You’re amazing at design. Running a business? That’s where I come in.

You didn’t start your company to spend your days managing scope creep or guessing at pricing but here you are: booked and busy, and still not as profitable (or confident) as you want to be.

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The Designed to Scale® Method is a 14-week group program built exclusively for interior designers who want to streamline the way they work, book better clients, and run their business with confidence and control.

Why this program?

It’s not another course. It’s the only step-by-step business program for interior designers that combines:

→ Expert consulting
→ Personalized feedback
→ Real industry insight

… so you can raise your rates, set boundaries, and still give your clients an incredible, referral-worthy experience.

Proven with 100+ private clients and hundreds of students across the U.S. and Canada, and backed by a money-back guarantee.

Join the waitlist now. Enrollment opens in January 2026. We start in February.

Don’t just take
my word for it:

Working with Katie and DDC has been transformational. It's incredible to look back and see the growth our firm has had. We literally had no formal procedures before and were constantly ‘reinventing the wheel’ time and time again (which is exhausting and so inefficient!).

The structure and consistency this program has provided for [us] and our clients have transformed the business. The material is professional, validating, and has given us confidence to take on the right projects and grow the business in the direction we have always wanted. It's been a huge blessing to have this level of support.

The peace-of-mind and confidence your program has provided is incredible—literally life-changing. Thank you!

Tara, DTS Method Graduate

I can’t tell you how pivotal this program has been for me. I’ve been drinking from the firehose for years and never knew HOW to form systems for success, but NOW I DO!

You have changed my life and my business. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Aimee, dts method graduate

For years I've been disillusioned by the decade plus of feast and famine I've endured running my studio solo; a string of bad-fit clients taken out of necessity but with whom I ultimately parted ways prior to project completion; apprehensions regarding my business's foundation due to ignorance and overwhelm; a seeming impossibility of obtaining new work that is both profitable and fulfilling; and a general hopelessness about the longevity of my business due to this cyclical confluence of events.

Now, I am excited about the future of my studio and with each new lesson I am inspired, empowered and, frankly, relieved to firm my footing, boost my confidence and surmount any obstacle to growth, professional fulfillment and financial security.

Marc, DTS METHOD GRADUATE

Do any of these sound like you?

  • You’re incredible at design … but winging it behind the scenes

  • You’re tired of recreating the wheel with every project and feeling like a personal assistant

  • You want to raise your rates and stay booked out

  • You’re want to grow, but not if it feels like “this”

  • You’re over loosey goosey boundaries, clients who don’t trust you, and being afraid of your numbers

If you're nodding ‘yes’, The DTS Method is the right place.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

- Pricing confidence: Know exactly what to charge for both services and products so you stop second-guessing or “charging your worth” 🤮

- A repeatable client experience: Streamline your process from inquiry to offboarding so you’re never stuck back-pedaling and fixing mistakes

- A simplified, structured service menu: Stay in your zone of genius and say byeeeeeee to the “custom every time” spiral

- Sales scripts that work: Confidently lead sales calls, consults, and proposal meetings, handle objections, and protect your time without sounding pushy (or desperate)

- Templates, SOPs, and calculators to support the business AND clients looooong after the program ends

NOTE: This is the exact system our 1:1 clients and group program students have used to raise rates, get better clients, and run smoother, more profitable businesses.

JUST A FEW OF THE BONUS TOOLS TO HELP YOU IMPLEMENT FASTER

  • Design Fee & Project Budget Calculators

  • Profitability + Capacity Planning Tools

  • Mock Discovery Call + Proposal Meeting Teardown

  • Scope of Work Templates

  • Project Vetting Tools

  • Offboarding & Testimonial Templates

  • Software Comparison Charts

  • …and more.

These aren’t “nice to have.” They’re the tools our students use every day to show up with more confidence, shave hours off their processes, and run more buttoned-up businesses. 👏👏👏

Ready to IMPRESS your clients & elevate your interior design business?

What’s Inside the Program

  • Step-by-step curriculum with lifetime access to all updates so you can move at your own pace during the live cohort and revisit it later as your business evolves

  • Bi-weekly consulting calls with Katie (business ops expert) and Gloria (tenured design professor + certified interior designer)

  • Work checks + personalized feedback at key money-making milestones

  • Private community (not on Facebook!) for business support, accountability, and tailored advice

  • A curated library of templates, calculators, and SOPs (valued at $1,500+)

  • 25% off all templates in The Design Library

  • Read Carrie's Feedback & Results! ⬇️

    I want to thank you so much for the Designed to Scale Method course! Honestly, I got SO much out of it.

    The help and insight I got on pricing alone changed a lot for me. I was absolutely undercharging (by a lot) and right into your course I learned that I needed to DOUBLE my price, and that didn’t even get me up to what the average rates were that you guys talked about. But, I doubled right away on a project I was proposing and got it, and I’ve been slowly increasing since then.

    Most importantly, I really learned how to create my process and timelines and the flow of the project.

    I’m actually able to forecast my schedule now and provide a really nice experience for my clients! We just went to contract on a larger kitchen remodel project (over $250K), and I really believe using your templates and the design process you helped create elevated our business in our clients' eyes and they could see the value in working with us on the construction phase.

    I can’t believe I was even nervous to spend the money on the class—it’s the best thing I’ve done for my business so far, so THANK YOU!!

  • Read Alex's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    When I was deciding to do the program, it was the testimonials that pushed me to sign up. I was blown away how many of them said how their business transformed after the program.

    I definitely had some doubts, but am happy to say that the same happened for me!

    After finishing the program, I secured two of my largest contracts to date and felt so confident throughout the proposal process, knowing my worth and what types of clients I want to work with.

    I can't thank you and your team enough for offering this amazing program and I've been telling all of my designer friends about it.

  • Read Cristina's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    Thank you so much for everything!!

    I have looked into other programs for over 2 years, but something always made me hold back. With your program, it felt more genuine, and not so pushy.

    You provided the framework without imposing a ‘one size fits all’ approach—which I truly appreciated.

    It allowed me to design my business in a way that felt authentic to me, and not like every other designer.

    Hands down, this was the best investment in my business to date. Thank you, thank you, thank you

  • Read Malinda's Feedback & Results! ⬇️

    “I can't recommend the DTS Method program highly enough!

    It has been nothing short of phenomenal. The program offers true, actionable steps that have elevated my business in every way imaginable.

    From enhancing the client experience to maintaining clarity and focus internally, every aspect of my company has seen improvement thanks to this program and Katie’s invaluable templates and resources. 

    What sets this experience apart is Katie herself. She is not just an instructor; she feels like a friend. Her relatability and genuine care for each participant create a supportive environment where everyone thrives. The amount of energy and attention she dedicates to each individual is truly remarkable!

    Investing in myself, my business, and my clients by completing this program was one of the best decisions I've made.

    If you're on the fence about joining, just do it! You won’t regret it. The transformation you’ll experience is worth every moment!”

  • Read Lynn's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    Katie and The Dakota Design Company provided me with clear direction to set my new design business up for success.

    I didn’t have to waste time floundering to determine my process, as the DDC provided detailed steps, tips, and tricks to set my business up efficiently from day one. And most importantly, it’s clear that Katie truly cares about her clients and wants to see them and their businesses succeed. Her personal touch did not go unnoticed! Forever grateful for DDC!

  • Read Cassie's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    Working with Katie has given me the confidence to run my business the way I know it ought to be ran.

    Having more clearly defined processes has allowed me to articulate why my process is the way that it is and why the costs are what they are. It has given me space in my head to realize where I can focus to get the results that I desire.

    Highly recommend Dakota Design for any designer looking to up-level your business!"

  • Read This Designer's Feedback & Results ⬇️

    DTS Method was worth everything. It gave me so much information and support, and I feel more confident running my business and I have the tools to scale my business down the road. Katie and her team made everything feel possible (with some hard work) without judgment.

Meet Katie

who’s behind the designed to scale® method?

I’m Katie, and I’ve been helping interior designers build businesses that are profitable, sustainable, and client-focused since 2017.

I’ve worked alongside hundreds of designers at every stage, from those on their way to their first $100,000 to those scaling past multiple million dollars per year. And I’ve seen the same roadblocks over and over again:

🚧 Unclear pricing that leaves money on the table.
🚧 Chaotic processes that let clients run the show.
🚧 Boundaries so blurred, you’re basically on-call.

So I built a repeatable framework that changes all of that.

Inside The Designed to Scale® Method, I give you the exact strategies that have helped interior designers reclaim their time, raise their rates with confidence, and build businesses they actually love running.

And, I’m doing it with a tenured design school professor - we actually DO KNOW what’s taught in design school.

Meet Gloria—Your Industry Insider

Gloria is a long-time practicing interior designer, college professor, and industry expert with a rare blend of real-world design experience and academic insight.

She’s spent years training hundreds of design students in both residential and commercial design at three different universities. There’s nothing she hasn’t seen.

Oh, and did I mention she holds a Master’s Degree in Interior Design from SCAD (aka the Ivy League of design) and a Ph.D.? 

Translation: She 👏 Knows 👏 Her 👏 Stuff.

Gloria has been the behind-the-scenes brainpower behind many of our educational resources. And in The Designed to Scale® Method, she’s stepping into the spotlight to help you refine your design business, confidence on job sites, and presentation materials with expert-level precision.

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN DOORS OPEN

Join the Waitlist

Enrollment opens in January 2026, and we kick off in February 2026.
Join the waitlist now (risk-free) and you’ll get:

  • Early access before public enrollment

  • First dibs on limited seats (we always sell out)

  • A sneak peek at new bonuses + updates

  • Here's What One Student Said About The Private Homework Reviews

    Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so honoured by your kind words and feel very encouraged by your compliments.

    It was so helpful to have another designer [Gloria from your team] look at my presentation and make comments. I think it will make it so much easier for my future clients to understand how to get from design to implementation.

    Thank you again for your feedback! I really appreciate the time you took to watch, listen and comment. 

  • Here's What Lisa Said About Group Learning

    Only 2 weeks in here but I am so impressed and happy with the DTS investment. I was cautious as I am really not the best with group/ virtual learning but I am so in awe of how you make lessons work for every learning style. I truly look forward to class and feel like I am digesting information. Thank you!

  • Here's What One Student Said About the Templates & Resources Included in DTS

    “ALL of the documents, checklists, excel spreadsheets! It is a treasure trove of information.

    After the program and after getting all my processes set up in Asana, I use every single one and reference them all the time.

    To have the templates already created is an absolute game changer and time saver.”

  • See How This Designer Compared The DTS Method to Other Programs

    I have done lots of coaching and programs over the years, and by far, Dakota [and The DTS Method] has blown them all away.

    You get right to the good stuff with the support behind it. If you do the work, there is no way you won’t change your business growth and mindset.

  • See What Malinda Says Sets DTS Method Apart from Other Programs

    What sets this experience apart is Katie herself. She is not just an instructor; she feels like a friend. Her relatability and genuine care for each participant create a supportive environment where everyone thrives.

  • Here's What One Student Said About the Investment

    “I loved this program & it was the best money I've spent so far on my business.

    I now have set pricing and services; I now have processes set up that, once I hire someone, they will be able to work from, which makes me feel like I'm set up for growth.

    If you are looking for a roadmap on how to run your interior design business, this is it. Katie & her team lay out every process and best practice so you can give your clients the best possible experience working with you, leaving more time to design.”

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