Business Coaching for Interior Designers Ready for More Than Survival Mode
Clarity, industry-specific guidance, and a supportive space to build a profitable design business.
(Without having to figure it all out alone.)
“Joining the Collective was the best decision I made for myself and my business. You don’t have to do this alone and with this group, you never will.”
Christie Arena, Christie Lori Design & Interiors
“Please don’t set it up alone. Having a strong foundation allowed me to move forward without spinning my wheels and wasting time.”
Brittany Krieg, BODHI Interiors
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
You were never meant to.
Design school taught you how to create beautiful spaces.
Working for another designer taught you how to deliver great work.
But running a design business? That part was mostly learned the hard way.
You’re likely here because:
You’re wearing all the hats… and it’s exhausting
You’re making decisions without a sounding board
You’re guessing at pricing, process, or what to prioritize next
You feel isolated, even though you’re doing everything “right”
You know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start
At The Collective, we believe great designers shouldn’t have to build their businesses alone (or by trial and error). We’re here to help you find clarity, perspective, and a path forward that actually fits your life.
Work With Us
Foundations Program
Our signature business coaching program for interior designers ready to build a business that’s structured, protected, and sustainable.
Design school (or working for another design studio) rarely teaches you how to run a business. Foundations covers the essential business skills creative entrepreneurs need to feel confident, in control, and prepared to grow.
Best for designers who want:
Clarity around their business direction
Systems that support their time and creativity
Confidence in pricing, processes, and decisions
A solid foundation before scaling
Strategy Sessions
Focused, personalized business guidance for interior designers navigating a specific challenge or decision.
Strategy Sessions are designed for moments when you need clarity—not a full program. These sessions offer intentional, industry-specific guidance to help you step out of reaction mode and move forward with confidence.
Best for designers who want:
Direction on a specific business challenge
A clear next step (not more information)
Thoughtful, expert perspective
Momentum grounded in clarity—not urgency
Community Membership
A supportive, in-person–first community for interior designers who value connection, perspective, and shared growth.
Community Membership offers consistent touchpoints, peer collaboration, and expert-led conversations—so you’re not building your business in isolation.
Best for designers who want:
Ongoing connection with peers who understand the business of design
A sounding board for decisions and ideas
Perspective beyond their own four walls
Growth rooted in collaboration—not competition
What People Are Saying
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“Foundations helped me launch my business far faster than I could have managed alone. The individualized coaching helped me explore different ways of doing things and choose what felt like the best fit for me.”
Lauren Winter, Saltbox Design Co
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“Erin and Keri helped me locate my blind spots, develop efficiencies, and think differently about how I lead my business.”
Mary Engelken, Mary Engelken Interiors
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“I’ve tried templates and other coaching programs before, but nothing compares to The Collective. It completely changed the way I think about being a business owner.”
Homaira Qalandari, Rooh Design Co
How It Works
Building clarity doesn’t require a complicated process, just the right support at the right time.
Our approach is simple and intentional:
1. Start with a Discovery Call
We begin with a thoughtful conversation to understand your business, your goals, and what’s feeling most pressing.
2. Choose the Right Level of Support
Together, we’ll determine which path makes the most sense right now (Foundations, Strategy Sessions, or Community Membership) based on where you are and where you want to go.
3. Build Clarity and Momentum, Together
With tailored, industry-specific guidance, we work alongside you to make confident decisions, implement what matters, and move your business forward with intention.
Our Story
What started as a casual “what if?” during happy hour with coworkers grew into something much bigger.
Through our own experience working in design firms, we saw a consistent gap in the industry. There are incredibly talented designers who feel stuck working for someone else; lacking autonomy, creative control, or recognition. At the same time, there are independent designers building businesses on their own, feeling isolated, stagnant, or overwhelmed by the business side of design instead of spending time doing what they love.
Design school and past roles rarely teach the skills required to run a business. And most support options offer one-size-fits-all advice that doesn’t reflect the realities of the design industry.
The Collective for Designers was created to change that.
We work alongside designers who want clarity, perspective, and a path forward. Offering industry-specific business guidance, meaningful collaboration, and a safer space to learn, grow, and lead. Our goal is to help designers take control of their businesses and their lives, without burning out or going it alone.
