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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
Sustainability
AI In Design
Artificial Intelligence
Real Estate
Wayfair
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 weeklyEpisodes578Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Alex Papachristidis is a proudly old school decorator of the Upper East Side tradition—he can often be seen on Park Avenue in a crisp blue blazer, bag of samples in hand. But Papachristidis has also embraced 21st century entrepreneurship, with a popu... more

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including earnings from 1stDibs and Arhaus, corporate drama at Ethan Allen and whether influencers are ruining estate sales. Later, Christine Gach... more

Eric Graham is a third-generation furniture executive who has spent his career in the business, including long stretches at Century Furniture and Jonathan Charles, before taking the helm of Baker last year. On this episode of the podcast he speaks wi... more

Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a new tariff lawsuit, Wayfair’s surprisingly strong quarter and why Ralph Pucci just made its first acquisition. Later, the founders o... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ian Lurie
Digital marketer and founder of Portent
Portent
Episode: The Thursday Show: A designer's arrest reopens the transparency debate. Plus: How to help the chatbots find you
Simon Upton
Photographer, author of A-Z Interiors
Independent photographer (and author)
Episode: Simon Upton on what designers need to tell photographers
Grant Bowen
CEO of Peak Projects
Peak Projects
Episode: The Thursday Show: An owner's rep speaks. Plus: Are boomers the best clients?
Tiffany Duggan
Interior Decorator, Studio Duggan
Studio Duggan
Episode: The Thursday Show: Does AI know your firm exists? Plus: Tiffany Duggan of British design powerhouse Studio Duggan

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 593 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 States2 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
    Canada6 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

Listeners Say

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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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#87
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#13
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#14
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#159
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#248
Canada/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Thursday Show: Ethan Allen's corporate drama. Plus: Christine Gachot and the art of the perfect gift
Q: What led you to write The Thought That Counts and how does gifting influence your design practice?
Christine explains how travel writing, hospitality experiences, and a belief in thoughtful gifts evolved into a book about meaningful items and experiences.
The Thursday Show: Ethan Allen's corporate drama. Plus: Christine Gachot and the art of the perfect gift
Q: Tell us about development and what you focus on at your studio.
Christine describes her hospitality-leaning development work, the cross-disciplinary team, and how they shape projects with a strong cultural and experiential emphasis.
The Thursday Show: Is the design industry ready for the future? Plus: A new hub for home influencers
Q: What problem is The Home Influencers aiming to solve in the designer ecosystem?
Monika explains that the industry lacks a centralized, credible infrastructure to connect brands with the right home-focused creators, and to manage partnerships end-to-end, including brief development, content creation, and usage rights.
The Thursday Show: An owner's rep speaks. Plus: Are boomers the best clients?
Q: Tell me a little bit about your early career.
Grant Bowen discusses growing up in Southwest Michigan, studying at Brown, working in San Francisco in a large commercial contractor role, and then shifting to a family office where he led real estate and project teams before starting Peak Projects as an owner's rep.

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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. The Interior Collective
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Recent guests on Business of Home Podcast include:

1. Christine Gachot
2. Eric Graham
3. Kelsey Brown
4. Erin Banta
5. Elizabeth Roberts
6. Ian Lurie
7. Simon Upton
8. Grant Bowen

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