Best Katie Thornton Podcasts (2024)

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Landslide- Importance of Self Reflection 30:53

8h ago30:53

30:53

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss reflection! What is reflection? Why does it matter? In a world full of barriers, how do we identify what is keeping us from reflecting? Come along as they discuss these questions, and talk about practical ways to build reflection practices into your life, in this episode! If you’ve liked wha…

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31: How to Make Money as an Interior Designer with Laura Thornton 44:42

8d ago44:42

44:42

Send Katie a Text Message!! Whether your design firm is new or not, it’s high time you learn how to make money and run a profitable business! No more free consultations. No more asking for permission to raise your rates. And certainly no more burying your head in the sand and not looking at your numbers. Award-winning designer and fellow podcaster,…

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Reframing Behavior with Guy Stephens 53:31

8d ago53:31

53:31

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they welcome back their first two-time guest, Guy Stephens! During this episode, they will be discussing the continually changing landscape of restraint and seclusion in the educational setting. Hear how Guy has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute, and how their education is shifting. If you’v…

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30: 2024 Las Vegas Summer Market with Diana Rushton 24:06

14d ago24:06

24:06

Send Katie a Text Message!! It’s Las Vegas Summer Market recap time! Our favorite visual merchandiser, Diana Rushton, is here to tell all. From textures and color palettes to furniture and lighting—we’re talking all about what’s trending. Is gray gone for good? How about Farmhouse style? And when it comes to choosing which market you go to for your…

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Creatures of Habits: Starting the School Year Intentionally 39:41

1M ago39:41

39:41

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss habits! With a new school year approaching, now is the time for educators to think about what healthy habits we want to create in and out of the classroom. But, how do we form good habits? What does science tell us about forming habits? What happens when we face adversity, and want to give u…

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29: Grow Your Interior Design Business Using Collaborations & AI with Jenny Cano 24:57

1M ago24:57

24:57

Send Katie a Text Message!! Your design business will grow faster, go further, and be more successful when you embrace 2 things: collaborations and technology. You may not want to admit it, but AI is here to stay! It can even have a positive impact on your firm—if you let it. And that’s just one collaboration you can engage in! There’s also the opp…

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Becoming a Trauma-informed Restorative Educator with Joe Brummer and Margaret Thorsborne 54:07

2M ago54:07

54:07

Join Katie and Justin as they chat with Joe Brummer and Margaret Thorsborne, authors of Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School, and their upcoming book Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator! Listen in as Katie and Justin learn more about their story, chat about healthy relationships, and find out about how their upcoming book can h…

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28: Marketing Strategies for Interior Designers [Roundtable] 44:36

1M ago44:36

44:36

Send Katie a Text Message!! Digital marketing strategies like SEO and social media are critical to the success of an interior design firm. But which platform should you be on, what metrics should you monitor, and how can you stand out in a crowded industry? As you’ll hear in today’s roundtable discussion with Aaron and Kari, people are longing for …

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Unwell: Unlocking Ourselves from the Cage of Stress 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the stress cycle! Do you find that you seem chronically stressed out? Are you completing your stress cycle? Do you even know what that means? Be a part as Katie and Justin figure out what the stress cycle is, and cover 7 easy, free ways to complete your stress cycle to ultimately reduce the …

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27: Scale Your Interior Design Business Using Systems w/ Rebecca Hay 44:35

2M ago44:35

44:35

Send Katie a Text Message!! Systems and processes are likely not the first things that come to mind when you think of scaling your design business growth. It’s much more appealing to dream of luxurious Tuesday mornings spent sipping coffee and being creative. But—those “boring” systems and processes are the real movers and shakers that get you more…

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Word on the Street - Interview with Josh Ward 49:02

3M ago49:02

49:02

Join Katie and Justin as they have the tables turned on them in this special episode! Josh Ward will be interviewing Katie and Justin to find out a little bit more about who they are! So, grab your popcorn and join in the conversation as Josh gets Katie and Justin talking about all the things! If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star revie…

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26: 2024 Interior Design Trends with Diana Rushton 30:27

3M ago30:27

30:27

Send Katie a Text Message!! We’re here to tell you the next big interior design trend to look for in 2024! Our very own Diana Rushton recently visited the High Point Market and is here to tell all. From how to merge sustainability and trends to updating a space designed with a previous decor trend to all that’s new in color, lighting, and textures—…

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Don’t Kill My Vibe: 3 Postures of Relationships 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the Three Postures of Relationships. What are these “three-postures”? How do we identify which posture we might be operating in? Katie and Justin will explore these questions, and discuss what this means for our students, colleagues, and families during this episode! If you’ve liked what you…

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25: Networking Tips for Interior Designers with LuAnn Nigara 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

Send Katie a Text Message!! Networking as an interior designer can be intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Not if you’re armed with the perfect questions to ask, a plan of action, and all the rest of the advice LuAnn Nigara shares with us in this insightful and inspiring conversation! Hear from one of the most connected women in the industry jus…

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Love the Way You Lie: Prevalence-Induced Concept Change 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the fascinating research of Prevalence-Induced Concept Change. Student behavior just keeps getting worse and more wide spread…or does it? What exactly is Prevalence-Induced Concept Change? What does our ability to identify a blue dot have to do with our ability to recognize a student behavio…

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24: How to Close Sales Using Body Language with Nancy Ganzekaufer 48:37

4M ago48:37

48:37

Send Katie a Text Message!! One of the most critical aspects of business is the sale—and your body language could be killing your close rate. An interior designer’s nonverbal communication to clients must exude calm and confidence from the very beginning. But how exactly can you do that? Nancy Ganzekaufer is a body language trainer who specializes …

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The Gang's Together Again: Current Research of 2023 with Josh Ward 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023 as identified by edutopia. And, they have their behind-the-scenes partner with them, Josh Ward! Artificial Intelligence, using picture books to teach math concepts, the rise in adolescent depression, our ability to collectively learn as a gro…

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23: Brand Identity & Design for Interior Designers with Corey Fuller 39:25

4M ago39:25

39:25

Send Katie a Text Message!! Your brand identity captures everything about your design firm. From the fonts and color palette you use to the intangible pieces like brand voice—it all works together to draw in your ideal clients. But where do you begin creating a brand identity? Do you need to hire a professional brand strategist? And how can you tel…

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Ep. 32 - The Message - Professional Development We Recommend 42:49

4M ago42:49

42:49

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they answer one of the most common questions they get asked: what training should I get? There is an overwhelming amount of training that revolves around social-emotional learning, trauma informed care, and student behavior in general. In this episode, Katie and Justin will discuss some of the training t…

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22: Interior Designers Pricing & Project Estimation with Michelle Lynne Pant 54:26

4M ago54:26

54:26

Send Katie a Text Message!! A business series wouldn’t be complete without talking about pricing for interior designers. Pricing and project estimation can be such a touchy and intimidating topic, but it doesn’t need to be! How can designers turn what they love into a profitable business quickly? How do you make the jump from hourly to value-based …

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My Love is Your Love: Relational Currency 33:31

5M ago33:31

33:31

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss Relational Currency. What is Relational Currency? How do you build it with your students and colleagues? What happens when you’ve exhausted it? Katie and Justin will delve into these questions and more in this episode. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite…

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21: Target Audience Personas & Marketing with Bill Gelgota 42:42

5M ago42:42

42:42

Send Katie a Text Message!! The target persona in your marketing is maybe the most critical piece of your business foundations. It’s just like the old adage says, if you’re speaking to everyone, you’re speaking to no one. But how are you supposed to determine your target market when you’re just starting your design business? How do you discover the…

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Making the Shift with Dr. Ross Greene 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Dr. Ross Greene into the conversation! Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist, and author, who has been working with children and families for over 30 years. Join Katie and Justin as they discuss problem solving with students, the shortcomings of our society, and why taking the time to make some shifts is worth i…

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20: Business Insurance Basics for Designers with Stephen Wisocky 38:20

5M ago38:20

38:20

Send Katie a Text Message!! Insurance should grow alongside your business—it’s not a set it and forget it situation! So let’s talk about the insurance needs of interior designers. What insurance must you have as soon as you open your design firm? How do your insurance needs change as your firm grows? And what rates can you expect to pay? Stephen Wi…

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Takin’ Care of Business: This Work is for EVERYONE 40:05

6M ago40:05

40:05

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss how social emotional work is for ALL students. We can all fall into the trap of believing social emotional learning, or trauma informed care, is just for students with special needs, or for schools and districts that are particularly tough. Listen together as Katie and Justin discuss the dif…

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19: How to Hire a CPA for Your Design Firm with Kate Snelson 40:54

6M ago40:54

40:54

Send Katie a Text Message!! How are you supposed to know which CPA to hire? Or when to hire them? Can you ask them questions before becoming a client? What qualifies as a business expense? Which expenses do business owners commonly miss? And do you really want your CPA to ask you potentially awkward questions? Don’t you already have enough on your …

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Discipline Reform with Guy Stephens 55:55

6M ago55:55

55:55

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Guy Stephens into the conversation! Guy is the founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint organization. During this episode, Katie and Justin will be talking to Guy about his life, organization, and all things school discipline reform. You won’t want to miss his insight, stori…

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18: Color Consulting, Forecasting, & Trends with Nello Marelli 35:40

6M ago35:40

35:40

Send Katie a Text Message!! Have a question you want Katie to answer on an upcoming episode? Submit your Colorful Question now! When it comes to color and textile trends, Europe typically is ahead of the U.S. market—but what if you could finally walk alongside European designers? What if you had access to the same trend forecaster and color consult…

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Bonus: Vegas Market Recap—Biggest Trends 2024 with Diana Rushton 35:06

7M ago35:06

35:06

Send Katie a Text Message!! Wondering what happened at the 2024 Las Vegas Market? As a designer, it’s important to stay on top of the shifts in trends—it makes your designs relevant, brings them up-to-date, keeps you current, and moves you forward even beyond that. Our very own Diana Rushton went to market and shares the details of the design trend…

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99 Problems - Solving Problems WITH Kids 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about solving problems with students. If you feel like you have 99 problems right now, and a ton of them have to do with kids not doing what you ask, this episode is for you! Why do we need to start looking at behavior through a new lens? How do we solve problems with kids? Is this change worth…

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17: The Legal Side of Running a Design Firm with David Adler 37:08

7M ago37:08

37:08

Send Katie a Text Message!! How do you build a portfolio when you don't own the intellectual property rights? What questions should you ask an attorney before working together? What do you really need to know—legally speaking—about starting and running a business? I'm thrilled to have David Adler in today's episode, part of our Creating a Design Bu…

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Crowded Table: Community Partnership with Ali Masters 44:22

7M ago44:22

44:22

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Ali Masters into the conversation! During this episode, they will be talking to Ali about her community partnerships, and how to begin weaving the work of trauma informed care beyond just the schools. You won’t want to miss Ali as she discusses her own experiences, and adds valuable insight into how we can all i…

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16: Intro to Interior Design Entrepreneurship with Michelle Lynne Pant 32:24

7M ago32:24

32:24

Send Katie a Text Message!! Have you found yourself wondering how to start an interior design business? Curious about what qualities and skills you need to be successful? The truth is—there are some really fun things about entrepreneurship… and there are some less than glamorous things you should know about. Fellow interior designer, business owner…

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Ep. 25 - What About Your Friends? - Building a Team 42:07

8M ago42:07

42:07

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about building a team. In the teaching profession specifically, there are a lot of individuals operating on islands. And, there is not a lot of training on how to work together as a team. What are the components of a healthy team? What makes a team effective? What can we do when someone’s not o…

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15: The Benefits of Starting a Business with Mark Bernheimer 42:03

8M ago42:03

42:03

Send Katie a Text Message!! If you had the chance to shape what your days, weeks, months, and life looked like—would you go for it? Becoming an entrepreneur is perfect for when you want to do something differently, do it better, and just be who you are! It gives you such freedom. But, truth be told… it isn’t the perfect fit for everyone. Mark Bernh…

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14: Futurist Predictions for Design & Business with Rebecca Ryan 45:18

8M ago45:18

45:18

Send Katie a Text Message!! Our world is rapidly evolving. We’ve got AI and a whole host of other innovations coming on board and shaking things up. If we're not evolving in our business, we will be left behind. Instead of being fearful of the uncertainty that lies ahead in 2024 and beyond, what if we could hear predictions from someone who studies…

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Ep. 24 - Born that Way - Epigenetics 34:54

9M ago34:54

34:54

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation about the science of epigenetics. In this episode, they will talk about what epigenetics is, why it matters in the school setting, how it impacts the classroom, and what, if anything, we can do to help correct the negative impacts. Even though they might not be scientists, join Katie and Justin as they play…

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13: The Construction Story with Kelly Fridline 42:50

9M ago42:50

42:50

Send Katie a Text Message!! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a step-by-step guide to the construction process (AKA the construction story)? Once you have your contract and are well on your way (especially when working with an architect), you must understand what comes next. It’s about approaching the design process with humility and looking at this as a…

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Ep. 23 Part 2 - If I Ruled The World: People Over Programs 27:45

9M ago27:45

27:45

Join Katie and Justin AGAIN as they continue the conversation about people being put before programs. It can be difficult to know how to implement trauma informed approaches within the classroom. And, we, as people, love to make systems! So, why can’t trauma informed care be a packaged program? How can we make it work within a classroom? During the…

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12: Giving Back Through Corporate Social Responsibility with Treger Strasberg 41:35

9M ago41:35

41:35

Send Katie a Text Message!! What exactly is corporate social responsibility? Ever heard of Humble Design? This organization furnishes and decorates up to 13 homes each week in five cities across the country. Back in 2009, Treger Strasberg created a nonprofit and established a system that helps thousands of veterans, women, children, and families st…

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Ep. 23 Part 1:If I Ruled the World 26:18

10M ago26:18

26:18

Join Katie and Justin in this two part conversation about people being put before programs. It can be difficult to know how to implement trauma informed approaches within the classroom. And, we, as people, love to make systems! So, why can’t trauma informed care be a packaged program? How can we make it work within a classroom? During this episode,…

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11: 2024 Color of the Year & Color Trends with Sherwin-Williams and PPG Paints 54:45

10M ago54:45

54:45

Send Katie a Text Message!! Have you ever wondered what goes into selecting the color of the year? Who picks these trends? Do these colors have any longevity to them? What are we supposed to do with the color choices as designers? And will we ever be done with gray? I am thrilled for you to hear this roundtable discussion with Susan Wadden of Sherw…

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Ep. 22 - Dear Mama: Trauma Informed Parenting 43:51

10M ago43:51

43:51

Join Katie and Justin as they break away from talking about the school aspect of trauma informed care, and have a conversation about parenting! What does trauma informed care look like in a home setting? What are some intentional practices families can put in place to support their children? How good of a job do Katie and Justin do at taking these …

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10: How to Improve Company Culture with Josh Dykstra 40:36

10M ago40:36

40:36

Send Katie a Text Message!! What if I told you that you could improve your employees’ productivity by over 200%? Yes, you could actually have energized, happy, thoughtful, and super-productive employees by getting clear on just one thing! It’s something that greatly differentiates you from your competition. Your company culture. Josh Dykstra is wit…

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Ep. 21- Hard Times:Getting Through the Rough Patch 37:06

10M ago37:06

37:06

Join Katie and Justin for Episode 21: Hard Times: Getting Through the Rough Patches. We all know that not every day is our best, and that we will all have rough days. But, what do we do when the rough days stretch into a rough week, rough weeks, or even a rough month? In this episode, Katie and Justin will discuss how to recognize that we’re stuck …

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9: Understanding Taxes as an Entrepreneur with Kate Snelson 36:00

11M ago36:00

36:00

Send Katie a Text Message!! Wondering how entrepreneurs and people who are self-employed are taxed? Does that just make you want to curl up in a ball for the rest of the year? The thing is, if you’re paying money to the IRS, then you’re making money. That’s supposed to lessen the blow, but financial planning as a business owner can be a sensitive a…

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Ep. 20 - Dream On: Conversation with Katie, Justin, and Josh 41:37

11M ago41:37

41:37

Join Katie, Justin, and Josh in Episode 20 as they reflect back on the podcast, as well as look forward to what is to come. In this special episode, they will be talking about what doing the podcast has been like, what obstacles it has caused, and what opportunities it has presented them. They also spend time discussing future goals and dreams as t…

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8: Branding: The Power of a Name with Corey Fuller 33:10

11M ago33:10

33:10

Send Katie a Text Message!! What is the importance of branding? Whether you’re a solopreneur or part of a design firm, having a brand makes you memorable. But good branding doesn’t happen by throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks—it’s strategic and thoughtful. My friend and branding expert, Corey Fuller, is sharing that with us …

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Ep. 19: The Adults Are Talking: Parent Teacher Conferences 33:55

11M ago33:55

33:55

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about parent-teacher conferences in Episode 19. Why are these times with parents so important? How can we be intentional about creating partnerships during these times? What should we be avoiding during these meetings? These times with parents can be incredibly valuable…if we are intentional ab…

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7: Color Theory with Jason Bemis 30:39

11M ago30:39

30:39

Send Katie a Text Message!! Do you let the natural environment inform your designs? How does color affect your designs? And how can you adequately share what you do when you explain color to your clients? It’s a lot to think about. Lucky for us, my dear friend, Jason Bemis joins us on this episode to talk about nature, psychology, physiology, and c…

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