Author name: Mark Laizure

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To-The-Trade Episode 19: Rhobin DelaCruz Designers Supporting Designers

Laurie and Rhobin delve into the realities of running an interior design business, from the importance of community support to navigating contracts and insurance challenges. They explore strategies for empowering designers through education, collaboration, and personal branding while addressing key industry topics like the growth of the luxury furniture sector and the need for standard […]

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To-The-Trade Episode 18: Navigating the Modern Interior Design Landscape

In this episode, Laurie and Nile dive deep into the evolving world of interior design marketing, exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by AI tools, social media, and authentic storytelling. They share personal experiences on the importance of quality hardware, the role of designers as tastemakers, and the nuances of building strong industry relationships. The

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To-The-Trade Episode 17: Heather Randell Let’s Talk Designer Bookkeeping

Join Laurie and seasoned bookkeeper Heather Randell as they uncover the financial side of interior design. With nearly 25 years of experience, Heather shares essential tips on managing client invoices, markup policies, and cash flow while emphasizing the importance of clear contracts and tax compliance. Learn how to protect your rights, streamline receiving processes, and

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To-The-Trade Episode 16: Peggy Fitzpatrick Pinterest for Designers

Laurie Laizure sits down with social media expert Peg Fitzpatrick to discuss powerful strategies for interior designers to shine on platforms like Pinterest and Instagram. From reminiscing about their early days on Google Plus to exploring modern tools like Canva and ManyChat, Peg shares actionable tips for creating content calendars, batching posts, and building a

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Design Dialogues

The Design Dialogues Podcast

A Dialogue with Laurie Laizure In this week’s episode of The Design Dialogues Podcast, I am speaking with Laurie Laizure, founder of the Interior Design Community. We discuss the evolution of the design industry, the importance of collaboration and support among designers, and the challenges faced in the post-COVID landscape.  Laurie shares her journey of

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To-The-Trade Episode 15: Maddie Landers of Interior Design Society

In this episode, Laurie interviews Maddie Landers, Interior Design Society and they explored ways to elevate marketing efforts and strengthen relationships in the interior design industry. They discussed strategies for promoting brands, such as hosting exclusive events, leveraging Pinterest, and integrating in-person showroom experiences. They emphasized nurturing brand partnerships, focusing on click-through rates over email

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To-The-Trade Episode 14: High Point Market and BDNY Recap

To-The-Trade Episode 14: High Point Market and BDNY Recap

Nile Johnson and I engage in an in-depth conversation about the latest trends and insights from High Point Market, exploring the innovative features of Roland DGA’s new printer that creates stunning textured wallpaper. We also touch on the exciting developments at BDNY and highlight various upcoming events that everyone in the industry should be aware

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