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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

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

In this highly-anticipated episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie is joined by color marketing experts to discuss the 2025 color of the year! ...more

Podcast ,Education Trends &Design

November 22, 202448 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

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

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

The world of art can often seem intimidating, even to seasoned interior designers. The sheer breadth of styles, mediums, and historical contexts can be overwhelming. Yet, when approached with an open ... ...more

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

September 13, 20243 min read

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]

In this roundtable episode, Mandy & Dr. Stacey join Katie to discuss art’s role in design & how to do things differently for the good of clients and artists. ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 30, 202466 min read

Unveiling the Hottest Interior Design Trends from Las Vegas Summer Market 2024

Unveiling the Hottest Interior Design Trends from Las Vegas Summer Market 2024

The Las Vegas Summer Market 2024 has just wrapped up, and it's clear that the design world is moving in bold, exciting directions. This year's market was a vibrant showcase of innovative trends that a... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Trends Marketing &Design

August 09, 20243 min read

Staying on Top of Trends in Interior Design: Efficient Strategies for Time-Constrained Professionals

Staying on Top of Trends in Interior Design: Efficient Strategies for Time-Constrained Professionals

Navigating the swiftly shifting landscape of interior design requires a keen eye for trends without letting them consume your schedule. This white paper outlines practical strategies for interior desi... ...more

Blog ,Trends &Design

June 14, 20243 min read

2024 Interior Design Trends with Diana Rushton

2024 Interior Design Trends with Diana Rushton

In this episode, Diana Rushton returns to discuss the 2024 interior design trends she saw at the High Point market. ...more

Podcast ,Trends &Design

June 07, 202431 min read

Las Vegas Market 2023 with Diana Rushton

Las Vegas Market 2023 with Diana Rushton

Want to know what’s trending in design in 2023 and beyond? Diana Rushton took a trip to the Las Vegas market and she’s here to tell all! ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 14, 202331 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.

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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

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

In this highly-anticipated episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie is joined by color marketing experts to discuss the 2025 color of the year! ...more

Podcast ,Education Trends &Design

November 22, 202448 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

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

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

The world of art can often seem intimidating, even to seasoned interior designers. The sheer breadth of styles, mediums, and historical contexts can be overwhelming. Yet, when approached with an open ... ...more

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

September 13, 20243 min read

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]

In this roundtable episode, Mandy & Dr. Stacey join Katie to discuss art’s role in design & how to do things differently for the good of clients and artists. ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 30, 202466 min read

Unveiling the Hottest Interior Design Trends from Las Vegas Summer Market 2024

Unveiling the Hottest Interior Design Trends from Las Vegas Summer Market 2024

The Las Vegas Summer Market 2024 has just wrapped up, and it's clear that the design world is moving in bold, exciting directions. This year's market was a vibrant showcase of innovative trends that a... ...more

Blog ,Interior Commercial Design Trends Marketing &Design

August 09, 20243 min read

Staying on Top of Trends in Interior Design: Efficient Strategies for Time-Constrained Professionals

Staying on Top of Trends in Interior Design: Efficient Strategies for Time-Constrained Professionals

Navigating the swiftly shifting landscape of interior design requires a keen eye for trends without letting them consume your schedule. This white paper outlines practical strategies for interior desi... ...more

Blog ,Trends &Design

June 14, 20243 min read

2024 Interior Design Trends with Diana Rushton

2024 Interior Design Trends with Diana Rushton

In this episode, Diana Rushton returns to discuss the 2024 interior design trends she saw at the High Point market. ...more

Podcast ,Trends &Design

June 07, 202431 min read

Las Vegas Market 2023 with Diana Rushton

Las Vegas Market 2023 with Diana Rushton

Want to know what’s trending in design in 2023 and beyond? Diana Rushton took a trip to the Las Vegas market and she’s here to tell all! ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 14, 202331 min read

NeoCon 2023 Review

NeoCon 2023 Review

NeoCon 2023 serves as the hub for the commercial design community each June. Katie and Diana from Color Works went this year—this is their review! ...more

Podcast ,Design

June 28, 202323 min read

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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

How to Sustainably Grow a Design Firm with Jeanne Collins

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

In this highly-anticipated episode of the Success by Design podcast, Katie is joined by color marketing experts to discuss the 2025 color of the year! ...more

Podcast ,Education Trends &Design

November 22, 202448 min read

2025 Colors of the Year & Color Trends [Roundtable]

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 Future of Interior Design in 2025 [The Table]

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

Fall ‘24 High Point Market Trends with Diana Rushton

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

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

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

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

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

The world of art can often seem intimidating, even to seasoned interior designers. The sheer breadth of styles, mediums, and historical contexts can be overwhelming. Yet, when approached with an open ... ...more

Blog ,Education Interior Commercial Design Entrepreneurship &Design

September 13, 20243 min read

Embracing Art in Interior Design: Transforming Intimidation into Inspiration

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]

In this roundtable episode, Mandy & Dr. Stacey join Katie to discuss art’s role in design & how to do things differently for the good of clients and artists. ...more

Podcast ,Design

August 30, 202466 min read

Art, Design, & Affordability [Roundtable]
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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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