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Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

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AWDB #463 Sara Lynn Brennan: Package Your Design Services for Profit and Clarity

AWDB #514 Power Talk Friday: Sara Lynn Brennan: Investing in Your Success

AWDB #524 Power Talk Friday: Sara Lynn Brennan: Showing Up is Not Enough

WTFP #919 Window Treatment Friday: Sara Lynn Brennan: How to Sell Window Treatments in Your Full Service Interior Design Projects

AWDB #89 Marie Flanigan – How Marketing Strategies Helped Her Grow Her Firm

AWDB #145 Sandra Funk of House of Funk: Why and How She Re-Branded her 10 Year old Firm

AWDB #871 Power Talk Friday: Desi Creswell: Out of Overwhelm: Why Time Management Begins With Your Mindset

AWDB #777 Power Talk Friday: Desi Creswell: Leading from Your Future Self

AWDB #557 Power Talk Friday: Desi Creswell: Develop Your CEO Mindset

09-20-202409-20-2024

1020: Power Talk Friday: Lisa Haukom: A Unique Approach To Photography, Branding, And Self Portraits

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1020: Power Talk Friday: Lisa Haukom: A Unique Approach To Photography, Branding, And Self Portraits

Today With Lisa Haukom:

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Haukom, an award-winning photographer and personal brand strategist known as the “Imposter Syndrome Slayer.” Lisa shares her expertise on helping entrepreneurs, particularly women in creative fields, overcome their fears of visibility and confidently showcase themselves online.

Whether you’re struggling to show up on camera or looking to elevate your brand’s visual storytelling, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. Tune in to learn how to transform your relationship with the camera and confidently step into the spotlight of your business.

LuAnn Nigara and Lisa Haukom’s Ah-Ha Moments

“I shoot with my iPhone because it’s fabulous and it’s all you need. So to remove that excuse, which is the number one excuse, which is I can’t take my own photos because I don’t have a nice camera. Yeah, you do. It’s in your pocket. Pull it out and use it.” – Lisa

“Take a minute, acknowledge the wins. Like I did something good, don’t go blowing by it, right?” – LuAnn

More About Lisa Haukom

Lisa Haukom is an award-winning photographer, author, and creative consultant renowned for her innovative No More Bad Photos method. She empowers CEOs, creatives, entrepreneurs, and brands to overcome self-doubt, transform their self-image, and elevate their visual presence.

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What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

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For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!

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Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

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LuAnn’s Website

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This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

The Pose with Purpose Free Guide

Amber De La Garza’s VIP Business Planning Event – Las Vegas, November 2nd and 3rd

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#125: Nicole Heymer- How To Brand Your Business. Yes, again! Do not miss this one!!!

#317: Nicole Heymer: 6 Keys to Planning A Website That Makes Things Happen

#466: Power Talk Friday: Nicole Heymer: You’ve Defined Your Brand…Now What?

#516: Power Talk Friday: Jude Charles: Video Storytelling for Your Brand

#626: Power Talk Friday: Jude Charles: How to Tell Your Story to Connect with Clients in Interior Design

#651: Power Talk Friday: Rachael Bozsik: Gaining Credibility in Interior Design

#718: Power Talk Friday: Jude Charles: The Power of Dramatic Demonstration in Your Business Videos

#724: Power Talk Friday: Jude Charles: Using Video to Close More Interior Design Deals

#759: Power Talk Friday: Rachael Bozsik: Discover Your Goldmine and Unleash Your Marketing

#953: Power Talk Friday: Raj Banyopadhyay: Connecting With Your Audience Through Personal Branding Photography

#982: Power Talk Friday: Rachael Bozsik Johanson: Leveraging Your Superpower to Attract Dream Interior Design Clients

#1000: 1000th Episode! LuAnn Nigara is Interviewed by Jude Charles!

09-17-202409-20-2024

1019: Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible: Adding Small Commercial Design to Your Residential Design Business.

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1019: Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible: Adding Small Commercial Design to Your Residential Design Business.

Today With Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible:

Today I am joined by Susan Hayward and Jillian Hayward Schaible from Hayward Design House. With nearly two decades of experience in both residential and commercial projects, this mother-daughter team prioritizes uncovering each client’s unique style. Their approach ensures every design, whether for home or business, truly represents the client’s personality and needs. They will be sharing how it can be a viable revenue stream, what it’s like working commercial, how to get into it, and everything they learned the hard way.

LuAnn Nigara, Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible’s Ah-Ha Moments

“With every job we do, we work very well with the people we work with, so they will become our next referral or point of contact,” – Susan Hayward

More About Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible

In 2006, Susan Hayward began her firm, Hayward Design House, with the simple philosophy that interior design should reflect the personality and lifestyle of the client, not the designer. Joined by her daughter, Jillian Hayward Schaible, the New England-based mother-daughter team strives to uncover every client’s unique tastes and personal style. After nearly two decades of designing residential and commercial projects, Susan and Jillian approach every design with the needs of the client at the forefront. A central ethos of the firm, Susan and Jillian are dedicated to providing both form and function. As such, the firm believes that it’s not enough for a room to look good, it has to work well and function, too.

In addition to their personalized approach, Susan and Jillian believe everyone deserves a beautifully designed space. A testament to their passion for creating accessible beauty, they work with different budgets and have created design service options to ensure cost isn’t a limiting factor in working with professional interior designers. Hayward Design House brings a homeowner’s dream to life with beautifully curated interior design for all.

Connect with Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible

What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Get The Goodies!

For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!

Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:

Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

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LuAnn’s Website

LuAnn’s Blog

AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

Mydoma Studio – get 20% off your first three months

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AWDB #41: Cheryl Janis: Create Clarity for Your Interior Design Firm and Watch Your Profits Grow

AWDB #569: PTF: Mike Peterson: Leveraging Design’s Influence on Health & Wellness to Increase Your Value Proposition

AWDB #991: Chloe Bullock: Conscious Design

WTFP #275: Bound by Business: Bloomin’ Blinds, Working with Your Brothers

WTFP #277: Bound by Business: Fathers and Daughters

AWDB#671: Kate Bendewald: High End Commercial Design to Motherhood and Entrepreneurship.

AWDB #392: Dala Al-Fuwaires: Commercial Designer, Focused Business Owner

AWDB #162: Power Talk Friday – Natalie Norcross – The Dynamic Leader of A Design Partnership

AWDB #804: Sherry Schmidt: Closing the Sale in Commercial Interior Design

AWDB#276: Judi Kieffer: Steps to Build a Hospitality / Commercial Interior Design Firm

09-13-202409-20-2024

1018: Power Talk Friday: Connie Whitman: Heart-Centered Strategies to Successful Selling

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1018: Power Talk Friday: Connie Whitman: Heart-Centered Strategies to Successful Selling

Today With Connie Whitman:

Today, we’re diving deep into the world of sales with the amazing Connie Whitman, and let me tell you, this woman knows her stuff! Known for her high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching, Connie has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for over 20 years. She’s been helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations, and today she’s here to share that wisdom with us.

LuAnn Nigara and Connie Whitman’s Ah-Ha Moments

“That first meeting should never be to sell your thing and give your proposal on the spot, that’s not fair to you, but that’s not fair to the client. Go in with no agenda, you go in with a prepared agenda of your questions, but you don’t go in with, here’s the solution. You don’t know the solution until you speak with the client.” – Connie Whitman

More About Connie Whitman

Known for her high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching, Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 20+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations.

Connie is a four-time #1 International Best-Selling author, including her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host. Her inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams through enhanced communication skills.

She is thrilled to share inspiring content on her international podcasts “Changing the Sales Game” and “Enlightenment of Change.”

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What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Get The Goodies!

For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!

Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:

Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

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LuAnn’s Website

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AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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Other Resources:

This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

The Power Talk Friday Tour – High Point, October 25th

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#760: Jessica Harling: The 7-Step Sales Process for Interior Designers and Window Treatment Professionals

#769: Power Talk Friday: Leah Neaderthal: Sales Techniques for Introverts

#931: Power Talk Friday: Matthew Finlin: The Key to Selling with Authenticity and Compassion

09-10-202409-12-2024

1017: Dean Keyworth: Designing Modern Spaces Fit for Rural Living

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1017: Dean Keyworth: Designing Modern Spaces Fit for Rural Living

Today With Dean Keyworth:

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. My guest today is Dean Keyworth, founder of Armstrong Keyworth, who recently published a book through the Royal Institute of British Architects called New Country: City Style for Rural Living, that teaches you how to create practical designs that work for country homes and also provide functionality for the modern world.

There are so many details in the book that explain how this specific expertise in design impacts rural clients, and why it matters.

Beyond this, Dean shares the big picture concept about the value you bring to your clients and the impact you have on their daily lives.

LuAnn Nigara and Dean Keyworth’s Ah-Ha Moments

“The design has to work practically, but it doesn’t have to be that radically different. If you’re already contemporary, stay contemporary.” -Dean

More About Dean Keyworth

After a first career in travel marketing for British Airways and Hilton Hotels, Dean Keyworth re-trained with a diploma in Interior Design and set up his own practice, Armstrong Keyworth Ltd in 1997. As well as his client projects, Dean has written for magazines and newspapers in the United Kingdom and Europe on design matters.

Following 3 years on the board, Dean was elected as President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) in 2006. In 2017, he was given the prestigious BIID Merit award for services to the industry.

His conversion of an 1821 church into a family home received a highly commended award for the ‘best re-use of a Georgian building’ from the Georgian Group in 2021

In December 2022, he published a book, ‘The New Country’ about bringing city sophistication to rural projects. He is currently working on his second interiors book about the changing trends in luxury design.

Connect with Dean Keyworth

The New Country Book

What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

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Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

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AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

Go to Kravet and use code J24 when placing your order!

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#991 Chloe Bullock: Conscious Design

#987 Kate Wood: Discovering and Leaning into Your Niche

#971 Vicente Wolf: How to Bring True Artistry into Interior Design

09-06-2024

1016: What Would Lu Do?: You Are Not Alone: Navigating Business Challenges Together

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1016: What Would Lu Do?: You Are Not Alone: Navigating Business Challenges Together

Today With LuAnn Nigara:

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of A Well-Designed Business. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us—resilience. After our recent episode featuring Sandra Funk, Robin Burrill, and Antonio DeLoatch, I received an overwhelming number of messages from listeners expressing how much they needed to hear those stories of struggle and triumph.

Running a business is no easy feat, and it can often feel isolating. But remember, you are not alone in this journey. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to build resilience, tackle challenges head-on, and keep moving forward. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s navigate these business challenges together!

What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

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Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:

Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

Connect with LuAnn Nigara

LuAnn’s Website

LuAnn’s Blog

AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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Other Resources:

This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

Power Talk Friday Tour – High Point!

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AWDB 1010: Overheard: Developing Resilience in Interior Design Business Leadership with Antonio Deloatch Jr, Sandra Funk and Robin Burrill

AWDB 222: Power Talk Friday: Lee Cockerell- Customer Service the Disney Way

AWDB 974: Power Talk Friday: Katie McDonald: How to Prioritize Your Well-being in Your Interior Design Business

AWDB 881: Power Talk Friday: Katie McDonald: Self-Care is Key to a Thriving, Well-Designed Business

09-03-202409-03-2024

1015: Charlene Miranda: Transitioning to an Interior Design Career

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1015: Charlene Miranda: Transitioning to an Interior Design Career

Today With Charlene Miranda:

Today, I am sitting down with Charlene Miranda, Creative Director of Miranda and Co. During her childhood living in Kuwait, Charlene’s summers spent in India with her grandparents ignited her passion for creativity as she fell in love with the interior designs at her grandmother’s friends’ homes – a true creative from the very beginning!

Join in as Charlene and I delve into her journey from Project Manager overseeing million-dollar projects to pursuing her deep-seated passion for interior design.

More About Charlene Miranda

We are an interior design firm based in Brooklyn working on high-end residential projects in New York City, Connecticut, the Hamptons, Westchester, and beyond.

We curate beautiful spaces for our wonderful clients that reflect their lives and loves. Our designs strike a balance between warm minimalism with vibrant accents. We achieve this by layering neutral-statement-investment pieces and sprinkling in vivid art and accessories.

Our Creative Director, Charlene Miranda, has a unique vision for every space that is influenced by her very multi-cultural background. Having grown up in Kuwait, she spent summers in India with her grandparents where she found herself enamored with the design of her grandmother’s friends homes. Upon graduating, she moved to Canada where she lived for 10 years and eventually found herself in NYC. Being somewhat of a nomad, Charlene has always had to cultivate the feeling of home wherever she lived which ultimately fueled her creativity and passion for creating homes for other people that reflect their lives and things that they love.

Her experience with New York based, award winning interior design firms, such as Chango & co. and Michael Dawkins Home, drives her to work on high-end residential projects that incorporate custom furniture and vintage finds. We work with you and your investment to bring your vision to life.

We want you to love your space and guide you through the exciting design development process, all the while ensuring good communication and effective collaboration.

Connect with Charlene Miranda

What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

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For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!

Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:

Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

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LuAnn’s Website

LuAnn’s Blog

AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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Other Resources:

This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

Recipe for Press for Interior Designers

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AWDB #321: Power Talk Friday Ashley Hotham Cox: Why Regional Press is Important

AWDB #323: Amy Flurry: How to Pitch Press and Build Relationships

AWDB #939: Power Talk Friday: Amy Flurry: From Creating Media Opportunities to Creating a Product line; Aloka Home

08-30-202408-30-2024

1014: Power Talk Friday: Michele Williams: Mastery of Your Finances

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1014: Power Talk Friday: Michele Williams: Mastery of Your Finances

Today With Michele Williams:

Hi, welcome to A Well Designed Business! Today I’ll sit down with Michele Williams for an insightful conversation. We’ll reflect on her journey together, discussing the evolution of Michele’s career, her impactful CFO to Go program, and the importance of understanding finances in business. If you’re looking to enhance your financial literacy and gain confidence in your numbers, this episode is packed with valuable insights and personal anecdotes. Tune in for an engaging discussion that promises to empower your business decisions!

More About Michele Williams

Michele Williams is the dynamic owner of Scarlet Thread Consulting and Metrique Solutions, two companies focused on empowering creative professionals to own the financials of their business. With an eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Michele has carved a niche in providing strategic business coaching and financial analytics to help business owners navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship.

At Scarlet Thread Consulting, Michele utilizes her extensive experience in finance and business management to offer tailored coaching and mentoring services. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve financial clarity and operational efficiency, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive their businesses forward.

Through Metrique Solutions, Michele offers a unique blend of technology and consultancy, providing cutting-edge software solutions designed specifically for the owners of small businesses. Her expertise in financial metrics and data analysis empowers her clients to optimize their pricing strategies and enhance profitability.

Michele’s commitment to excellence and her unwavering support for her clients have established her as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the design community. Her work not only transforms businesses but also inspires creativity and growth, making her an invaluable asset to the industry.

Connect with Michele Williams

Scarlet Thread Consulting

Metrique Solutions – get a FREE month using code “LNWDB1”!

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Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

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Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:

Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

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LuAnn’s Website

LuAnn’s Blog

AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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Other Resources:

This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

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AWDB #719: Peter Lang, Kimberly Merlitti, and Michele Williams: Financial Prep for Year-End- The Must Do’s

AWDB #424: Power Talk Friday: Re-Visiting Michele Williams’ Tips for Time Management

AWDB #395: Power Talk Friday: Michele Williams: Financial Health Checklist for Your Interior Design Business

AWDB #180: Power Talk Friday: Michele Williams Talks About Profit First and Why it Matters to You

AWDB #137: Michele Williams- Scarlet Thread Consulting- Actionable Tips for Time Management

08-27-2024

1013: Elan Design House: Elements of a Successful Business Partnership

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1013: Elan Design House: Elements of a Successful Business Partnership

Today With Elan Design House:

Today, with Kilian Camp, Alison Green, and Kadie Chiera of Élan Design House, we explore the dynamics of running a successful interior design firm as a trio. These talented women share their journey from co-workers to co-founders, revealing how they’ve leveraged their complementary skills to create a thriving business. We discuss the importance of clear role definition, effective communication strategies, and maintaining work-life balance in a partnership. In this conversation we also discuss crucial business aspects, including legal considerations, financial management, and the value of outsourcing. Whether you’re considering a partnership or looking to optimize your solo practice, this episode offers valuable insights on building a sustainable and enjoyable design business.

More About Elan Design House

To do something with élan ā-’län is to do it with spirited confidence and style. It is with this intention that Élan Design House guides the discovery, coordination and actualization of each client’s uniquely personal vision for a space in which to most authentically live, to share experiences, to simply be.

Founded by Kilian Camp, Alison Green and Kadie Chiera, the dynamic team behind Élan Design House are experts in their field, known for methodically pushing boundaries and creating intuitively composed spaces that exude a sense of freedom.

Connect with Elan Design House

LuAnn Nigara and Elan Design House’s Ah-Ha Moments

“Because a business operates day-to-day well, doesn’t mean it’s something to sell, right? It’s the process and the documentation and ablity to show the profitability, and a client lis,t and all of that—that’s the thing that you buy” – LuAnn Nigara

“Even though we can’t take every project…we do have a very nice, tight-knit design community. We have friends that are designers as well, maybe they have more opportunity, more time, to take those projects.” – Alison Green

“It doesn’t mean you’re not in business. It doesn’t mean you’re not making money. But it does mean that you’re not optimized, you’re not making as much as you could, when you do not take the time to strategize and to also look and evaluate what actually happened.” – LuAnn Nigara

What’s new with LuAnn Nigara

Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Get The Goodies!

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Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts

Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2

Connect with LuAnn Nigara

LuAnn’s Website

LuAnn’s Blog

AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project

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Other Resources:

This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!

AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design

Hiring Toolkit Bundle

Window Works Lunch & Learn with Charles Pavarini III

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WTFP 280: Bound By Business: Sisters in Business. Lindsay and Heather Madonia

WTFP 277: Bound by Business: Fathers and Daughters

WTFP 275: Bound by Business: Bloomin’ Blinds, Working with Your Brothers

WTFP 272: Bound by Business: Working With a Parent or Child

WTFP 269: Bound by Business: Working With the In-Laws

08-23-202408-23-2024

1012: Power Talk Friday: Angie Viehman: A Realistic Online Business Model for Interior Designers

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1012: Power Talk Friday: Angie Viehman: A Realistic Online Business Model for Interior Designers

Today With Angie Viehman:

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. I hear from designers all the time who want to start online businesses on the side. And while it’s easy to understand why this is appealing—creating some passive income and diversifying your revenue—the truth is that I usually see this as a distraction. My advice is almost always to stay focused on what you’re doing now instead of chasing a new business or a new idea.

And in most cases, I stand by that. But my guest today, Angie Viehman, specializes in helping women entrepreneurs start more strategic online businesses—ones that don’t distract or derail, but instead complement existing businesses by targeting current and past clients. Today, she’s here to share how to do it

More About Angie Viehman

Angie Viehman is a seasoned Certified Operations Expert and E-Commerce Business Builder with over two decades of experience working with industry giants such as Target, Crate&Barrel, Room&Board and Blu Dot. Angie brings a refreshing approach to the e-commerce landscape, guiding businesses to triple their revenue while abolishing overwhelm and overwork. Her passion lies in empowering women to create sustainable businesses that they love, generating wealth and balance in all aspects of their lives.

When Angie is not helping clients take the e-commerce world by storm, she can be found hiking, growing edible landscapes and hanging with her Bernedoodles, Walter and Lilly.

Connect with Angie Viehman

How To Add An Online Store To ANY Business

What’s new with LuAnn Nigara