Success by Design: Mastering the Business of Interior Design

By: Katie Decker-Erickson MBA IACC-NA
  • Summary

  • As an interior designer, do you struggle with balancing your passion for creativity with the practical demands and hopes of running a successful business? Whether starting a new venture or scaling an existing firm, the complexities can be overwhelming. Welcome to “Success by Design: Mastering the Business of Interior Design,” a podcast designed to bridge the gap between creativity and entrepreneurship.

    This masterclass is hosted by the dynamic Katie Decker-Erickson, a seasoned expert with nearly 20 years of experience in interior design, a Master's degree in Business Administration, and creator and owner of a multimillion-dollar interior design firm.

    Each episode offers innovative and actionable business strategies, engaging conversations, and practical guidance to help you build and grow a successful design business. Tune in every other Friday on YouTube or any of your favorite podcast platforms to ignite your creative spark and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills. (Topics and language are kid/family friendly.)

    © 2024 Success by Design: Mastering the Business of Interior Design
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Episodes
  • 38: 2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]
    Nov 22 2024

    Send Katie a Text Message!!

    Welcome to one of our most anticipated conversations—the 2025 Color of the Year! Join color marketing experts from PPG, Sherwin-Williams, and Benjamin Moore as they reveal their picks, what inspired the selections, what they’re noticing with design trends in general, and what’s coming down the pike in the next couple of years as America starts to take the lead. (Yep, I just said it.) To say this is an exciting episode is an extreme understatement. Let’s get straight to it—and stick around for the Coaching Corner!

    Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at

    https://www.colorworks.coach/podcast-library/b/2025-color-of-the-year-and-design-trends

    Connect with:

    Ruthanne (LinkedIn)

    Sue (LinkedIn)

    Andrea (LinkedIn)


    Thanks so much to our sponsors at Plumtree.it - where they bring specialized technological solutions to interior design.

    📲 Connect with Katie:
    Subscribe to our premium channel!
    Business Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers
    Free Resources for scaling your interior design firm
    LinkedIn
    Website

    Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

    This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

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    40 mins
  • 37: The Future of Interior Design in 2025 [The Table]
    Nov 8 2024

    Send Katie a Text Message!!

    Leaders in the interior design industry join me to discuss trends and predictions about the future—specifically 2025! You’ll hear from LuAnn Nigara, Rick Campos, and Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe. They’re sharing what 2024 was like for their businesses, what they’re evaluating as we wrap up the year, how they’re strategically approaching 2025, and how AI factors into all of this. You don’t want to miss this insightful and uplifting conversation! Stay for the Coaching Corner to continue that AI conversation. Let’s get started!

    Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at:

    https://www.colorworks.coach/podcast-library/b/the-future-of-interior-design-in-2025

    Connect with LuAnn:

    Instagram

    Connect with Rick:

    Instagram

    Connect with Dr. Jennifer:

    Instagram


    Thanks so much to our sponsors at Plumtree.it - where they bring specialized technological solutions to interior design.

    📲 Connect with Katie:
    Subscribe to our premium channel!
    Business Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers
    Free Resources for scaling your interior design firm
    LinkedIn
    Website

    Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

    This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

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    41 mins
  • 36: Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton
    Oct 30 2024

    Send Katie a Text Message!!

    ‘Tis the season for the Fall High Point Market of 2024! We know you’re here for the tips, tricks, trends, and everything we learn at market every time we go. And this time is no different—except we’re switching things up a bit! Di normally goes to market and gives us a recap on what’s trending in lighting, furniture, and textures. This time? Katie’s in the guest chair, sharing what she’s learned and experienced. And there’s still a Coaching Corner, so don’t miss those nuggets!

    Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.colorworks.coach/podcast-library/b/fall-2024-high-point-market-trends

    Connect with Di:
    Instagram


    Thanks so much to our sponsors at Plumtree.it - where they bring specialized technological solutions to interior design.

    📲 Connect with Katie:
    Subscribe to our premium channel!
    Business Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers
    Free Resources for scaling your interior design firm
    LinkedIn
    Website

    Some links mentioned are affiliate links. This helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

    This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

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    30 mins

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