Colorful Conversations
Hosted by Katie · Katie Decker-Erickson, Business Coach for Interior Designers
5.0from 14 ratings
- 134
- Episodes
- 91
- Transcribed
- 14
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 19K
- YouTube views
About Colorful Conversations
As an interior designer, do you find yourself caught between your love for design and the realities of running a profitable business? Whether you're launching your firm or scaling to new heights, the business side of interior design can be complex—and often overwhelming.That’s where Katie Decker-Erickson comes in. As a business coach for interior designers and the founder of a multimillion-dollar design firm, she knows firsthand what it takes to build a thriving, sustainable business while staying true to your creative vision. With nearly 20 years in the industry and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Katie is actively in the trenches—elevating her own firm while helping other designers master the business of design.We’ll answer questions like:How do I get more interior design clients?What should I charge for interior design services?What are the best marketing strategies for interior designers?How can I grow my interior design business?How do I build a brand as an interior designer?How can I scale my interior design business?What systems do I need to run a successful interior design business?How do I create a client onboarding process for my design firm?Is it worth hiring a coach for my interior design business?This show delivers actionable tips on how to grow an interior design business with smart, sustainable strategies. You'll get insights on marketing your interior design services, building a strong brand, streamlining your systems, and scaling your firm—without burning out.If you're an interior designer, firm owner, or creative entrepreneur ready to build a profitable, passion-filled business, you're in the right place.Tune in, and let’s grow your interior design business—together.
- Publisher
- Katie Decker-Erickson, Business Coach for Interior Designers
- Category
- arts · business · education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 27 Jun 2023
- Latest episode
- 23 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
91 of 134 episodes have a transcript.
23 Sept 2026
129. Why Your Interior Design Firm Keeps Running Out of Leads | The Design Business Diagnostic, Part 3
16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
128. Your Revenue Doesn't Tell Me If Your Design Business Is Healthy | The Design Business Diagnostic Part 2
9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 127 The 5 Things That Actually Grow an Interior Design Business | The Design Business Diagnostic
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128. Your Revenue Doesn't Tell Me If Your Design Business Is Healthy | The Design Business Diagnostic Part 2
Published 16 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] See, more revenue creates more activity. And I'm going to be brutally honest with you here. Activity is expensive. So growth without financial clarity is going to magnify what was already broken. It's not going to make it better. I can promise you that 150%. This is why I no longer get particularly excited when somebody tells me their revenue number. Okay. It's useful information, but that's just one number. When we talk finances, we're talking about context. We're talking about the bigger picture. And that one number is just like telling me I threw a net into the ocean that was five miles wide by five miles wide. […]
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- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
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- 5.0 / 5
- 11 ratings
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- 5.0 / 5
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