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Business of Home Podcast

Business of Home, Dennis Scully
Interior Design
Tariffs
High Point Market
Housing Market
Architecture
Design
Furniture Industry
Covid-19
Social Media
Design Industry
AI In Design
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
Wayfair
Real Estate
Ernesta
Havenly
New York City
Textiles
House & Garden

Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes583Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the acquisition of a beloved West Coast fabric brand, how Instagram might start labeling your AI-generated content, and what designers... more

David Cohen is the founder of the New York-based high-end residential contracting firm I-Grace. He started the business in 1988 after cutting his teeth for other builders, and quickly found himself in the midst of greatness, working for architects an... more

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a trade war with Canada, Lovesac drama, and whether designers should give away their services. Later, designer Rainey Richardson joins t... more

Alex Shuford is the CEO of Rock House Designer Brands, a portfolio of companies that includes Century, Hancock & Moore and Hickory Chair. Shuford is the ultimate furniture business insider and a podcast regular—every year he joins the show to share h... more

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Recent Guests

David Cohen
Founder of I-Grace, high-end residential contracting firm in New York
I-Grace
Episode: David Cohen, gentleman builder
Rainey Richardson
Interior Designer
Independent designer
Episode: The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma keeps on winning. Plus: A summer camp for aspiring designers
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Founder and designer of Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Sophie Lou Jacobsen (brand)
Episode: The Thursday Show: Do the industry's shipping problems have a solution? Plus: Sophie Lou Jacobsen is on the rise
Alex Papachristidis
Proudly old school decorator of the Upper East Side tradition; operates Everyday Elegance tabletop line
Self-employed decorator; Everyday Elegance
Episode: Why Alex Papachristidis doesn't gatekeep vendors
Christine Gachot
Interior designer and author of The Thought That Counts
Gachot
Episode: The Thursday Show: Ethan Allen's corporate drama. Plus: Christine Gachot and the art of the perfect gift
Eric Graham
President of Baker and McGuire, third-generation furniture executive
Baker and McGuire
Episode: How Baker's history is informing the future of the brand
Kelsey Brown
Co-founder of Pepper Home
Pepper Home
Episode: The Thursday Show: Wayfair has its best quarter since 2020. Plus: Designers take the shipping process into their own hands
Erin Banta
Co-founder of Pepper Home
Pepper Home
Episode: The Thursday Show: Wayfair has its best quarter since 2020. Plus: Designers take the shipping process into their own hands
Elizabeth Roberts
Architect focused on historic preservation and Brooklyn townhouses
Founder, Elizabeth Roberts Architecture
Episode: Elizabeth Roberts loves finding new uses for old buildings

Hosts

Dennis Scully
Host of the show
Fred Nicolaus
Executive Editor of Business of Home, co-host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings
  • Great content

    BoH does an exceptional job covering our industry news. Dennis rocks out every Monday and the Thursday show with him and Nicolas is top notch. Thank you BoH!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ericedelson
    United States3 months ago
  • Favorite podcast

    I look forward to Business of Home every week—it’s become one of my most reliable ways to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. The hosts have a sharp, often humorous take on complex topics like the economy and tariffs, especially as they affect the home and design industry. It makes subjects that could feel dry actually engaging and memorable.

    What I appreciate most are the interviews. The conversations with innovators—particularly artists and artisans—are consistently thoughtful and insp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acosmos
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic!!

    Wow I just love this podcast. So much great intel on how the design industry works behind the scenes. I enjoy every episode and have many favourites but noteworthy ones are the Madeline Stuart and Will Fisher of Jamb. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmaBeaty1986
    Canada7 months ago
  • Industry Gold Standard

    I’ve been a part of the design and home furnishings industry for over 20 years and this podcast is an amazing platform! Cross connecting retail, manufacturers and designers from all over the world, I learn so much with each episode. Always enjoy listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJInteriorsInc
    United States7 months ago
  • Fabulous!

    This is one of my favorite podcasts! I’m just a design enthusiast, but Dennis and Fred make every aspect, from interviews to top topics so interesting and entertaining. I look forward to each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacqueline 1083
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise clear industry insights and engaging conversations with designers and brands.
The show is a reliable source for staying informed about the home design industry.
The hosts' dynamic balance of news and interviews keeps topics accessible and entertaining.
Guests are consistently high-caliber, offering practical takeaways for business and creative work.

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#11
United States/Arts/Design
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#179
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#18
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Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#202
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#31
France/Arts/Design

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The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma keeps on winning. Plus: A summer camp for aspiring designers
Q: How do you wrap up Project Design Week and maintain ongoing support for participants?
At the end, the firm shares personal contact information, offers to provide letters of recommendation, gives a parting gift like a guest author's interior design book and a scale ruler, and emphasizes staying a resource for the students as they begin their careers.
The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma keeps on winning. Plus: A summer camp for aspiring designers
Q: What are the key lessons you want students to learn during Project Design Week?
Key lessons include client interfacing, listening to clients even when not explicitly stated, the importance of responding quickly (answering the phone), and experiencing the full lifecycle of a project from sourcing to install to reveal, so students understand both the artistry and the business side of design.
The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma keeps on winning. Plus: A summer camp for aspiring designers
Q: Tell people what Project Design Week is and how it got started.
Project Design Week is a nonprofit-like initiative by Rainey Richardson's firm where high school juniors to college seniors spend a week in the studio to see the real behind-the-scenes of a design firm, including meetings, sourcing, pricing, and interactions with clients, with no charge to participants as a way for the firm to give back to the community and to identify potential future interns or assistants.
The Thursday Show: Do the industry's shipping problems have a solution? Plus: Sophie Lou Jacobsen is on the rise
Q: But tell me what that really means. What did you really learn that you later came to apply to this now thriving enterprise that you're building?
Sophie explains that her design education emphasized a problem-solving mindset and a design thinking process, which she now applies to building and growing her glassware brand, translating design thinking into production challenges, storytelling, and brand strategy.
The Thursday Show: Wayfair has its best quarter since 2020. Plus: Designers take the shipping process into their own hands
Q: What is Pepper Home today and how did you get started?
Pepper Home is a brand selling custom window treatments, furniture, and décor. They bootstrapped their business, learned manufacturing, and pivoted to a on-demand production model focused on customization and accessibility, with a strong emphasis on color, pattern, and fabric development.

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A design- and business-focused show that blends industry news with in-depth interviews from designers, architects, manufacturing leaders, and brand executives. Episodes commonly pair sharp market analysis with conversations that reveal strategic thinking, operations, and creative direction shaping the interior design world. Noteworthy is the mix of news coverage (tariffs, market moves, acquisitions) with candid guest discussions, offering practical takeaways on branding, storytelling, and business growth for design professionals. The show stands out for its approachable hosts, strong industry access, and ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable insights for practitioners, manufacturers, and retailers alike.

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1. Trade Tales
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Recent guests on Business of Home Podcast include:

1. David Cohen
2. Rainey Richardson
3. Sophie Lou Jacobsen
4. Alex Papachristidis
5. Christine Gachot
6. Eric Graham
7. Kelsey Brown
8. Erin Banta

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