From the Tap - A KBB Podcast

Robin Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS, owner of Robin Rigby Fisher Design in Portland, Ore., discussed having to “break up” with clients at various project phases. As someone who has been in the business for more than 30 years, this designer has had some experience with this unfortunate but often necessary challenge. 

In our latest podcast, Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN in Austin, Tex. shared with us her experience in starting a local organization of design professionals, The Designer Alliance.

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CLIPP, CAPS, co-owner of McCabe by Design in Washington state, talks to us about how she decided to make a career transition at the age of 61, as well as her ADA-accessible website and favorite products from Design & Construction Week.

Jess and Alan Weeth, the owners of Weeth Home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., talked to us about how they can run a successful firm in a remote location, meaning one that does not have easy access to showrooms and retailers.

Casey Ridley of The Designery shares his tips on avoiding the common – and costly – mistakes designers can make if they don’t fully understand the installation requirements for the products they specify.

Designer Sharon Sherman has spent years perfecting her own contracts and learning about necessary amendments as the whole project experience evolves. 

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I spoke with Laurence Carr, whose New York City-based eponymous design firm blends beauty, function and sustainability in its projects. We talked about circular design in our industry and how it relates to kitchen and bath projects.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we’re welcoming Wayne Turett, founder of the architecture firm The Turett Collaborative, based in New York City. Our discussion focused on how designers can complete kitchen and bath renovations with the least amount of waste while creating a more sustainable space.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I spoke with Veronica Solomon of Katy, Texas-based Casa Vilora Interiors about creating and maintaining a client-centric design firm, something she has done since she started her own business.

On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Tina Ramchandani, owner of NYC-based luxury design firm, Tina Ramchandani Creative, about the inspiration behind her designs and how she creates timeless projects.

On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, we talked about all things KBIS 2023. We shared our impressions of this year’s event: energy filled, enthusiastic attendees, good crossover among the various shows, record-breaking attendance.

On this week’s From the Tap KBB podcast, we spoke to the overall winner, Jeanne Chung – along with the Praiseworthy Picks – about their accomplishments and how they are giving back to our industry. 

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we’re welcoming Rebecca Hay, CEO of Rebecca Hay Designs, located in Toronto. In addition to running her design studio, she is also a business coach, helping interior designers achieve entrepreneurial freedom by optimizing their time, money and creativity without sacrificing the things that matter most. Our discussion focused on how designers can fast-track thei...

Designer Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors in Modesto, Calif., shares her tips for driving profit in design.

JT Norman, director of business development, product and design innovation for Kitchen Magic, a kitchen cabinet refacing firm in Nazareth, Pa., talks about his picks for what will be hot in kitchen and bath design in 2023.

We spoke with designer Nicole Salceda, owner of San Francisco-based Eye for Pretty Design Studio, about creating and cultivating joy in the workplace and in life.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we’re welcoming Amy Youngblood, founder and lead interior designer of Amy Youngblood Interiors, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We discussed a key business principle for her studio: developing a strategic approach to clients.

Mindy O’Connor, principal of Philadelphia-based Melinda Kelson O’Connor Design, talks about tackling issues during projects, including things that occur behind the walls, concerns with clients and supply chain challenges.

We discussed a residential design element that’s essential in his endless-summer market – outdoor spaces.

On our most recent KBB – From the Tap podcast, we spoke with designer Christopher Grubb of Beverly Hills, Calif-based Arch-Interiors Design Group about all things luxury. He is no stranger to affluent projects – we have definitely covered some in the magazine.

We spoke with designer Nar Bustamante of Nar Design Group in Sacramento, Calif., about maintaining a luxury firm’s integrity during our industry’s ever-changing landscape. 

This week we spoke with Julie Schuster, a New York City designer who is also a certified feng shui practitioner, about how she uses the Chinese science to promote wellness in her work.

Gail Doby is a coach and consultant for interior designers. She and her team at Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting have helped more than 10,000 designers in 76 countries move their business forward.

Designer Killy Sheer, owner of Austin-based Sheer & Co., tells us how to work effectively with the entire project team. She works with a variety of team members, including internally and externally, all of whom are relevant in completing a successful project. 

Designer Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, of Seattle-based Timeless Kitchen Design is no stranger to staying creative. She has spoken on the topic at myriad events, and she recently shared her tips for maintaining creativity during good times and those not so good.