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Only Girl on the Construction Site
Brilliant Designers! Let’s talk about the real reason your projects aren’t turning out exactly the way you envisioned—and why it’s costing you money, control, and credibility. This week on Success by... ...more
Blog ,Education &Interior Commercial Design
March 21, 2025•1 min read
The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)
Most interior designers think they’re marketing—but are they really? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Lockhart, an architect-turned-marketing expert, who spills the tea on why most designers ar... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship
March 06, 2025•1 min read
New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe
Interior designers everywhere are feeling the shift—higher costs, changing client expectations, and the need to be more strategic than ever. So how do you make smart decisions that keep your business ... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship
February 19, 2025•1 min read
Building a Business Legacy
Building a legacy isn’t about short-term wins—it’s about creating a business that thrives beyond you. Whether your goal is to pass it down to the next generation, sell it as a valuable asset, or leave... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design &Entrepreneurship
February 05, 2025•2 min read
New Year, New Tools: Elevate Your Interior Design Firm with the Right Tech
In today’s competitive design landscape, leveraging the right technology isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about enhancing your creative output and driving superior results. By automating time-consumin... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design &Entrepreneurship
January 20, 2025•2 min read
Why Mindset Matters When Scaling from Six Figures to Seven Figures as an Interior Designer
You’ve built a thriving interior design business—perhaps even reaching six figures—a remarkable accomplishment.But what does it truly take to scale beyond that milestone and break into the coveted sev... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design
January 08, 2025•2 min read
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All Episodes
Only Girl on the Construction Site
Brilliant Designers! Let’s talk about the real reason your projects aren’t turning out exactly the way you envisioned—and why it’s costing you money, control, and credibility. This week on Success by... ...more
Blog ,Education &Interior Commercial Design
March 21, 2025•1 min read
The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)
Most interior designers think they’re marketing—but are they really? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Lockhart, an architect-turned-marketing expert, who spills the tea on why most designers ar... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship
March 06, 2025•1 min read
New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe
Interior designers everywhere are feeling the shift—higher costs, changing client expectations, and the need to be more strategic than ever. So how do you make smart decisions that keep your business ... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship
February 19, 2025•1 min read
Building a Business Legacy
Building a legacy isn’t about short-term wins—it’s about creating a business that thrives beyond you. Whether your goal is to pass it down to the next generation, sell it as a valuable asset, or leave... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design &Entrepreneurship
February 05, 2025•2 min read
New Year, New Tools: Elevate Your Interior Design Firm with the Right Tech
In today’s competitive design landscape, leveraging the right technology isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about enhancing your creative output and driving superior results. By automating time-consumin... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design &Entrepreneurship
January 20, 2025•2 min read
Why Mindset Matters When Scaling from Six Figures to Seven Figures as an Interior Designer
You’ve built a thriving interior design business—perhaps even reaching six figures—a remarkable accomplishment.But what does it truly take to scale beyond that milestone and break into the coveted sev... ...more
Blog ,Highlights Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design
January 08, 2025•2 min read
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
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
The 2025 Colors of the Year: Bold, Sophisticated, and Transformative
The world of interior design is entering a bold new era, and the latest episode of Success by Design is your front-row seat to the future of color. Host Katie Decker-Erickson hosted a roundtable with ... ...more
Blog ,Color Consultation Education Interior Commercial Design &Trends
November 26, 2024•1 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 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
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
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
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
Why Company Culture Matters in Your Interior Design Firm
In the world of interior design, creativity, collaboration, and client relationships are at the core of every successful project. Company culture plays a pivotal role in shaping these elements, impact... ...more
Blog ,Education &Interior Commercial Design
September 24, 2024•2 min read
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