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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

How to Sustainably Grow a Design Firm with Jeanne Collins

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, 202444 min read

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

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, 20245 min read

The Future of Interior Design in 2025 [The Table]

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, 202446 min read

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

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, 20243 min read

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

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, 20243 min read

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I'm your host, Katie Erickson

I’m a commercial exterior and interior designer with an MBA and nearly 20 years in the industry. When I’m not leading my coast-to-coast, multi-million dollar firm, I love sharing real talk on the business of design, blending insights from 20 years as a business professor. I keep it honest—balancing work and chasing my two girls around.

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

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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

How to Sustainably Grow a Design Firm with Jeanne Collins

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, 202444 min read

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

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, 20245 min read

The Future of Interior Design in 2025 [The Table]

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, 202446 min read

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

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, 20243 min read

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

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, 20243 min read

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

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, 20243 min read

Creative Burnout & Inspiration with Jennifer Bertrand

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, 202437 min read

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

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, 20242 min read

How to Scale Your Interior Design Business to 7-Figures

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, 202428 min read

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insightful conversations & super RELATABLE!

Excited for a podcast directed towards interior designers that covers the business and creative mindsets needed to run a successful firm. Throwing in life balance to every conversation makes this super relatable. Great conversations.

Colorful Conversations is like having a fun chat with your artsy friend who also knows how to create success! Katie's podcast is a must-listen for folks who love design and want to make money from their creative passions. She keeps you in the loop about the latest design trends while dropping priceless tips on turning your creativity into a successful business. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, Katie's show is a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. So, tune in and get ready to blend style and success with her friendly and informative episodes – you won't want to miss it!

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insightful conversations & super RELATABLE!

Excited for a podcast directed towards interior designers that covers the business and creative mindsets needed to run a successful firm. Throwing in life balance to every conversation makes this super relatable. Great conversations.

Colorful Conversations is like having a fun chat with your artsy friend who also knows how to create success! Katie's podcast is a must-listen for folks who love design and want to make money from their creative passions. She keeps you in the loop about the latest design trends while dropping priceless tips on turning your creativity into a successful business. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, Katie's show is a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. So, tune in and get ready to blend style and success with her friendly and informative episodes – you won't want to miss it!

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