HEY THERE, new friend.
I'm Catherine — your operations bestie, helping women in AEC build structured, sustainable businesses (and keep their sanity intact).
From Architectural Apprentice (what a fancy way to say unpaid intern!) to Principal Designer and Founder of my own Interior Design Firm.
Ratio Solutions Group was born out of a desire to revolutionize the way women-led design firms approach business. I created Ratio for all the women who have been told the same old nonsense - you can't do things that way, just do what you're told, you have to work or raise your babies you can't do both, women belong at home - blah, blah, blah.
I quit my last 9 to 5 at 7 months pregnant with our second little boy and refused to look back. I quickly realized I needed to find smart ways to work and keep my business growing while also growing and raising tiny humans.
I refused to settle - and you shouldn't settle either!! It's time for a paradigm shift - from constant hustle to sustainable growth.
Let's effectively and intentionally build your business to support the life you want to live.
Never without
Coffee + Stanley + Laptop
favorite TRAVEL memory
Exploring Alaska
probably listening to
The Score or New Medicine
cocktail order
Raspberry Chocolate Martini
PERSONALITY test
INTJ
A few things I beleive
Balance over burnout. Work should support the life you love, not steal it from you.
A few things I beleive
Businesses don’t have to be big to be brilliant. Boutique firms have power, and I’m here to help you embrace it.
A few things I beleive
Workflows can be fun. (I swear!) The right systems can make your life easier and your work feel lighter.
A few things I beleive
Details matter. Whether it’s a perfect system or a stunning design, the magic is always in the details.
A few things I beleive
Good coffee fuels good work. Bonus points if it’s served in a gorgeous mug or glass.
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Balanced Boundaries
Learn to create respectful boundaries that empower both you and your clients, leaving you feeling confident, respected, and firmly in control as the balanced business owner you’re meant to be.
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Free Resources
Explore our curated collection of free resources to simplify and elevate your business operations. From practical templates to favorite tools, find what you need to boost productivity and bring clarity to your workflow—all at no cost.
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Our Services
Running a profitable AEC firm doesn't have to consume you. We make doing business simpler and more sustainable. Because let's face it - life's too short for business not to be fun, profitable and fulfilling. Grab your favorite drink and let's chat about the best ways to get your house in order.
we're challenging the status quo
Don't Do Business Like Everyone Else.
Make today the day that you took the first step to boosting your efficiency and your profit margins - without sacrificing your sanity. Running an AEC firm doesn't have to be "we've always done it this way".
It can be fun and easy, attracting your dream clients and projects, while ensuring at the end of the day - work doesn't follow you home.
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