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Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Feeling the squeeze of a market slowdown? You’re not alone. Interior designers everywhere are navigating shifting client expectations, tighter budgets, and the need to be more strategic than ever. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 28, 20252 min read

Strategy Session: Flawless Project Management- How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

Strategy Session: Flawless Project Management- How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

Learn actionable project management strategies to elevate your interior design firm and boost client satisfaction and profitability with Katie's expert tips. ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

March 21, 20251 min read

The Only Woman on the Construction Site

The Only Woman 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. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 20, 20252 min read

The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)

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, 20251 min read

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Jason Lockhart joins Katie to discuss the best marketing strategies—and best practices—for interior designers. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship &Marketing

February 28, 20254 min read

New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe

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, 20251 min read

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All Episodes

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Thrive During Economic Slowdowns- Proven Strategies & Mindset Shifts with Rebecca Hay

Feeling the squeeze of a market slowdown? You’re not alone. Interior designers everywhere are navigating shifting client expectations, tighter budgets, and the need to be more strategic than ever. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 28, 20252 min read

Strategy Session: Flawless Project Management- How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

Strategy Session: Flawless Project Management- How Interior Designers Can Execute, Scale & Boost Profits

Learn actionable project management strategies to elevate your interior design firm and boost client satisfaction and profitability with Katie's expert tips. ...more

Podcast ,Education &Entrepreneurship

March 21, 20251 min read

The Only Woman on the Construction Site

The Only Woman 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. ...more

Podcast ,Highlights Industry News Trends &Entrepreneurship

March 20, 20252 min read

The Secret Sauce to Interior Design Marketing Success (and Why You’re Doing It Wrong)

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, 20251 min read

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

Digital Marketing Strategy for Interior Designers with Jason Lockhart

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Jason Lockhart joins Katie to discuss the best marketing strategies—and best practices—for interior designers. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship &Marketing

February 28, 20254 min read

New Year, New Moves: A Candid Q1 2025 Breakdown with LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos & Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe

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, 20251 min read

Finances & Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 [The Table]

Finances & Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 [The Table]

The Q1 Success by Design Table Series podcast episode—hear from interior design industry leaders what’s changing in finances, budgeting, & marketing in 2025. ...more

Podcast ,Education Industry News Entrepreneurship Finance &Marketing

February 14, 202545 min read

Building a Business Legacy

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, 20252 min read

3 Steps to Building a Lasting Business Legacy

3 Steps to Building a Lasting Business Legacy

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie guides interior designers through 3 critical components needed to build a lasting business legacy. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship Management &Design

January 31, 202515 min read

New Year, New Tools: Elevate Your Interior Design Firm with the Right Tech

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, 20252 min read

Technology & Automation for Interior Design with Danny Marsh

Technology & Automation for Interior Design with Danny Marsh

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Danny joins Katie to shine a light on the unique technology needs of interior designers & firms. ...more

Podcast ,Education Entrepreneurship &Design

January 17, 202538 min read

Why Mindset Matters When Scaling from Six Figures to Seven Figures as an Interior Designer

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, 20252 min read

Mindset Shifts to Scale Your Business Beyond 6-Figures with Laura Thornton

Mindset Shifts to Scale Your Business Beyond 6-Figures with Laura Thornton

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Laura joins Katie to discuss the mindset shifts it takes to scale a business to 6-figures & beyond! ...more

Podcast ,Entrepreneurship

January 03, 202558 min read

Unleashing Your Natural Genius: How to Design with Authentic Brilliance

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, 20242 min read

Thought Habits for Business Growth with Amy Kemp

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, 202448 min read

Scaling Your Interior Design Business Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance

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, 20242 min read

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