Are you struggling to grow your interior design business? Are you looking for ways to be more profitable while keeping your clients satisfied?
If this is you, you will love my conversation with one of my colleagues in the Sacramento area. Cathy Tonks's career path from bridal consultant to thriving interior designer is a testament to resilience, eagerness to learn new things, and creativity.
She shares the secrets to a thriving interior design business, from finding your niche to joining a designer buying group and forming essential partnerships.
Join us today as we guide you towards embracing collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, empowering you to create remarkable spaces and a thriving interior design business.
Featured Guest:
Cathy’s love for design, color, fabrics, and texture stems from her first career of 16 years in the bridal industry. To her surprise, when she and her husband launched a construction company, a whole new world opened up for her and she decided to return to school to obtain a degree in Interior Design.
In 2005, she opened her firm Designs With You in Mind INC, specializing in design-build projects. Kitchens and baths were her passion and she was able to use her experience in the construction industry to her advantage.
In 2009, Cathy partnered with a designer buying group that has access to a showroom with premiere materials and extended resources. The group, made up of other interior designers, has given Cathy the opportunity to mentor members and encourage them to grow their businesses and be profitable.
Cathy’s superpower is managing her team to help her create spaces that bring out the best in her clients. She has a passion for creating spaces that reflect who they are and the way they live. She is grateful for the gifts that have been given to her that allow her to have that vision.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:
Check out the show notes >>> Best Ways to Thrive in the Interior Design Business With Cathy Tonks
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