
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Join Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from ‘To The Trade’ as they interview Katie Decker-Erickson, a skilled designer, coach, and MBA graduate. Katie recounts her transition from leading a multimillion-dollar design firm to helping fellow designers realize their aspirations. The conversation explores various topics, including the necessity of distinguishing personal identity from business, strategic planning, financial oversight, marketing tactics, and the essential role of community engagement. The episode also addresses best practices for naming a design firm and fostering a strong company culture. If you’re eager to elevate your design business and step into a successful CEO role, this episode is filled with valuable insights and actionable advice.
By Interior Design Community5
66 ratings
Join Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from ‘To The Trade’ as they interview Katie Decker-Erickson, a skilled designer, coach, and MBA graduate. Katie recounts her transition from leading a multimillion-dollar design firm to helping fellow designers realize their aspirations. The conversation explores various topics, including the necessity of distinguishing personal identity from business, strategic planning, financial oversight, marketing tactics, and the essential role of community engagement. The episode also addresses best practices for naming a design firm and fostering a strong company culture. If you’re eager to elevate your design business and step into a successful CEO role, this episode is filled with valuable insights and actionable advice.

782 Listeners

836 Listeners

203 Listeners

439 Listeners

33,484 Listeners

165,121 Listeners

1,519 Listeners

123 Listeners

47 Listeners

73 Listeners

78 Listeners

288 Listeners

71 Listeners

43 Listeners

1,659 Listeners