Amy Corr sits down with Chicago-based interior designer Amy Kartheiser to explore her path to entrepreneurship and what it takes to scale a creative business. They dive into 2026 interior trends, high-impact design upgrades, and the business mindset behind her success.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Intro
01:30 From engineering to entrepreneur
06:23 The renovation that launched Amy’s firm
10:32 Process, systems, and building trust
13:53 The partnership between designers and agents
18:15 Creating unforgettable client experiences
21:10 2026 design trends
27:27 Design hacks and projects to prioritize
33:07 The meaningful mission behind Under the Same Sky
36:37 This or that, in or out: Design trends edition
39:00 Rapid Fire: Amy’s dream client, #1 social media tip and more
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