Pro Series with Eric Dillman

This week’s episode is your reminder to stop overthinking Instagram and start showing up. We’re breaking down why  Instagram Stories are one of the most underrated tools for designers  and how they’ve quietly become the easiest way to stay visible, build trust, and connect with your audience without fighting the algorithm. With over 500 million people using Stories daily, this isn’t about going vi...

What if your home could actually improve your energy, focus, and overall success? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Morton, designer, Feng Shui master, and creator of the Intuitive Home Method, to break down how Feng Shui and interior design work together to create spaces that truly support your life. With over 20 years of experience transforming homes, businesses, and even luxury private air...

If you’re a designer constantly saying you don’t have time for social media… this episode might call you out a little. In this Pro Series Off-Topic episode, I break down why it’s not actually about time, it’s about not knowing what to post, when to post, and how to build a system that makes content feel effortless instead of overwhelming. I talk about how to simplify your approach, create a repeat...

What if attention was the most valuable currency in your business—and you knew exactly how to convert it into revenue? In Episode 237, we sit down with  Nick Cargo , a 27-year-old marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and creative who’s helping brands stop chasing visibility… and start leveraging it. Nick breaks down how modern marketing has shifted, why most brands are wasting attention, and the ex...

After losing her eye in a snowboarding accident, Shelby Perry was suddenly faced with the physical and emotional challenges that come with vision loss and traditional eyepatch products. Instead of accepting the limitations, she set out to create something better. In this episode, Shelby shares the story behind launching Eyehesive, an innovative brand designed to help eyepatch wearers feel more sec...

In this episode of Pro Series, I sit down with country artist and morning radio host  Tim Hurley . Tim shares the wild story of how his music career began after being discovered singing karaoke at a beach bar in Playa del Rey and how his very first live performance was opening for country legend  John Michael Montgomery  in front of 10,000 fans. We talk about his journey balancing life as a tourin...

Why are we all watching those rug washing videos like it’s a full time job? You know the ones. The rugs are absolutely caked in mud. Brown water. Layers of mystery grime. And I just need to know… what were the owners doing in their homes for it to get that bad? If your rug looks like it survived a natural disaster, respectfully… do not invite me over. Keep that chaos to yourself. In this episode,...

In Episode 234, Jon Ostenson, Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting and a 2-time Inc. 5000 leader, breaks down why non-food franchising may be the smartest investment move most entrepreneurs are overlooking. As a former Inc. 500 Franchise President, multi-brand franchisee, and bestselling author of Non-Food Franchising, Jon shares how to evaluate franchise opportunities, avoid costly mistakes,...

In this episode, Paul Musson, founder of Paddington Capital Management and former lead portfolio manager of the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments, pulls back the curtain on the economic forces that quietly shape everyday life. With more than 30 years of experience managing billions in assets, Paul explains in clear, straightforward terms how central banks, government policy, and deeply rooted fin...

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Marshall, MSD, a true pioneer in the closet and storage world. From being one of the early employees at California Closets in the 1980s to helping establish dealer networks for ClosetMaid, Organizers Direct, and Sauder Building Products, Eric has had a front row seat to the evolution of woodworking and storage as we know it. For more than 20 years, he has owne...

In this episode, I sit down with award-winning interior designer, HGTV Flea Market Flip champion, and founder of FunCycled, Sarah Funk. We talk about how soulful creativity meets real construction know how, why old homes and upcycled pieces hold more meaning than we think, and how design can actually bring peace into your life. Sarah shares her journey through sustainable, biophilic, and small spa...

Posting online is a lot like going to the gym. You don’t have to be a bodybuilder to belong there. You just have to show up. In this episode, I break down why waiting until you feel “ready” is the fastest way to stay invisible. The people tearing others apart online usually aren’t building anything themselves. Meanwhile, the ones willing to show up unfinished are already winning. If you don’t have...

Indie country artist  Tyler Dial  joins the show for a real conversation about what it takes to build a career outside the Nashville machine. Fresh off the release of his newest song  “Little Brother,”  Tyler breaks down the story behind the track, the songwriting process that shaped it, and why it’s resonating with fans right now. We get into the realities of being an independent artist in today’...

Serious question. Why does my oven have a  lasagna  button? Are people out here crushing lasagna at such a high frequency that it earned its own dedicated setting? And more importantly… am I not eating enough lasagna? Then it hits me. I am officially out of passwords. Mentally. Spiritually. Emotionally. It’s 2026 and we are still typing characters into tiny boxes like it’s 2009. How is this still...

In this episode, we’re diving into what a true turnkey design experience looks like and why client-focused, elevated design is at the core of everything we do at J Squared Home Designs. From custom residential homes to vacation rental and investment properties, we walk through how our team collaborates with builders, architects, and clients from the earliest blueprints all the way through white-gl...

What does it actually take to turn car rentals into a real business? This week, I’m sitting down with George Madden, founder of Car Rental Coach and one of the largest Turo hosts in Pittsburgh, to break down how he built and scaled a 50+ car fleet generating serious annual revenue. We talk about the systems behind scaling, why most people get stuck treating car rentals like a side hustle, and what...

This episode is a full-circle moment for millennials. From new tech that looks suspiciously like what we grew up with, to the realization that the world genuinely needs Kellie Pickler back in its life, we talk about why nostalgia is having a moment and why it actually makes sense. We get into how technology is looping back around, why CRS Week felt like one big déjà vu, and how country music weekl...

What if organization was not just about having a tidy home, but about improving your health, mindset, and quality of life? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer, the co-founders behind NEAT Method, to talk about how a simple idea turned into a nationally recognized organization brand. We dive into the connection between wellness and your environment, what it really ta...

This episode is a very real, very tired take on the strongest Monday of the year. The one where half the room does not care anymore and the other half is deep into New Year’s resolutions, starving, sore, and silently regretting everything. There is not enough caffeine in the world to soften it, so we suffer together. We talk about why these first two weeks of January feel socially terrifying, why...

With over 25 years at VELUX, one of the most trusted names in daylighting, Wayne Feltman has spent his career helping builders, remodelers, roofers, interior designers, architects, and homeowners integrate skylights with confidence. In this episode, Wayne breaks down the real design and performance challenges professionals face and how smarter skylight solutions can elevate residential projects. H...

What does it really take to lead at the top and keep growing once you get there? In this episode, I sit down with Dave Garrison, a leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience as a CEO, board member, and strategic advisor to both public and private companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Ameritrade. Dave is the cofounder of Garrison Growth, where he helps organizations of a...

This episode is a full pop culture pulse check. I break down the most talked about Christmas toys of 2025, from interactive throwbacks making a huge comeback to franchise driven sets kids and collectors are obsessing over. If you want to know what parents are scrambling to find and what’s actually worth the hype, this is your guide. Then I shift gears into one of the most interesting music convers...

Lateshia Pearson is changing the mindset of women across the globe. As the founder of Women Brunch, CEO of Lateshia Pearson Enterprise, Inc., and creator of the Empower Me Sis mentorship program, Lateshia has built a powerful ecosystem rooted in purpose, confidence, and community. In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, luxury branding, self belief, and what it really takes to step outsid...

In this episode, I cover a little bit of everything. I finally fell for a TikTok food trend and tried the viral onion boil, and honestly, it kind of changed me. We also need to talk about why The Polar Express has always been unsettling, because I cannot be the only one who feels this way. Then there is AI Justin Bieber, which opens a whole new conversation about how weird the internet is getting....

In this episode, I’m joined by Jaime Holm, Founder and VP of Design at Tinker Tin Company — a powerhouse manufacturing brand that now spans over 500,000 square feet across the USA and Mexico. Jaime shares how she scaled from idea to impact, building an in-house operation that handles engineering, design, prototyping, and project management all under one roof. We dig into the behind-the-scenes real...