Episode 26: Katie Decker-Erickson

How do you find balance between creative passion and business success? Can your intuition guide you to make the right decisions, even when faced with overwhelming growth? In this episode, Katie Decker-Erickson reveals the deeply personal and professional journey that took her from solopreneur to leading a thriving design firm—and the life lessons learned along the way. Katie’s story is all about grit, growth, and letting your intuition guide the way. Starting in 2007, she took ColorWorks from a solo venture to a fully-fledged firm that serves multifamily, commercial, medical, and government clients. But it didn’t happen overnight—Katie shares the hard-earned lessons from her journey, and the moments that shaped her both personally and professionally. This conversation goes deep, y’all. We cover everything from how Katie transitioned out of residential design (“I realized it just wasn’t for me!”) to her love for the business side of design. But more importantly, Katie gets real about the importance of knowing when to say no and why she’s passionate about helping other women succeed in this industry. Tune in for the full episode! Check out our website too: https://designdash.com/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/designdasher/ https://www.tiktok.com/@designdasher https://www.facebook.com/DesignDasher