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Living the
DREAM
Ten years ago designer Heidi Sowatsky
started her interior design business on the
premise that interior design can be a fun,
collaborative, stress-free process between
the designer and the client. Interior design
had always been one of Heidi’s passions,
but the dream didn’t turn into a business
until after twenty-two years working in financial services. What made it possible to
change careers so dramatically was the
support and training provided by the Decorating Den Interiors franchise organization. “Buying a franchise was the easiest
and quickest way for me to start living my
dream,” Heidi said. “Everyone in the Decorating Den corporate office and in the region was very supportive and gave me all
the help I needed to get started.”
For over forty years, Decorating Den
Interiors has been bringing beauty, fulfillment, satisfaction and opportunity
into the lives of countless families. They
attract talented individuals, like Heidi,
and transform them into great decorators
with the practical skills, knowledge, and
tools that aren’t taught in design schools
or learned by working in retail stores.
“I believe I can be the link between my
clients and amazing, beautiful homes that
really represent their personalities,” Heidi
said. “Having a background in finance has
provided me with a great respect for my
clients’ budgets, and I truly believe I can
work within the parameters my clients set
for me. It also helps me marry the practical
side of design with a beautiful outcome.”
Since starting her career in interior design
in 2004, that philosophy has worked well
for Heidi, and she has developed a strong
customer base in the area.
The St. Louis area is now poised for
growth with tremendous opportunities for
other Decorating Den Interiors franchises.
A Decorating Den franchise is surprisingly
within reach. Many who thought they
could never own an interior design business are happy to discover that for about
what they would pay for a good car, they
can own a great family business and start
living their dream.
Call 636-344-0147 to learn more about career opportunities in the St. Louis area, or
visit www.DecoratingDen.com for franchise information. You can check out Heidi’s
website at www.SWATDesignTeam.com.
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