationship? Wes Rutledge joins this conversation! ...more

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August 18, 2023•27 min read

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