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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 23 MIN

122. The Business Decisions I Wish More Interior Designers Made Sooner

from Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design

Send Katie a Text Message!! Some of the most important decisions you'll ever make in your business won't feel urgent.There won't be a client demanding an answer or a deadline forcing your hand. Instead, they'll be the quiet leadership decisions that determine how resilient, profitable, and sustainable your business becomes over time.In this episode, I share six strategic decisions every interior designer should make before they're absolutely necessary. We discuss reducing client concentration, protecting intellectual property, documenting institutional knowledge, strengthening your portfolio strategy, planning for continuity, and building a business that creates more choices for your future.In This Episode Why mature businesses protect optionality  How to reduce hidden risk inside your firm  The dangers of client concentration  Why organization isn't the same as strategy  Protecting your intellectual property  Building a portfolio that supports your future  Creating continuity plans before you need them  The difference between building a business and building yourself a job The strongest businesses aren't simply successful today. They're intentionally designed to remain strong tomorrow.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!! Some of the most important decisions you'll ever make in your business won't feel urgent. There won't be a client demanding an answer or a deadline forcing your hand. Instead, they'll be the quiet leadership decisions that determine how resilient, profitable, and sustainable your business becomes over time. In this episode, I share six strategic decisions every interior designer should make before they're absolutely necessary. We discuss reducing client concentrat...

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