Decor Interior Design, Inc
As we approach the end of Black History Month, LINXS Constructors would like to acknowledge all of the Black-owned firms currently working on the APM project, including this month's firm featured in our Contractor Spotlight series - Decor Interior Design, Inc.
As a third-generation entrepreneur, Ronda Jackson knows the importance of adapting your business to changing needs. When she first founded Décor Interior Design, Inc., the company specialized in residential kitchens and baths. But the housing crisis led Jackson to shift focus to a predominately commercial clientele by designing office interiors and collaborative work environments. Now, her business provides full-service interior design and facility maintenance to airports, hospitals, hotels and offices for firms like Warner Bros., U.S. Bank and SoCal Gas.
Jackson's strategy has paid off. Her company was awarded Supplier of the Year by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council four years in a row and Jackson herself was named the 2018 Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) - West Star and Enterprising Woman of the Year.
“It’s important to be consistently responsive and flexible,” Jackson says of her success.
Décor Interior Design also helps their clients adapt to meet new needs. As the APM project continues to progress, the firm has been responsible for overseeing and executing the expansion of new office space for the growing LINXS Constructors staff.
Meanwhile, Jackson has also participated in the LINXS Training Institute of LA Mentor-Protégé Program, which pairs small business owners with veteran mentors on the APM project. According to Jackson, the program has allowed her to enhance her business acumen, develop a sustainable success strategy and build connections by (virtually) collaborating with an advisory team.
Business relationships are important to Jackson because, in addition to being an entrepreneur herself, she is an advocate for other company founders. While dealing with the challenges of the pandemic, Jackson launched a podcast called "The Road to Recovery" that provides tools, education and encouragement to other entrepreneurs. One tips she has for small businesses is to obtain certifications that are recognized by clients you would like to work with. For instance, Décor Interior Design is certified as SBE, MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zones).
Starting her podcast series has been incredibly rewarding, Jackson says. "It has allowed me to share a wealth of information, empower my team and uplift the business community.”