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Do it Afraid: Navigating Fear and Change in DesignIn this episode of the McClain Method Podcast, host John McClain speaks with Katie Derek Erickson, founder of Success by Design. They discuss the importance of grit, perspective, and intuitive decision-making in business. Katie shares her journey from flipping houses to leading a multimillion-dollar commercial design firm and emphasizes the significance of sustainable design. The episode also touches on overcoming fear, the power of celebrating small wins, and the impact of having a defined 'why' in business. 14:18 Celebrating Success and Finding Joy18:12 Remote Teams and Effective Hiring27:11 The Power of Systems and Processes36:04 The Importance of Marketing Processes36:53 The Need for Structured Task Management44:38 Building Strong Relationships with Tradespeople53:40 Handling Business Challenges and Burnout01:00:32 The Power of Knowing Your 'Why'01:05:44 Rapid Fire Insights and ConclusionMore On Katie and her program and podcast: Success by DesignWebsite: https://successbydesign.coach/LISTEN HERE to John on Katie's Podcast: https://successbydesign.coach/podcast-library/b/attracting-luxury-interior-design-clients-with-john-mcclainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesign_coach_podcast/?hl=en****Text Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn’t.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.? Watch the free training: https://learn.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registrationThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show? For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more!Sign up for my free 40 min training: The 3 Things I Wish I Had Known
