A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

Today With Ann Kottler: Today with Ann Kottler, we're learning all about designing for elite home builders and managing luxury residential projects. Ann is the founder and principal designer of her namesake firm based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where she's established herself as the go-to expert for 7-8 figure new home construction and remodeling projects. In this episode, Ann shares her strategie...

Today With Shayna Pellino: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. If you're feeling stuck in your business, wondering how to make that crucial transition from being self-employed to running a true business, this episode is for you. My guest today, Shayna Pellino of 4DBiz, has identified clear growth markers in the journey of interior design business owners. Through her work with designers - about 20...

Today With Dan Mazzarini: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. When you think about the future of your firm, what do you envision? Are you going to stay small? Or do you hope to grow your team?  There’s no right or wrong answer. Different business owners have different goals. But if you do want to build a team, you have to learn how to lead efficiently, create strong processes, and cultivate the r...

Today With Kate O’Hara: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kate O'Hara to dive into the fascinating distinctions between growth-focused and scale-focused entrepreneurs. With her unique perspective as both a founder and a second-generation business owner, Kate shares invaluable insights on how mindset shifts are crucial as businesses evolve. We...

Today With Kelly O’Neil: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. I have heard from so many of you interested in design-build—and most importantly, how to start building those relationships that bring you into the industry and position you as a go-to trusted designer.  My guest today, Kelly O’Neil, has a lot of insight to share on that topic. She has cultivated strong relationships with builders, foun...

Today With Kristi Hopper: Hi, welcome to A Well Designed Business! Today, Kristi Hopper shares a deeply personal and challenging experience as we talk about a situation that, sadly, has happened to others before: to discover that a long-trusted employee had been embezzling funds. Kristi bravely opens up about the emotional toll this betrayal took on her, the lessons learned, and the importance of...

Today With Elle Odoi & Yvette Pappoe: In this episode, I sit down with Elle Odoi & Yvette Pappoe, the incredible sisters behind Décorelle Studio, a luxury interior design firm serving the DMV area and beyond. Elle, the CEO and Principal Designer, brings over a decade of experience to the table, along with an MBA and a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell. Her sister Yvette, the Co-...

Today With LuAnn Nigara: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! In today's episode we dive into the upcoming High Point Furniture Market Fall 2024! Join me as I share all the details about our amazing lineup of free panel discussions that you won’t want to miss. From turning your design passion into profit to harnessing technology in our industry, we’ll cover it all! Plus, I’ll be moderating ses...

Today With Jecks Stone: Today, we're joined by Jecks Stone, a sustainability-focused interior designer and owner of Persona Abode Interiors. Jecks shares her journey from childhood 'Earth Keeper' to champion of 'people, place, and planet' design. We explore how she integrates environmental consciousness into her thriving business, from client interactions to material choices. Jecks reveals her uni...

Today With Ciara King: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Starting a design business is exciting, but it isn’t easy—especially when that first “real” client doesn’t come easily.  My guest for today’s on-air strategy session is in the thick of this tough spot and unsure how to move forward.  Today Ciara Robinson, founder of Ville Otis Interiors, joins me for a live coaching session to work throug...

Today With Devon and Michael Wegman: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. As you know, husband and wife duos are near and dear to my heart, and we have had several great examples over the years who have shared their stories of how they divide responsibilities, support each other, and work as a team in their businesses. Today I am joined by another great spouse partnership, Devon and Michael Wegman...

Today With Sonia Barney: Hello! Welcome to A Well-Designed Business! Today I sit down with Sonia Barney, a talented interior designer who turned her passion into a thriving business. Sonia shares her unique journey, from navigating the challenges of motherhood to discovering her entrepreneurial spirit. We dive into her experiences at Power Talk Friday in Las Vegas and discuss how embracing her str...

Today With Ann Cariola: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. I firmly believe that age is just a number, and that you can start a successful business at 20, 80, or anything in between.  But I also know that the idea that it is too late is common. Maybe you wanted to start your own business or you were always interested in design, but you kept putting it off, focusing on other things, building your...

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 t...

Today With Susan Hayward & Jillian Hayward Schaible: Today I am joined by Susan Hayward and Jillian Hayward Schaible from Susan Hayward Interiors. 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 clien...

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 te...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 definitio...

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 chas...

Today With Nicole Arnold: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. My guest today, Nicole Arnold, came to interior design as her second career after a corporate background at Levi Strauss.  She took the lessons she learned interacting with C-suite executives in her corporate career and applied them as a designer, learning lessons along the way but becoming an industry leader.  Today, she’s here to sha...

Today With Antonio Deloatch Jr, Sandra Funk and Robin Burrill In this episode of Overheard, we’re exploring the crucial topic of mental resilience in running a design business. I’m joined by three industry powerhouses: Sandra Funk, founder and CEO of House of Funk and creator of the Interior Design Standard; Antonio DeLoatch, of Antonio DeLoatch Design + Interiors; and Robin Burrill, the creative...

Today With Taylor Zack: Today, I am sitting down with Taylor Zack from Rever Design Co. If you dream of your own design firm and team but need to change your mindset, then this is the episode for you. In barely two years, Taylor has grown a profitable, well-designed business.  Taylor has almost reached the two-year mark with her own firm and has seen some quick success. She does have seven years o...