Podcast

Show Summary: In this episode of To The Trade, Laurie Laizure sits down with Heather McManus, an interior designer turned founder of The Designers Collaborative. Heather shares her journey from studying art education at Pratt to learning the trade from the ground up at a local upholstery and drapery workroom. Her path eventually led her […]

Show Summary: Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson of To The Trade chat with Katie Decker-Erickson, an interior designer with an MBA who has made the shift to coaching fellow designers. Their discussion spans Katie’s path from teaching to leading a multimillion-dollar design firm, and ultimately to coaching. They touch on the challenges and advantages of

Show Summary: Laurie Laizure from To The Trade and Nile Johnson interview Jean Stephane Beauchamp, a renowned designer from Canada. Beauchamp shares insights from his 25-year solo career in design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that enhance the quality of life and the value of timelessness in design. He recounts his evolution through various

Show Summary: In this episode of ‘To The Trade,’ Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson interview Todd Howard Ezrin, the principal of Tobe DesignGroup, a boutique interior architecture and design firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Todd shares insights about his firm’s specialization in residential and multi-family residential projects, both locally and internationally. Todd recounts how a connection

Show Summary: In this conversation, Laurie Laizure from ‘To The Trade’ speaks with Mia Johnson, a passionate interior designer, about her inspiring journey into interior design and the various influences that fueled her creativity. Mia shares her early design memories from her mother’s projects, her transition from a career in project management to becoming a

Show Summary: In this podcast, Laurie Laizure from “To-The-Trade” interviews Jonathan Rowland, a seasoned cabinet manufacturer’s representative with over 30 years of experience. Jonathan shares his background, explaining how he began in the industry by helping a designer at Lowe’s and has since gained extensive experience in installations, project management, and consulting. The conversation explores

Show Summary: In this insightful discussion hosted by Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from Interior Design Community To the Trade, Laurie and Nile interview Beth Greene, a veteran in product licensing within the interior design industry. Beth shares her extensive experience, having spent over 30 years at Cravit, leading their marketing efforts and managing her

Show Summary: In this episode, Laurie from To The Trade for Interior Design Community sits down with Marc and Corey from Designer Advantage, a leading procurement tool and accounting software designed for interior designers. Marc, the founder, narrates his journey from being an accounting major in Boston to launching Designer Advantage, tackling the challenges of