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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 31 MIN

111. The Decision That Will Either Grow or Stall Your Business This Year

from Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design · host Katie Decker-Erickson, Business Coach for Interior Designers

Send Katie a Text Message!! If you’ve ever finished a project and immediately moved on to the next one, this episode is going to hit a nerve—in the best way.Because what if the thing keeping your business stuck isn’t your clients, your pricing, or your workload… but the fact that you’re not stopping to evaluate what actually happened?In this episode, I’m breaking down the one decision that separates designers who stay stuck from those who scale—and it has nothing to do with doing more. It’s about how you’re thinking, how you’re leading, and whether you’re willing to look at your business like a CEO instead of reacting like a creator.We’re talking about the shift from emotional decision-making to data-driven leadership—and why something as simple as a post-project debrief can completely change the trajectory of your business.In this episode, we cover:Why most designers unintentionally repeat the same problems project after projectThe difference between emotional thinking and CEO-level decision makingHow avoiding evaluation is quietly stalling your growthWhat your projects are actually telling you about your business (if you’re willing to look)Why a post-project debrief is one of the most powerful tools for scalingHow to start making decisions that lead to more profit, more clarity, and less stressIf your business feels busy but not easier… profitable on paper but not in real life… or like you’re solving the same problems over and over again—this episode will show you why.And more importantly, what to do about it.Connect with KatieLinkedInBusiness Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers Free Resources for scaling your interior design firmWebsite

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Send Katie a Text Message!! If you’ve ever finished a project and immediately moved on to the next one, this episode is going to hit a nerve—in the best way. Because what if the thing keeping your business stuck isn’t your clients, your pricing, or your workload… but the fact that you’re not stopping to evaluate what actually happened? In this episode, I’m breaking down the one decision that separates designers who stay stuck from those who scale—and it has nothing to do with doing more. It’...

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