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Be sure to check out Phyllis’s book! The Interior Design Productivity Toolbox: Checklists and Best Practices to Manage Your Workflow Show Summary: To-The-Trade Laurie Laizure, Nile Johnson, and guest Phyllis Harbinger dig into the business of interior design with real talk on mindset, pricing strategies, client advocacy, and daily operations. Phyllis opens with a grounding
Show Summary: In this episode of the To-The-Trade Podcast, host Laurie Laizure welcomes Lee Hershberg, founder of Design Edge, an invite-only traveling trade event built exclusively for interior designers. Lee brings over 20 years of experience connecting manufacturers and designers through his leadership at major industry shows like KBIS, High Point Market, and Las Vegas
Show Summary: In this vibrant episode of the To-The-Trade podcast, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with designer, shop owner, and vintage curation expert Ariene Bethea, founder of Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio. Nile shares how he first met Ariene through coaching and was instantly drawn to her warmth, fearless use of color, and appreciation
Show Summary: In this heartfelt and practical episode of the To-The-Trade podcast, host Laurie Laizure sits down with Jenny Warner, founder of J.Thomas Designs, to unpack the real journey of building a profitable interior design business grounded in experience, grit, and evolution. Jenny shares how her childhood immersed in DIY home builds, restaurant design projects,
Show Summary: In this insightful episode of To-The-Trade, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with Jenna Gaidusek, an interior designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the eDesign Tribe and eDesign U. Jenna shares her journey from working as an interior designer and military spouse to building one of the most influential virtual design communities and
Show Summary: In this episode of To-The-Trade, hosts Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson welcome Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha of the Hot Young Designers Club podcast. Known for their humor and honesty, Rebecca and Shaun share the origins of their podcast, which was born out of a spontaneous connection at the Vegas Market in 2020.
Show Summary: In this engaging and insightful episode of “To-The-Trade,” Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson welcome interior designer, TV personality, and product developer Justin Q. Williams. Justin shares his inspiring journey from sketching houses in church as a child to launching his design firm at just 18. He highlights the importance of hands-on learning and
Show Summary: In this heartfelt episode of To-The-Trade, hosts Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with interior designer Shelly Hudson, founder of Hudson Home. Shelly shares her professional journey from working in the corporate retail design world to building her own successful design firm focused on intentional, emotionally resonant spaces. Her move to entrepreneurship
