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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara
Interior Design
Sales
Client Management
Business Processes
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health
Project Management Tools
Vacation Rental Design
Interior Design Business
Networking
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Contractor Coalition Summit
Business Growth Strategies
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Aloka Home
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Self-Care
Home Organization

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 interio... more

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Latest Episodes

Today With Bri Ussery:

Today with Bri Ussery, we’re talking about a topic most of us think we’ve mastered but probably haven’t: communication as operational infrastructure. Bri, a strategist and fractional COO for interior design firms, explains why... more

Today with Jessica Matteson:

Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. Jessica Matteson started her business with lots of experience but little time and money to invest in getting Jessica Matteson Landscape Architecture off the ground. Jessica shares her... more

Today With Jenna Gaidusek:

AI is not going anywhere.

But how you use it inside your design firm? That’s a leadership decision.

In this follow-up conversation with Jenna Gaidusek, we move beyond what AI can do and dig into what it should do inside ... more

Today with Meryl Santopietro:

Welcome to A Well-Designed Business®. Today, I’m thrilled to have Meryl Santopietro. She is going to be sharing with us about her career and her decision to move her business to Manhattan. Meryl’s business was based in ... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Matteson
Landscape architect and owner of MLA, Matteson Landscape Architecture
MLA, Matteson Landscape Architecture
Episode: 1172: BEST OF SHOW: Jessica Matteson: The Client Experience Is #1 in Design
Meryl Santopietro
Founder of Meryl Santopietro Interiors
Meryl Santopietro Interiors
Episode: 1170: BEST OF SHOW: Meryl Santopietro: How to Re-Invent, Re Vitalize Your Firm, Even After 20 Years
Christa O'Leary
Founder and CEO of Home in Harmony Designs
Home in Harmony Designs
Episode: 1168: Christa O'Leary: How Psychology Transforms Client Communication and Satisfaction
Marie Flanigan
A well-known interior designer and marketing expert.
Episode: 1166: BEST OF SHOW: Marie Flanigan: Leveraging Relationships and Making Decisions in Interior Design
Megan Dahle
Money mentor with over 20 years experience in accounting for creative businesses
Episode: 1165: Megan Dahle: A Four-Part Framework for Making Sense of Your Business Numbers
Sarah Magness
House Beautiful Next Wave designer known for her expertise in budget management and preservation of historic properties
Magness Design
Episode: 1163: BEST OF SHOW: Sarah Magness: Practical Strategies for Talking Budgets
Kay Whitaker
Owner and CEO of Kay Whitaker Solutions, with over 10 years of experience in retail sales and marketing development.
Kay Whitaker Solutions
Episode: 1161: BEST OF SHOW: Kae Whitaker : Get New Clients with the Right Email Sequence
Vanessa DeLeon
Successful interior designer known for her brand 'Glamalistic' and multiple television appearances.
Episode: 1158: BEST OF SHOW: Vanessa DeLeon: Triple D: Drive- Dedication- Discipline
Susan Brunstrum
Principal of Sweet Peas Design and board member for the Design Trust Limited.
Sweet Peas Design
Episode: 1156: BEST OF SHOW: Susan Brunstrum: Practical Advice for Project Management

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LuAnn Nigara
Host of the podcast, sharing her extensive experience and insights from over 40 years in the interior design industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Let the guest speak!!!!

    Luann seems very well intentioned but she talks over her guests and talks way too much on those episodes. I’m listening to the one with her and Shea McGee and Shea’s barely said anything. Let your guest speak.. we want to hear them!! She keeps bringing everything back to herself and then goes into a long winded story about her. WE WANT TO HEAR THE GUEST!

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    loveandlight7
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Must-Listen for Every Designer.. No Matter How Long You’ve Been in Business

    After 25 years in the design industry, I’m still amazed by how much insight, clarity, and inspiration I gain from A Well-Designed Business. LuAnn Nigara has an extraordinary gift- not only for asking the right questions, but for guiding conversations in a way that sparks new ideas and elevates how you think about your business.

    Having the opportunity to be a guest on the show was an absolute joy. LuAnn is exceptionally skilled at what she does; she creates a warm, engaging space while also draw... more

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    5
    Home in Harmony Designs
    United States3 months ago
  • So much to learn from every episode!

    I really have enjoyed the flow of every episode as LuAnn does such a wonderful job of asking the right questions. She brings so much knowledge and experience in the industry and you truly learn a lot from each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jddjndmcjr
    United States5 months ago
  • Inspiration and Education in Every Episode

    LuAnn Nigara is truly a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for both new and seasoned interior designers. I’ve been listening for years and always walk away with fresh insights, encouragement, and practical strategies to apply in my own business. Her generosity in sharing education and elevating our industry is unmatched. It’s an honor to now be a guest on her podcast after benefiting from her wisdom for so long.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rwarddesign
    United States6 months ago
  • Insightful

    Luann is dialed in to what is happening in the world of design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kp slc
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some feedback indicates a desire for more balanced dialogue, encouraging guests to share more without interruption.
The host's engaging style and ability to draw out meaningful conversations are frequently mentioned as highlights of the show.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality insights shared by industry experts and often come away with actionable takeaways for their businesses.
Overall, the show is considered a valuable resource for both new and seasoned interior designers seeking business acumen.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1170: BEST OF SHOW: Meryl Santopietro: How to Re-Invent, Re Vitalize Your Firm, Even After 20 Years
Q: What role did your daughters play in the business and how did that evolve?
They joined in when timing was right, bringing complementary skills (apparel design, IP law) and helping to expand the business's design and operational capabilities, including project management and contracts.
1170: BEST OF SHOW: Meryl Santopietro: How to Re-Invent, Re Vitalize Your Firm, Even After 20 Years
Q: How did you start conversations with real estate developers and property managers who didn't know you?
I would cold-call to set appointments, present a compelling visual portfolio on the spot, and explain how I could streamline their clients' experience with my services.
1166: BEST OF SHOW: Marie Flanigan: Leveraging Relationships and Making Decisions in Interior Design
Q: Can you share with us some tips on how to track potential leads?
Track calls, evaluate personality fit and budget fit, and assess where leads are coming from to guide marketing strategies.
1166: BEST OF SHOW: Marie Flanigan: Leveraging Relationships and Making Decisions in Interior Design
Q: Would you talk to Sarah's question a little bit today?
Marie discusses the importance of taking risks in business, emphasizing the need for clarity in goals and client selections.
1165: Megan Dahle: A Four-Part Framework for Making Sense of Your Business Numbers
Q: What are the four functions inside your business that actually take place in every business?
The first function is how money enters your business, this is your revenue, this is your cash flow, this is the work that you say yes to.

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2. Meryl Santopietro
3. Christa O'Leary
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6. Sarah Magness
7. Kay Whitaker
8. Vanessa DeLeon

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