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05-13-202208-12-2024

773: Power Talk Friday: The Company Store: Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation

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773: Power Talk Friday: The Company Store: Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation

Today with Corinne Bentzen and Melanie Kaplan:

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. On today’s sponsored show, I’m sitting down with Corinne Bentzen and Melanie Kaplan from The Company Store. We’re talking about the importance of staying on color trends, seasonal rotations of products, how the brand stays dedicated to premium quality, and their commitment to sustainability.

Pick it apart:

[18:34] Melanie shares her background in design and textiles, including experience in cotton mills that laid the foundation of her expertise.

[23:27] Melanie discusses how her team plays into the success of the brand.

[26:30] Melanie talks about the company’s design process and valuable partnerships.

[31:30] Corinne and Melanie share how seasonal rotation and constant innovation keep the brand’s designs fresh and relevant.

[44:23] Corinne and Melanie talk about how they maintain their commitment to artisanal quality.

Ah-Ha Moments:

“We have global design partners all over the world. It’s been my experience that partnership is so much a part of the success of the brand. We have great suppliers that understand our mission. We have design people that are so talented and understand the direction and vision of The Company Store. It’s an ongoing process. We think about the lifestyle, we think about the quality it needs to represent. We never shortcut anything in this brand.” -Melanie Kaplan

“We are the color authority. We have never, ever been afraid of color. In fact, we love it, and that’s a distinction of The Company Store.” -Melanie Kaplan

“That is the type of support that an interior designer needs, when you’re going to recommend bedding—people are going to sleep on this. Comfort is key and critical, and it can be judged way more harshly than walking on an area rug, for example. When I think about everything that goes into your products, I know I would not want to learn all of the things, so it’s nice that designers can just go to the website and order swatches.” -LuAnn Nigara

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More About Corinne Bentzen:

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Corinne Bentzen began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she built brand identity for premium brands before taking the leap across the pond to join Tiffany & Co. in New York. There she put her strategic thinking, strong decision making, and leadership skills to work, ultimately leading her to The Company Store where she breathed new life into the 110-year-old home goods retailer acquired by The Home Depot in 2018. Not one to shy from a challenge, Corinne most recently took over the leadership of Home Depot’s HD Home, in addition to her leadership role at The Company Store. An avid skier and cyclist, Corinne lives in Connecticut where she enjoys an active family life with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog Rosie.

More about Melanie Kaplan:

Following a graduate program in Textile Design and Science at Fashion Institute of Technology, Melanie Kaplan launched a career in design and development of home furnishings products that spans a range from decorative fabrics to finished consumer products, from bed ensembles to lifestyle furniture, from children’s garments to kitchen textiles.

From Design Director for a decorative fabrics company, Melanie transitioned to Vice President of Product Design and Development at a bedding producer, where she first worked directly with major retailers to develop their programs.

As Senior VP of Design for home furnishings at Dan River, a storied American textile company, Melanie’s ability to translate art and concept to commercially successful design led Dan River to a spot as an innovative leading supplier to the retail home furnishings market.

In 2007, Melanie moved to the retail world as the Chief Creative Officer for Hanover Direct Inc., where she headed all design, product development, sourcing and image development for the company’s key brands, including The Company Store.

Since The Home Depot’s acquisition of The Company Store in 2017, Melanie continues in a leadership role. As Product Development Senior Merchant, her energy, expertise and leadership continue to inspire colleagues on all sides of the global supply chain to the American home furnishings consumer.

A native New Yorker, Melanie commits free time and resources to organizations committed to improving the lives of individuals, children and families affected by various hardships.

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05-10-202206-30-2025

772: What Would Lu Do?: Feeling Undervalued and Taken Advantage Of

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772: What Would Lu Do?: Feeling Undervalued and Taken Advantage Of

Today on A Well-Designed Business:

Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Have you ever had a project where you felt undervalued and taken advantage of? A situation where someone else was taking credit for your work? What about mixing work and family?

These factors create a spiderweb of entanglements and equal a ticking time bomb of emotions and feelings. Today’s episode comes from a listener who, while highly skilled, talented, and experienced, has found herself in a situation where she has mixed family and business in a high dollar project in which she is not getting the compensation or recognition for her contributions.

Listen in as I break down the situation, the challenges, and what Lu would do.

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05-06-202202-10-2025

771: Power Talk Friday: Michelle Feeney, Founder of Floral Street. To Succeed, Identify a Gap in the Marketplace

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771: Power Talk Friday: Michelle Feeney, Founder of Floral Street. To Succeed, Identify a Gap in the Marketplace

Today with Michelle Feeney:

Welcome to A Well Designed Business. On this Power Talk Friday I am talking to Michelle Feeney, founder of Floral Street. Floral Street is a modern British fragrance that is both sustainable and eco-friendly.

You’re probably wondering why I had Michelle on. Well despite her not being in interior design ,Michelle has provided me with a couple of aha moments that I want to bring to my listeners. She is an intelligent and accomplished business person and I can’t wait for you to hear about her experience to the top, how her fragrances make her customers feel, and how taking a break to stay at home gave her the information she needed to jump back in!

Pick it apart:

[1:00] Michelle and LuAnn talk about the correlation between how a floral scent should make you feel on your body, but also when you walk into a room.

[13:18] Michelle talks about starting Floral Street at 53-years old.

[27:18] Michelle tells us how Floral Street breaks the mold in the sustainability of the fragrances ingredients and packaging.

[32:37] Tiffany talks about how to make your brand a cult brand through partnerships.

LuAnn and Michelle Feeney’s Ah-Ha Moments

“Interior designers focus on how clients want to feel in a space. They should extend that into, not only how the products in the room contribute to the “feel,” but also how the room is scented.” -LuAnn Nigara

“Many people fear how to get investments from the “big boys”with the money, but what they lack are the ideas and passion that you have.” – Michelle Feeney

“It’s important to take yourself out of that everyday and look in, to see how your idea could fit into the modern world.” – Michelle Feeney

“If you are an individual and you are trying to build your brand, who you associate with becomes really important. There’s strength in numbers because they can help you tell your story.” – Michelle Feeney

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Pick it apart:

[1:00] Michelle and LuAnn talk about the correlation between how a floral scent should make you feel on your body, but also when you walk into a room.

[13:18] Michelle talks about starting Floral Street at 53-years old.

[27:18] Michelle tells us how Floral Street breaks the mold in the sustainability of the fragrances ingredients and packaging.

[32:37] Tiffany talks about how to make your brand a cult brand through partnerships.

LuAnn and Michelle Feeney’s Ah-Ha Moments

“Many people fear how to get investments from the “big boys”with the money, but what they lack are the ideas and passion that you have.” – Michelle Feeney

“It’s important to take yourself out of that everyday and look in, to see how your idea could fit into the modern world.” – Michelle Feeney

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05-03-202208-27-2025

770: Tiffany Cassidy: Niching into Vacation Home Design

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770: Tiffany Cassidy: Niching into Vacation Home Design

Today with Tiffany Cassidy:

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today I am joined by Tiffany Cassidy, co-founder and principal designer of Lagnappe Custom Interiors. Tiffany and I discuss the fear some have about niching down your business and how Tiffany powered through her own fear. Every guest that has been on the show that has chosen a niche has said that it was the best decision they made for their business. Tiffany couldn’t agree more and she has done such a wonderful job at combining her past experiences with what she’s learned from coach Tobi Fairley to niche into her luxury vacation rental design business. Please join us to learn about Tiffany’s niching journey and the versatile services that Lagnappe Custom Interiors has to offer.

Pick it apart:

[6:13] Tiffany starts to tell us about when she decided to niche her design firm down and how she went about it.

[16:30] Tiffany explains her initial resistance in niching down.

[20:15] Additional services that Lagnappe Interiors offers, also for those who want to DIY.

[32:45] Tiffany tells us more about her Designer for a Day Program and Master Plan program.

LuAnn and Tiffany Cassidy’s Ah-Ha moments:

“Part of my resistance to niche down was wanting to keep my options open. It felt scary to limit, but learned it wasn’t limiting at all because people would come to me for help.” – Tiffany Cassidy

“I encourage other designers to niche down because it frees up your mind in so many ways and helps you grow your business in a specific manner.” – Tiffany Cassidy

As designers when we are doing full service projects working with project managers and contractors, when we make our project book we should ask ourselves what are all of the potential questions they could ask us.” – Tiffany Cassidy

More about Tiffany Cassidy:

A native of California with both a degree in chemistry and a highly creative side, Tiffany has been designing beautiful homes and commercial spaces in the U.S. Virgin Islands for her long list of clients since 2002. She marries her artistic and scientific sides together by transforming the intangible into breathtaking, cohesive and highly functional designs delivered in systematic and organized bliss. Tiffany considers it a privilege to be invited into other people’s homes to help them transform their personal spaces and her goal is to not only make your home prettier but in doing so, make your life better.

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04-29-202202-24-2025

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

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

Today with Leah Neaderthal:

Welcome to A Well Designed Business. As you probably know, I am as extroverted as they come—a trait which I believe plays into my sales success. But extroversion isn’t necessary to be a good salesperson. In fact, my guest today, Leah Neaderthal, would say that introverts possess several qualities that make them natural sales superstars—if they know how to tap into them and use them. She’s sharing how to do just that, teaching introverts how to sell with strength and confidence.

Pick it apart:

[2:00] Leah shares why being an introvert is actually a sales superpower.

[5:39] LuAnn and Leah discuss the importance of tapping into what your client is saying, even if they aren’t actually saying it.

[7:39] Leah talks about diving deep into the value you are bringing to your clients.

[18:02] Leah and LuAnn discuss the strength of saying no.

[25:46] Leah points out ways that we unknowingly get clients to say no.

[35:07] Leah shares two mindset shifts for selling to mid-size companies or corporate clients.

LuAnn and Leah Neaderthal’s Ah-Ha Moments

“To all the introverts out there—I see you, I validate you, I am you. I do want to let you know that the things that make you an introvert and make you the way you are actually are your superpower when it comes to selling.” -Leah Neaderthal

“The most successful salespeople are people who listen, who ask a question, stop talking, and observe. People aren’t always saying expressly in words exactly what they intend to say. By asking questions, listening, and observing, we start to uncover the nuggets that show what the pain point of our client actually is. We have to know these things to come up with the solution for them to make selling to them easy.” -LuAnn Nigara

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04-26-202208-12-2024

768: Jaipur Living: A New Collaboration with Kate Lester

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768: Jaipur Living: A New Collaboration with Kate Lester

Today with Kate Lester:

Welcome to A Well Designed Business. On today’s sponsored show with Kate Lester Interiors, we’re taking a look at the Harman collection—a line of beautiful vintage reproduction rugs, inspired by Kate’s travels and passions. In collaboration with Jaipur Living, Kate launched the Harman collection to bring the beauty of one-of-a-kind elaborate vintage rugs to modern designs for all levels of clients.

Pick it apart:

[1:29] Kate shares the story of how she and Jaipur Living came together to launch the Harman collection.

[7:33] Kate gives insight into what reproductive vintage pieces are and why they are desirable.

[13:03] Kate discusses her vision for the collection and how it came to fruition.

[18:50] Kate tells LuAnn about the Turkish roots of the collection’s name and its symbolism for the project.

[24:03] Kate discusses the inspiration and design process used for the rugs.

[32:38] Kate shares how her background in marketing helps her stand stronger in her business.

More About Kate Lester:

Kate Lester is the creative director and CEO of Kate Lester Interiors & Kate Lester HOME. With a diversely talented design team in her studio, and two retail stores in Southern California, – Kate is thrilled to be spreading her unique design vision with the masses. Her style ethos is all about creating spaces that weave classic lines, vintage finds, modern moments, and an infusion of at least “one weird thing”. Kate attended USC’s prestigious Marshall School of Business, and went on to study Design and Architecture at Otis College in Los Angeles. Her industry experience includes working for some of Hollywood’s most famous designers before launching her own firm in 2010. Thriving at the intersection of livable luxury, humor, and realism- Kate believes that the homes she designs should always be carefully crafted, thoughtfully curated, and a direct reflection of the people who inhabit them. When not designing, Kate can be found in Southern California dragging her family to flea markets, running on the beach, or hesitantly participating in a plethora of extreme sports with her extremely persuasive (and brave) husband and daughter.

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04-22-202208-27-2025

767: Power Talk Friday: Monica Froese: Weaving Digital Products into Your Interior Design Business

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767: Power Talk Friday: Monica Froese: Weaving Digital Products into Your Interior Design Business

Today with Monica Froese:

Welcome to A Well Designed Business. Over the last few years, more and more designers have started finding ways to build passive income streams into their businesses, through e-design options, curated shoppable lists, and more. Today, we’re talking more about this idea—how you can create digital products to help solve problems for your clients, attract new ones, and add an income stream to your business.

Pick it apart:

[1:28] Monica shares her journey, from corporate marketer to mom blogger to digital product aficionado.

[19:15] Monica gives insight into how interior designers can use digital products to solve problems for their clients.

[36:31] LuAnn and Monica discuss how to create a pillar of content to help your clients along the buyer journey, without investing all of your time into content creation.

[42:48] LuAnn shares her biggest takeaway from the conversation.

LuAnn and Monica Froese’s Ah-Ha Moments

“I am great at teaching people how to read their numbers to get better conversions. I’ve been told by my students that I make intimidating numbers seem easy. I think it comes from my lack of emotions to numbers—they are just numbers. They tell you a story and you just have to be able to read the story that they tell.” -Monica Froese

“Here comes the courage—to say, ‘this is all great, but I don’t want to do this anymore. It isn’t filling my soul, it isn’t feeding my mission on the planet.’” -LuAnn Nigara

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766: Lesley Myrick: Offering Interior Design Without Procurement

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766: Lesley Myrick: Offering Interior Design Without Procurement

Today with Lesley Myrick:

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. E-design has certainly grown in popularity in recent years. My guest today, Lesley Myrick has gone that route as well. But she missed the connection aspect of creating designs specifically for clients. So she forged her own service, the Design Master Plan, that offers a high-level customer experience, with everything but the procurement. Today, Lesley talks about finding the pieces of business she values the most and letting everything else go.

Pick it apart:

[3:56] Lesley gives an overview of the Design Master Plan and why she chose to create the service.
[14:24] Lesley discusses how a conversation with a coach helped her hone in on what she valued most in her business.
[20:26] LuAnn and Lesley talk about how to put an end to scope creep with Lesley’s model.
[26:07] Lesley shares the value of 3D renderings.
[37:18] Lesley reiterates why connection is so important in her business.

LuAnn and Lesley Myrick’s Ah-Ha moments:

“You are seasoned enough to explain the scope and the deliverables at the beginning with clarity—that’s key. Number 2, you have priced the job profitably so when you want to be generous you can. And number 3, you are delivering a fully executed plan in detail at the beginning.” -LuAnn

“That’s why connection matters so much. I need to be able to have these honest conversations. And they’re not conversations meant to scare people off or freak them out, but we need to have enough of a connection and trust where I can say these things and it’s not met with hesitation or frustration.” -Lesley

“So it’s just eliminating the middle and end phase…but the deliverable and the service and the quality of the first phase is not compromised in any way.” -LuAnn

More about Lesley Myrick:

Lesley Myrick is an adventurous, organized, and enthusiastic interior designer in the Atlanta, Georgia area (and she works with clients all over the US and Canada, too). Lesley is originally from Canada and has lived and worked in Toronto, Ontario; Los Angeles, California; Waco, Texas; and now Macon, Georgia. She earned an honors diploma in interior design from Sheridan College in 2005 and launched Lesley Myrick Art + Design in 2015. She works with high-achieving women who are ambitious, adaptable, and committed to personal and professional growth. Lesley helps these driven women bust out of boring homes and helps new interior designers launch kickass businesses they love.

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04-15-202208-27-2025

765: Power Talk Friday: Connie Vanderzanden: To Generate Money, Shift the Way You Think About Money

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765: Power Talk Friday: Connie Vanderzanden: To Generate Money, Shift the Way You Think About Money

Today with Connie Vanderzand:

Welcome to A Well Designed Business. Today I am talking with Connie Vanderzanden, who has developed the Going Beyond Revenue Cash Handling System. This interview is not only with a professional financial coach whose superpower is money, but it’s with someone who has financially hit rock bottom herself in her previous bookkeeping business, only to rise back up and take control of her finances and her money story. Now she’s here to share how she did it and to offer additional tips, support, and hope towards our finances.

If you want to change your emotions about money, feel empowered by it, and take full control of your financial situation in your business, this episode is where it’s at. Enjoy!

Pick it apart:

[3:57] Connie tells us about the business she used to be in and what made her open her eyes.[7:40] Connie explains how she got into her financial situation and debt that caused her to change.
[13:00] We learn the tangible obstacles that may keep us from being open to a money mindset shift.

[20:40] Connie tells us what steps to take if we are feeling like we want to give up on our business due to debt.

[27:00] Connie gives us an overview of her Going Beyond Revenue Cash Handling System.

[40:40] Connie and LuAnn give tips on when you want to hire a team

LuAnn and Connie’s Ah-Ha Moments

“A lot of the times when I am working with people with debt, it’s acknowledging their shame and guilt around it and addressing it and forming a new relationship with it.” – Connie Vanderzanden

“Debt can be used well in a business as long as we’re intentional about how we’re going to use it and how we’re going to pay it back.” – Connie Vanderzanden

“There’s empowerment in a choice once you can see the black and white and see where you are spending it, to make better choices.” – Connie Vanderzanden

“Your safe environment should begin with your financial person.” – LuAnn Nigara

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Connie Vanderzanden is on a mission to help entrepreneurs live the lifestyles they desire by learning the simple steps, structure, and discipline to create and save money. With 35 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience, a variety of industry knowledge, and her own real-life business growth journey since 2001, Connie developed the Going Beyond Revenue Cash Handling System, focusing on cash flow planning that creates profitable and sustainable businesses. Connie is a true Oregonian, born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where she spends time with her husband of 35 years and their “fur kid”.

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