113. The Art Of The Principle: The Hard Conversations No One Talks About That Will Save Your Business

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Send Katie a Text Message!! In this special joint episode of Success by Design and Design for the Creative Mind , Michelle Lynne and I kick off a new series called The Art of Being the Principal . We dive into what it really takes to lead a successful interior design firm, move beyond being the operator of your business, and step fully into the role of CEO. If you're balancing design work, team management, marketing, finances, and client demands while wondering why growth still feels so hard, this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: • The difference between being a business owner and a business operator • Why most designers struggle to step into the CEO role • How systems and processes create more freedom and creativity • What to delegate first as your firm grows • Why protecting your time is critical to scaling sustainably • The importance of hiring the right people and creating accountability • How to stop working harder and start leading smarter • Why successful principals make time for strategy, not just execution Most interior designers don't need to become better designers - they need to become stronger leaders.

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