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Keri Hinterreiter and Erin Hildmann, co-founders of The Collective for Designers, standing together in a Denver restaurant

In business for yourself, but not by yourself

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.)

from designers we’ve worked with

“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 ArenaChristie 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 KriegBODHI Interiors
No. 01The gap no one talks about
Black and white photograph of Keri and Erin standing together in the restaurant where The Collective began
Erin and Keri reviewing a plan on a laptop with a designer

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
No. 02Three ways to work together

Services

Work With Us

Interior designers looking for tailored business coaching, strategic guidance, and real-world implementation support often work with The Collective for Designers.

Business Foundations Program

10-week program · 1:1 or cohort · Virtual

Foundations Program

Our signature business coaching program for interior designers ready to build a business that’s structured, protected, and sustainable.

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
Business Strategy Sessions

~60 minutes · Virtual · As needed

Strategy Sessions

Focused, personalized business guidance for interior designers navigating a specific challenge or decision.

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
Denver Community Membership

Monthly · In-person in Denver + virtual

Community Membership

A supportive, in-person-first community for interior designers who value connection, perspective, and shared growth.

Best for designers who want:

  • Ongoing connection with peers who understand the business of design
  • A sounding board for decisions and ideas
  • Perspective beyond your own four walls
  • Growth rooted in collaboration not competition

Not sure where to start?

Find the right level of support.

Three quick questions, one clear next step. No email required.

Question 1 of 3

Where is your business right now?

What People Are Saying

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No. 03Simple and intentional

Our approach

How It Works

Building clarity doesn’t require a complicated process, just the right support at the right time.

  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.

Keri and Erin standing together among yellow chairs at a Denver restaurant
Keri & ErinFig. 02

We are better together, as individuals, as designers, as a community.

No. 04How this started
Erin, Keri and a designer laughing together at a table beneath a neon sign
Where it started: happy hourFig. 03

Where it began

Our Story

What started as a casual “what if?” during happy hour with coworkers grew into something much bigger.

The Collective for Designers was created to change that.

From our Instagram

Straight talk on the business of design.

Follow @thecollectivefordesigners
Instagram post: Pay attention to the way your business feels on Sunday night. Instagram post: Why we think the world needs interior designers. Instagram post: A rate that feels easy to sell can still be impossible to live on. Instagram post: Are you good busy or broke busy? Instagram post: If you resent your clients halfway through every project… Instagram post: AI said this would work. Reality had other plans. Instagram post: You're working 40 hours. So why does it feel like you're getting paid for 15? Instagram post: Me explaining my accounting system to my CPA. Instagram post: We've worked with designers from all kinds of backgrounds, but two types consistently thrive in Foundations. Instagram post: You can't lead what you don't measure.

Free resource

Is Your Interior Design Business Built to Last?

Find out with this free Business Foundations Audit, designed just for designers like you.

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Ready when you are

Let’s start with a conversation.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you. If we are, we’ll outline clear next steps.

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