Today, we welcome Kate O’Hara, CEO and Creative Director of O’Hara Interiors — a full-service interior design firm specializing in high-end commercial and residential projects. In this episode, Kate shares her journey from a career in education to taking the helm of the family design business. We discuss her role in the business and the delicate balance of leading, delegating, and empowering a growing team of creatives. Kate also shares the pros and cons of maintaining two offices, one in Minneapolis and one in Austin, and she shares her perspective on boundaries, community, and communication.
Kate’s background and transition from teaching to running her family design business
The unique dynamics of working in a family business
The pros and cons of maintaining two office locations
The importance of communication, delegation, and empowering your team
Having clarity in processes and decision-making to enable team members to work efficiently and creatively
The importance of intentionally setting boundaries and maintaining a work-life balance
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Supporting Resources:
O'Hara Interiors Website - https://oharainteriors.com/
O'Hara Interiors on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohara_interiors/?hl=en
Sponsor Links:
James and James: https://carpenterjames.com/pages/trade-program?ad=DBSG
Design Manager: https://www.designmanager.com/
