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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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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