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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

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

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

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

Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton

Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Di is back—but this time, Katie’s in the guest chair sharing all about the Fall ‘24 High Point Market. ...more

Podcast ,Industry News &Design

October 30, 202433 min read

Never Stop Learning: How Continuing Education Keeps Interior Designers at the Top of Their Game

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, 20244 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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton

Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton

In this episode of the Success by Design podcast, Di is back—but this time, Katie’s in the guest chair sharing all about the Fall ‘24 High Point Market. ...more

Podcast ,Industry News &Design

October 30, 202433 min read

Never Stop Learning: How Continuing Education Keeps Interior Designers at the Top of Their Game

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

Blog ,Education Industry News Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Management

July 18, 20244 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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