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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

By: LuAnn Nigara
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  • In today's world being a talented interior designer isn't enough to ensure that you have a profitable and successful business. Design school curricula doesn't always equip you with the business skills to have your interior design business be everything you imagined it would be! A Well-Designed Business® is here to fill in the gaps and give you real live business skills from some of the top interior designers. Your host, LuAnn Nigara shares her 40 years of success in the interior design industry, and she finds the most successful guests to share their interior design business best practices. This podcast is sponsored by Kravet Inc and Mydoma Studio.
    2016
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  • 1004: Power Talk Friday: Announcing Mydoma Studio is Acquired by Studio Designer! Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet

    1004: Power Talk Friday: Announcing Mydoma Studio is Acquired by Studio Designer! Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet
    Jul 26 2024
    Today With Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet: Hi! Welcome to A Well-Designed Business! In this can't-miss episode, we welcome Sarah Daniele of MyDoma Studio and Keith Granet of Studio Designer to discuss an exciting new partnership between the two design technology companies. Sarah and Keith share valuable insights on building tools that empower designers, the benefits of strategic acquisitions, and the importance of understanding the evolving needs of the interior design industry. This episode is a must-listen for any creative entrepreneur looking to scale their business while staying connected to their community. Don't miss this inside look at a game-changing move in the design space! More About Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet Sarah Daniele: Sarah Daniele is the CEO and co-founder of Mydoma Studio. Mydoma Studio is the premier platform for interior designers; a workflow software to organize design projects from beginning to end and a thriving design community. The first version of Mydoma Studio was built to fulfill a personal need. It was the encouragement of her peers that Sarah Daniele turned tech CEO and built Mydoma Studio for the interior design industry. Sarah is passionate about building tools and technology to allow interior designers to grow their businesses. Sarah has previously spoken at leading industry events and technology panels. Sarah and Mydoma Studio have also been featured in Designers Today, Home Accents Today, Editor at Large, Kitchen, Bath Design News, and A Well Designed Business podcast. Keith Granet: Keith Granet is Founder and CEO of Studio Designer, the interior design industry’s leading software company. Granet is also President of Granet & Associates, a management consulting firm formed in 1991 to provide strategic, financial, operational management and licensing services to the design industry. He is the founder of Designer Speakers’ Bureau and co-founder of The Leaders of Design. Granet is the author of the Business of Design, balancing creativity and profitability, Princeton Architectural Press 2011, The Business of Creativity, how to build the right team for success, Princeton Architectural Press 2016, and The Business of Design 10th Anniversary Edition Princeton Architectural Press 2021. Granet guest lectures at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. Granet executive produces and hosts of Inside the Business of Design, an interview series that explores the business side of successful design practices. Granet’s vision has always been to strengthen the business side of the profession by establishing good business practices with the firms he works with, develop the profession from within, and ultimately communicate the value of design to the consumer at large. Granet is a graduate of Hartwick College (‘79) and lives with his family in Los Angeles. Connect with Sarah Daniele and Keith Granet Mydoma Instagram Facebook Pinterest Studio Designer Instagram Facebook X A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Mydoma Studio and Studio Designer! Other Shows Mentioned: #879: Power Talk Friday: Sarah Daniele: Mydoma Studio and the Business of Change as the Interior Design Industry Enters a Digital Transformation #555: Sarah Daniele: 19H The Blueprint, Create Resiliency in Your Business #177: Power Talk Friday- Sarah Daniele, CEO of Mydoma Studio is back to tell us what's new for you at Mydoma Studio! #119: Christmas Encore: Sarah Daniele – Co-Founder & CEO of Mydoma Studio #91: Sarah Daniele – Co-Founder & CEO of Mydoma Studio
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  • 1003: Erin Coren and Lina Galvao: Curated Nest: Scaling an Interior Design Business to $5 Million

    1003: Erin Coren and Lina Galvao: Curated Nest: Scaling an Interior Design Business to $5 Million
    Jul 23 2024
    Today With Erin Coren and Lina Galvao: Today, I am joined by Erin Coren and Lina Galvao, co-owners of the Curated Nest. With Erin as Creative Director and Lina as the Director of Business Development, Curated Nest is a complete partnership. Both ladies bring value to the table, collaborating in what has resulted in a growth of 500k to almost 5 million. Erin and Lina joined forces in 2016 and have continued to grow since then. I’m honored that they said they used this podcast's value and resources as part of their journey. Of course, they, themselves, have contributed much to their business in the form of transferable skills, talent, and professionalism. Listen in to learn their secrets to scaling! LuAnn Nigara, Erin Coren and Lina Galvao's Ah-Ha Moments “A critical part of scaling your business is hiring the right people and placing them in the right seats.” - LuAnn Nigara “It starts in the hiring process because you want to hire people who are proactive, curious, and passionate and who want to play with the tools of the trade and continuously learn.” - Lina Galvao More About Erin Coren and Lina Galvao Erin Coren: Erin holds a B.S. in Interior Design and is a NYS Certified Interior Designer, Professional member of the American Society of Interior Design, and a National Council of Interior Design Qualifications certificate holder. Lina Galvão: Lina holds a Bachelor of Science from Yale University in addition to a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University, and studied Interior Design at Fashion Institute of Technology. Prior to becoming a designer, Lina was a business consultant for healthcare organizations for ten years, with an interest in how environments can promote patients’ wellbeing. Connect with Erin Coren and Lina Galvao Website Instagram Facebook TV Show What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob 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: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action 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 Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Resources Mentioned: Hiring Toolkit Bundle Other Shows Mentioned: AWDB #438: Monica Wilcox: Systems Create Strength & Confidence AWDB #634: Power Talk Friday: Jessica Harling: A Specific Process for Onboarding a New Hire AWDB #882: Bria Hammel: Doing Fewer Interior Design Projects and Increasing Your Profitability AWDB #969: Pure Salt Interiors: Aly Morford & Leigh Lincoln: Licensing Partnerships AWDB #979: Hygge Design + Build: Becky and Nate Vandenbroek on Tips for a Successful Design/Build Business AWDB #980: Power Talk Friday: Shelli Warren: Recognizing That Your Small Business Brings Value to the Right Employee AWDB #985: Han Dang and Vy Truong: The First 4 Years: Insights and Lessons AWDB 68: Chad James- “Think Forward” – Employee Management AWDB 622: Dwayne Bergmann: Empower Your Team to Own the Project Management While Maintaining Design Vision as the Creative Director AWDB 363: Power Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: Building An Exceptional Interior Design Team AWDB 589: Power Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: Scaling from 2 Million to 5 Million
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 1002: Power Talk Friday: Sara Kravet: VP Furniture at Kravet Inc.

    1002: Power Talk Friday: Sara Kravet: VP Furniture at Kravet Inc.
    Jul 19 2024
    Today With Sara Kravet: Today on A Well-Designed Business, I'm thrilled to be joined by Sara Kravet, a 5th generation member of the renowned Kravet design family. Sara shares a unique perspective, having started in the Kravet showrooms before going on to work at First Dibs, and now serving as VP of Furniture. We'll hear about the 'mandate' for Kravet family members to work elsewhere before joining the family business, and how Sara's diverse experiences have shaped her approach in her current role. Sarah offers an insider's look at the legacy and evolution of the iconic Kravet brand. This is a can't-miss conversation for any design enthusiast! More About Sara Kravet Sara Kravet is the Vice President of Furniture at Kravet Inc., having joined the family business in 2011. Sara is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied art history. After graduating, she worked for 1stdibs in New York, honing her love for antique furniture. Sara then moved her life to Boston, where she currently lives with her husband and two daughters, and fell in love with the city’s sense of historicism and fall leaves. Sara has spent the last thirteen years learning the ins and outs of the Kravet Inc. family business through a sales lens in the Boston Kravet showroom and becoming an integral part of the New England design community. Sara joined the Kravet Inc. Furniture team eight years ago and manages product development for the Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, and Donghia brands. She oversees the Visual Merchandising team and the design of all corporate showroom floors. Sara is also a member of the Historic New England, the Royal Oak Foundation, Friends of the Public Garden and sits on the board of the DFA, Decorative Furnishings Association. Connect with Sara Kravet Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kravet Inc. Other Resources Mentioned: Don't forget to use our AWDB10 code for 10% off any Kravet fabric, wallpaper or trim order. Go to kravet.com to set up an account! Other Shows Mentioned: #173: Mabley Handler Interior Design Launches New Furniture Line with Kravet Inc #961: It’s the 8th Birthday of the Podcast; Thank You Kravet Inc.! PART 1 #962: It’s the 8th Birthday of the Podcast; Thank You Kravet Inc.! PART 2 #100: Scott Kravet – Celebrating our 100th Episode! #360: David Phoenix and His New Kravet Fabric Collection, Well-Suited #446: Power Talk Friday: Jesse Lazarus: Technology & Innovations in the Design Industry
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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Eye opening

I loved this episode so so much! Thank you Luann!
it opened my eye to see another dimension. This is the good stuff!

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Such valuable content

So informative with valuable tools on how to grow and evolve your business. Thanks Kaitlyn and Luanne

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